Fragrance comparison

Bora Bora vs Sillage

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 30 Oct 2026 506 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bora Bora

Liz Claiborne

3.76502 votes

Rank #4,011 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Sillage

Marilyn Miglin

4.254 votes

Rank #43,574 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bora Bora takes 3 of 4 categories.

Bora Bora
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Sillage
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bora Bora3/4

Sillage1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bora Bora
Sillage & projection: Sillage
Value for money: Bora Bora
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bora Bora

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Bora BoraLiz Claiborne

SillageMarilyn Miglin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 502 votes

Have 49%Had 29%Want 22%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 30%Had 5%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

41%Like

7%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

502 votes

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityBora Bora

SillageSillage

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value75

Category winnerBora BoraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

tuberose84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

floral100%

amber88%

marine77%

aquatic65%

aromatic53%

fresh42%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Water LilyIrisMandarin Orange

Heart

TuberoseOrchidJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

GingerSandalwood

Top30 to 45 minutes

Floral NotesMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

Water LilyHortensiaOrchidMagnolia

Base2 to 3 hours

Sea NotesAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesWater Lily, Mandarin Orange, Orchid and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Sillage, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,011

PerfumerCalice Becker

Launched—

Reviews110

Overall rank#43,574

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBora BoraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bora Bora by Liz Claiborne opens with a splash of crisp water lily and bright mandarin orange, grounded by a subtle touch of powdery iris. Created in 2002 by perfumer Calice Becker, this white floral composition quickly shifts into a lush heart dominated by tuberose, jasmine, orange blossom, and pink orchid. Instead o…

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Sillage by Marilyn Miglin delivers an unusual pairing of oceanic freshness and rich warmth. The scent begins with bright mandarin orange and general floral notes, creating a crisp and radiant opening. In the heart, watery petals take over as water lily, hortensia, orchid, and magnolia provide a lush floral bouquet wit…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bora Bora or Sillage?

Bora Bora takes 3 of 4 categories. Bora Bora is rated 3.76/5 from 502 votes; Sillage is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Bora Bora for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Sillage for a floral and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bora Bora or Sillage?

Bora Bora lasts longest (Bora Bora 64/100, Sillage 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bora Bora or Sillage?

Sillage projects furthest (Sillage 75/100, Bora Bora 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bora Bora and Sillage smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Water Lily, Mandarin Orange, Orchid and Sandalwood.

Is Bora Bora or Sillage better for summer or winter?

Sillage suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bora Bora and Sillage?

Bora Bora has top notes of Water Lily, Iris and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Orchid, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Ginger and Sandalwood. Sillage has top notes of Floral Notes and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Water Lily, Hortensia, Orchid and Magnolia, a base of Sea Notes, Amber and Sandalwood.