Bubble Phase vs Mothers’ Instinct
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
12%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bubble Phase takes 3 of 4 categories.
Bubble PhaseChoose it for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Mothers’ InstinctChoose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Bubble Phase3/4
Mothers’ Instinct1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Bubble Phase
- Sillage & projection
- Mothers’ Instinct
- Value for money
- Bubble Phase
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bubble Phase
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bubble PhaseLily DavonMothers’ InstinctSynesthesieWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.18/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 25%Had 5%Want 69%
4.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 7%Had 3%Want 90%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate65%Love
12%Like
6%Ok
12%Dislike
6%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBubble Phase
SillageMothers’ Instinct
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBubble PhaseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
fresh spicy90%
citrus80%
Champagne70%
aldehydic60%
sweet50%
powdery100%
vanilla92%
woody84%
white floral77%
musky69%
sweet61%
Scent match12%Clearly different · both sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-45 mins
CranberryBlood OrangeCherryBerry Fruits
Heart2-4 hrs
ChampagneGingerVanillaCoconutMilk
Base6-9+ hrs
AmbergrisAustralian Sandalwood
Top
Orange BlossomAmbretteJasmineVioletMilk
Heart
Yellow FruitsHeliotropeWhite MuskCoconut
Base
SandalwoodTonka BeanAmbergrisCedarwoodVanilla
InformationalShared notesVanilla, Coconut, Milk and Ambergris. Durations are only published for Bubble Phase, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring71
Summer57
Fall100
Winter100
Day83
Night100
Spring67
Summer33
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#22,367
PerfumerChavalia Mwamba
Launched—
Reviews8
Overall rank#50,294
PerfumerFrancesco Perini
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBubble PhaseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBubble Phase by Lily Davon is an effervescent fruity gourmand that opens with a tart burst of cranberry, bright blood orange, and juicy red cherry. The top notes sparkle like a chilled holiday punch bowl before settling into a warm, spiced heart of fresh grated ginger and bubbly champagne. As the scent warms on skin, …
Reviews →Synesthesie presents Mothers’ Instinct as a soft study in lactonic warmth. It starts with a cool milk accord and violet before settling into a powdery heart of heliotrope and coconut. The fragrance feels like a protective layer, ending on a sweet sandalwood and vanilla base. It suits those seeking a quiet, comforting …
Reviews →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, Bubble Phase or Mothers’ Instinct?
Bubble Phase takes 3 of 4 categories. Bubble Phase is rated 4.18/5 from 17 votes; Mothers’ Instinct is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Bubble Phase for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Mothers’ Instinct for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Bubble Phase or Mothers’ Instinct?
Bubble Phase lasts longest (Bubble Phase 83/100, Mothers’ Instinct 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bubble Phase or Mothers’ Instinct?
Mothers’ Instinct projects furthest (Mothers’ Instinct 67/100, Bubble Phase 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bubble Phase and Mothers’ Instinct smell similar?
Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Coconut, Milk and Ambergris.
Is Bubble Phase or Mothers’ Instinct better for summer or winter?
Bubble Phase suits evening wear; Mothers’ Instinct suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bubble Phase and Mothers’ Instinct?
Bubble Phase has top notes of Cranberry, Blood Orange, Cherry and Berry Fruits, heart notes of Champagne, Ginger, Vanilla and Coconut, a base of Ambergris and Australian Sandalwood. Mothers’ Instinct has top notes of Orange Blossom, Ambrette, Jasmine and Violet, heart notes of Yellow Fruits, Heliotrope, White Musk and Coconut, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Ambergris and Cedarwood.
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