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Bucephalus XV vs Green Lily

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

Updated 11 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bucephalus XV takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Bucephalus XV

    Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

  • Green Lily

    Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bucephalus XV3/4
Green Lily1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Bucephalus XV
Sillage & projection
Bucephalus XV
Value for money
Green Lily
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Bucephalus XV

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Bucephalus XVArmaf
Green LilyShirley May
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.33/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 12%Had 1%Want 87%
3.40/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 24%Had 4%Want 72%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
50%Love
33%Like
17%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

20%Love
40%Like
0%Ok
40%Dislike
0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage79
♥ Love / hate83
⏱ Longevity50
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate60
Category winners

LongevityBucephalus XV

SillageBucephalus XV

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value68
¤ Price value100
Category winnerGreen LilyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
rose100%
citrus92%
powdery84%
violet77%
floral69%
amber61%
white floral100%
floral91%
warm spicy83%
musky74%
green65%
powdery56%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LemonBergamot
Heart
RoseVioletPatchouli
Base
AmberMusk
Top
LilyHyacinthBergamotLemon
Heart
JasmineCarnationClovesVioletRose
Base
MuskSandalwoodGingerPatchouliAmber
InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Rose and Violet. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer75
Fall75
Winter25
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men10
Unisex20
Women70

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,345

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#68,009

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBucephalus XVHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Armaf Bucephalus XV opens with a splash of sour lemon and sharp bergamot, giving it a bright start. As it rests on the skin, a powdery floral core of rose and violet softens the initial citrus bite. Patchouli adds a touch of green earthiness, preventing the sweetness from becoming too heavy or cloying. The base settle…

Reviews →

Green Lily by Shirley May opens with a sharp burst of soapy hyacinth and bright lemon, immediately channeling a vintage spring morning. As it settles, the initial citrus bite softens into a clean floral heart dominated by jasmine and violet, supported by a distinct undertone of carnation. The base grounds this green b…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bucephalus XV or Green Lily?

Bucephalus XV takes 3 of 4 categories. Bucephalus XV is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes; Green Lily is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Bucephalus XV for a rose and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Green Lily for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bucephalus XV or Green Lily?

Bucephalus XV lasts longest (Bucephalus XV 78/100, Green Lily 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bucephalus XV or Green Lily?

Bucephalus XV projects furthest (Bucephalus XV 79/100, Green Lily 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bucephalus XV and Green Lily smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Rose and Violet.

Is Bucephalus XV or Green Lily better for summer or winter?

Bucephalus XV suits day or night wear; Green Lily suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bucephalus XV and Green Lily?

Bucephalus XV has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Violet and Patchouli, a base of Amber and Musk. Green Lily has top notes of Lily, Hyacinth, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Carnation, Cloves and Violet, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Ginger and Patchouli.

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