Fragrance comparison

Cavatina vs Lys Toscana

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 451 ratings analysed

Cavatina

Parfums Dusita

3.85406 votes

Rank #10,189 White FloralFresh

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Lys Toscana

Première Note

3.4445 votes

Rank #46,148 White FloralMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

Cavatina
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lys Toscana
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cavatina4/8

Lys Toscana4/8

Ratings & consensus: Cavatina
Community sentiment: Cavatina
Longevity: Cavatina
Sillage & projection: Lys Toscana
Value for money: Lys Toscana
Versatility: Lys Toscana
Note pyramid (duration): Lys Toscana
Fragranxe ranking: Cavatina

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CavatinaParfums Dusita

Lys ToscanaPremière Note

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 406 votes

Have 39%Had 15%Want 46%

3.44/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 36%Had 16%Want 49%

Category winnerCavatinaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

31%Like

20%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

406 votes

18%Love

44%Like

7%Ok

27%Dislike

4%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerCavatinaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityCavatina

SillageLys Toscana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value42

Category winnerLys ToscanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fresh83%

floral65%

green48%

tuberose30%

white floral100%

musky83%

powdery65%

citrus48%

animalic30%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

TuberoseEgyptian JasmineCalabrian bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangTea Rose

Base5-7 hrs

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)SiamAustralian SandalwoodVanilla Absolute

Top15-30 mins

Lily-of-the-ValleyTunisian Orange BlossomCalabrian bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

LilyEgyptian JasmineMock Orange

Base6-8 hrs

White MuskAustralian SandalwoodVetiver

Category winnerLys ToscanaLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer64

Fall18

Winter10

Day100

Night21

Spring100

Summer94

Fall44

Winter38

Day100

Night25

Category winnerLys ToscanaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex25

Women74

Work 37%Casual 32%Date 24%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 20%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,189

PerfumerPissara Umavijani

Launched—

Reviews59

Overall rank#46,148

PerfumerMelanie Leroux

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCavatinaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cavatina by Parfums Dusita smells like an open garden drenched in morning rain. Fresh Calabrian bergamot and sheer Egyptian jasmine cut through the air in the first few minutes, followed by an unmistakable burst of dewy lily-of-the-valley. The flower feels crisp rather than dusty. Creamy tuberose and subtle tea rose g…

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Première Note Lys Toscana is an airy, crisp white floral centered around fresh lily petals, clean orange blossom, and sheer musk. It does not smell like a heavy, funeral-home lily. Instead, Calabrian bergamot gives the initial spray a bright citrus snap that prevents the white flowers from turning dense or sweet. With…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cavatina or Lys Toscana?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Cavatina is rated 3.85/5 from 406 votes; Lys Toscana is rated 3.44/5 from 45 votes. Choose Cavatina for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lys Toscana for a white floral and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cavatina or Lys Toscana?

Cavatina lasts longest (Cavatina 61/100, Lys Toscana 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cavatina or Lys Toscana?

Lys Toscana projects furthest (Lys Toscana 60/100, Cavatina 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cavatina and Lys Toscana smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Egyptian Jasmine, Calabrian bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Australian Sandalwood.

Is Cavatina or Lys Toscana better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lys Toscana is the stronger pick. For winter, Lys Toscana is the stronger pick. Cavatina suits daytime wear; Lys Toscana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cavatina and Lys Toscana?

Cavatina has top notes of Tuberose, Egyptian Jasmine and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang and Tea Rose, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Siam, Australian Sandalwood and Vanilla Absolute. Lys Toscana has top notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Tunisian Orange Blossom and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Lily, Egyptian Jasmine and Mock Orange, a base of White Musk, Australian Sandalwood and Vetiver.