Fragrance comparison

Central Park South vs English Daffodill

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 386 ratings analysed

3 wins

Central Park South

Bond No 9

3.69378 votes

Rank #8,342 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

English Daffodill

Yardley

3.508 votes

Rank #59,367 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Central Park South takes 3 of 4 categories.

Central Park South
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
English Daffodill
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Central Park South3/4

English Daffodill1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Central Park South
Sillage & projection: Central Park South
Value for money: English Daffodill
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Central Park South

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Central Park SouthBond No 9

English DaffodillYardley

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 378 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 24%Had 0%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

39%Like

7%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

336 votes

13%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityCentral Park South

SillageCentral Park South

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value100

Category winnerEnglish DaffodillBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fresh86%

floral72%

woody58%

fruity44%

green30%

citrus100%

fresh86%

white floral72%

green58%

floral44%

fruity30%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both white floral, fresh and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Grapefruit blossomBlack Currant Blossom

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Woodsy Notes

Top15-30 mins

Grapefruit blossomLemon ZestGreen ApplePeach

Heart2-3 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyPeonyNarcissusJasmine SambacRose

Base4-6 hrs

CedarHeliotropeMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for English Daffodill, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer70

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer25

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night22

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex0

Women98

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Casual 43%Work 35%Date 15%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,342

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#59,367

PerfumerLeslie Gauthier

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCentral Park SouthHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Central Park South is a bright white floral with a polished Bond No. 9 feel. Grapefruit blossom and black currant blossom give the opening a fresh, lightly fruity lift, then jasmine and lily of the valley take over with a clean, feminine bloom. It usually reads airy first, then greener and woodier as it settles. If yo…

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English Daffodill by Yardley brings the crisp brightness of an English garden right to your skin. It opens with an energetic splash of tart lemon zest, juicy green apple, and tender grapefruit blossom. Within twenty minutes, the citrus settles down to reveal a heart of dewy narcissus petals, spring peony, and fresh li…

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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, Central Park South or English Daffodill?

Central Park South takes 3 of 4 categories. Central Park South is rated 3.69/5 from 378 votes; English Daffodill is rated 3.50/5 from 8 votes. Choose Central Park South for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose English Daffodill for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Central Park South or English Daffodill?

Central Park South lasts longest (Central Park South 77/100, English Daffodill 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Central Park South or English Daffodill?

Central Park South projects furthest (Central Park South 72/100, English Daffodill 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Central Park South and English Daffodill smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fresh and floral accords. Common notes include Grapefruit blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Central Park South or English Daffodill better for summer or winter?

English Daffodill suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Central Park South and English Daffodill?

Central Park South has top notes of Grapefruit blossom and Black Currant Blossom, heart notes of Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Woodsy Notes. English Daffodill has top notes of Grapefruit blossom, Lemon Zest, Green Apple and Peach, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Peony, Narcissus and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Cedar, Heliotrope, Musk and Amber.