Fragrance comparison

Citizen Jill vs Lia

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 156 ratings analysed

4 wins

Citizen Jill

Michael Malul London

4.21129 votes

Rank #26,926 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Lia

Verset Parfums

3.8127 votes

Rank #30,871 White FloralYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Citizen Jill takes 4 of 7 categories.

Citizen Jill
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Lia
Choose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Citizen Jill4/7

Lia2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Citizen JillMichael Malul London

LiaVerset Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 129 votes

Have 47%Had 6%Want 47%

3.81/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 33%Had 19%Want 48%

Category winnerCitizen JillRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

129 votes

22%Love

52%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerCitizen JillMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityCitizen Jill

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value72

Category winnerLiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

musky77%

sweet69%

woody61%

white floral100%

yellow floral86%

fruity72%

musky58%

sweet44%

green30%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both white floral, musky and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green Anjou PearsCitronBergamot

Heart

Night Blooming JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyPoppy

Base

MuskVanillaSandalwoodAmber

Top

Night Blooming Jasmine

Heart

Narcissus

Base

Musk

InformationalShared notesNight Blooming Jasmine and Musk. 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

Summer95

Fall0

Winter32

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer76

Fall35

Winter24

Day100

Night50

Category winnerLiaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,926

PerfumerRoger Howell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,871

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCitizen JillHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Citizen Jill is a bright pear and citrus floral with a clean, airy feel. It opens juicy and sparkling, then settles into soft jasmine, lily-of-the-valley and a musky vanilla sandalwood base that keeps it easy to wear. It suits spring and summer best, especially if you like feminine scents that feel fresh, lightly swe…

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Verset Parfums Lia is a light floral perfume designed for daily wear. It centers on night blooming jasmine and narcissus, resting on a clean musk foundation. The fragrance offers a fresh, slightly green option for women who prefer a clean, soap-like scent profile during spring mornings or casual office afternoons.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Citizen Jill or Lia?

Citizen Jill takes 4 of 7 categories. Citizen Jill is rated 4.21/5 from 129 votes; Lia is rated 3.81/5 from 27 votes. Choose Citizen Jill for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Lia for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Citizen Jill or Lia?

Citizen Jill lasts longest (Citizen Jill 66/100, Lia 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citizen Jill or Lia?

Projection is very close: Citizen Jill 53/100, Lia 53/100 for sillage.

Do Citizen Jill and Lia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, musky and sweet accords. Common notes include Night Blooming Jasmine and Musk.

Is Citizen Jill or Lia better for summer or winter?

For summer, Citizen Jill is the stronger pick. For winter, Citizen Jill is the stronger pick. Lia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citizen Jill and Lia?

Citizen Jill has top notes of Green Anjou Pears, Citron and Bergamot, heart notes of Night Blooming Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Poppy, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Amber. Lia has top notes of Night Blooming Jasmine, heart notes of Narcissus, a base of Musk.