Fragrance comparison

Classic vs Green Lily

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

Classic

Marbert

4.119 votes

Rank #39,228 FloralPatchouli

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Green Lily

Shirley May

3.405 votes

Rank #60,398 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Classic
Choose it for a floral and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Green Lily
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Classic2/4

Green Lily2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Classic
Sillage & projection: Green Lily
Value for money: Green Lily
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Classic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ClassicMarbert

Green LilyShirley May

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 42%Had 26%Want 32%

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

33%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityClassic

SillageGreen Lily

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value100

Category winnerGreen LilyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

patchouli92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

rose69%

green61%

white floral100%

floral91%

warm spicy83%

musky74%

green65%

powdery56%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both floral, warm spicy and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

HyacinthPineappleOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseLilyCarnation

Base6-8 hrs

PatchouliVanillaSandalwood

Top

LilyHyacinthBergamotLemon

Heart

JasmineCarnationClovesVioletRose

Base

MuskSandalwoodGingerPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesHyacinth, Rose, Lily and Carnation. Durations are only published for Classic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall60

Winter60

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 37%Casual 35%Date 19%Party 9%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,228

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#60,398

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClassicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marbert Classic delivers an upbeat, traditional chypre floral structure without demanding an acquired taste. The first spray releases a snappy burst of sharp orange and juicy pineapple, immediately backed by crisp, green hyacinth petals. Within twenty minutes, the initial solvent lift settles into a spicy floral heart…

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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…

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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, Classic or Green Lily?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Classic is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes; Green Lily is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Classic for a floral and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Green Lily for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Classic or Green Lily?

Classic lasts longest (Classic 60/100, Green Lily 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Classic or Green Lily?

Green Lily projects furthest (Green Lily 67/100, Classic 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Classic and Green Lily smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, warm spicy and green accords. Common notes include Hyacinth, Rose, Lily and Carnation.

Is Classic or Green Lily better for summer or winter?

Classic suits daytime wear; Green Lily suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Classic and Green Lily?

Classic has top notes of Hyacinth, Pineapple and Orange, heart notes of Rose, Lily and Carnation, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla and Sandalwood. 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.