Fragrance comparison

Clean Blossom vs Yellow Sunflower

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 154 ratings analysed

Clean Blossom

Clean

3.60152 votes

Rank #41,132 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Yellow Sunflower

Shirley May

4.002 votes

Rank #59,339 FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Yellow Sunflower takes 2 of 3 categories.

Clean Blossom
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Yellow Sunflower
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Clean Blossom1/3

Yellow Sunflower2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Yellow Sunflower
Sillage & projection: Yellow Sunflower
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Clean Blossom

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Clean BlossomClean

Yellow SunflowerShirley May

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 152 votes

Have 45%Had 20%Want 34%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 23%Had 8%Want 69%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

43%Like

13%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

152 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityYellow Sunflower

SillageYellow Sunflower

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral86%

citrus72%

fresh58%

woody44%

green30%

floral100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

yellow floral77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both floral, citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LilacTunisian NeroliYellow Freesia

Heart1 to 2 hours

Orange BlossomMagnoliaLilyCarnation

Base1 to 2 hours

MuskCottonwood (Poplar)Sandalwood

Top

LilacLime (Linden) BlossomMagnoliaMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Pink VioletYlang-YlangJasmineIndian TuberosePeachCarnationNutmeg

Base

AmberMuskSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesLilac, Magnolia, Carnation and Musk. Durations are only published for Clean Blossom, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer82

Fall20

Winter8

Day100

Night12

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,132

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,339

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClean BlossomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clean Blossom opens with an immediate burst of fresh floral brightness led by lilac, yellow freesia, and Tunisian neroli. Unlike traditional laundry-heavy releases from the house, this creation shifts directly into a garden bouquet. The opening feels green and slightly sharp, resembling cut flower stems rinsed in cool…

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Shirley May Yellow Sunflower opens with a bright burst of lime blossom and mandarin orange, offering a sunny, citrus-heavy introduction that quickly softens. As it settles on skin, a dense bouquet of lilac and magnolia emerges, anchored by a powdery undertone. The base warms into a subtle blend of vanilla and sandalwo…

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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, Clean Blossom or Yellow Sunflower?

Yellow Sunflower takes 2 of 3 categories. Clean Blossom is rated 3.60/5 from 152 votes; Yellow Sunflower is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Clean Blossom for a floral and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Yellow Sunflower for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Clean Blossom or Yellow Sunflower?

Yellow Sunflower lasts longest (Yellow Sunflower 70/100, Clean Blossom 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clean Blossom or Yellow Sunflower?

Yellow Sunflower projects furthest (Yellow Sunflower 63/100, Clean Blossom 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clean Blossom and Yellow Sunflower smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Lilac, Magnolia, Carnation and Musk.

Is Clean Blossom or Yellow Sunflower better for summer or winter?

Clean Blossom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clean Blossom and Yellow Sunflower?

Clean Blossom has top notes of Lilac, Tunisian Neroli and Yellow Freesia, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Magnolia, Lily and Carnation, a base of Musk, Cottonwood (Poplar) and Sandalwood. Yellow Sunflower has top notes of Lilac, Lime (Linden) Blossom, Magnolia and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Pink Violet, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Indian Tuberose, a base of Amber, Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla.