Fragrance comparison

Cotton vs White Tea

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 66 ratings analysed

Cotton

Hint

4.2020 votes

Rank #31,589 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

White Tea

Proad

4.3346 votes

Rank #18,676 FreshGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

White Tea takes 4 of 6 categories.

Cotton
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
White Tea
Choose it for a fresh and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cotton2/6

White Tea4/6

Ratings & consensus: White Tea
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: White Tea
Sillage & projection: White Tea
Value for money: Cotton
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Cotton
Fragranxe ranking: White Tea

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CottonHint

White TeaProad

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

4.33/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 26%Had 4%Want 71%

Category winnerWhite TeaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

45%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

63%Love

22%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityWhite Tea

SillageWhite Tea

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value58

Category winnerCottonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

rose61%

fresh100%

green92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

musky69%

honey61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both fresh and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesOzonic notesFreesiaBergamotVerbena

Heart2-4 hrs

PeonyGardeniaRoseLily of the ValleyOrris

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskAmberSandalwoodVanillaCedarwood

Top15 to 30 minutes

Bergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

Lily of the ValleyWhite TeaPeony

Base2 to 3 hours

Tonka BeanHoneyMuskSandalwood

Category winnerCottonLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall43

Winter14

Day100

Night64

Spring100

Summer95

Fall32

Winter18

Day100

Night30

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex80

Women20

Men0

Unisex45

Women55

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,589

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#18,676

PerfumerQuentin Bisch

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerWhite TeaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cotton by Hint captures the exact scent of crisp white sheets drying under warm morning sunlight. The fragrance opens with sparkling aldehydes, breezy ozonic notes, and zesty bergamot that immediately bring to mind high-end bar soap and fresh laundry. As the initial brightness settles, a gentle heart of freesia, peony…

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White Tea by Proad delivers a crisp, soothing scent profile designed for effortless daily wear. The fragrance opens with a burst of bright bergamot that immediately brings a clean, invigorating lift. As the citrus settles, a soft core of white tea emerges alongside sweet peony and fresh lily of the valley, creating a …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cotton or White Tea?

White Tea takes 4 of 6 categories. Cotton is rated 4.20/5 from 20 votes; White Tea is rated 4.33/5 from 46 votes. Choose Cotton for a floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose White Tea for a fresh and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cotton or White Tea?

They last about the same: White Tea 62/100, Cotton 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cotton or White Tea?

White Tea projects furthest (White Tea 51/100, Cotton 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cotton and White Tea smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Peony, Lily of the Valley and Musk.

Is Cotton or White Tea better for summer or winter?

Cotton suits daytime wear; White Tea suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cotton and White Tea?

Cotton has top notes of Aldehydes, Ozonic notes, Freesia and Bergamot, heart notes of Peony, Gardenia, Rose and Lily of the Valley, a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Vanilla. White Tea has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, White Tea and Peony, a base of Tonka Bean, Honey, Musk and Sandalwood.