Fragrance comparison

Dahlia & Vines vs No. 42 The Flower Shop

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 653 ratings analysed

4 wins

Dahlia & Vines

Nest

3.82526 votes

Rank #5,984 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

No. 42 The Flower Shop

Jo Loves

4.16127 votes

Rank #14,662 GreenWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dahlia & Vines takes 4 of 7 categories.

Dahlia & Vines
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
No. 42 The Flower Shop
Choose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dahlia & Vines4/7

No. 42 The Flower Shop3/7

Ratings & consensus: No. 42 The Flower Shop
Community sentiment: No. 42 The Flower Shop
Longevity: Dahlia & Vines
Sillage & projection: Dahlia & Vines
Value for money: Dahlia & Vines
Versatility: No. 42 The Flower Shop
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dahlia & Vines

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dahlia & VinesNest

No. 42 The Flower ShopJo Loves

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 526 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.16/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerNo. 42 The Flower ShopRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

54%Like

9%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

526 votes

47%Love

36%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

127 votes

Category winnerNo. 42 The Flower ShopMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityDahlia & Vines

SillageDahlia & Vines

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value43

Category winnerDahlia & VinesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral86%

fresh72%

musky58%

yellow floral44%

fruity30%

green100%

white floral83%

floral65%

fresh48%

yellow floral30%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both floral, fresh and yellow floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PeonyRoseNarcissusGrapesWhite Musk

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

Green LeavesPeonyMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaNarcissusJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

White MuskIrisMossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPeony, Narcissus and White Musk. Durations are only published for No. 42 The Flower Shop, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer63

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall0

Winter13

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNo. 42 The Flower ShopMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Men3

Unisex15

Women83

Work 42%Casual 38%Date 14%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,984

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews68

Overall rank#14,662

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerDahlia & VinesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dahlia & Vines is a soft, clean floral built around rose, peony and a lightly green, dewy feel on skin. Several wearers describe it as pretty, fresh and easy to wear, with a subtle grape nuance that keeps it from feeling too plain. It suits spring, summer and low-key daytime use best. If you want a loud floral or rich…

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No. 42 The Flower Shop by Jo Loves smells exactly like stepping into a refrigerated London florist on an early April morning. You get an immediate snap of freshly trimmed flower stems, cool water droplets on green leaves, and wet floral petals. Crisp crushed greenery and sweet peony burst through first, sharpened by 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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dahlia & Vines or No. 42 The Flower Shop?

Dahlia & Vines takes 4 of 7 categories. Dahlia & Vines is rated 3.82/5 from 526 votes; No. 42 The Flower Shop is rated 4.16/5 from 127 votes. Choose Dahlia & Vines for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose No. 42 The Flower Shop for a green and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dahlia & Vines or No. 42 The Flower Shop?

Dahlia & Vines lasts longest (Dahlia & Vines 61/100, No. 42 The Flower Shop 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dahlia & Vines or No. 42 The Flower Shop?

Dahlia & Vines projects furthest (Dahlia & Vines 56/100, No. 42 The Flower Shop 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dahlia & Vines and No. 42 The Flower Shop smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Peony, Narcissus and White Musk.

Is Dahlia & Vines or No. 42 The Flower Shop better for summer or winter?

For summer, No. 42 The Flower Shop is the stronger pick. For winter, Dahlia & Vines is the stronger pick. No. 42 The Flower Shop suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dahlia & Vines and No. 42 The Flower Shop?

Dahlia & Vines features Peony, Rose, Narcissus, Grapes and White Musk. No. 42 The Flower Shop has top notes of Green Leaves, Peony and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia, Narcissus and Jasmine, a base of White Musk, Iris, Moss and Patchouli.