Dependence vs Lys 41
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Dependence takes 3 of 4 categories.
DependenceChoose it for a patchouli and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Lys 41Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dependence3/4
Lys 411/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Dependence
- Sillage & projection
- Dependence
- Value for money
- Dependence
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lys 41
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DependenceMad ParfumeurLys 41Le LaboWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 50%Want 50%
4.14/ 5 · 1,973 votes
Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
45%Love
35%Like
10%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
1,973 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDependence
SillageDependence
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDependenceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpatchouli100%
white floral92%
soft spicy84%
woody77%
vanilla69%
amber61%
white floral100%
tuberose83%
animalic65%
vanilla48%
musky30%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both white floral and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
OrangeMandarinHoneysuckle
Heart
LilyTuberoseJasmine
Base
PatchouliVanillaAmberWoody NotesMusk
Notes
TuberoseLilyJasmineVanillaMuskWoody Notes
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesLily, Tuberose, Jasmine and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Lys 41, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring100
Summer82
Fall49
Winter29
Day100
Night47
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#49,866
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#2,261
PerfumerDaphné Bugey
Launched—
Reviews206
Category winnerLys 41Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDependence by Mad Parfumeur opens with a sharp burst of mandarin and orange paired against nectarous honeysuckle. This bright citrus start quickly gives ground to a thick floral core of tuberose, jasmine, and lily. As the florals settle, heavy patchouli takes control alongside sweet vanilla, amber, and dry woody notes…
Reviews →Lys 41 presents an expansive white floral bouquet anchored by tuberose, lily, and jasmine. Despite the name spotlighting lily, the opening reveals an immediate blast of sweet, sunny tuberose alongside lush jasmine petals. As the initial floral explosion settles, smooth vanilla and gentle musk emerge, transforming the …
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Dependence or Lys 41?
Dependence takes 3 of 4 categories. Dependence is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Lys 41 is rated 4.14/5 from 1,973 votes. Choose Dependence for a patchouli and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Lys 41 for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Dependence or Lys 41?
Dependence lasts longest (Dependence 100/100, Lys 41 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Dependence or Lys 41?
Dependence projects furthest (Dependence 100/100, Lys 41 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dependence and Lys 41 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and vanilla accords. Common notes include Lily, Tuberose, Jasmine and Vanilla.
Is Dependence or Lys 41 better for summer or winter?
Lys 41 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dependence and Lys 41?
Dependence has top notes of Orange, Mandarin and Honeysuckle, heart notes of Lily, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Amber and Woody Notes. Lys 41 features Tuberose, Lily, Jasmine, Vanilla and Musk.
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