Fragrance comparison

Eau de Coton vs Lily Musk

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 72 ratings analysed

Eau de Coton

Guerlain

4.1562 votes

Rank #17,079 PowderyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Lily Musk

Al Musbah

4.5010 votes

Rank #41,200 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lily Musk takes 4 of 5 categories.

Eau de Coton
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lily Musk
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eau de Coton1/5

Lily Musk4/5

Ratings & consensus: Lily Musk
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lily Musk
Sillage & projection: Lily Musk
Value for money: Lily Musk
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau de Coton

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de CotonGuerlain

Lily MuskAl Musbah

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 18%Had 4%Want 78%

4.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 27%Had 11%Want 62%

Category winnerLily MuskRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

31%Like

11%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

62 votes

60%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityLily Musk

SillageLily Musk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value89

Category winnerLily MuskBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

musky92%

white floral84%

almond77%

sweet69%

floral61%

white floral100%

citrus88%

musky77%

powdery65%

fresh53%

sweet42%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both white floral, musky and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Cotton FlowerWhite MuskOrange BlossomLinenAlmond

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Lily-of-the-ValleyMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

GardeniaOrange BlossomHoney

Base

White MuskSandalwoodAlmond

InformationalShared notesWhite Musk, Orange Blossom and Almond. Durations are only published for Eau de Coton, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer84

Fall76

Winter68

Day100

Night42

Spring100

Summer50

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex39

Women61

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,079

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#41,200

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau de CotonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau de Coton by Guerlain offers a soft and comforting scent built around clean linen, sweet almond, and tender cotton flower. It opens with an airy burst of orange blossom paired with a delicate citrus brightness before settling into a gentle rhythm. The heart reveals a smooth, powdery white floral texture that feels …

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Lily Musk is a bright white floral musk with a fresh citrus start. Lily-of-the-valley and grapefruit feel clean and airy, then gardenia and orange blossom bring a creamy, petal-soft heart with a touch of honeyed sweetness. The dry-down turns smoother and slightly powdery, with white musk, sandalwood and a gentle almon…

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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, Eau de Coton or Lily Musk?

Lily Musk takes 4 of 5 categories. Eau de Coton is rated 4.15/5 from 62 votes; Lily Musk is rated 4.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose Eau de Coton for a powdery and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lily Musk for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Coton or Lily Musk?

Lily Musk lasts longest (Lily Musk 77/100, Eau de Coton 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Coton or Lily Musk?

Lily Musk projects furthest (Lily Musk 69/100, Eau de Coton 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Coton and Lily Musk smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, musky and powdery accords. Common notes include White Musk, Orange Blossom and Almond.

Is Eau de Coton or Lily Musk better for summer or winter?

Eau de Coton suits daytime wear; Lily Musk suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Coton and Lily Musk?

Eau de Coton features Cotton Flower, White Musk, Orange Blossom, Linen and Almond. Lily Musk has top notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Gardenia, Orange Blossom and Honey, a base of White Musk, Sandalwood and Almond.