Fragrance comparison

Elysium vs Lilac In Water

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

3 wins

Elysium

Bud Parfums

4.007 votes

Rank #40,848 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Lilac In Water

Chaque Jour

4.333 votes

Rank #58,543 FloralMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elysium takes 3 of 4 categories.

Elysium
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.
Lilac In Water
Choose it for a floral and marine character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Elysium3/4

Lilac In Water1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Elysium
Sillage & projection: Elysium
Value for money: Lilac In Water
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Elysium

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ElysiumBud Parfums

Lilac In WaterChaque Jour

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 8%Had 5%Want 87%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

67%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityElysium

SillageElysium

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLilac In WaterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus88%

fresh spicy77%

floral65%

aromatic53%

musky42%

floral100%

marine90%

fresh80%

aromatic70%

green60%

salty50%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

JasmineBergamotPetitgrainMuskAfrican Orange FlowerGeraniumOrangeLilac

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

Aquatic notesCucumber

Heart2-3 hrs

LilacPetitgrain

Base4-6 hrs

Musk

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Musk and Lilac. Durations are only published for Lilac In Water, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night22

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,848

PerfumerHoward Jarvis

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#58,543

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerElysiumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elysium by Bud Parfums opens with a sharp burst of sweet orange, bergamot, and green petitgrain oil. The initial spray recalls classic cologne compositions, cutting through warm spring air with immediate crispness. As the top notes settle, geranium and orange blossom introduce a herbal green bite that keeps the citrus…

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Lilac In Water by Chaque Jour opens with an immediate splash of crisp cucumber and breezy aquatic notes. It feels like standing next to a freshwater pond in late April. The initial spray has a fast alcohol flash that evaporates within two minutes, leaving behind dewy purple lilac petals. Bitter petitgrain keeps the bl…

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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, Elysium or Lilac In Water?

Elysium takes 3 of 4 categories. Elysium is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes; Lilac In Water is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Elysium for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Choose Lilac In Water for a floral and marine character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elysium or Lilac In Water?

Elysium lasts longest (Elysium 65/100, Lilac In Water 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elysium or Lilac In Water?

Elysium projects furthest (Elysium 56/100, Lilac In Water 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elysium and Lilac In Water smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Musk and Lilac.

Is Elysium or Lilac In Water better for summer or winter?

Elysium suits daytime wear; Lilac In Water suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elysium and Lilac In Water?

Elysium features Jasmine, Bergamot, Petitgrain, Musk and African Orange Flower. Lilac In Water has top notes of Aquatic notes and Cucumber, heart notes of Lilac and Petitgrain, a base of Musk.