Fragrance comparison

Fire vs Lila

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

Fire

Mary Greenwell

4.6721 votes

Rank #15,894 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Lila

Ombré Lamar

—0 votes

Rank #64,652 LavenderAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Fire
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Lila
Choose it for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Fire2/4

Lila2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FireMary Greenwell

LilaOmbré Lamar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 39%Had 15%Want 46%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityLila

SillageLila

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value50

Category winnerFireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

lavender100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

citrus48%

white floral30%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PepperNutmegBergamotGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseIncenseSaffronCardamomOsmanthusTuberoseJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberSandalwoodLeatherTeak WoodAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliVetiverMusk

Top

LavenderOrangeBergamotMandarinGreen NotesSaffronNutmeg

Heart

Lily of the ValleyRoseJasmineAgarwood (Oud)

Base

PatchouliVetiverSandalwoodVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Bergamot, Rose and Saffron. Durations are only published for Fire, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring14

Summer0

Fall86

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Date 37%Casual 26%Work 20%Party 17%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,894

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#64,652

PerfumerMaurus Bachmann

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mary Greenwell Fire opens with an immediate crackle of black pepper, bitter grapefruit, and fresh nutmeg that clears the sinuses before settling into a warm, shadowy heart. A rich crimson rose emerges alongside dry frankincense, saffron, and cardamom, cutting through the initial citrus sharpness. As the scent warms on…

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Lila by Ombré Lamar is a balanced unisex floral that leans into the sharp, herbal bite of lavender and saffron. It opens with bright citrus, quickly settling into a resinous, woody base. This 2022 release avoids common heavy sweetness, offering a clean, professional profile suited for cooler office days or transitiona…

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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 lasts longer, Fire or Lila?

Lila lasts longest (Lila 80/100, Fire 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fire or Lila?

Lila projects furthest (Lila 75/100, Fire 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fire and Lila smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Bergamot, Rose and Saffron.

Is Fire or Lila better for summer or winter?

Fire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fire and Lila?

Fire has top notes of Pepper, Nutmeg, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Incense, Saffron and Cardamom, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Leather and Teak Wood. Lila has top notes of Lavender, Orange, Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Rose, Jasmine and Agarwood (Oud), a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Vanilla.