Fragrance comparison

Flower Valley vs Lily of the Beach

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 244 ratings analysed

Flower Valley

Mawarannahr

5.002 votes

Rank #44,613 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Lily of the Beach

Clinique

4.01242 votes

Rank #11,421 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Flower Valley
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Lily of the Beach
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Flower Valley2/4

Lily of the Beach2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Flower Valley
Sillage & projection: Flower Valley
Value for money: Lily of the Beach
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lily of the Beach

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Flower ValleyMawarannahr

Lily of the BeachClinique

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.01/ 5 · 242 votes

Have 53%Had 13%Want 34%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

28%Love

54%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

242 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityFlower Valley

SillageFlower Valley

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value67

Category winnerLily of the BeachBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

soft spicy69%

yellow floral61%

white floral100%

floral92%

tropical84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

coconut61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ylang-YlangBergamotJasmine

Heart

LilyDamask RoseHeliotropePeachViolet LeavesPear Blossom

Base

EbonyTonka BeanAmberCoconutWoody NotesVanilla

Notes

FrangipaniCoconutLilyTiare FlowerVanillaYlang-YlangSandalwoodAmberBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Bergamot, Lily and Amber. Durations are only published for Lily of the Beach, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring39

Summer100

Fall11

Winter7

Day100

Night16

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,613

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,421

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Category winnerLily of the BeachHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Flower Valley is a woody floral with a rich white-flower heart and a warm, creamy base. Ylang-ylang, jasmine and bergamot give it a bright opening, then rose, lily and heliotrope add softness before vanilla, tonka, amber and coconut make it feel smooth and slightly sweet. It reads feminine and more dressed-up than cas…

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Clinique Lily of the Beach offers an easygoing blend of sweet solar lily, lush frangipani, and creamy coconut. Introduced in 2018, this fragrance captures the relaxed feeling of warm coastal air through a gentle balance of tropical flowers and soft vanilla. A bright flash of bergamot opens the scent, soon giving way t…

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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, Flower Valley or Lily of the Beach?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Flower Valley is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Lily of the Beach is rated 4.01/5 from 242 votes. Choose Flower Valley for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Lily of the Beach for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Flower Valley or Lily of the Beach?

Flower Valley lasts longest (Flower Valley 80/100, Lily of the Beach 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Flower Valley or Lily of the Beach?

Flower Valley projects furthest (Flower Valley 50/100, Lily of the Beach 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Flower Valley and Lily of the Beach smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot, Lily and Amber.

Is Flower Valley or Lily of the Beach better for summer or winter?

Lily of the Beach suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Flower Valley and Lily of the Beach?

Flower Valley has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot and Jasmine, heart notes of Lily, Damask Rose, Heliotrope and Peach, a base of Ebony, Tonka Bean, Amber and Coconut. Lily of the Beach features Frangipani, Coconut, Lily, Tiare Flower and Vanilla.