Fragrance comparison

Fou D'Elle vs Nilang

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 303 ratings analysed

Fou D'Elle

Ted Lapidus

3.5481 votes

Rank #17,300 FloralFresh Spicy

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44%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Nilang

Lalique

3.92222 votes

Rank #8,411 FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nilang takes 5 of 7 categories.

Fou D'Elle
Choose it for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Nilang
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Fou D'Elle1/7

Nilang5/7

Ratings & consensus: Nilang
Community sentiment: Nilang
Longevity: Nilang
Sillage & projection: Nilang
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Fou D'Elle
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nilang

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fou D'ElleTed Lapidus

NilangLalique

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.54/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 222 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

Category winnerNilangRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

38%Like

5%Ok

31%Dislike

1%Hate

81 votes

29%Love

52%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

222 votes

Category winnerNilangMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityNilang

SillageNilang

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh spicy91%

sweet83%

rose74%

fruity65%

green56%

floral100%

sweet92%

aquatic84%

fruity77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both floral, sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachLotusPepperJasmine

Heart

HiacynthWild RosePralineFreesia

Base

VanillaCedar

Top

Water LilyNarcissusFreesiaWater Jasmine

Heart

BlueberryLotus

Base

PralineVanillaAmberSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesLotus, Praline, Freesia and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall89

Winter39

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter81

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFou D'ElleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,300

PerfumerGerard Anthony

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#8,411

PerfumerGerard Anthony

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerNilangHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ted Lapidus Fou D'Elle opens with a green lotus and sweet peach combination before settling into a warm, powdery freesia and rose heart. It works best during fresh spring days when you want a light, playful floral that departs from standard modern gourmands.

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Nilang by Lalique starts with a splash of watery fruit. Water lily and wet jasmine mingle with a tart blueberry note, feeling cool and fresh. The scent quickly develops a warm undercurrent of sweet praline and vanilla. This creates an interesting contrast between aquatic floral freshness and a rich gourmand base. It i…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fou D'Elle or Nilang?

Nilang takes 5 of 7 categories. Fou D'Elle is rated 3.54/5 from 81 votes; Nilang is rated 3.92/5 from 222 votes. Choose Fou D'Elle for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nilang for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Fou D'Elle or Nilang?

Nilang lasts longest (Nilang 70/100, Fou D'Elle 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fou D'Elle or Nilang?

Nilang projects furthest (Nilang 68/100, Fou D'Elle 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fou D'Elle and Nilang smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Lotus, Praline, Freesia and Vanilla.

Is Fou D'Elle or Nilang better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fou D'Elle is the stronger pick. For winter, Nilang is the stronger pick. Fou D'Elle suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fou D'Elle and Nilang?

Fou D'Elle has top notes of Peach, Lotus, Pepper and Jasmine, heart notes of Hiacynth, Wild Rose, Praline and Freesia, a base of Vanilla and Cedar. Nilang has top notes of Water Lily, Narcissus, Freesia and Water Jasmine, heart notes of Blueberry and Lotus, a base of Praline, Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood.