Fragrance comparison

Frankenstein vs Lilac Lilac

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

Frankenstein

House of Atropa

3.205 votes

Rank #61,167 WoodyOzonic

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6%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Lilac Lilac

Atelier Segall & Barutti

4.3611 votes

Rank #40,691 FloralFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lilac Lilac takes 2 of 4 categories.

Frankenstein
Choose it for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Lilac Lilac
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Frankenstein1/4

Lilac Lilac2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FrankensteinHouse of Atropa

Lilac LilacAtelier Segall & Barutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 4%Had 2%Want 94%

4.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 31%Had 2%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

20%Like

40%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

45%Love

45%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageFrankenstein

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value88

Category winnerLilac LilacBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

woody100%

ozonic92%

anis84%

marine77%

mossy69%

salty61%

floral100%

fresh83%

white floral65%

rose48%

fruity30%

Scent match6%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CaloneMatcha TeaOsmanthusGrassRoseTea

Heart2-4 hrs

AniseMossSaltOzonic notesSeaweedGrapesHibiscusLotus

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarOudCypress

Top

LilacLotusFreesiaMelonRose WaterWild StrawberryCalone

Heart

Water PeonySpicesLily-of-the-Valley

Base

TuberoseOsmanthusSandalwoodCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesCalone, Osmanthus, Lotus and Cedar. Durations are only published for Frankenstein, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day78

Night100

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 36%Date 28%Party 20%Work 16%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,167

PerfumerLisa Andrék

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,691

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLilac LilacHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of Atropa Frankenstein starts with a sharp, cooling burst of calone, bitter matcha tea, and fresh green grass. The opening feels bracing and slightly damp. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk marine chill deepens into an unusual heart of salty seaweed, fermented dark grapes, and spicy anise. A faint floral layer o…

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Lilac Lilac opens with a cool spray of melon, lotus, and synthetic calone before blooming into lush purple lilac. Crisp freesia and rose water lend a wet garden texture, while lily-of-the-valley and water peony keep the heart crisp. As it dries down, soft cedar, amber, and osmanthus anchor the aquatic florals on skin.…

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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, Frankenstein or Lilac Lilac?

Lilac Lilac takes 2 of 4 categories. Frankenstein is rated 3.20/5 from 5 votes; Lilac Lilac is rated 4.36/5 from 11 votes. Choose Frankenstein for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Lilac Lilac for a floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Frankenstein or Lilac Lilac?

They last about the same: Frankenstein 60/100, Lilac Lilac 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Frankenstein or Lilac Lilac?

Frankenstein projects furthest (Frankenstein 75/100, Lilac Lilac 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Frankenstein and Lilac Lilac smell similar?

Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Calone, Osmanthus, Lotus and Cedar.

Is Frankenstein or Lilac Lilac better for summer or winter?

Frankenstein suits evening wear; Lilac Lilac suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Frankenstein and Lilac Lilac?

Frankenstein has top notes of Calone, Matcha Tea, Osmanthus and Grass, heart notes of Anise, Moss, Salt and Ozonic notes, a base of Cedar, Oud and Cypress. Lilac Lilac has top notes of Lilac, Lotus, Freesia and Melon, heart notes of Water Peony, Spices and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Tuberose, Osmanthus, Sandalwood and Cedar.