Fragrance comparison

Fresh Linens vs Lys Nobilis

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 258 ratings analysed

Fresh Linens

Clean

3.82195 votes

Rank #37,582 MuskyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Lys Nobilis

Jul et Mad Paris

4.0863 votes

Rank #16,470 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lys Nobilis takes 5 of 7 categories.

Fresh Linens
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Lys Nobilis
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fresh Linens2/7

Lys Nobilis5/7

Ratings & consensus: Lys Nobilis
Community sentiment: Lys Nobilis
Longevity: Lys Nobilis
Sillage & projection: Lys Nobilis
Value for money: Fresh Linens
Versatility: Fresh Linens
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lys Nobilis

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fresh LinensClean

Lys NobilisJul et Mad Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 195 votes

Have 55%Had 16%Want 29%

4.08/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 35%Had 18%Want 47%

Category winnerLys NobilisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

45%Like

18%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

195 votes

46%Love

25%Like

21%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

63 votes

Category winnerLys NobilisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityLys Nobilis

SillageLys Nobilis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value45

Category winnerFresh LinensBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

woody92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

floral91%

powdery83%

musky74%

soft spicy65%

citrus56%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both musky, white floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

ClementineLinenPear

Heart1 to 2 hours

LilyWhite WoodsOrchid

Base2 to 4 hours

MuskSkinSandalwoodAmber

Top

Peach BlossomBergamotClementine

Heart

LilyFreesiaVioletJasminePink Pepper

Base

MuskWhite WoodsVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesClementine, Lily, White Woods and Musk. Durations are only published for Fresh Linens, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring87

Summer100

Fall27

Winter19

Day100

Night13

Spring100

Summer81

Fall31

Winter19

Day100

Night27

Category winnerFresh LinensMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex51

Women47

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,582

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,470

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerLys NobilisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fresh Linens by Clean offers an airy, clean profile centered on crisp linen, juicy clementine, and delicate pear. The opening delivers a burst of bright citrus alongside cool, freshly washed fabric notes. As the fragrance settles, gentle floral tones of lily and orchid blend into smooth white woods, keeping the aroma …

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Lys Nobilis by Jul et Mad Paris offers a surprising floral experience that leans sweet rather than strictly fresh. Opening with bright peach blossom and citrus, it settles into a creamy, warm lily heart. This unisex floral woody musk is a comforting choice for spring, providing an uplifting scent profile that lingers …

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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, Fresh Linens or Lys Nobilis?

Lys Nobilis takes 5 of 7 categories. Fresh Linens is rated 3.82/5 from 195 votes; Lys Nobilis is rated 4.08/5 from 63 votes. Choose Fresh Linens for a musky and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Lys Nobilis for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fresh Linens or Lys Nobilis?

Lys Nobilis lasts longest (Lys Nobilis 65/100, Fresh Linens 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fresh Linens or Lys Nobilis?

Lys Nobilis projects furthest (Lys Nobilis 57/100, Fresh Linens 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fresh Linens and Lys Nobilis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Clementine, Lily, White Woods and Musk.

Is Fresh Linens or Lys Nobilis better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fresh Linens is the stronger pick. For winter, Fresh Linens is the stronger pick. Fresh Linens suits daytime wear; Lys Nobilis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fresh Linens and Lys Nobilis?

Fresh Linens has top notes of Clementine, Linen and Pear, heart notes of Lily, White Woods and Orchid, a base of Musk, Skin, Sandalwood and Amber. Lys Nobilis has top notes of Peach Blossom, Bergamot and Clementine, heart notes of Lily, Freesia, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Musk, White Woods, Vanilla and Patchouli.