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His Ideal vs Timeless

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

Updated 3 ratings analysed
Very similar
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

His Ideal takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • His Ideal

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

  • Timeless

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, day or night wear.

His Ideal3/5
Timeless1/5
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
His Ideal
Sillage & projection
His Ideal
Value for money
Tie
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Timeless
Fragranxe ranking
His Ideal

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
His IdealThe Dua Brand
TimelessLily of Vally
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
5.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%
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

3 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate100
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hateN/A
Category winners

LongevityHis Ideal

SillageHis Ideal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value75
Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
sweet77%
almond69%
white floral61%
citrus100%
woody88%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy65%
white floral53%
fresh42%
Scent match81%Very similar · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
Orange BlossomBitter OrangeTonka BeanRosemaryLeatherVetiverAlmondCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins
RosemaryCitrusesOrange BlossomBitter Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
AlmondTonka Bean
Base6-8 hrs
VetiverCedarLeather
Category winnerTimelessLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer67
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,727

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#69,470

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHis IdealHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

His Ideal by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum built around a distinct blend of sweet almond, rich tonka bean, and sturdy woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange and aromatic rosemary, softened quickly by floral hints of orange blossom. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance shifts int…

Reviews →

Timeless by Lily of Vally kicks off with a bright burst of bitter orange, crisp rosemary, and sweet orange blossom that immediately wakes up the senses. As the sharp citrus settle down, a smooth, nutty warmth takes over thanks to cozy almond and creamy tonka bean. The base anchors the entire blend with dry cedar wood,…

Reviews →
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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which lasts longer, His Ideal or Timeless?

His Ideal lasts longest (His Ideal 75/100, Timeless 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, His Ideal or Timeless?

His Ideal projects furthest (His Ideal 75/100, Timeless 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do His Ideal and Timeless smell similar?

Very similar: a 81% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bitter Orange, Tonka Bean and Rosemary.

Is His Ideal or Timeless better for summer or winter?

His Ideal suits day or night wear; Timeless suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in His Ideal and Timeless?

His Ideal features Orange Blossom, Bitter Orange, Tonka Bean, Rosemary and Leather. Timeless has top notes of Rosemary, Citruses, Orange Blossom and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Almond and Tonka Bean, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Leather.

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