Fragrance comparison

Idylle vs Ghazal

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

Updated 4 Nov 2026 6,788 ratings analysed

Idylle

Guerlain

3.796,731 votes

Rank #4,745 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Ghazal

Blend Oud

3.8657 votes

Rank #18,597 FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ghazal takes 5 of 7 categories.

Idylle
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ghazal
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Idylle2/7

Ghazal5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IdylleGuerlain

GhazalBlend Oud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 6,731 votes

Have 44%Had 31%Want 24%

3.86/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 44%Had 23%Want 33%

Category winnerIdylleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

6,731 votes

33%Love

37%Like

16%Ok

11%Dislike

4%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerGhazalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityGhazal

SillageGhazal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value54

Category winnerGhazalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral88%

fresh77%

rose65%

musky53%

green42%

floral100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

white floral69%

fresh61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Tincture of RoseFreesiaLitchiRaspberry

Heart2 to 4 hours

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineLilacPeonyLily

Base4 to 7 hours

MuskPatchouli

Top

Mandarin OrangeLemonBergamot

Heart

RaspberryFreesiaJasminePeonyLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Raspberry, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Idylle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer44

Fall63

Winter43

Day100

Night43

Spring100

Summer65

Fall47

Winter53

Day100

Night69

Category winnerGhazalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Men5

Unisex23

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,745

PerfumerThierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews203

Overall rank#18,597

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerIdylleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Idylle by Guerlain opens with a bright splash of raspberry and sweet litchi, paired with fresh freesia and tincture of rose. This crisp start quickly opens into a lavish garden of spring blooms. The heart brings together lily-of-the-valley, jasmine, lilac, peony, and lily, creating a dew-covered floral bouquet with gr…

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Ghazal opens with a bright flash of mandarin orange and bergamot before settling into a cool floral heart of peony, freesia, and tart raspberry. The base rests on soft sandalwood and clean musk. It wears best on warm spring days, offering a light, airy presence for office environments or casual weekend brunches.

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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, Idylle or Ghazal?

Ghazal takes 5 of 7 categories. Idylle is rated 3.79/5 from 6,731 votes; Ghazal is rated 3.86/5 from 57 votes. Choose Idylle for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ghazal for a floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Idylle or Ghazal?

Ghazal lasts longest (Ghazal 70/100, Idylle 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Idylle or Ghazal?

Ghazal projects furthest (Ghazal 63/100, Idylle 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Idylle and Ghazal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Freesia, Raspberry, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.

Is Idylle or Ghazal better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ghazal is the stronger pick. For winter, Ghazal is the stronger pick. Idylle suits daytime wear; Ghazal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Idylle and Ghazal?

Idylle has top notes of Tincture of Rose, Freesia, Litchi and Raspberry, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Lilac and Peony, a base of Musk and Patchouli. Ghazal has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Raspberry, Freesia, Jasmine and Peony, a base of Sandalwood and Musk.