Idylle vs Liz Claiborne
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Liz Claiborne takes 4 of 7 categories.
IdylleChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Liz ClaiborneChoose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Idylle3/7
Liz Claiborne4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Idylle
- Community sentiment
- Idylle
- Longevity
- Liz Claiborne
- Sillage & projection
- Liz Claiborne
- Value for money
- Liz Claiborne
- Versatility
- Idylle
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Liz Claiborne
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
IdylleGuerlainLiz ClaiborneLiz ClaiborneWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.79/ 5 · 6,731 votes
Have 44%Had 31%Want 24%
3.75/ 5 · 623 votes
Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%
Category winnerIdylleRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate28%Love
46%Like
3%Ok
22%Dislike
1%Hate
6,731 votes
27%Love
45%Like
7%Ok
20%Dislike
2%Hate
623 votes
Category winnerIdylleMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLiz Claiborne
SillageLiz Claiborne
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLiz ClaiborneBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
floral88%
fresh77%
rose65%
musky53%
green42%
floral100%
white floral92%
green84%
aromatic77%
sweet69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Tincture of RoseFreesiaLitchiRaspberry
Heart2 to 4 hours
Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineLilacPeonyLily
Base4 to 7 hours
MuskPatchouli
Top
MarigoldFreesiaCarnationGreen NotesPeachLilyMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
NarcissusTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyLilacJasmineYlang-YlangRoseViolet
Base
OakmossSandalwoodMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesFreesia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Lilac. Durations are only published for Idylle, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer44
Fall63
Winter43
Day100
Night43
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter36
Day–
Night–
Category winnerIdylleMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,745
PerfumerThierry Wasser
Launched—
Reviews203
Overall rank#2,844
PerfumerNicholas Calderone
Launched—
Reviews134
Category winnerLiz ClaiborneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIdylle 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…
Reviews →Liz Claiborne opens with a bitter pop of marigold, crisp green notes, and tart mandarin orange before plunging into a dense floral heart of narcissus, tuberose, and carnation. Dry-down settles into earthy oakmoss and warm sandalwood. It suits crisp spring mornings when you want a bold 1980s green floral presence that …
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Idylle or Liz Claiborne?
Liz Claiborne takes 4 of 7 categories. Idylle is rated 3.79/5 from 6,731 votes; Liz Claiborne is rated 3.75/5 from 623 votes. Choose Idylle for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Liz Claiborne for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Idylle or Liz Claiborne?
They last about the same: Liz Claiborne 67/100, Idylle 66/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Idylle or Liz Claiborne?
Projection is very close: Liz Claiborne 60/100, Idylle 59/100 for sillage.
Do Idylle and Liz Claiborne smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and green accords. Common notes include Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Lilac.
Is Idylle or Liz Claiborne better for summer or winter?
For summer, Idylle is the stronger pick. For winter, Idylle is the stronger pick. Idylle suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Idylle and Liz Claiborne?
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. Liz Claiborne has top notes of Marigold, Freesia, Carnation and Green Notes, heart notes of Narcissus, Tuberose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Lilac, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber.
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