Fragrance comparison

Idylle Eau de toilette vs Business in New York

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,668 ratings analysed

2 wins

Idylle Eau de toilette

Guerlain · 2010

3.971,667 votes

Rank #6,449 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

75%scent match

Very similar

Business in New York

Ninel Perfume

4.001 votes

Rank #67,662 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Idylle Eau de toilette takes 2 of 3 categories.

Idylle Eau de toilette
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Business in New York
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Idylle Eau de toilette2/3

Business in New York1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Idylle Eau de toilette
Sillage & projection: Business in New York
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Idylle Eau de toilette

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Idylle Eau de toiletteGuerlain

Business in New YorkNinel Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 1,667 votes

Have 52%Had 31%Want 17%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

1,667 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityIdylle Eau de toilette

SillageBusiness in New York

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh86%

white floral72%

rose58%

green44%

musky30%

white floral100%

floral86%

fresh72%

green58%

iris44%

rose30%

Scent match75%Very similar · both floral, white floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Lily-of-the-ValleyLilacMuskPeonyJasmineRose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PeonyLily-of-the-Valley

Heart

JasmineIris Flower

Base

GardeniaLilac

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Lilac, Peony and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Idylle Eau de toilette, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer51

Fall43

Winter24

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer40

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,449

PerfumerThierry Wasser

Launched2010

Reviews76

Overall rank#67,662

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIdylle Eau de toiletteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Idylle Eau de toilette by Guerlain presents a fresh, dewy interpretation of classic floral perfumery. The fragrance opens with a crisp burst of lily of the valley and blooming rose, accented by lively green nuances. As the scent settles on skin, soft peony, powdery lilac, and clean jasmine fill out the bouquet, creati…

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Business in New York opens with sharp peony and green lily-of-the-valley, establishing a bright white floral tone right away. The heart settles into iris flower and jasmine, giving the bouquet a clean, soapy edge suited for morning office wear. As gardenia and lilac push through the base, the floral scent remains fres…

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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 Eau de toilette or Business in New York?

Idylle Eau de toilette takes 2 of 3 categories. Idylle Eau de toilette is rated 3.97/5 from 1,667 votes; Business in New York is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Idylle Eau de toilette for a floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Business in New York for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Idylle Eau de toilette or Business in New York?

Idylle Eau de toilette lasts longest (Idylle Eau de toilette 61/100, Business in New York 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Idylle Eau de toilette or Business in New York?

Business in New York projects furthest (Business in New York 88/100, Idylle Eau de toilette 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Idylle Eau de toilette and Business in New York smell similar?

Very similar: a 75% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Lilac, Peony and Jasmine.

Is Idylle Eau de toilette or Business in New York better for summer or winter?

Idylle Eau de toilette suits daytime wear; Business in New York suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Idylle Eau de toilette and Business in New York?

Idylle Eau de toilette features Lily-of-the-Valley, Lilac, Musk, Peony and Jasmine. Business in New York has top notes of Peony and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Jasmine and Iris Flower, a base of Gardenia and Lilac.