Fragrance comparison

Idylle Eau Sublime vs Sphinx Hommage a Greta Garbo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,101 ratings analysed

6 wins

Idylle Eau Sublime

Guerlain

4.041,019 votes

Rank #4,356 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Sphinx Hommage a Greta Garbo

Grès

3.7182 votes

Rank #19,306 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Idylle Eau Sublime takes 6 of 7 categories.

Idylle Eau Sublime
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sphinx Hommage a Greta Garbo
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Idylle Eau Sublime6/7

Sphinx Hommage a Greta Garbo1/7

Ratings & consensus: Idylle Eau Sublime
Community sentiment: Idylle Eau Sublime
Longevity: Idylle Eau Sublime
Sillage & projection: Idylle Eau Sublime
Value for money: Sphinx Hommage a Greta Garbo
Versatility: Idylle Eau Sublime
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Idylle Eau Sublime

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Idylle Eau SublimeGuerlain

Sphinx Hommage a Greta GarboGrès

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 1,019 votes

Have 43%Had 26%Want 31%

3.71/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 38%Had 27%Want 35%

Category winnerIdylle Eau SublimeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

52%Like

1%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

1,019 votes

11%Love

67%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

82 votes

Category winnerIdylle Eau SublimeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityIdylle Eau Sublime

SillageIdylle Eau Sublime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value63

Category winnerSphinx Hommage a Greta GarboBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

musky77%

floral69%

powdery61%

floral100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

fresh77%

rose69%

aquatic61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both fruity, rose and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Rose WaterLitchi

Heart3 to 5 hours

RoseJasminePeach

Base4 to 7 hours

White MuskPatchouli

Top

LitchiYuzuPeach

Heart

LotusPeonyRose

Base

MuskVirginia CedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLitchi, Rose, Peach and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Idylle Eau Sublime, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer52

Fall59

Winter24

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer76

Fall15

Winter12

Day100

Night5

Category winnerIdylle Eau SublimeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex0

Women98

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,356

PerfumerThierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews68

Overall rank#19,306

PerfumerMarie Salamagne

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerIdylle Eau SublimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Idylle Eau Sublime by Guerlain is a fresh floral eau de toilette centered on crisp rose water and juicy litchi. Released in 2011 and composed by Thierry Wasser, it lightens the original Idylle profile by pairing morning roses with soft peach and white jasmine. As the initial dewiness recedes, the fragrance settles int…

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Sphinx Hommage a Greta Garbo opens with tart yuzu citrus, juicy litchi, and soft peach skin. Watery lotus and dewy peony expand into a delicate floral heart that feels bright and clean. A gentle dry-down of musk and cedar keeps the scent light and airy. It sits close to the skin, making it an easy pick for warm spring…

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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 Sublime or Sphinx Hommage a Greta Garbo?

Idylle Eau Sublime takes 6 of 7 categories. Idylle Eau Sublime is rated 4.04/5 from 1,019 votes; Sphinx Hommage a Greta Garbo is rated 3.71/5 from 82 votes. Choose Idylle Eau Sublime for a rose and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sphinx Hommage a Greta Garbo for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Idylle Eau Sublime or Sphinx Hommage a Greta Garbo?

Idylle Eau Sublime lasts longest (Idylle Eau Sublime 68/100, Sphinx Hommage a Greta Garbo 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Idylle Eau Sublime or Sphinx Hommage a Greta Garbo?

Idylle Eau Sublime projects furthest (Idylle Eau Sublime 62/100, Sphinx Hommage a Greta Garbo 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Idylle Eau Sublime and Sphinx Hommage a Greta Garbo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, rose and floral accords. Common notes include Litchi, Rose, Peach and Patchouli.

Is Idylle Eau Sublime or Sphinx Hommage a Greta Garbo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sphinx Hommage a Greta Garbo is the stronger pick. For winter, Idylle Eau Sublime is the stronger pick. Idylle Eau Sublime suits daytime wear; Sphinx Hommage a Greta Garbo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Idylle Eau Sublime and Sphinx Hommage a Greta Garbo?

Idylle Eau Sublime has top notes of Rose Water and Litchi, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Peach, a base of White Musk and Patchouli. Sphinx Hommage a Greta Garbo has top notes of Litchi, Yuzu and Peach, heart notes of Lotus, Peony and Rose, a base of Musk, Virginia Cedar and Patchouli.