Ilía vs Scarlet Sands
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Scarlet Sands takes 4 of 7 categories.
IlíaChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Scarlet SandsChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ilía3/7
Scarlet Sands4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ilía
- Community sentiment
- Ilía
- Longevity
- Scarlet Sands
- Sillage & projection
- Scarlet Sands
- Value for money
- Ilía
- Versatility
- Scarlet Sands
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Scarlet Sands
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
IlíaNaturaScarlet SandsEx NihiloWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.22/ 5 · 1,307 votes
Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%
4.28/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
Category winnerIlíaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate45%Love
39%Like
8%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
1,307 votes
64%Love
14%Like
11%Ok
8%Dislike
3%Hate
36 votes
Category winnerIlíaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityScarlet Sands
SillageScarlet Sands
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIlíaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
citrus92%
floral84%
sweet77%
fruity69%
vanilla61%
white floral100%
citrus92%
sweet84%
amber77%
fruity69%
oud61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both white floral, citrus and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RaspberryRed CurrantOrange BlossomBergamotLemonPink Grapefruit
Heart
JasmineGardeniaPeonyRoseFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley
Base
VanillaTonka BeanMuskWoody Notes
Top15-30 mins
RaspberryMandarin
Heart2-4 hrs
Orange BlossomJasmineFreesia
Base6-10+ hrs
AmberAkigalawoodVanilla
InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Freesia. Durations are only published for Scarlet Sands, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter51
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer60
Fall87
Winter60
Day100
Night67
Category winnerScarlet SandsMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,058
PerfumerAlexandra Kosinski, Christophe Raynaud, Verônica Kato
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#13,717
PerfumerJordi Fernández
Launched—
Reviews13
Category winnerScarlet SandsHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNatura Ilía is a floral fruity fragrance built around a core of white flowers and vibrant citrus. Raspberry and red currant provide a tart, bright opening, while a heart of jasmine and gardenia rests upon a creamy base of vanilla and tonka bean. It suits daily wear for those who prefer delicate, feminine scents that f…
Reviews →Scarlet Sands by Ex Nihilo opens with a bright splash of ripe raspberry and juicy mandarin, creating a sweet, sunlit introduction that feels playful yet polished. As the initial fruitiness settles on your skin, a lush bouquet of orange blossom, clean freesia, and jasmine unfolds with creamy floral warmth. The base anc…
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, Ilía or Scarlet Sands?
Scarlet Sands takes 4 of 7 categories. Ilía is rated 4.22/5 from 1,307 votes; Scarlet Sands is rated 4.28/5 from 36 votes. Choose Ilía for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Scarlet Sands for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Ilía or Scarlet Sands?
Scarlet Sands lasts longest (Scarlet Sands 74/100, Ilía 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ilía or Scarlet Sands?
Scarlet Sands projects furthest (Scarlet Sands 59/100, Ilía 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ilía and Scarlet Sands smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Freesia.
Is Ilía or Scarlet Sands better for summer or winter?
For summer, Scarlet Sands is the stronger pick. For winter, Scarlet Sands is the stronger pick. Scarlet Sands suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ilía and Scarlet Sands?
Ilía has top notes of Raspberry, Red Currant, Orange Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Gardenia, Peony and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Musk and Woody Notes. Scarlet Sands has top notes of Raspberry and Mandarin, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Amber, Akigalawood and Vanilla.
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