Fragrance comparison

IL vs R

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 124 ratings analysed

Lancetti

4.5744 votes

Rank #12,334 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Revillon

3.9980 votes

Rank #15,082 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

R takes 4 of 7 categories.

IL
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
R
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

IL3/7

R4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ILLancetti

RRevillon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.57/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 48%Had 29%Want 23%

3.99/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 47%Had 20%Want 32%

Category winnerILRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

32%Like

2%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

29%Love

55%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

80 votes

Category winnerILMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityR

SillageR

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value77

Category winnerRBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

mossy84%

lavender77%

musky69%

herbal61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

warm spicy65%

herbal53%

powdery42%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and herbal

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderAniseBergamotNeroliArtemisiaBasil

Heart

CarnationGeraniumAldehydesCorianderNutmegFern

Base

MossMuskLeatherAmberVetiverCedar

Top

LavenderArtemisiaPetitgrainViolet Leaf

Heart

RosemaryPine needlesGeraniumCarnationVioletCinnamon

Base

CedarMossTonkaMuskLeatherFern

InformationalShared notesLavender, Artemisia, Carnation and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer29

Fall100

Winter67

Day86

Night100

Spring100

Summer87

Fall57

Winter33

Day100

Night29

Category winnerRMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex14

Women5

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,334

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#15,082

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerILHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

IL by Lancetti launches with a sharp, herbaceous bite that separates it from standard designer offerings. A punchy combination of artemisia, basil, and anise creates a bitter, licorice-tinged freshness that feels bracing on cool autumn mornings. As the scent settles, a clean fern note merges with carnation, giving the…

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R by Revillon is an aromatic green scent launched in 1995. It features a sharp opening of lavender and petitgrain that settles into a pine and rosemary heart. The base relies on cedar, moss, and a whisper of leather. It wears as a clean, crisp, and nostalgic office scent perfect for moderate spring days and profession…

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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, IL or R?

R takes 4 of 7 categories. IL is rated 4.57/5 from 44 votes; R is rated 3.99/5 from 80 votes. Choose IL for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose R for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, IL or R?

They last about the same: R 70/100, IL 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, IL or R?

R projects furthest (R 61/100, IL 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do IL and R smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and herbal accords. Common notes include Lavender, Artemisia, Carnation and Geranium.

Is IL or R better for summer or winter?

For summer, R is the stronger pick. For winter, IL is the stronger pick. IL suits evening wear; R suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in IL and R?

IL has top notes of Lavender, Anise, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Carnation, Geranium, Aldehydes and Coriander, a base of Moss, Musk, Leather and Amber. R has top notes of Lavender, Artemisia, Petitgrain and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Rosemary, Pine needles, Geranium and Carnation, a base of Cedar, Moss, Tonka and Musk.