Fragrance comparison

Ispahan vs Trillium

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 2,310 ratings analysed

6 wins

Ispahan

Yves Rocher

3.952,236 votes

Rank #23,041 Yellow FloralAmber

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24%scent match

Clearly different

Trillium

House of Matriarch

3.7874 votes

Rank #35,734 FloralHerbal

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ispahan takes 6 of 7 categories.

Ispahan
Choose it for a yellow floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Trillium
Choose it for a floral and herbal character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ispahan6/7

Trillium1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IspahanYves Rocher

TrilliumHouse of Matriarch

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 2,236 votes

Have 44%Had 56%Want 0%

3.78/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

Category winnerIspahanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

2,236 votes

34%Love

35%Like

9%Ok

19%Dislike

3%Hate

74 votes

Category winnerIspahanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityIspahan

SillageIspahan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value41

Category winnerIspahanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

fresh spicy77%

sweet69%

floral61%

floral100%

herbal91%

green83%

powdery74%

yellow floral65%

aromatic56%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both yellow floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeAldehydesFruity Notes

Heart

Ylang-YlangMimosaRoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCloveCinnamon

Base

NutmegBenzoinVanillaTonka BeanFrankincenseTolu BalsamPatchouliAmber

Top20-30 mins

ChamomileMimosaAglaiaGreen Tea

Heart2-4 hrs

Black TeaCoffee blossom

Base5-7 hrs

Jasmine TeaTolu BalsamCashmere MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesMimosa, Tolu Balsam and Amber. Durations are only published for Trillium, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring22

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer57

Fall43

Winter27

Day100

Night28

Category winnerTrilliumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex22

Women77

Men7

Unisex57

Women36

Work 38%Casual 32%Date 22%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,041

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,734

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIspahanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ispahan by Yves Rocher opens with a bright burst of bergamot and sparkling aldehydes before settling into a warm, spiced floral heart. A rich blend of ylang-ylang, mimosa, and red rose mingles with sweet cinnamon and crushed clove, creating an inviting, old-school aura. As the scent warms on your skin, a deep foundati…

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House of Matriarch Trillium opens with a soothing rush of dried Roman chamomile blossoms, sunny mimosa, and crisp green tea leaves. It immediately feels natural and grounded rather than synthetic or sugary. The bitter tang of black tea and delicate coffee blossoms soon joins the cup, cutting through the powdery floral…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ispahan or Trillium?

Ispahan takes 6 of 7 categories. Ispahan is rated 3.95/5 from 2,236 votes; Trillium is rated 3.78/5 from 74 votes. Choose Ispahan for a yellow floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Trillium for a floral and herbal character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ispahan or Trillium?

Ispahan lasts longest (Ispahan 76/100, Trillium 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ispahan or Trillium?

Ispahan projects furthest (Ispahan 70/100, Trillium 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ispahan and Trillium smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share yellow floral and floral accords. Common notes include Mimosa, Tolu Balsam and Amber.

Is Ispahan or Trillium better for summer or winter?

For summer, Trillium is the stronger pick. For winter, Ispahan is the stronger pick. Trillium suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ispahan and Trillium?

Ispahan has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Mimosa, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Nutmeg, Benzoin, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Trillium has top notes of Chamomile, Mimosa, Aglaia and Green Tea, heart notes of Black Tea and Coffee blossom, a base of Jasmine Tea, Tolu Balsam, Cashmere Musk and Amber.