Fragrance comparison

Koala vs Trillium

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 1,016 ratings analysed

6 wins

Koala

Zoologist Perfumes

3.81942 votes

Rank #1,936 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Trillium

House of Matriarch

3.7874 votes

Rank #35,734 FloralHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Koala takes 6 of 7 categories.

Koala
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Trillium
Choose it for a floral and herbal character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Koala6/7

Trillium1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KoalaZoologist Perfumes

TrilliumHouse of Matriarch

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 942 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.78/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

Category winnerKoalaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

38%Like

18%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

696 votes

34%Love

35%Like

9%Ok

19%Dislike

3%Hate

74 votes

Category winnerKoalaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityKoala

SillageKoala

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value41

Category winnerKoalaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

camphor77%

green65%

powdery53%

warm spicy42%

floral100%

herbal91%

green83%

powdery74%

yellow floral65%

aromatic56%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both green, aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

EucalyptusPine TreeHoneyMimosaCitruses

Heart

Black TeaSpicesVetiverIncenseGeranium

Base

MuskOakmossSandalwoodAmberVanilla

Top20-30 mins

ChamomileMimosaAglaiaGreen Tea

Heart2-4 hrs

Black TeaCoffee blossom

Base5-7 hrs

Jasmine TeaTolu BalsamCashmere MuskAmber

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer91

Fall0

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer57

Fall43

Winter27

Day100

Night28

Category winnerTrilliumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex60

Women4

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#1,936

PerfumerSpyros Drosopoulos

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#35,734

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKoalaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Koala opens with a vivid eucalyptus rush, green, camphoraceous and cool, softened by honey and citrus rather than pushed into harsh medicinal territory. It quickly settles into aromatic tea, pine, soft spice and clean woods. On skin, it usually becomes smoother, soapier and more musky than the opening suggests. This i…

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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, Koala or Trillium?

Koala takes 6 of 7 categories. Koala is rated 3.81/5 from 942 votes; Trillium is rated 3.78/5 from 74 votes. Choose Koala for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Trillium for a floral and herbal character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Koala or Trillium?

Koala lasts longest (Koala 73/100, Trillium 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Koala or Trillium?

Koala projects furthest (Koala 61/100, Trillium 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Koala and Trillium smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Mimosa, Black Tea and Amber.

Is Koala or Trillium better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Koala and Trillium?

Koala has top notes of Eucalyptus, Pine Tree, Honey and Mimosa, heart notes of Black Tea, Spices, Vetiver and Incense, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Amber. 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.