Fragrance comparison

L’Wren Scott vs White Waves

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

3 wins

L’Wren Scott

L'Wren Scott

3.7919 votes

Rank #22,277 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

White Waves

Lydeen

3.333 votes

Rank #63,774 White FloralYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L’Wren Scott takes 3 of 4 categories.

L’Wren Scott
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
White Waves
Choose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L’Wren Scott3/4

White Waves0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: L’Wren Scott
Sillage & projection: L’Wren Scott
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L’Wren Scott

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L’Wren ScottL'Wren Scott

White WavesLydeen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 39%Had 7%Want 54%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityL’Wren Scott

SillageL’Wren Scott

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

soft spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

anis61%

white floral100%

yellow floral92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

tuberose69%

woody61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-35 mins

WormwoodStar AniseCorianderMandarin OrangeMarigold

Heart2-4 hrs

Curry TreeClovesJasmineTuberoseGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliMossLeatherMuskAmber

Top

Ylang YlangBergamotMarigoldCoriander

Heart

Egyptian JasmineTuberoseOrangeRoseGeranium

Base

VanillaCrystal AmberPatchouliCedarwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Marigold, Jasmine and Tuberose. Durations are only published for L’Wren Scott, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day70

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 40%Casual 26%Work 20%Party 14%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,277

PerfumerRalf Schwieger

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#63,774

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL’Wren ScottHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L’Wren Scott is an unconventional, dark green chypre that pairs bitter wormwood and star anise with earthy oakmoss, supple leather, and brooding patchouli. The first spray releases a brisk, absinthe-tinted snap before blooming into spiced clove and heady tuberose petals. It smells dry, herbal, and unapologetically dra…

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White Waves by Lydeen offers a bright, floral opening anchored by ylang ylang and marigold. As it settles, Egyptian jasmine and tuberose create a creamy floral heart, while vanilla and patchouli provide a soft, sweet foundation. This unisex scent works well for casual daytime wear during mild spring weather when you w…

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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, L’Wren Scott or White Waves?

L’Wren Scott takes 3 of 4 categories. L’Wren Scott is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes; White Waves is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose L’Wren Scott for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose White Waves for a white floral and yellow floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L’Wren Scott or White Waves?

L’Wren Scott lasts longest (L’Wren Scott 77/100, White Waves 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L’Wren Scott or White Waves?

L’Wren Scott projects furthest (L’Wren Scott 73/100, White Waves 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L’Wren Scott and White Waves smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Coriander, Marigold, Jasmine and Tuberose.

Is L’Wren Scott or White Waves better for summer or winter?

L’Wren Scott suits evening wear; White Waves suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L’Wren Scott and White Waves?

L’Wren Scott has top notes of Wormwood, Star Anise, Coriander and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Curry Tree, Cloves, Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Patchouli, Moss, Leather and Musk. White Waves has top notes of Ylang Ylang, Bergamot, Marigold and Coriander, heart notes of Egyptian Jasmine, Tuberose, Orange and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Crystal Amber, Patchouli and Cedarwood.