Fragrance comparison

Lamar vs Tilia

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,745 ratings analysed

6 wins

Lamar

Kajal

4.022,682 votes

Rank #446 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Tilia

Olfactive Pharmacy

3.8663 votes

Rank #28,948 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lamar takes 6 of 7 categories.

Lamar
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Tilia
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lamar6/7

Tilia1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LamarKajal

TiliaOlfactive Pharmacy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 2,682 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerLamarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

29%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

2,210 votes

25%Love

49%Like

13%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

63 votes

Category winnerLamarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityLamar

SillageLamar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value33

Category winnerLamarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

fresh84%

rose77%

musky69%

woody61%

floral100%

citrus92%

yellow floral84%

sweet77%

honey69%

beeswax61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleRed BerriesAppleCardamomCoriander

Heart

Bulgarian RoseTurkish RoseMagnoliaJasmine Sambac

Base

MuskVanillaAmberCashmere WoodCedarMoss

Top

FreesiaMagnoliaTangerineBergamotCardamom

Heart

Lime (Linden) BlossomBeeswaxJasmine SambacBulgarian Rose

Base

MuskCedarAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Turkish Rose, Magnolia and Jasmine Sambac. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter72

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer77

Fall33

Winter20

Day100

Night15

Category winnerTiliaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex50

Women41

Men0

Unisex31

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#446

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews375

Overall rank#28,948

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerLamarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kajal Lamar opens with a loud, juicy burst of fresh pineapple and mixed red berries. This tropical sweetness quickly meets a heavy, warm backdrop of cashmere wood and gold amber. It is a bold, sunny perfume designed for individuals who want their scent to make a statement in open air or during warm evening events.

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Tilia opens with a bright splash of tangerine and bergamot, balanced by a cool pinch of cardamom. It quickly settles into its true character, showing off a sweet linden blossom note that smells like walking past flowering trees in late spring. Rather than turning sticky or overly green, the heart gains a cozy, clean t…

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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, Lamar or Tilia?

Lamar takes 6 of 7 categories. Lamar is rated 4.02/5 from 2,682 votes; Tilia is rated 3.86/5 from 63 votes. Choose Lamar for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Tilia for a floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lamar or Tilia?

Lamar lasts longest (Lamar 79/100, Tilia 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lamar or Tilia?

Lamar projects furthest (Lamar 71/100, Tilia 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lamar and Tilia smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Turkish Rose, Magnolia and Jasmine Sambac.

Is Lamar or Tilia better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Lamar and Tilia?

Lamar has top notes of Pineapple, Red Berries, Apple and Cardamom, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Turkish Rose, Magnolia and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Amber and Cashmere Wood. Tilia has top notes of Freesia, Magnolia, Tangerine and Bergamot, heart notes of Lime (Linden) Blossom, Beeswax, Jasmine Sambac and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Musk, Cedar, Amber and Tonka Bean.