Fragrance comparison

Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum vs Lilac Dream

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 202 ratings analysed

5 wins

Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum

Chanel

4.32100 votes

Rank #30,760 FloralWoody

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Lilac Dream

Marissa Zappas

4.04102 votes

Rank #14,982 FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum takes 5 of 8 categories.

Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lilac Dream
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum5/8

Lilac Dream3/8

Ratings & consensus: Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum
Community sentiment: Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum
Longevity: Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum
Sillage & projection: Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum
Value for money: Lilac Dream
Versatility: Lilac Dream
Note pyramid (duration): Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum
Fragranxe ranking: Lilac Dream

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 ParfumChanel

Lilac DreamMarissa Zappas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 39%Had 10%Want 52%

4.04/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 26%Had 4%Want 70%

Category winnerLes Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

35%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

100 votes

37%Love

38%Like

18%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

102 votes

Category winnerLes Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityLes Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum

SillageLes Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value49

Category winnerLilac DreamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

musky69%

white floral61%

floral100%

citrus92%

fresh84%

musky77%

green69%

vanilla61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both floral and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesBergamotNeroli

Heart3-5 hrs

JasmineRoseLilacYlang-YlangCarnation

Base8-12+ hrs

OrrisVetiverMuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)OpoponaxVanillaSandalwoodIncense

Top15 to 30 minutes

PetitgrainBergamot

Heart1.5 to 3 hours

LilacNeroliAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

Base2 to 4 hours

VanillaMuskTonka Bean

Category winnerLes Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 ParfumLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer59

Fall0

Winter33

Day100

Night43

Spring100

Summer74

Fall30

Winter15

Day100

Night23

Category winnerLilac DreamMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex31

Women62

Men4

Unisex6

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,760

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,982

PerfumerMarissa Zappas

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerLilac DreamHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum captures the dazzling spirit of Gabrielle Chanel's historic 1932 high jewelry exhibition. Crafted by master perfumer Jacques Polge, this pure extrait opens with a flash of fizzy aldehydes, sweet neroli, and sunlit bergamot before settling into a rich floral core. Velvety jasmine, de…

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Lilac Dream by Marissa Zappas is a gentle floral fragrance that puts soft purple blossoms at the center of a fresh, powdery composition. The scent opens with a light burst of citrus and green energy from petitgrain and bergamot. As the initial brightness settles, pastel lilac petals take over, joined by soft neroli an…

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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, Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum or Lilac Dream?

Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum takes 5 of 8 categories. Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum is rated 4.32/5 from 100 votes; Lilac Dream is rated 4.04/5 from 102 votes. Choose Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lilac Dream for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum or Lilac Dream?

They last about the same: Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum 59/100, Lilac Dream 57/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum or Lilac Dream?

Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum projects furthest (Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum 63/100, Lilac Dream 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum and Lilac Dream smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Lilac and Musk.

Is Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum or Lilac Dream better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lilac Dream is the stronger pick. For winter, Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum is the stronger pick. Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum suits daytime wear; Lilac Dream suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum and Lilac Dream?

Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Lilac and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Orris, Vetiver, Musk and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). Lilac Dream has top notes of Petitgrain and Bergamot, heart notes of Lilac, Neroli and Ambrette (Musk Mallow), a base of Vanilla, Musk and Tonka Bean.