Fragrance comparison

Liberty vs Sillage

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

Liberty

Bitty Bettys

4.502 votes

Rank #43,807 FloralMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Sillage

Marilyn Miglin

4.254 votes

Rank #43,574 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sillage takes 3 of 4 categories.

Liberty
Choose it for a floral and marine character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Sillage
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Liberty1/4

Sillage3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LibertyBitty Bettys

SillageMarilyn Miglin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 30%Had 5%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityLiberty

SillageSillage

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSillageBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

marine92%

yellow floral84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

floral100%

amber88%

marine77%

aquatic65%

aromatic53%

fresh42%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both floral, marine and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sea NotesBergamotMandarin OrangeBlood Grapefruit

Heart

Raspberry BloomOrchidJasmine

Base

Mimosa PetalsMagnoliaLilyWoody Notes

Top30 to 45 minutes

Floral NotesMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

Water LilyHortensiaOrchidMagnolia

Base2 to 3 hours

Sea NotesAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesSea Notes, Mandarin Orange, Orchid and Magnolia. Durations are only published for Sillage, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,807

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#43,574

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSillageHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Liberty is a bright floral aquatic that leans strongly marine from the first spray. Sea notes and sharp citrus give it a salty, breezy opening, while orchid, jasmine and soft yellow florals smooth it out as it dries down. It reads clean, summery and distinctly oceanic rather than sugary or heavy. If you like fresh per…

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Sillage by Marilyn Miglin delivers an unusual pairing of oceanic freshness and rich warmth. The scent begins with bright mandarin orange and general floral notes, creating a crisp and radiant opening. In the heart, watery petals take over as water lily, hortensia, orchid, and magnolia provide a lush floral bouquet wit…

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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, Liberty or Sillage?

Sillage takes 3 of 4 categories. Liberty is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Sillage is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Liberty for a floral and marine character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sillage for a floral and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Liberty or Sillage?

Liberty lasts longest (Liberty 70/100, Sillage 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Liberty or Sillage?

Sillage projects furthest (Sillage 75/100, Liberty 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Liberty and Sillage smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, marine and aromatic accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Mandarin Orange, Orchid and Magnolia.

Is Liberty or Sillage better for summer or winter?

Liberty suits daytime wear; Sillage suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Liberty and Sillage?

Liberty has top notes of Sea Notes, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Blood Grapefruit, heart notes of Raspberry Bloom, Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Mimosa Petals, Magnolia, Lily and Woody Notes. Sillage has top notes of Floral Notes and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Water Lily, Hortensia, Orchid and Magnolia, a base of Sea Notes, Amber and Sandalwood.