Lilabelle vs V Absolu
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
V Absolu takes 5 of 7 categories.
LilabelleChoose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
V AbsoluChoose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Lilabelle2/7
V Absolu5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- V Absolu
- Community sentiment
- V Absolu
- Longevity
- V Absolu
- Sillage & projection
- V Absolu
- Value for money
- Lilabelle
- Versatility
- Lilabelle
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- V Absolu
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
LilabelleKate MossV AbsoluValentinoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.91/ 5 · 173 votes
Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%
4.12/ 5 · 765 votes
Have 37%Had 63%Want 0%
Category winnerV AbsoluRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
50%Like
2%Ok
16%Dislike
2%Hate
173 votes
36%Love
51%Like
1%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
765 votes
Category winnerV AbsoluMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityV Absolu
SillageV Absolu
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLilabelleBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
white floral90%
fruity80%
powdery70%
tropical60%
lactonic50%
woody100%
vanilla92%
powdery84%
amber77%
floral69%
citrus61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both floral and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
OsmanthusFreesiaMandarin Orange
Heart
FrangipaniJasmineLily
Base
HeliotropeSandalwoodAmber
Top15-30 mins
FigVodkaMandarin OrangeFreesiaPink GrapefruitBalsam Fir
Heart2-4 hrs
RoseHeliotropeFrangipaniOrange Blossom
Base6-8+ hrs
Bourbon VanillaAmberSandalwoodIncenseMuskCedar
InformationalShared notesFreesia, Mandarin Orange, Frangipani and Heliotrope. Durations are only published for V Absolu, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer47
Fall0
Winter26
Day–
Night–
Spring49
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night84
Category winnerLilabelleMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#34,282
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#3,747
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews53
Category winnerV AbsoluHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKate Moss Lilabelle opens with a bright splash of mandarin orange and freesia, immediately introducing a soft, powdery clean feeling. As it warms on the skin, a white floral heart of jasmine and lily takes over, softened by the tropical warmth of frangipani. The scent eventually settles into a gentle base of heliotrop…
Reviews →V Absolu by Valentino opens with an unexpected pairing of juicy fig, crisp pink grapefruit, and a cool shot of chilled vodka that cuts through the fruit. As the bright citrus settles, warm orange blossom and powdery heliotrope take over the middle, softening the profile into a smooth floral heart. The true character o…
Reviews →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, Lilabelle or V Absolu?
V Absolu takes 5 of 7 categories. Lilabelle is rated 3.91/5 from 173 votes; V Absolu is rated 4.12/5 from 765 votes. Choose Lilabelle for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring. Choose V Absolu for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Lilabelle or V Absolu?
V Absolu lasts longest (V Absolu 69/100, Lilabelle 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Lilabelle or V Absolu?
V Absolu projects furthest (V Absolu 60/100, Lilabelle 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Lilabelle and V Absolu smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Freesia, Mandarin Orange, Frangipani and Heliotrope.
Is Lilabelle or V Absolu better for summer or winter?
For summer, Lilabelle is the stronger pick. For winter, V Absolu is the stronger pick. V Absolu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lilabelle and V Absolu?
Lilabelle has top notes of Osmanthus, Freesia and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Frangipani, Jasmine and Lily, a base of Heliotrope, Sandalwood and Amber. V Absolu has top notes of Fig, Vodka, Mandarin Orange and Freesia, heart notes of Rose, Heliotrope, Frangipani and Orange Blossom, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood and Incense.
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