Fragrance comparison

Lilac vs Matelda

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 584 ratings analysed

Lilac

Roja Dove

4.04214 votes

Rank #4,451 WoodyPowdery

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35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Matelda

Profumo di Firenze

4.08370 votes

Rank #11,162 VanillaFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Matelda takes 4 of 7 categories.

Lilac
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Matelda
Choose it for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lilac3/7

Matelda4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LilacRoja Dove

MateldaProfumo di Firenze

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 214 votes

Have 34%Had 16%Want 50%

4.08/ 5 · 370 votes

Have 43%Had 14%Want 43%

Category winnerMateldaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

32%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

112 votes

41%Love

35%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

370 votes

Category winnerMateldaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityLilac

SillageLilac

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value49

Category winnerMateldaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

warm spicy84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

vanilla100%

floral92%

powdery84%

amber77%

balsamic69%

woody61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

HeliotropeVioletOrange BlossomYlang-YlangJasmineRosePeach

Base

AmyrisGingerOrris RootOakmossVanillaPeru BalsamCinnamonCedar

Top15 to 30 minutes

Peach BlossomWhite Grapefruit

Heart2 to 3 hours

ChamomileVioletPeru BalsamBenzoin

Base3 to 4 hours

VanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesViolet, Vanilla and Peru Balsam. Durations are only published for Matelda, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer74

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer56

Fall84

Winter54

Day100

Night46

Category winnerMateldaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex17

Women75

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,451

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews32

Overall rank#11,162

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews32

Category winnerLilacHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Roja Dove Lilac wears more like a refined floral bouquet than a true lilac soliflore. Bergamot gives it a polished lift, then violet, heliotrope, orange blossom, jasmine and peach create a soft, powdery heart with a dressed-up feel. As it settles, the woods, moss, vanilla and warm spices add texture rather than heavin…

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Matelda by Profumo di Firenze presents a soft, comforting take on floral gourmand scents. It opens with an airy flash of peach blossom alongside crisp white grapefruit, offering a clean, gentle brightness. The heart turns calming as herbal chamomile and powdery violet settle into a warm resinous base of benzoin and Pe…

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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, Lilac or Matelda?

Matelda takes 4 of 7 categories. Lilac is rated 4.04/5 from 214 votes; Matelda is rated 4.08/5 from 370 votes. Choose Lilac for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Matelda for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lilac or Matelda?

Lilac lasts longest (Lilac 75/100, Matelda 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lilac or Matelda?

Lilac projects furthest (Lilac 64/100, Matelda 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lilac and Matelda smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and vanilla accords. Common notes include Violet, Vanilla and Peru Balsam.

Is Lilac or Matelda better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Lilac and Matelda?

Lilac has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Heliotrope, Violet, Orange Blossom and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Amyris, Ginger, Orris Root and Oakmoss. Matelda has top notes of Peach Blossom and White Grapefruit, heart notes of Chamomile, Violet, Peru Balsam and Benzoin, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Musk.