Fragrance comparison

Lilac vs Musk Tuberose

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 268 ratings analysed

Lilac

Roja Dove

4.04214 votes

Rank #4,305 WoodyPowdery

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44%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Musk Tuberose

Claudio Zucca Parfums

4.1754 votes

Rank #31,822 MuskyWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Musk Tuberose takes 5 of 7 categories.

Lilac
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Musk Tuberose
Choose it for a musky and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lilac2/7

Musk Tuberose5/7

Ratings & consensus: Musk Tuberose
Community sentiment: Musk Tuberose
Longevity: Lilac
Sillage & projection: Musk Tuberose
Value for money: Musk Tuberose
Versatility: Musk Tuberose
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

Musk TuberoseClaudio Zucca Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 214 votes

Have 34%Had 16%Want 50%

4.17/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 14%Had 4%Want 82%

Category winnerMusk TuberoseRating 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

44%Love

37%Like

13%Ok

2%Dislike

4%Hate

54 votes

Category winnerMusk TuberoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityLilac

SillageMusk Tuberose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value66

Category winnerMusk TuberoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

warm spicy84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

musky100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

tuberose77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and white floral

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

TuberoseMuskPeachCashmeranBergamot

Heart3 to 5 hours

MilkJasmineHeliotropeYlang YlangAmyris

Base6 to 8 hours

White MuskAmbretteVanillaAmberOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Peach. Durations are only published for Musk Tuberose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer74

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer81

Fall78

Winter59

Day100

Night69

Category winnerMusk TuberoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex17

Women75

Men3

Unisex20

Women77

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,305

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews32

Overall rank#31,822

PerfumerClaudio Zucca

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Musk Tuberose by Claudio Zucca Parfums presents a plush, velvety interpretation of white florals supported by a pillowy bed of musk. It begins with sweet peach, sparkling bergamot, and tactile cashmeran framing an immediate burst of tuberose. As the scent develops, a distinct milk note tempers the floral intensity, jo…

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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, Lilac or Musk Tuberose?

Musk Tuberose takes 5 of 7 categories. Lilac is rated 4.04/5 from 214 votes; Musk Tuberose is rated 4.17/5 from 54 votes. Choose Lilac for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Musk Tuberose for a musky and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lilac or Musk Tuberose?

Lilac lasts longest (Lilac 75/100, Musk Tuberose 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lilac or Musk Tuberose?

Musk Tuberose projects furthest (Musk Tuberose 67/100, Lilac 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lilac and Musk Tuberose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Peach.

Is Lilac or Musk Tuberose better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Lilac and Musk Tuberose?

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. Musk Tuberose has top notes of Tuberose, Musk, Peach and Cashmeran, heart notes of Milk, Jasmine, Heliotrope and Ylang Ylang, a base of White Musk, Ambrette, Vanilla and Amber.