Fragrance comparison

Lilac vs Ore

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 234 ratings analysed

4 wins

Lilac

Roja Dove

4.04214 votes

Rank #4,550 WoodyPowdery

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Ore

Zents

3.8520 votes

Rank #24,047 Warm SpicyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lilac takes 4 of 5 categories.

Lilac
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Ore
Choose it for a warm spicy and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Lilac4/5

Ore1/5

Ratings & consensus: Lilac
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lilac
Sillage & projection: Lilac
Value for money: Ore
Versatility: Not scored
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

OreZents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 214 votes

Have 34%Had 16%Want 50%

3.85/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 28%Had 23%Want 49%

Category winnerLilacRating 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

35%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityLilac

SillageLilac

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value65

Category winnerOreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

warm spicy84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

warm spicy100%

powdery92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

iris69%

violet61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and warm spicy

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

Top

CorianderBergamot

Heart

Orris RootVioletJasmine

Base

ClovesSandalwoodBay LeafBlack PepperPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Violet, Jasmine and Orris Root. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer74

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Spring20

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex17

Women75

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,550

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews32

Overall rank#24,047

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

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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Zents Ore opens with a brisk punch of coriander and bergamot before shifting into a cool, spicy heart. Orris root and violet lend an earthy, powdery chill that tempers the energetic top. As it warms on the chest, cloves, black pepper, and bay leaf create an unexpectedly crisp spice trail anchored by dry sandalwood and…

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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 Ore?

Lilac takes 4 of 5 categories. Lilac is rated 4.04/5 from 214 votes; Ore is rated 3.85/5 from 20 votes. Choose Lilac for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Ore for a warm spicy and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lilac or Ore?

Lilac lasts longest (Lilac 75/100, Ore 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lilac or Ore?

Lilac projects furthest (Lilac 64/100, Ore 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lilac and Ore smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet, Jasmine and Orris Root.

Is Lilac or Ore better for summer or winter?

Ore suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lilac and Ore?

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. Ore has top notes of Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris Root, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Cloves, Sandalwood, Bay Leaf and Black Pepper.