Lilac vs Sweet William
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Lilac takes 4 of 7 categories.
LilacChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Sweet WilliamChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Lilac4/7
Sweet William3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Lilac
- Community sentiment
- Sweet William
- Longevity
- Lilac
- Sillage & projection
- Lilac
- Value for money
- Sweet William
- Versatility
- Sweet William
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lilac
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
LilacRoja DoveSweet WilliamInekeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.04/ 5 · 214 votes
Have 34%Had 16%Want 50%
3.59/ 5 · 139 votes
Have 45%Had 15%Want 40%
Category winnerLilacRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
32%Like
3%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
112 votes
31%Love
49%Like
3%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
108 votes
Category winnerSweet WilliamMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLilac
SillageLilac
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSweet WilliamBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
powdery92%
warm spicy84%
white floral77%
citrus69%
vanilla61%
warm spicy100%
woody86%
powdery72%
fruity58%
cinnamon44%
floral30%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Bergamot
Heart
HeliotropeVioletOrange BlossomYlang-YlangJasmineRosePeach
Base
AmyrisGingerOrris RootOakmossVanillaPeru BalsamCinnamonCedar
Top
PeachClovesCinnamon
Heart
SandalwoodCarnationCedar
Base
PatchouliBourbon Vanilla
InformationalShared notesPeach, Vanilla, Cinnamon and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer74
Fall0
Winter29
Day–
Night–
Spring56
Summer47
Fall100
Winter53
Day100
Night27
Category winnerSweet WilliamMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,550
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews32
Overall rank#10,843
PerfumerIneke Ruhland
Launched—
Reviews29
Category winnerLilacHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRoja 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…
Reviews →Sweet William by Ineke is a warm, spicy fragrance that centers on a clove-scented floral profile, bolstered by peach and woods. Launched in 2012, this scent offers an earthy and slightly boozy quality that feels right at home during the cooler autumn months. It is a distinctive choice for those who prefer their floral…
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, Lilac or Sweet William?
Lilac takes 4 of 7 categories. Lilac is rated 4.04/5 from 214 votes; Sweet William is rated 3.59/5 from 139 votes. Choose Lilac for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Sweet William for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Lilac or Sweet William?
Lilac lasts longest (Lilac 75/100, Sweet William 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Lilac or Sweet William?
Lilac projects furthest (Lilac 64/100, Sweet William 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Lilac and Sweet William smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Peach, Vanilla, Cinnamon and Cedar.
Is Lilac or Sweet William better for summer or winter?
For summer, Lilac is the stronger pick. For winter, Sweet William is the stronger pick. Sweet William suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lilac and Sweet William?
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. Sweet William has top notes of Peach, Cloves and Cinnamon, heart notes of Sandalwood, Carnation and Cedar, a base of Patchouli and Bourbon Vanilla.
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