Fragrance comparison

Lilac In Water vs Eclat d'Arpege Tropical Flower

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 48 ratings analysed

Lilac In Water

Chaque Jour

4.333 votes

Rank #58,543 FloralMarine

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51%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Eclat d'Arpege Tropical Flower

Lanvin

4.0445 votes

Rank #26,438 FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eclat d'Arpege Tropical Flower takes 3 of 4 categories.

Lilac In Water
Choose it for a floral and marine character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eclat d'Arpege Tropical Flower
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lilac In Water1/4

Eclat d'Arpege Tropical Flower3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Eclat d'Arpege Tropical Flower
Sillage & projection: Eclat d'Arpege Tropical Flower
Value for money: Lilac In Water
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eclat d'Arpege Tropical Flower

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lilac In WaterChaque Jour

Eclat d'Arpege Tropical FlowerLanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

4.04/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 31%Had 21%Want 48%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

33%Love

47%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityEclat d'Arpege Tropical Flower

SillageEclat d'Arpege Tropical Flower

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value63

Category winnerLilac In WaterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

marine90%

fresh80%

aromatic70%

green60%

salty50%

floral100%

green86%

fresh72%

woody58%

citrus44%

aromatic30%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both floral, fresh and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Aquatic notesCucumber

Heart2-3 hrs

LilacPetitgrain

Base4-6 hrs

Musk

Top

Green TeaPetitgrainPeach Blossom

Heart

LilacPeony

Base

CedarWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesLilac and Petitgrain. Durations are only published for Lilac In Water, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night22

Spring100

Summer94

Fall44

Winter28

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,543

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,438

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerEclat d'Arpege Tropical FlowerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lilac In Water by Chaque Jour opens with an immediate splash of crisp cucumber and breezy aquatic notes. It feels like standing next to a freshwater pond in late April. The initial spray has a fast alcohol flash that evaporates within two minutes, leaving behind dewy purple lilac petals. Bitter petitgrain keeps the bl…

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Lanvin Eclat d'Arpege Tropical Flower is a bright floral-fruity scent built for warm weather. It opens with the crisp, refreshing bite of green tea and petitgrain, leading into a soft heart of lilac and peony. Perfect for casual daytime wear when you want a clean, airy lift in high heat or humid summer conditions.

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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 In Water or Eclat d'Arpege Tropical Flower?

Eclat d'Arpege Tropical Flower takes 3 of 4 categories. Lilac In Water is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Eclat d'Arpege Tropical Flower is rated 4.04/5 from 45 votes. Choose Lilac In Water for a floral and marine character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eclat d'Arpege Tropical Flower for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lilac In Water or Eclat d'Arpege Tropical Flower?

Eclat d'Arpege Tropical Flower lasts longest (Eclat d'Arpege Tropical Flower 58/100, Lilac In Water 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lilac In Water or Eclat d'Arpege Tropical Flower?

Eclat d'Arpege Tropical Flower projects furthest (Eclat d'Arpege Tropical Flower 57/100, Lilac In Water 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lilac In Water and Eclat d'Arpege Tropical Flower smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and green accords. Common notes include Lilac and Petitgrain.

Is Lilac In Water or Eclat d'Arpege Tropical Flower better for summer or winter?

Lilac In Water suits daytime wear; Eclat d'Arpege Tropical Flower suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lilac In Water and Eclat d'Arpege Tropical Flower?

Lilac In Water has top notes of Aquatic notes and Cucumber, heart notes of Lilac and Petitgrain, a base of Musk. Eclat d'Arpege Tropical Flower has top notes of Green Tea, Petitgrain and Peach Blossom, heart notes of Lilac and Peony, a base of Cedar and White Musk.