Fragrance comparison

Lilac In Water vs Tommy Girl Summer Cologne 2005

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 55 ratings analysed

Lilac In Water

Chaque Jour

4.333 votes

Rank #58,543 FloralMarine

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35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Tommy Girl Summer Cologne 2005

Tommy Hilfiger

3.7552 votes

Rank #47,605 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tommy Girl Summer Cologne 2005 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.
Tommy Girl Summer Cologne 2005
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Lilac In Water1/4

Tommy Girl Summer Cologne 20053/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tommy Girl Summer Cologne 2005
Sillage & projection: Tommy Girl Summer Cologne 2005
Value for money: Lilac In Water
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tommy Girl Summer Cologne 2005

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lilac In WaterChaque Jour

Tommy Girl Summer Cologne 2005Tommy Hilfiger

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

3.75/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 23%Had 34%Want 43%

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

38%Like

2%Ok

25%Dislike

2%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityTommy Girl Summer Cologne 2005

SillageTommy Girl Summer Cologne 2005

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value70

Category winnerLilac In WaterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

marine90%

fresh80%

aromatic70%

green60%

salty50%

white floral100%

floral92%

citrus84%

fresh77%

aquatic69%

green61%

Scent match35%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

CucumberMandarin OrangeGrapefruitAldehydesPear

Heart

Lime (Linden) BlossomWater LilyLilacJasmineHoneysuckle

Base

MilkGardeniaLily-of-the-Valley

InformationalShared notesCucumber and Lilac. 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

Spring55

Summer100

Fall36

Winter23

Day100

Night23

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#47,605

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTommy Girl Summer Cologne 2005Higher 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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Tommy Girl Summer Cologne 2005 starts with a sharp blast of wet cucumber and crisp pear, backed by a fizzy shot of aldehydes. As it warms on the skin, the initial aquatic chill shifts into a clean bouquet of water lily and sweet honeysuckle. It feels like wearing a freshly washed cotton shirt while sitting near a back…

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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 Tommy Girl Summer Cologne 2005?

Tommy Girl Summer Cologne 2005 takes 3 of 4 categories. Lilac In Water is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Tommy Girl Summer Cologne 2005 is rated 3.75/5 from 52 votes. Choose Lilac In Water for a floral and marine character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tommy Girl Summer Cologne 2005 for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lilac In Water or Tommy Girl Summer Cologne 2005?

Tommy Girl Summer Cologne 2005 lasts longest (Tommy Girl Summer Cologne 2005 70/100, Lilac In Water 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lilac In Water or Tommy Girl Summer Cologne 2005?

Tommy Girl Summer Cologne 2005 projects furthest (Tommy Girl Summer Cologne 2005 67/100, Lilac In Water 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lilac In Water and Tommy Girl Summer Cologne 2005 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and green accords. Common notes include Cucumber and Lilac.

Is Lilac In Water or Tommy Girl Summer Cologne 2005 better for summer or winter?

Lilac In Water suits daytime wear; Tommy Girl Summer Cologne 2005 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lilac In Water and Tommy Girl Summer Cologne 2005?

Lilac In Water has top notes of Aquatic notes and Cucumber, heart notes of Lilac and Petitgrain, a base of Musk. Tommy Girl Summer Cologne 2005 has top notes of Cucumber, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Aldehydes, heart notes of Lime (Linden) Blossom, Water Lily, Lilac and Jasmine, a base of Milk, Gardenia and Lily-of-the-Valley.