Fragrance comparison

Lilac Lilac vs Nishiki

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

3 wins

Lilac Lilac

L'Erbolario

4.176 votes

Rank #41,621 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Nishiki

Shiseido

4.0715 votes

Rank #48,235 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lilac Lilac takes 3 of 4 categories.

Lilac Lilac
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Nishiki
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Lilac Lilac3/4

Nishiki0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lilac Lilac
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Lilac Lilac
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lilac Lilac

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lilac LilacL'Erbolario

NishikiShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%

4.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

50%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

33%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityLilac Lilac

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value38

Category winnerLilac LilacBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

amber88%

woody77%

fresh65%

citrus53%

white floral42%

white floral100%

woody92%

floral84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

citrus61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both floral, woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AmberFlowersNeroliLabdanumLilacCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotNeroliAldehydesPeachStrawberry

Heart

OrrisLilacLily-of-the-ValleyMay RoseJasmineLilyViolet

Base

VetiverLabdanumSandalwoodMuskTonka BeanPeru Balsam

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Labdanum and Lilac. 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

Summer33

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,621

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#48,235

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLilac LilacHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Erbolario Lilac Lilac centers its character on a dense floral bouquet where powdery lilac flowers meet bright neroli. The opening feels clean, fresh, and slightly soapy, reminiscent of luxury bath products on a cool spring morning. As it settles on skin, warm amber and resinous labdanum slowly cushion the floral cri…

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Nishiki by Shiseido opens with a crisp wave of aldehydes and bright bergamot, balanced by a faint hint of sweet strawberry. The scent quickly transitions into a dense green floral heart where lilac, violet, and lily-of-the-valley dominate, creating a texture like crushed damp petals. As it dries down, the greenness so…

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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 Lilac or Nishiki?

Lilac Lilac takes 3 of 4 categories. Lilac Lilac is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes; Nishiki is rated 4.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Lilac Lilac for a floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nishiki for a white floral and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lilac Lilac or Nishiki?

Lilac Lilac lasts longest (Lilac Lilac 60/100, Nishiki 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lilac Lilac or Nishiki?

Projection is very close: Lilac Lilac 50/100, Nishiki 50/100 for sillage.

Do Lilac Lilac and Nishiki smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Neroli, Labdanum and Lilac.

Is Lilac Lilac or Nishiki better for summer or winter?

Lilac Lilac suits daytime wear; Nishiki suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lilac Lilac and Nishiki?

Lilac Lilac features Amber, Flowers, Neroli, Labdanum and Lilac. Nishiki has top notes of Bergamot, Neroli, Aldehydes and Peach, heart notes of Orris, Lilac, Lily-of-the-Valley and May Rose, a base of Vetiver, Labdanum, Sandalwood and Musk.