Fragrance comparison

Lilac Lilac vs Son of a Mint

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

Lilac Lilac

L'Erbolario

4.176 votes

Rank #41,621 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Son of a Mint

Rasei Fort

3.9222 votes

Rank #20,951 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Son of a Mint takes 3 of 4 categories.

Lilac Lilac
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Son of a Mint
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Lilac Lilac0/4

Son of a Mint3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lilac LilacL'Erbolario

Son of a MintRasei Fort

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%

3.92/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 12%Had 0%Want 88%

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

38%Love

15%Like

15%Ok

23%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevitySon of a Mint

SillageSon of a Mint

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

amber88%

woody77%

fresh65%

citrus53%

white floral42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

leather84%

green77%

camphor69%

amber61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both amber

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

CamphorTomato LeafLavenderOreganoClary SageRosemaryFlowers

Heart

MintJasmineBlack TeaNeroliRose

Base

Birch TarBenzoinBalsamic NotesPatchouliCedarwoodLabdanumVanilla

InformationalShared notesFlowers, Neroli and Labdanum. 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

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,621

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#20,951

PerfumerRasei Fort

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerSon of a MintHigher 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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Son of a Mint by Rasei Fort is an aromatic green composition that defies traditional expectations. It centers on a rugged, herbal clash of sharp tomato leaf and cooling camphor, softened by a heart of fresh mint and black tea. This is a bold, herbaceous choice for those who want their fragrance to feel like a wild, un…

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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 Son of a Mint?

Son of a Mint takes 3 of 4 categories. Lilac Lilac is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes; Son of a Mint is rated 3.92/5 from 22 votes. Choose Lilac Lilac for a floral and amber character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Son of a Mint for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Lilac Lilac or Son of a Mint?

Son of a Mint lasts longest (Son of a Mint 80/100, Lilac Lilac 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lilac Lilac or Son of a Mint?

Son of a Mint projects furthest (Son of a Mint 70/100, Lilac Lilac 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lilac Lilac and Son of a Mint smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Flowers, Neroli and Labdanum.

Is Lilac Lilac or Son of a Mint better for summer or winter?

Lilac Lilac suits daytime wear; Son of a Mint suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lilac Lilac and Son of a Mint?

Lilac Lilac features Amber, Flowers, Neroli, Labdanum and Lilac. Son of a Mint has top notes of Camphor, Tomato Leaf, Lavender and Oregano, heart notes of Mint, Jasmine, Black Tea and Neroli, a base of Birch Tar, Benzoin, Balsamic Notes and Patchouli.