Fragrance comparison

Lilac Love vs Cotton

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,736 ratings analysed

3 wins

Lilac Love

Amouage

3.933,716 votes

Rank #28,401 VanillaFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Cotton

Hint

4.2020 votes

Rank #32,760 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lilac Love takes 3 of 5 categories.

Lilac Love
Choose it for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Cotton
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lilac Love3/5

Cotton2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lilac LoveAmouage

CottonHint

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 3,716 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.20/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

Category winnerCottonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

36%Like

10%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

3,716 votes

40%Love

45%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityLilac Love

SillageLilac Love

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value79

Category winnerCottonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

floral92%

powdery84%

cacao77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

floral100%

fresh92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

rose61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HeliotropeLilacGardeniaJasminePeonyRose

Heart

CacaoTonka BeanOrris

Base

VanillaSandalwoodPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesOzonic notesFreesiaBergamotVerbena

Heart2-4 hrs

PeonyGardeniaRoseLily of the ValleyOrris

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskAmberSandalwoodVanillaCedarwood

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Peony, Rose and Orris. Durations are only published for Cotton, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer39

Fall0

Winter67

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall43

Winter14

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

Men0

Unisex80

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,401

PerfumerElise Benat, Nathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,760

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerLilac LoveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lilac Love opens with a fluffy, powder puff cloud of purple blooms before settling into a warm, chocolate coated iris. It acts like a soft cashmere sweater on a chilly spring morning, surrounding you in a creamy, lactonic haze that feels cosy yet refined.

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Cotton by Hint captures the exact scent of crisp white sheets drying under warm morning sunlight. The fragrance opens with sparkling aldehydes, breezy ozonic notes, and zesty bergamot that immediately bring to mind high-end bar soap and fresh laundry. As the initial brightness settles, a gentle heart of freesia, peony…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lilac Love or Cotton?

Lilac Love takes 3 of 5 categories. Lilac Love is rated 3.93/5 from 3,716 votes; Cotton is rated 4.20/5 from 20 votes. Choose Lilac Love for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Cotton for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lilac Love or Cotton?

Lilac Love lasts longest (Lilac Love 70/100, Cotton 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lilac Love or Cotton?

Lilac Love projects furthest (Lilac Love 62/100, Cotton 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lilac Love and Cotton smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and white floral accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Peony, Rose and Orris.

Is Lilac Love or Cotton better for summer or winter?

Cotton suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lilac Love and Cotton?

Lilac Love has top notes of Heliotrope, Lilac, Gardenia and Jasmine, heart notes of Cacao, Tonka Bean and Orris, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Cotton has top notes of Aldehydes, Ozonic notes, Freesia and Bergamot, heart notes of Peony, Gardenia, Rose and Lily of the Valley, a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Vanilla.