Fragrance comparison

Lilaia vs Maté

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 235 ratings analysed

Lilaia

Bvlgari

3.84156 votes

Rank #8,935 AromaticGreen

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61%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Maté

Olibanum.

4.0679 votes

Rank #14,333 AromaticGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maté takes 4 of 7 categories.

Lilaia
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Maté
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lilaia3/7

Maté4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LilaiaBvlgari

MatéOlibanum.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 156 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.06/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 60%

Category winnerMatéRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

44%Like

8%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

108 votes

35%Love

44%Like

13%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

79 votes

Category winnerMatéMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityLilaia

SillageLilaia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value24

¤ Price value69

Category winnerMatéBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green88%

fresh spicy77%

balsamic65%

citrus53%

terpenic42%

aromatic100%

green86%

fresh spicy72%

fruity58%

sweet44%

woody30%

Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, green and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Mastic or LentisqueMateMintOrange

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

MateFigMint

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMate and Mint. 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

Summer71

Fall49

Winter11

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer72

Fall90

Winter66

Day100

Night70

Category winnerMatéMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex52

Women48

Men20

Unisex78

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,935

PerfumerDaniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#14,333

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerLilaiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lilaia by Bvlgari is a green aromatic fruity scent with mint, mate, orange, and lentisque giving it a leafy, fresh, slightly resinous character. It reads best as a spring and summer daytime fragrance, crisp rather than heavy, with a modern freshness that can feel quietly distinctive. Performance feedback is mixed, so …

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Olibanum. Maté opens with a cool splash of mint, immediately meeting the dry, grassy aroma of herbal tea. As the spray settles, the sharp, refreshing quality yields to a dusty, green warmth that behaves like dried leaves brewing in a cup. A faint, low-key fruitiness from fig hides in the background, offering a tiny am…

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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, Lilaia or Maté?

Maté takes 4 of 7 categories. Lilaia is rated 3.84/5 from 156 votes; Maté is rated 4.06/5 from 79 votes. Choose Lilaia for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Maté for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lilaia or Maté?

Lilaia lasts longest (Lilaia 68/100, Maté 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lilaia or Maté?

Lilaia projects furthest (Lilaia 61/100, Maté 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lilaia and Maté smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mate and Mint.

Is Lilaia or Maté better for summer or winter?

For summer, Maté is the stronger pick. For winter, Maté is the stronger pick. Lilaia suits daytime wear; Maté suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.