Fragrance comparison

Lilaia vs Run Of The River

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 181 ratings analysed

5 wins

Lilaia

Bvlgari

3.84156 votes

Rank #8,934 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Run Of The River

Parterre

3.9225 votes

Rank #49,565 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lilaia takes 5 of 7 categories.

Lilaia
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Run Of The River
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Lilaia5/7

Run Of The River2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LilaiaBvlgari

Run Of The RiverParterre

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 156 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 17%Had 9%Want 74%

Category winnerLilaiaRating 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

44%Love

32%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

12%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerRun Of The RiverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityLilaia

SillageLilaia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value24

¤ Price value41

Category winnerRun Of The RiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green88%

fresh spicy77%

balsamic65%

citrus53%

terpenic42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

citrus65%

green48%

woody30%

Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and green

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

Top

MintBergamotViolet Leafelemi

Heart

LemonThymeJuniperOrange Blossom

Base

MateOakmossIncense

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

Spring78

Summer100

Fall22

Winter0

Day100

Night11

Category winnerLilaiaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex52

Women48

Men22

Unisex56

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,934

PerfumerDaniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#49,565

PerfumerJacques Chabert

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Parterre Run Of The River opens with a sharp burst of crushed mint and tart bergamot. As the initial citrus fizz simmers down, herbal thyme and crushed violet leaf bring a crisp, leafy greenness to the foreground. A background of dry incense and earthy mate tea gives this English garden aromatic a surprisingly smoky, …

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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 Run Of The River?

Lilaia takes 5 of 7 categories. Lilaia is rated 3.84/5 from 156 votes; Run Of The River is rated 3.92/5 from 25 votes. Choose Lilaia for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Run Of The River for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lilaia or Run Of The River?

Lilaia lasts longest (Lilaia 68/100, Run Of The River 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lilaia or Run Of The River?

Lilaia projects furthest (Lilaia 61/100, Run Of The River 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lilaia and Run Of The River smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Mate and Mint.

Is Lilaia or Run Of The River better for summer or winter?

For summer, Run Of The River is the stronger pick. For winter, Lilaia is the stronger pick. Lilaia suits daytime wear; Run Of The River suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lilaia and Run Of The River?

Lilaia features Mastic or Lentisque, Mate, Mint and Orange. Run Of The River has top notes of Mint, Bergamot, Violet Leaf and elemi, heart notes of Lemon, Thyme, Juniper and Orange Blossom, a base of Mate, Oakmoss and Incense.