Fragrance comparison

Lilas vs New York

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

Lilas

Bienaimé

5.001 votes

Rank #52,724 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

New York

NeZ ZeN

4.005 votes

Rank #48,266 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1.

Lilas
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
New York
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lilas1/4

New York1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LilasBienaimé

New YorkNeZ ZeN

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageLilas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

woody77%

amber69%

fresh61%

white floral100%

tuberose86%

animalic72%

amber58%

musky44%

rose30%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both white floral and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lily of the ValleyBergamotTarragonCinnamonAniseLemon

Heart

LilacOrange BlossomCarnationTuberoseJasmineVioletRose

Base

SandalwoodAmbergrisoak mossCedarAmberCivetOrrisTonka

Top

RoseOrange Blossom

Heart

TuberoseJasmine

Base

AmbergrisWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Tuberose, Jasmine and Rose. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,724

PerfumerRobert Bienaimé

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,266

PerfumerRomain Pantoustier

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerNew YorkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lilas by Bienaimé is a Floral fragrance for women. Lilas was launched in 1936. The nose behind this fragrance is Robert Bienaimé. Top notes are Lily of the Valley, Bergamot, Tarragon, Cinnamon, Anise and Lemon; middle notes are Lilac, Orange Blossom, Carnation, Tuberose, Jasmine, Violet and Rose; base notes are Sandal…

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New York by NeZ ZeN is a unisex fragrance that centers on a refined, classic tuberose profile. It opens with bright rose and orange blossom before moving into a heart dominated by jasmine. This composition creates a powdery, cosmetic texture that feels grounded on the skin. It suits those seeking a sophisticated, natu…

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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, Lilas or New York?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1. Lilas is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; New York is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Lilas for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose New York for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lilas or New York?

They last about the same: Lilas 100/100, New York 100/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Lilas or New York?

Lilas projects furthest (Lilas 100/100, New York 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lilas and New York smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and amber accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Lilas or New York better for summer or winter?

Lilas suits day or night wear; New York suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lilas and New York?

Lilas has top notes of Lily of the Valley, Bergamot, Tarragon and Cinnamon, heart notes of Lilac, Orange Blossom, Carnation and Tuberose, a base of Sandalwood, Ambergris, oak moss and Cedar. New York has top notes of Rose and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Ambergris and White Musk.