Fragrance comparison

Lilas vs Powerful

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 54 ratings analysed

3 wins

Lilas

Bienaimé

5.001 votes

Rank #52,189 FloralWhite Floral

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30%scent match

Clearly different

Powerful

Judith Williams

4.0453 votes

Rank #8,803 Warm SpicySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lilas takes 3 of 4 categories.

Lilas
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Powerful
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Lilas3/4

Powerful1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LilasBienaimé

PowerfulJudith Williams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

4.04/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%

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

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityLilas

SillageLilas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value91

Category winnerLilasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

woody77%

amber69%

fresh61%

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

vanilla69%

fruity61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both white floral and powdery

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

CardamomCinnamonFreesiaLychee

Heart

Orange BlossomJasmineOrris

Base

Dark ChocolateSandalwoodRaspberryVanillaCaramelTonkaMusk

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Sandalwood. 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,189

PerfumerRobert Bienaimé

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,803

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerPowerfulHigher 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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Powerful by Judith Williams opens with a sharp burst of cardamom and cinnamon, quickly shifting into a heart of orange blossom and iris. As it settles, a rich base of dark chocolate, vanilla, and caramel dominates. This unisex scent feels like a warm, sweet embrace, making it a reliable pick for chilly autumn evenings…

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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 Powerful?

Lilas takes 3 of 4 categories. Lilas is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Powerful is rated 4.04/5 from 53 votes. Choose Lilas for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Powerful for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lilas or Powerful?

Lilas lasts longest (Lilas 100/100, Powerful 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lilas or Powerful?

Lilas projects furthest (Lilas 100/100, Powerful 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lilas and Powerful smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Lilas or Powerful better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Lilas and Powerful?

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. Powerful has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Freesia and Lychee, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Orris, a base of Dark Chocolate, Sandalwood, Raspberry and Vanilla.