Fragrance comparison

Lilas Exquis vs Tilleul

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 727 ratings analysed

4 wins

Lilas Exquis

Jacques Fath

3.79515 votes

Rank #4,867 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Tilleul

Le Galion

4.20212 votes

Rank #9,204 HoneySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lilas Exquis takes 4 of 7 categories.

Lilas Exquis
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Tilleul
Choose it for a honey and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lilas Exquis4/7

Tilleul3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lilas ExquisJacques Fath

TilleulLe Galion

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 515 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.20/ 5 · 212 votes

Have 18%Had 5%Want 76%

Category winnerTilleulRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

411 votes

50%Love

29%Like

13%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

212 votes

Category winnerTilleulMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityLilas Exquis

SillageLilas Exquis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value44

Category winnerLilas ExquisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green91%

musky83%

powdery74%

fresh65%

fresh spicy56%

honey100%

sweet88%

yellow floral77%

musky65%

amber53%

floral42%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both musky and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HyacinthBlueberryBergamot

Heart

LilacLilyVioletLime (Linden) BlossomAngelicaMagnolia

Base

MuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)AmbroxanWoody NotesAmber

Notes

HoneyLime (Linden) BlossomAmbroxanMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLime (Linden) Blossom, Musk and Ambroxan. Durations are only published for Tilleul, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer57

Fall0

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer90

Fall40

Winter22

Day100

Night34

Category winnerTilleulMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex26

Women72

Men1

Unisex25

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,867

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews63

Overall rank#9,204

PerfumerQuentin Bisch

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerLilas ExquisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lilas Exquis is a green, photorealistic floral that captures the spirit of a spring morning. Built around a dominant lilac accord, it features sharp, fresh hyacinth and a soft, lingering musky base. It is a crisp, natural scent that works beautifully for daily wear during spring, appealing to anyone who prefers botani…

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Tilleul by Le Galion centers on the sunny, honeyed scent of blooming linden trees. Created by perfumer Quentin Bisch, the fragrance highlights lime (linden) blossom paired with golden honey, clean musk, and warm ambroxan. It opens with an airy, sweet yellow floral burst that feels like walking beneath blooming shade t…

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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 Exquis or Tilleul?

Lilas Exquis takes 4 of 7 categories. Lilas Exquis is rated 3.79/5 from 515 votes; Tilleul is rated 4.20/5 from 212 votes. Choose Lilas Exquis for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Tilleul for a honey and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lilas Exquis or Tilleul?

Lilas Exquis lasts longest (Lilas Exquis 69/100, Tilleul 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lilas Exquis or Tilleul?

Lilas Exquis projects furthest (Lilas Exquis 63/100, Tilleul 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lilas Exquis and Tilleul smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and floral accords. Common notes include Lime (Linden) Blossom, Musk and Ambroxan.

Is Lilas Exquis or Tilleul better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Lilas Exquis and Tilleul?

Lilas Exquis has top notes of Hyacinth, Blueberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Lilac, Lily, Violet and Lime (Linden) Blossom, a base of Musk, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Ambroxan and Woody Notes. Tilleul features Honey, Lime (Linden) Blossom, Ambroxan and Musk.