Fragrance comparison

Lilas Mauve vs Shiyaaka Gold

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 32 ratings analysed

Lilas Mauve

Jean Couturier

4.229 votes

Rank #47,573 White FloralFloral

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34%scent match

Clearly different

Shiyaaka Gold

Khadlaj Perfumes

3.8523 votes

Rank #25,008 PowderyWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Lilas Mauve
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shiyaaka Gold
Choose it for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Lilas Mauve2/4

Shiyaaka Gold2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lilas MauveJean Couturier

Shiyaaka GoldKhadlaj Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 18%Had 5%Want 77%

3.85/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 61%Had 2%Want 37%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

30%Love

70%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityShiyaaka Gold

SillageLilas Mauve

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value87

Category winnerLilas MauveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

citrus84%

fresh77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

powdery100%

white floral92%

musky84%

fruity77%

amber69%

woody61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both white floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimePearGardeniaMandarin OrangePeachMelonCassisSyringa

Heart

JasmineLilacPink PepperGingerRose

Base

MuskSandalwoodVetiver

Top

MuskBergamotGardenia

Heart

PeachJasminePear

Base

AmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPear, Gardenia, Peach and Jasmine. 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

Fall83

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

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#47,573

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,008

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerShiyaaka GoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lilas Mauve by Jean Couturier opens with a crisp splash of lime and yuzu, before softening into a dewy spring bouquet. The star of the show is a realistic, slightly green lilac that hugs the skin during breezy daytime wear. It is a clean, bright option for casual outings in warmer weather.

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Shiyaaka Gold opens with a bright citrus burst of bergamot, quickly softening into a creamy, powder-forward floral heart of gardenia and jasmine. The base of warm amber and sandalwood ensures a lasting, feminine finish that feels grounded yet airy. It is a reliable choice for daily wear during spring, offering a soft …

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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, Lilas Mauve or Shiyaaka Gold?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Lilas Mauve is rated 4.22/5 from 9 votes; Shiyaaka Gold is rated 3.85/5 from 23 votes. Choose Lilas Mauve for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shiyaaka Gold for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Lilas Mauve or Shiyaaka Gold?

Shiyaaka Gold lasts longest (Shiyaaka Gold 76/100, Lilas Mauve 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lilas Mauve or Shiyaaka Gold?

Lilas Mauve projects furthest (Lilas Mauve 82/100, Shiyaaka Gold 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lilas Mauve and Shiyaaka Gold smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Pear, Gardenia, Peach and Jasmine.

Is Lilas Mauve or Shiyaaka Gold better for summer or winter?

Lilas Mauve suits daytime wear; Shiyaaka Gold suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lilas Mauve and Shiyaaka Gold?

Lilas Mauve has top notes of Lime, Pear, Gardenia and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Lilac, Pink Pepper and Ginger, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Shiyaaka Gold has top notes of Musk, Bergamot and Gardenia, heart notes of Peach, Jasmine and Pear, a base of Amber and Sandalwood.