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Lily of the Valley vs Vodka on the Rocks

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

Updated 2,682 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vodka on the Rocks takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Lily of the Valley

    Choose it for a fresh and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Vodka on the Rocks

    Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Lily of the Valley1/4
Vodka on the Rocks3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Vodka on the Rocks
Sillage & projection
Vodka on the Rocks
Value for money
Lily of the Valley
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Vodka on the Rocks

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Lily of the ValleyLe Galion
Vodka on the RocksBy Kilian
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.75/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 34%Had 8%Want 58%
3.69/ 5 · 2,674 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
50%Love
13%Like
13%Ok
13%Dislike
13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

33%Love
36%Like
14%Ok
15%Dislike
2%Hate

2,318 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate69
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityVodka on the Rocks

SillageVodka on the Rocks

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value30
Category winnerLily of the ValleyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh100%
green86%
aldehydic72%
white floral58%
soapy44%
woody30%
aromatic100%
amber92%
aldehydic84%
fresh77%
vodka69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both fresh and aldehydic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
Lily-of-the-ValleyAldehydesGreen LeavesSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top
AldehydesCorianderCardamon
Heart
RhubarbLily-of-the-ValleyPink Rose
Base
Ambroxanoak mossSandalwood
InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Aldehydes and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Lily of the Valley, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter40
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex25
Women75
Men56
Unisex39
Women5
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,373

PerfumerPaul Vacher

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,916

PerfumerSidonie Lancesseur

Launched—

Reviews292

Category winnerVodka on the RocksHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lily of the Valley by Le Galion is a classic floral aldehyde composition crafted around the crisp, delicate scent of springtime white flowers. Created in 1950 by perfumer Paul Vacher, it opens with a clean, brisk sparkle of aldehydes paired with the sharp snap of crushed green leaves. At its center rests lily-of-the-v…

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Vodka on the Rocks captures the crisp intensity of a chilled spirit. It opens with sharp aldehydes and cardamom, settling into a heart of rhubarb and floral notes. This aromatic fragrance remains clean and modern, sitting well on the skin during professional settings or warm spring days. It is an approachable, versati…

Reviews →
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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lily of the Valley or Vodka on the Rocks?

Vodka on the Rocks takes 3 of 4 categories. Lily of the Valley is rated 3.75/5 from 8 votes; Vodka on the Rocks is rated 3.69/5 from 2,674 votes. Choose Lily of the Valley for a fresh and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vodka on the Rocks for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Lily of the Valley or Vodka on the Rocks?

Vodka on the Rocks lasts longest (Vodka on the Rocks 68/100, Lily of the Valley 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lily of the Valley or Vodka on the Rocks?

Vodka on the Rocks projects furthest (Vodka on the Rocks 61/100, Lily of the Valley 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lily of the Valley and Vodka on the Rocks smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh and aldehydic accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Aldehydes and Sandalwood.

Is Lily of the Valley or Vodka on the Rocks better for summer or winter?

Lily of the Valley suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lily of the Valley and Vodka on the Rocks?

Lily of the Valley features Lily-of-the-Valley, Aldehydes, Green Leaves and Sandalwood. Vodka on the Rocks has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander and Cardamon, heart notes of Rhubarb, Lily-of-the-Valley and Pink Rose, a base of Ambroxan, oak moss and Sandalwood.

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