Fragrance comparison

Lily of the Valley vs Elegance

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 119 ratings analysed

Lily of the Valley

Parfums Quartana

3.6480 votes

Rank #17,729 White FloralFloral

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41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Elegance

Ana Hickmann

4.1039 votes

Rank #34,658 White FloralRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elegance takes 4 of 7 categories.

Lily of the Valley
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Elegance
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lily of the Valley3/7

Elegance4/7

Ratings & consensus: Elegance
Community sentiment: Elegance
Longevity: Lily of the Valley
Sillage & projection: Lily of the Valley
Value for money: Elegance
Versatility: Elegance
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lily of the Valley

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lily of the ValleyParfums Quartana

EleganceAna Hickmann

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 39%Had 9%Want 52%

4.10/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 39%Had 36%Want 25%

Category winnerEleganceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

33%Like

20%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

80 votes

36%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerEleganceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityLily of the Valley

SillageLily of the Valley

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value78

Category winnerEleganceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

green61%

white floral100%

rose92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

fresh69%

floral61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Flower PetalsLeatherLily-of-the-ValleyDew DropVetiverSandalwoodCassisLabdanumBergamotNeroliOrange BlossomRose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

MelonPineappleCassisGrapefruitBergamotMandarin OrangeAppleLime

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomJasmineMimosaViolet

Base

VanillaMuskCedarHoneyAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Vetiver, Cassis and Bergamot. 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

Summer55

Fall45

Winter18

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer100

Fall69

Winter56

Day100

Night75

Category winnerEleganceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex38

Women55

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,729

PerfumerNathalie Benareau

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#34,658

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLily of the ValleyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lily of the Valley by Parfums Quartana approaches its title flower with an unexpected, crisp edge. Instead of a straightforward spring soliflore, this scent opens with dewy bergamot and neroli, creating a bright citrus and green splash that feels fresh from the shower. As it settles, lily-of-the-valley blossoms alongs…

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Elegance by Ana Hickmann is a bright, fruit-forward floral composition built for daytime wear. Opening with a vivid blast of pineapple and melon, it quickly transitions into a bouquet of jasmine and lily-of-the-valley. The dry-down introduces a soft sweetness through honey and vanilla, making it a reliable choice for …

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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, Lily of the Valley or Elegance?

Elegance takes 4 of 7 categories. Lily of the Valley is rated 3.64/5 from 80 votes; Elegance is rated 4.10/5 from 39 votes. Choose Lily of the Valley for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Elegance for a white floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lily of the Valley or Elegance?

Lily of the Valley lasts longest (Lily of the Valley 70/100, Elegance 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lily of the Valley or Elegance?

Lily of the Valley projects furthest (Lily of the Valley 62/100, Elegance 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lily of the Valley and Elegance smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Vetiver, Cassis and Bergamot.

Is Lily of the Valley or Elegance better for summer or winter?

For summer, Elegance is the stronger pick. For winter, Elegance is the stronger pick. Lily of the Valley suits daytime wear; Elegance suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lily of the Valley and Elegance?

Lily of the Valley features Flower Petals, Leather, Lily-of-the-Valley, Dew Drop and Vetiver. Elegance has top notes of Melon, Pineapple, Cassis and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Cedar and Honey.