Fragrance comparison

Lily of the Valley vs Xcel

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 81 ratings analysed

2 wins

Lily of the Valley

Parfums Quartana

3.6480 votes

Rank #17,729 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Xcel

Womo

4.001 votes

Rank #64,786 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lily of the Valley takes 2 of 3 categories.

Lily of the Valley
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Xcel
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lily of the Valley2/3

Xcel1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lily of the Valley
Sillage & projection: Xcel
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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

XcelWomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 39%Had 9%Want 52%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLily of the Valley

SillageXcel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

green61%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

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

Mandarin OrangeOrangeBergamotNeroli

Heart

GeraniumOrange BlossomCardamom

Base

LabdanumLeatherVanillaSandalwoodSaffronVetiverMyrrh

InformationalShared notesLeather, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Labdanum. 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

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex38

Women55

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,729

PerfumerNathalie Benareau

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#64,786

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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Xcel by Womo is a woody spicy scent built for the determined wearer. It opens with vibrant mandarin orange and bergamot before settling into a warm heart of cardamom and geranium. The dry-down highlights leather and sandalwood, providing a steady presence suitable for professional office settings or focused evening we…

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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 Xcel?

Lily of the Valley takes 2 of 3 categories. Lily of the Valley is rated 3.64/5 from 80 votes; Xcel is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Lily of the Valley for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Xcel for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lily of the Valley or Xcel?

Lily of the Valley lasts longest (Lily of the Valley 70/100, Xcel 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lily of the Valley or Xcel?

Xcel projects furthest (Xcel 75/100, Lily of the Valley 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lily of the Valley and Xcel smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Leather, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Labdanum.

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

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

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

Lily of the Valley features Flower Petals, Leather, Lily-of-the-Valley, Dew Drop and Vetiver. Xcel has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Orange, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Geranium, Orange Blossom and Cardamom, a base of Labdanum, Leather, Vanilla and Sandalwood.