Fragrance comparison

Lily Prune Cotton Musk vs Temptation

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 176 ratings analysed

5 wins

Lily Prune Cotton Musk

Ulric de Varens

3.96115 votes

Rank #14,054 MuskyPowdery

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74%scent match

Closely related

Temptation

Impulse

3.4361 votes

Rank #17,162 MuskyRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lily Prune Cotton Musk takes 5 of 7 categories.

Lily Prune Cotton Musk
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Temptation
Choose it for a musky and rose character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lily Prune Cotton Musk5/7

Temptation2/7

Ratings & consensus: Lily Prune Cotton Musk
Community sentiment: Temptation
Longevity: Lily Prune Cotton Musk
Sillage & projection: Lily Prune Cotton Musk
Value for money: Lily Prune Cotton Musk
Versatility: Temptation
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lily Prune Cotton Musk

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lily Prune Cotton MuskUlric de Varens

TemptationImpulse

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 25%Had 42%Want 32%

3.43/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 11%Had 71%Want 17%

Category winnerLily Prune Cotton MuskRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

55%Like

1%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

115 votes

32%Love

53%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerTemptationMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityLily Prune Cotton Musk

SillageLily Prune Cotton Musk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value65

Category winnerLily Prune Cotton MuskBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

powdery90%

floral80%

vanilla70%

amber60%

fresh50%

musky100%

rose90%

vanilla80%

powdery70%

amber60%

floral50%

Scent match74%Closely related · both musky, powdery and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MuskLilacVanilleAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

MuskVanilleRoseAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMusk, Vanille and Amber. Durations are only published for Lily Prune Cotton Musk, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter48

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer25

Fall50

Winter75

Day100

Night33

Category winnerTemptationMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Casual 44%Work 34%Date 15%Party 7%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,054

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#17,162

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerLily Prune Cotton MuskHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lily Prune Cotton Musk smells like freshly washed cotton warming up on radiator pipes. You get an immediate wash of clean white musk and powdery lilac blossom, followed by soft vanilla and a hint of warm amber underneath. It is cozy, quiet, and completely unpretentious. The initial spray hits with a brief blast of alc…

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Temptation by Impulse is a retro rose, vanilla and musk body spray with a soft amber warmth and a powdery finish. It usually reads sweet, feminine and slightly nostalgic rather than sharp or sugary. Shoppers who like classic floral orientals may find it easy to enjoy, especially on a budget. Reviews often compare its …

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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, Lily Prune Cotton Musk or Temptation?

Lily Prune Cotton Musk takes 5 of 7 categories. Lily Prune Cotton Musk is rated 3.96/5 from 115 votes; Temptation is rated 3.43/5 from 61 votes. Choose Lily Prune Cotton Musk for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Temptation for a musky and rose character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lily Prune Cotton Musk or Temptation?

Lily Prune Cotton Musk lasts longest (Lily Prune Cotton Musk 66/100, Temptation 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lily Prune Cotton Musk or Temptation?

Lily Prune Cotton Musk projects furthest (Lily Prune Cotton Musk 62/100, Temptation 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lily Prune Cotton Musk and Temptation smell similar?

Closely related: a 74% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, powdery and vanilla accords. Common notes include Musk, Vanille and Amber.

Is Lily Prune Cotton Musk or Temptation better for summer or winter?

For summer, Temptation is the stronger pick. For winter, Temptation is the stronger pick. Lily Prune Cotton Musk suits daytime wear; Temptation suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.