Fragrance comparison

Liz Claiborne vs Ottomane

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 647 ratings analysed

Liz Claiborne

3.75623 votes

Rank #2,707 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Ottomane

CFFC Fragrances

4.0824 votes

Rank #30,321 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ottomane takes 4 of 5 categories.

Liz Claiborne
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Ottomane
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Liz Claiborne1/5

Ottomane4/5

Ratings & consensus: Ottomane
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ottomane
Sillage & projection: Ottomane
Value for money: Ottomane
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Liz Claiborne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Liz ClaiborneLiz Claiborne

OttomaneCFFC Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 623 votes

Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 36%Had 19%Want 45%

Category winnerOttomaneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

45%Like

7%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

623 votes

50%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityOttomane

SillageOttomane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value83

Category winnerOttomaneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

green84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

yellow floral61%

woody100%

white floral92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MarigoldFreesiaCarnationGreen NotesPeachLilyMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

NarcissusTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyLilacJasmineYlang-YlangRoseViolet

Base

OakmossSandalwoodMuskAmber

Top15-30 mins

CarnationMarigoldRoseFruity NotesSpicy NotesStyrax

Heart3-4 hrs

TuberoseJasmineYlang-YlangOrange BlossomViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodCedarPatchouliAmberVanillaTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesMarigold, Carnation, Tuberose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Ottomane, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day45

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex11

Women89

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Date 41%Party 29%Casual 18%Work 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,707

PerfumerNicholas Calderone

Launched—

Reviews134

Overall rank#30,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLiz ClaiborneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Liz Claiborne opens with a bitter pop of marigold, crisp green notes, and tart mandarin orange before plunging into a dense floral heart of narcissus, tuberose, and carnation. Dry-down settles into earthy oakmoss and warm sandalwood. It suits crisp spring mornings when you want a bold 1980s green floral presence that …

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Ottomane by CFFC Fragrances is an unapologetic, golden-era oriental floral with serious backbone. It does not whisper. The first spray releases a pungent kick of spicy carnation, sharp marigold, and resinous styrax that feels immediately herbal and vintage. Within twenty minutes, that sharp opening yields to a dense, …

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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, Liz Claiborne or Ottomane?

Ottomane takes 4 of 5 categories. Liz Claiborne is rated 3.75/5 from 623 votes; Ottomane is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose Liz Claiborne for a floral and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Ottomane for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Liz Claiborne or Ottomane?

They last about the same: Ottomane 68/100, Liz Claiborne 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Liz Claiborne or Ottomane?

Projection is very close: Ottomane 61/100, Liz Claiborne 60/100 for sillage.

Do Liz Claiborne and Ottomane smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Marigold, Carnation, Tuberose and Jasmine.

Is Liz Claiborne or Ottomane better for summer or winter?

Ottomane suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Liz Claiborne and Ottomane?

Liz Claiborne has top notes of Marigold, Freesia, Carnation and Green Notes, heart notes of Narcissus, Tuberose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Lilac, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber. Ottomane has top notes of Carnation, Marigold, Rose and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Patchouli and Amber.