Fragrance comparison

Liz Claiborne vs Ottomane

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 723 ratings analysed

Liz Claiborne

3.75623 votes

Rank #2,753 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Ottomane

Ulric de Varens

4.13100 votes

Rank #12,866 SweetHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ottomane takes 6 of 7 categories.

Liz Claiborne
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Ottomane
Choose it for a sweet and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Liz Claiborne1/7

Ottomane6/7

Ratings & consensus: Ottomane
Community sentiment: Ottomane
Longevity: Ottomane
Sillage & projection: Ottomane
Value for money: Ottomane
Versatility: Ottomane
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

OttomaneUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 623 votes

Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%

4.13/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 32%Had 25%Want 43%

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

33%Love

55%Like

5%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

100 votes

Category winnerOttomaneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityOttomane

SillageOttomane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value84

Category winnerOttomaneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

green84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

yellow floral61%

sweet100%

honey92%

woody84%

floral77%

white floral69%

balsamic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both floral, sweet and white floral

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

GardeniaMarigoldLilacRose

Heart2-4 hrs

White HoneyPeachCoconut

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMarigold, Peach, Lilac and Rose. 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–

Spring32

Summer24

Fall100

Winter76

Day100

Night79

Category winnerOttomaneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex11

Women89

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Date 33%Casual 31%Work 19%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,753

PerfumerNicholas Calderone

Launched—

Reviews134

Overall rank#12,866

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

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 …

Reviews →

Ottomane by Ulric de Varens delivers a golden blast of vintage French perfumery from 1993. The first spritz unleashes an unmistakable burst of bitter marigold alongside waxy gardenia and cool lilac blossoms. Give it five minutes to settle. Once the initial alcohol evaporates, a thick pool of white honey coats ripe pea…

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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 6 of 7 categories. Liz Claiborne is rated 3.75/5 from 623 votes; Ottomane is rated 4.13/5 from 100 votes. Choose Liz Claiborne for a floral and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Ottomane for a sweet and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Liz Claiborne or Ottomane?

Ottomane lasts longest (Ottomane 73/100, Liz Claiborne 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Liz Claiborne or Ottomane?

Ottomane projects furthest (Ottomane 67/100, Liz Claiborne 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Liz Claiborne and Ottomane smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, sweet and white floral accords. Common notes include Marigold, Peach, Lilac and Rose.

Is Liz Claiborne or Ottomane better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ottomane is the stronger pick. For winter, Ottomane is the stronger pick. Ottomane suits daytime 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 Gardenia, Marigold, Lilac and Rose, heart notes of White Honey, Peach and Coconut, a base of Sandalwood and Patchouli.