Fragrance comparison

Liz Claiborne vs Tubereuse

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 766 ratings analysed

Liz Claiborne

3.75623 votes

Rank #2,732 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Tubereuse

Caron

4.00143 votes

Rank #14,841 White FloralTuberose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tubereuse takes 5 of 7 categories.

Liz Claiborne
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Tubereuse
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Liz Claiborne2/7

Tubereuse5/7

Ratings & consensus: Tubereuse
Community sentiment: Tubereuse
Longevity: Tubereuse
Sillage & projection: Tubereuse
Value for money: Liz Claiborne
Versatility: Tubereuse
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

TubereuseCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 623 votes

Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 143 votes

Have 36%Had 16%Want 48%

Category winnerTubereuseRating 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

36%Love

45%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

143 votes

Category winnerTubereuseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTubereuse

SillageTubereuse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value53

Category winnerLiz ClaiborneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

green84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

yellow floral61%

white floral100%

tuberose92%

fruity84%

green77%

vanilla69%

animalic61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both white floral and green

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

TuberoseNarcissusCitruses

Heart3-5 hrs

PeachJasmineApricotFreesia

Base6-10 hrs

Vanilla

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Peach, Narcissus and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Tubereuse, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter95

Day59

Night100

Category winnerTubereuseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex11

Women89

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

Date 41%Party 32%Casual 16%Work 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,732

PerfumerNicholas Calderone

Launched—

Reviews134

Overall rank#14,841

PerfumerRichard Fraysse

Launched—

Reviews5

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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Caron Tubereuse is a luxurious floral extract that blends intoxicating white flowers with luscious stone fruits. The scent opens with a lively splash of tart citruses and green narcissus before plunging into a rich pool of creamy tuberose, velvety peach nectar, and apricot. Soft freesia and fresh jasmine keep the bouq…

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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 Tubereuse?

Tubereuse takes 5 of 7 categories. Liz Claiborne is rated 3.75/5 from 623 votes; Tubereuse is rated 4.00/5 from 143 votes. Choose Liz Claiborne for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Tubereuse for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Liz Claiborne or Tubereuse?

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

Which projects more, Liz Claiborne or Tubereuse?

Tubereuse projects furthest (Tubereuse 71/100, Liz Claiborne 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Liz Claiborne and Tubereuse smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and green accords. Common notes include Freesia, Peach, Narcissus and Tuberose.

Is Liz Claiborne or Tubereuse better for summer or winter?

For summer, Liz Claiborne is the stronger pick. For winter, Tubereuse is the stronger pick. Tubereuse suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Liz Claiborne and Tubereuse?

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. Tubereuse has top notes of Tuberose, Narcissus and Citruses, heart notes of Peach, Jasmine, Apricot and Freesia, a base of Vanilla.