Fragrance comparison

Lovely vs U

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 57 ratings analysed

3 wins

Lovely

Lanoe

3.8518 votes

Rank #22,878 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Adolfo Dominguez

4.0039 votes

Rank #50,571 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lovely takes 3 of 4 categories.

Lovely
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
U
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Lovely3/4

U1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LovelyLanoe

UAdolfo Dominguez

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.00/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 29%Had 55%Want 16%

Category winnerURating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

25%Love

55%Like

15%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLovely

SillageLovely

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value69

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus91%

vanilla83%

amber74%

sweet65%

fresh56%

woody100%

citrus92%

powdery53%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeRaspberryApple

Heart

RoseCyclamenLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineNeroli

Base

AmberVanillaMuskPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodCedar

Top

BergamotRaspberryBlack CurrantMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaMagnolia

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Raspberry. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring89

Summer100

Fall44

Winter22

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,878

PerfumerSimone Schmelzer

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#50,571

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLovelyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lovely by Lanoe opens bright and fruity, with bergamot, lemon, black currant and raspberry giving it a juicy citrus sparkle. As it settles, soft florals move in over a sweet musky base of vanilla, amber and light woods. It reads as an easy daytime scent, especially in spring or mild summer weather. If you like fresh f…

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U by Adolfo Dominguez is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. U was launched in 2001. The nose behind this fragrance is Ramon Monegal. Top notes are Bergamot, Raspberry, Black Currant and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia and Magnolia; base notes are Sandalwood, Patchouli and Virginia…

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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, Lovely or U?

Lovely takes 3 of 4 categories. Lovely is rated 3.85/5 from 18 votes; U is rated 4.00/5 from 39 votes. Choose Lovely for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose U for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lovely or U?

Lovely lasts longest (Lovely 68/100, U 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lovely or U?

Lovely projects furthest (Lovely 53/100, U 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lovely and U smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Raspberry.

Is Lovely or U better for summer or winter?

Lovely suits daytime wear; U suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lovely and U?

Lovely has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Black Currant and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Cyclamen, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Musk and Patchouli. U has top notes of Bergamot, Raspberry, Black Currant and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia and Magnolia, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar.