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Lys 41 vs Dependence

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

Updated 1,974 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dependence takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Lys 41

    Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Dependence

    Choose it for a patchouli and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Lys 411/4
Dependence3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Dependence
Sillage & projection
Dependence
Value for money
Dependence
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Lys 41

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Lys 41Le Labo
DependenceMad Parfumeur
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.14/ 5 · 1,973 votes
Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 50%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
45%Love
35%Like
10%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate

1,973 votes

100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity100
〰 Sillage100
♥ Love / hate100
Category winners

LongevityDependence

SillageDependence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value30
¤ Price value100
Category winnerDependenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
tuberose83%
animalic65%
vanilla48%
musky30%
patchouli100%
white floral92%
soft spicy84%
woody77%
vanilla69%
amber61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both white floral and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Top
OrangeMandarinHoneysuckle
Heart
LilyTuberoseJasmine
Base
PatchouliVanillaAmberWoody NotesMusk
InformationalShared notesTuberose, Lily, Jasmine and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Lys 41, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer82
Fall49
Winter29
Day100
Night47

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex14
Women86
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,261

PerfumerDaphné Bugey

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#49,780

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLys 41Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lys 41 presents an expansive white floral bouquet anchored by tuberose, lily, and jasmine. Despite the name spotlighting lily, the opening reveals an immediate blast of sweet, sunny tuberose alongside lush jasmine petals. As the initial floral explosion settles, smooth vanilla and gentle musk emerge, transforming the …

Reviews →

Dependence by Mad Parfumeur opens with a sharp burst of mandarin and orange paired against nectarous honeysuckle. This bright citrus start quickly gives ground to a thick floral core of tuberose, jasmine, and lily. As the florals settle, heavy patchouli takes control alongside sweet vanilla, amber, and dry woody notes…

Reviews →
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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lys 41 or Dependence?

Dependence takes 3 of 4 categories. Lys 41 is rated 4.14/5 from 1,973 votes; Dependence is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Lys 41 for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dependence for a patchouli and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Which lasts longer, Lys 41 or Dependence?

Dependence lasts longest (Dependence 100/100, Lys 41 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lys 41 or Dependence?

Dependence projects furthest (Dependence 100/100, Lys 41 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lys 41 and Dependence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and vanilla accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Lily, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is Lys 41 or Dependence better for summer or winter?

Lys 41 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lys 41 and Dependence?

Lys 41 features Tuberose, Lily, Jasmine, Vanilla and Musk. Dependence has top notes of Orange, Mandarin and Honeysuckle, heart notes of Lily, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Amber and Woody Notes.

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