Fragrance comparison

Namaqualand vs Tuberose Illusion

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 35 ratings analysed

4 wins

Namaqualand

Aqualis

3.8833 votes

Rank #36,855 White FloralVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Tuberose Illusion

le Pelerin

3.502 votes

Rank #68,761 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Namaqualand takes 4 of 4 categories.

Namaqualand
Choose it for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tuberose Illusion
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Namaqualand4/4

Tuberose Illusion0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NamaqualandAqualis

Tuberose Illusionle Pelerin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 31%Had 11%Want 58%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 22%Want 61%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

42%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

33 votes

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityNamaqualand

SillageNamaqualand

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value25

Category winnerNamaqualandBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

vanilla92%

citrus84%

woody77%

sweet69%

amber61%

citrus100%

white floral86%

musky72%

tuberose58%

animalic44%

powdery30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseYlang-YlangJasmine Sambac

Base

Bourbon VanillaBenzoinTonka BeanSandalwoodVetiverCedarMusk

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 4 hours

Orange BlossomTuberose

Base3 to 6 hours

Musk

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Tuberose Illusion, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer36

Fall91

Winter64

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex21

Women71

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,855

PerfumerFlorian Gallo

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#68,761

PerfumerScott Morchan

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNamaqualandHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Namaqualand by Aqualis opens with bright mandarin orange and citrusy bergamot, leading into a dense core of tuberose, ylang-ylang, and jasmine sambac. As the floral heat settles, bourbon vanilla and resinous benzoin bring deep warmth alongside sandalwood, cedar, and vetiver. It wears best during cool spring evenings o…

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Tuberose Illusion by le Pelerin opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and mandarin orange, offering a bright introduction before the florals take over. As the initial citrus sparkle softens, orange blossom and tuberose step forward to create a creamy white floral core. Rather than leaning overly dense, the floral weigh…

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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, Namaqualand or Tuberose Illusion?

Namaqualand takes 4 of 4 categories. Namaqualand is rated 3.88/5 from 33 votes; Tuberose Illusion is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Namaqualand for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tuberose Illusion for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Namaqualand or Tuberose Illusion?

Namaqualand lasts longest (Namaqualand 62/100, Tuberose Illusion 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Namaqualand or Tuberose Illusion?

Namaqualand projects furthest (Namaqualand 54/100, Tuberose Illusion 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Namaqualand and Tuberose Illusion smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Tuberose.

Is Namaqualand or Tuberose Illusion better for summer or winter?

Namaqualand suits daytime wear; Tuberose Illusion suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Namaqualand and Tuberose Illusion?

Namaqualand has top notes of Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. Tuberose Illusion has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Tuberose, a base of Musk.