Fragrance comparison

New York vs Lilas

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

New York

NeZ ZeN

4.005 votes

Rank #48,266 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Lilas

Bienaimé

5.001 votes

Rank #52,724 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1.

New York
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lilas
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

New York1/4

Lilas1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

New YorkNeZ ZeN

LilasBienaimé

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageLilas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose86%

animalic72%

amber58%

musky44%

rose30%

floral100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

woody77%

amber69%

fresh61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both white floral and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseOrange Blossom

Heart

TuberoseJasmine

Base

AmbergrisWhite Musk

Top

Lily of the ValleyBergamotTarragonCinnamonAniseLemon

Heart

LilacOrange BlossomCarnationTuberoseJasmineVioletRose

Base

SandalwoodAmbergrisoak mossCedarAmberCivetOrrisTonka

InformationalShared notesRose, Orange Blossom, Tuberose and Jasmine. 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

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,266

PerfumerRomain Pantoustier

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#52,724

PerfumerRobert Bienaimé

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNew YorkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

New York by NeZ ZeN is a unisex fragrance that centers on a refined, classic tuberose profile. It opens with bright rose and orange blossom before moving into a heart dominated by jasmine. This composition creates a powdery, cosmetic texture that feels grounded on the skin. It suits those seeking a sophisticated, natu…

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Lilas by Bienaimé is a Floral fragrance for women. Lilas was launched in 1936. The nose behind this fragrance is Robert Bienaimé. Top notes are Lily of the Valley, Bergamot, Tarragon, Cinnamon, Anise and Lemon; middle notes are Lilac, Orange Blossom, Carnation, Tuberose, Jasmine, Violet and Rose; base notes are Sandal…

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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, New York or Lilas?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1. New York is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Lilas is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose New York for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lilas for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, New York or Lilas?

They last about the same: New York 100/100, Lilas 100/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, New York or Lilas?

Lilas projects furthest (Lilas 100/100, New York 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do New York and Lilas smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and amber accords. Common notes include Rose, Orange Blossom, Tuberose and Jasmine.

Is New York or Lilas better for summer or winter?

New York suits daytime wear; Lilas suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in New York and Lilas?

New York has top notes of Rose and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Ambergris and White Musk. Lilas has top notes of Lily of the Valley, Bergamot, Tarragon and Cinnamon, heart notes of Lilac, Orange Blossom, Carnation and Tuberose, a base of Sandalwood, Ambergris, oak moss and Cedar.