Fragrance comparison

Ottomane vs Lilas Mauve

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 109 ratings analysed

Ottomane

Ulric de Varens

4.13100 votes

Rank #12,840 SweetHoney

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Lilas Mauve

Jean Couturier

4.229 votes

Rank #49,165 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Ottomane
Choose it for a sweet and honey character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Lilas Mauve
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ottomane2/4

Lilas Mauve2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OttomaneUlric de Varens

Lilas MauveJean Couturier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 32%Had 25%Want 43%

4.22/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 18%Had 5%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

55%Like

5%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

100 votes

44%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityOttomane

SillageLilas Mauve

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value100

Category winnerLilas MauveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

honey92%

woody84%

floral77%

white floral69%

balsamic61%

white floral100%

floral92%

citrus84%

fresh77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both sweet, floral and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GardeniaMarigoldLilacRose

Heart2-4 hrs

White HoneyPeachCoconut

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodPatchouli

Top

LimePearGardeniaMandarin OrangePeachMelonCassisSyringa

Heart

JasmineLilacPink PepperGingerRose

Base

MuskSandalwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Lilac, Rose and Peach. Durations are only published for Ottomane, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer24

Fall100

Winter76

Day100

Night79

Spring100

Summer100

Fall83

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Date 33%Casual 31%Work 19%Party 17%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,840

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#49,165

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOttomaneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ottomane by Ulric de Varens delivers a golden blast of vintage French perfumery from 1993. The first spritz unleashes an unmistakable burst of bitter marigold alongside waxy gardenia and cool lilac blossoms. Give it five minutes to settle. Once the initial alcohol evaporates, a thick pool of white honey coats ripe pea…

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Lilas Mauve by Jean Couturier opens with a crisp splash of lime and yuzu, before softening into a dewy spring bouquet. The star of the show is a realistic, slightly green lilac that hugs the skin during breezy daytime wear. It is a clean, bright option for casual outings in warmer weather.

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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, Ottomane or Lilas Mauve?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Ottomane is rated 4.13/5 from 100 votes; Lilas Mauve is rated 4.22/5 from 9 votes. Choose Ottomane for a sweet and honey character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Lilas Mauve for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ottomane or Lilas Mauve?

Ottomane lasts longest (Ottomane 73/100, Lilas Mauve 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ottomane or Lilas Mauve?

Lilas Mauve projects furthest (Lilas Mauve 82/100, Ottomane 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ottomane and Lilas Mauve smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Lilac, Rose and Peach.

Is Ottomane or Lilas Mauve better for summer or winter?

Ottomane suits daytime wear; Lilas Mauve suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ottomane and Lilas Mauve?

Ottomane has top notes of Gardenia, Marigold, Lilac and Rose, heart notes of White Honey, Peach and Coconut, a base of Sandalwood and Patchouli. Lilas Mauve has top notes of Lime, Pear, Gardenia and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Lilac, Pink Pepper and Ginger, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Vetiver.