Fragrance comparison

Plunge vs Rue des Lilas

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 206 ratings analysed

6 wins

Plunge

Strangers Parfumerie

3.9133 votes

Rank #21,619 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

Rue des Lilas

Phaedon

3.72173 votes

Rank #16,942 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Plunge takes 6 of 7 categories.

Plunge
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rue des Lilas
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Plunge6/7

Rue des Lilas1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PlungeStrangers Parfumerie

Rue des LilasPhaedon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 33%Had 13%Want 54%

3.72/ 5 · 173 votes

Have 27%Had 16%Want 56%

Category winnerPlungeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

36%Like

18%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

33 votes

29%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

23%Dislike

2%Hate

173 votes

Category winnerPlungeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityPlunge

SillagePlunge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value40

Category winnerPlungeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity92%

amber84%

aldehydic77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

white floral100%

floral88%

fresh77%

green65%

powdery53%

musky42%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AldehydesPlumDamask RoseCarnationNarcissusPeachPalisander RosewoodBergamotOakmossBenzoinSandalwoodJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

LilacLily-of-the-ValleyLilyMuskPowdery NotesPalisander Rosewood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPalisander Rosewood. 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

Summer73

Fall64

Winter27

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer56

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPlungeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex38

Women63

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,619

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#16,942

PerfumerPierre Guillaume

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerRue des LilasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Plunge by Strangers Parfumerie opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, crisp bergamot, and bitter marjoram before revealing a dense floral core. Unripe green plum and peach flesh cut through powdery damask rose, carnation, and narcissus, giving the heart a brisk, slightly metallic edge rather than a syrupy sweetness. A…

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Rue des Lilas by Phaedon opens with a dewy splash of white lilac alongside fresh lily of the valley. Perfumer Pierre Guillaume builds the scent around a botanical green accord, anchoring the pale blossoms with dark palisander rosewood and soft powdery musk. The floral opening feels realistic and airy, avoiding heavy s…

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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, Plunge or Rue des Lilas?

Plunge takes 6 of 7 categories. Plunge is rated 3.91/5 from 33 votes; Rue des Lilas is rated 3.72/5 from 173 votes. Choose Plunge for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rue des Lilas for a white floral and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Plunge or Rue des Lilas?

Plunge lasts longest (Plunge 72/100, Rue des Lilas 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Plunge or Rue des Lilas?

Plunge projects furthest (Plunge 62/100, Rue des Lilas 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Plunge and Rue des Lilas smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Palisander Rosewood.

Is Plunge or Rue des Lilas better for summer or winter?

For summer, Plunge is the stronger pick. For winter, Plunge is the stronger pick. Plunge suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Plunge and Rue des Lilas?

Plunge features Aldehydes, Plum, Damask Rose, Carnation and Narcissus. Rue des Lilas features Lilac, Lily-of-the-Valley, Lily, Musk and Powdery Notes.