Poppy vs Spectrum E
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
64%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.
PoppyChoose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Spectrum EChoose it for a musky and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection.
Poppy1/3
Spectrum E1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Spectrum E
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Poppy
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PoppySweet Anthem PerfumesSpectrum ELily LambertWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 12%Had 6%Want 82%
4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
33%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageSpectrum E
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
warm spicy86%
cacao72%
sweet58%
musky44%
powdery30%
musky100%
floral91%
sweet83%
cacao74%
powdery65%
aquatic56%
Scent match64%Closely related · both floral, cacao and musky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Cloves
Heart
CarnationFloral Notes
Base
OpiumCacaoMusk
Notes
OpiumMuskCacaoWater Notes
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesOpium, Cacao and Musk. Durations are only published for Spectrum E, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer67
Fall100
Winter67
Day33
Night100
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#40,293
PerfumerMeredith Smith
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#56,496
PerfumerLily Lambert
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPoppyHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPoppy by Sweet Anthem Perfumes brings an unexpected edge to the oriental floral category. It centers on a potent, spicy clove opening that transitions into a heart of carnation and soft florals. The base rounds out the experience with dark cacao and musk, creating a scent that favors cold weather wear and those who en…
Reviews →Spectrum E by Lily Lambert is a moody, unexpected blend that pairs cool petrichor rain with dark cocoa and smoky floral opium. It kicks off with a damp, refreshing shower mist before sinking into powdery dark cacao and warm musk. Instead of turning into a heavy dessert or a harsh vintage spice bomb, it settles like a …
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Poppy or Spectrum E?
No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Poppy is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Spectrum E is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Poppy for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Spectrum E for a musky and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection.
Which lasts longer, Poppy or Spectrum E?
They last about the same: Poppy 80/100, Spectrum E 80/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Poppy or Spectrum E?
Spectrum E projects furthest (Spectrum E 75/100, Poppy 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Poppy and Spectrum E smell similar?
Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, cacao and musky accords. Common notes include Opium, Cacao and Musk.
Is Poppy or Spectrum E better for summer or winter?
Poppy suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Poppy and Spectrum E?
Poppy has top notes of Cloves, heart notes of Carnation and Floral Notes, a base of Opium, Cacao and Musk. Spectrum E features Opium, Musk, Cacao and Water Notes.
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