Fragrance comparison

Pyjama Lily vs Aroma Borealis

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

4 wins

Pyjama Lily

Marilyn Miglin

3.9224 votes

Rank #23,303 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Aroma Borealis

Scents of Man

4.2914 votes

Rank #43,095 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pyjama Lily takes 4 of 5 categories.

Pyjama Lily
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aroma Borealis
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Pyjama Lily4/5

Aroma Borealis1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pyjama LilyMarilyn Miglin

Aroma BorealisScents of Man

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 44%Had 17%Want 39%

4.29/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 47%Had 0%Want 53%

Category winnerAroma BorealisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

38%Like

4%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

50%Love

36%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityPyjama Lily

SillagePyjama Lily

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value79

Category winnerPyjama LilyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody90%

citrus80%

fruity70%

sweet60%

floral50%

white floral100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

rose77%

fruity69%

animalic61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LilyVanilla OrchidWoody NotesMandarin OrangePlum

No top / heart / base split published

Top

RoseMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

JasmineRose de MaiDamask RoseLilyVioletTea

Base

PlumLeatherSandalwoodMuskTuberoseAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesLily, Mandarin Orange and Plum. Durations are only published for Pyjama Lily, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer29

Fall43

Winter100

Day100

Night63

Spring50

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex57

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,303

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#43,095

PerfumerAndrea Byrne

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPyjama LilyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pyjama Lily by Marilyn Miglin is a soft floral fragrance built around sweet florals, bright citrus, and a pronounced powdery finish. The scent opens with a lively splash of mandarin orange and luscious dark plum before settling into its core floral heart. At the center, gentle lily joins with creamy vanilla orchid to …

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Aroma Borealis by Scents of Man plays with shifting textures. It begins with sharp, bright citrus and transitions into a lush floral bouquet, anchored by a deep base of leather and plum. This fragrance offers a complex, shifting experience on the skin, suited for those who appreciate a scent that changes character thr…

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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, Pyjama Lily or Aroma Borealis?

Pyjama Lily takes 4 of 5 categories. Pyjama Lily is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes; Aroma Borealis is rated 4.29/5 from 14 votes. Choose Pyjama Lily for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aroma Borealis for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pyjama Lily or Aroma Borealis?

Pyjama Lily lasts longest (Pyjama Lily 72/100, Aroma Borealis 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pyjama Lily or Aroma Borealis?

Pyjama Lily projects furthest (Pyjama Lily 65/100, Aroma Borealis 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pyjama Lily and Aroma Borealis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Lily, Mandarin Orange and Plum.

Is Pyjama Lily or Aroma Borealis better for summer or winter?

Pyjama Lily suits daytime wear; Aroma Borealis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pyjama Lily and Aroma Borealis?

Pyjama Lily features Lily, Vanilla Orchid, Woody Notes, Mandarin Orange and Plum. Aroma Borealis has top notes of Rose, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose de Mai, Damask Rose and Lily, a base of Plum, Leather, Sandalwood and Musk.