Fragrance comparison

Pyjama Lily vs I Love New York for Marriage Equality

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 473 ratings analysed

4 wins

Pyjama Lily

Marilyn Miglin

3.9224 votes

Rank #23,303 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

I Love New York for Marriage Equality

Bond No 9

3.65449 votes

Rank #12,578 WoodyAmber

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 ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
I Love New York for Marriage Equality
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Pyjama Lily4/5

I Love New York for Marriage Equality1/5

Ratings & consensus: Pyjama Lily
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: I Love New York for Marriage Equality

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pyjama LilyMarilyn Miglin

I Love New York for Marriage EqualityBond No 9

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 44%Had 17%Want 39%

3.65/ 5 · 449 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

Category winnerPyjama LilyRating 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

35%Love

37%Like

3%Ok

22%Dislike

2%Hate

375 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityPyjama Lily

SillagePyjama Lily

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value35

Category winnerPyjama LilyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody90%

citrus80%

fruity70%

sweet60%

floral50%

woody100%

amber92%

fruity84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody 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

NutmegPlumMandarin OrangeCinnamon

Heart

JasmineRoseLily

Base

Cashmere WoodSandalwoodAmber

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter80

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men42

Unisex46

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,303

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#12,578

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerI Love New York for Marriage EqualityHigher 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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A woody spicy Bond No. 9 with a brighter, fruitier start than the name might suggest. Mandarin, plum, nutmeg and cinnamon give the opening a soft sparkle before rose, jasmine and lily smooth it out, then cashmere wood, sandalwood and amber settle into a warm, slightly powdery base. It usually reads unisex with a mild …

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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 I Love New York for Marriage Equality?

Pyjama Lily takes 4 of 5 categories. Pyjama Lily is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes; I Love New York for Marriage Equality is rated 3.65/5 from 449 votes. Choose Pyjama Lily for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose I Love New York for Marriage Equality for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Pyjama Lily or I Love New York for Marriage Equality?

They last about the same: Pyjama Lily 72/100, I Love New York for Marriage Equality 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Pyjama Lily or I Love New York for Marriage Equality?

Pyjama Lily projects furthest (Pyjama Lily 65/100, I Love New York for Marriage Equality 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pyjama Lily and I Love New York for Marriage Equality smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Lily, Mandarin Orange and Plum.

Is Pyjama Lily or I Love New York for Marriage Equality better for summer or winter?

Pyjama Lily suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pyjama Lily and I Love New York for Marriage Equality?

Pyjama Lily features Lily, Vanilla Orchid, Woody Notes, Mandarin Orange and Plum. I Love New York for Marriage Equality has top notes of Nutmeg, Plum, Mandarin Orange and Cinnamon, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Lily, a base of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood and Amber.