Fragrance comparison

Pyjama Lily vs Vison Noir

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 139 ratings analysed

Pyjama Lily

Marilyn Miglin

3.9224 votes

Rank #23,303 White FloralWoody

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16%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Vison Noir

Robert Beaulieu

4.13115 votes

Rank #11,603 MuskyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vison Noir takes 3 of 5 categories.

Pyjama Lily
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vison Noir
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Pyjama Lily2/5

Vison Noir3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pyjama LilyMarilyn Miglin

Vison NoirRobert Beaulieu

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 44%Had 17%Want 39%

4.13/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 46%Had 26%Want 28%

Category winnerVison NoirRating 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

42%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

115 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityPyjama Lily

SillageVison Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPyjama LilyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody90%

citrus80%

fruity70%

sweet60%

floral50%

musky100%

powdery83%

floral65%

sweet48%

lactonic30%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both floral and sweet

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

Mandarin OrangeBergamotBlack CurrantGalbanumCoriander

Heart

OrchidOrange BlossomPatchouliPlumMarigoldRoseJasmineLavender

Base

MuskBenzoinTonka BeanVanillaOakmossSandalwoodVetiverIncense

InformationalShared notesMandarin 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

Spring15

Summer15

Fall91

Winter100

Day28

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,303

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#11,603

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerVison NoirHigher 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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Vison Noir is a vintage-style Floral Woody Musk that thrives on a heavy, dusty musk base accented by orchid and dark plum. It carries the weight and glamour of 1990s perfumery, making it a compelling choice for evening wear or cold weather. The composition feels grounded and tactile, favoring those who appreciate trad…

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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 Vison Noir?

Vison Noir takes 3 of 5 categories. Pyjama Lily is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes; Vison Noir is rated 4.13/5 from 115 votes. Choose Pyjama Lily for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vison Noir for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Pyjama Lily or Vison Noir?

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

Which projects more, Pyjama Lily or Vison Noir?

Vison Noir projects furthest (Vison Noir 69/100, Pyjama Lily 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pyjama Lily and Vison Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange and Plum.

Is Pyjama Lily or Vison Noir better for summer or winter?

Pyjama Lily suits daytime wear; Vison Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pyjama Lily and Vison Noir?

Pyjama Lily features Lily, Vanilla Orchid, Woody Notes, Mandarin Orange and Plum. Vison Noir has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Black Currant and Galbanum, heart notes of Orchid, Orange Blossom, Patchouli and Plum, a base of Musk, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.