Fragrance comparison

RDLC for Men vs Lilas

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 24 ratings analysed

RDLC for Men

Lee Cooper Originals

4.0023 votes

Rank #22,295 FruityMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Lilas

Bienaimé

5.001 votes

Rank #47,593 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lilas takes 3 of 4 categories.

RDLC for Men
Choose it for a fruity and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Lilas
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

RDLC for Men1/4

Lilas3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RDLC for MenLee Cooper Originals

LilasBienaimé

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

61%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityLilas

SillageLilas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value100

Category winnerLilasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

musky92%

cinnamon84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

powdery61%

floral100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

woody77%

amber69%

fresh61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both powdery and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Red AppleBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonAnise

Base5-7 hrs

MuskAmberWoodsy Notes

Top

Lily of the ValleyBergamotTarragonCinnamonAniseLemon

Heart

LilacOrange BlossomCarnationTuberoseJasmineVioletRose

Base

SandalwoodAmbergrisoak mossCedarAmberCivetOrrisTonka

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cinnamon, Anise and Amber. Durations are only published for RDLC for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter67

Day64

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Party 38%Casual 30%Date 22%Work 11%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,295

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#47,593

PerfumerRobert Bienaimé

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRDLC for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

RDLC for Men by Lee Cooper Originals delivers an energetic, sweet blast designed for cold evenings and lively nights out. The initial spray hits hard with crisp red apple and bright bergamot before settling into a warm, spicy heart of ground cinnamon and cool star anise. It is unapologetically bold. You get a solid do…

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Lilas by Bienaimé is a Floral fragrance for women. Lilas was launched in 1936. The nose behind this fragrance is Robert Bienaimé. Top notes are Lily of the Valley, Bergamot, Tarragon, Cinnamon, Anise and Lemon; middle notes are Lilac, Orange Blossom, Carnation, Tuberose, Jasmine, Violet and Rose; base notes are Sandal…

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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, RDLC for Men or Lilas?

Lilas takes 3 of 4 categories. RDLC for Men is rated 4.00/5 from 23 votes; Lilas is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose RDLC for Men for a fruity and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Lilas for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, RDLC for Men or Lilas?

Lilas lasts longest (Lilas 100/100, RDLC for Men 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, RDLC for Men or Lilas?

Lilas projects furthest (Lilas 100/100, RDLC for Men 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do RDLC for Men and Lilas smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cinnamon, Anise and Amber.

Is RDLC for Men or Lilas better for summer or winter?

RDLC for Men suits evening wear; Lilas suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in RDLC for Men and Lilas?

RDLC for Men has top notes of Red Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon and Anise, a base of Musk, Amber and Woodsy Notes. Lilas has top notes of Lily of the Valley, Bergamot, Tarragon and Cinnamon, heart notes of Lilac, Orange Blossom, Carnation and Tuberose, a base of Sandalwood, Ambergris, oak moss and Cedar.