Fragrance comparison

Revillon 4 vs Silky Lotus

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

2 wins

Revillon 4

Revillon

3.9514 votes

Rank #22,235 PowderyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Silky Lotus

Chaque Jour

3.001 votes

Rank #68,392 FloralAquatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Revillon 4 takes 2 of 4 categories.

Revillon 4
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Silky Lotus
Choose it for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Revillon 42/4

Silky Lotus1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Silky Lotus
Sillage & projection: Revillon 4
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Revillon 4

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Revillon 4Revillon

Silky LotusChaque Jour

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 34%Had 17%Want 49%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

56%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

100%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

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevitySilky Lotus

SillageRevillon 4

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

floral92%

woody84%

violet77%

aldehydic69%

yellow floral61%

floral100%

aquatic91%

powdery83%

fresh74%

ozonic65%

aldehydic56%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and aldehydic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesGalbanumBergamotHyacinth

Heart

VioletJasmineCarnationMimosaRoseIrisYlang-Ylang

Base

SandalwoodVetiverCivetAmbergrisTolu BalsamMyrrh

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesBergamotHyacinth

Heart2-4 hrs

LotusLily of the ValleyViolet

Base5-7 hrs

HeliotropeWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Hyacinth and Violet. Durations are only published for Silky Lotus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night18

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 42%Work 37%Date 14%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,235

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#68,392

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRevillon 4Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Revillon 4 arrives as a distinct 1973 floral aldehyde classic. It opens with sharp, bracing green notes of galbanum and hyacinth before softening into a powdery bouquet of violet, iris, and mimosa. The dry-down introduces a resinous depth, anchored by sandalwood and civet. It is a structured, sophisticated scent for t…

Reviews →

A blast of crisp aldehydes and tart bergamot hits the nose first. It feels cold. Within minutes, watery lotus and dewy hyacinth soften the initial solvent kick, creating an airy pond water freshness reminiscent of high-end floral soap. The scent stays clean and translucent throughout the day. Soft violet and powdery h…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Revillon 4 or Silky Lotus?

Revillon 4 takes 2 of 4 categories. Revillon 4 is rated 3.95/5 from 14 votes; Silky Lotus is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Revillon 4 for a powdery and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Silky Lotus for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Revillon 4 or Silky Lotus?

Silky Lotus lasts longest (Silky Lotus 60/100, Revillon 4 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Revillon 4 or Silky Lotus?

Revillon 4 projects furthest (Revillon 4 56/100, Silky Lotus 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Revillon 4 and Silky Lotus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and aldehydic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Hyacinth and Violet.

Is Revillon 4 or Silky Lotus better for summer or winter?

Revillon 4 suits daytime wear; Silky Lotus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Revillon 4 and Silky Lotus?

Revillon 4 has top notes of Aldehydes, Galbanum, Bergamot and Hyacinth, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, Carnation and Mimosa, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Civet and Ambergris. Silky Lotus has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot and Hyacinth, heart notes of Lotus, Lily of the Valley and Violet, a base of Heliotrope and White Musk.