Fragrance comparison

Rue des Lilas vs White Shoulders

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,345 ratings analysed

Rue des Lilas

Phaedon

3.72173 votes

Rank #16,942 White FloralFloral

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61%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

White Shoulders

Evyan

3.841,172 votes

Rank #1,656 White FloralFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

White Shoulders takes 6 of 7 categories.

Rue des Lilas
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.
White Shoulders
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rue des Lilas1/7

White Shoulders6/7

Ratings & consensus: White Shoulders
Community sentiment: White Shoulders
Longevity: White Shoulders
Sillage & projection: White Shoulders
Value for money: White Shoulders
Versatility: Rue des Lilas
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: White Shoulders

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rue des LilasPhaedon

White ShouldersEvyan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 173 votes

Have 27%Had 16%Want 56%

3.84/ 5 · 1,172 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

Category winnerWhite ShouldersRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

23%Dislike

2%Hate

173 votes

31%Love

44%Like

5%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

1,172 votes

Category winnerWhite ShouldersMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityWhite Shoulders

SillageWhite Shoulders

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value85

Category winnerWhite ShouldersBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral88%

fresh77%

green65%

powdery53%

musky42%

white floral100%

fresh88%

green77%

animalic65%

floral53%

powdery42%

Scent match61%Closely related · both white floral, fresh and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LilacLily-of-the-ValleyLilyMuskPowdery NotesPalisander Rosewood

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesAfrican Orange FlowerGreen NotesPeachBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaLilacTuberoseJasmineLilyLily-of-the-ValleyIrisSpices

Base5-7 hrs

CivettaOakmossMuskBenzoinSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesLilac, Lily-of-the-Valley, Lily and Musk. Durations are only published for White Shoulders, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer56

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter42

Day100

Night32

Category winnerRue des LilasMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

Men1

Unisex7

Women93

Casual 42%Work 29%Date 21%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,942

PerfumerPierre Guillaume

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#1,656

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerWhite ShouldersHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rue des Lilas by Phaedon opens with a dewy splash of white lilac alongside fresh lily of the valley. Perfumer Pierre Guillaume builds the scent around a botanical green accord, anchoring the pale blossoms with dark palisander rosewood and soft powdery musk. The floral opening feels realistic and airy, avoiding heavy s…

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Evyan White Shoulders opens with a bright burst of soapy aldehydes, green leaves, and sweet African orange flower that instantly feels crisp and clean. As the brisk top settles, the fragrance reveals a rich bouquet of gardenia, lilac, and creamy tuberose that smells like fresh petals dusted with vintage body powder. W…

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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, Rue des Lilas or White Shoulders?

White Shoulders takes 6 of 7 categories. Rue des Lilas is rated 3.72/5 from 173 votes; White Shoulders is rated 3.84/5 from 1,172 votes. Choose Rue des Lilas for a white floral and floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring. Choose White Shoulders for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rue des Lilas or White Shoulders?

White Shoulders lasts longest (White Shoulders 62/100, Rue des Lilas 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rue des Lilas or White Shoulders?

Projection is very close: White Shoulders 57/100, Rue des Lilas 56/100 for sillage.

Do Rue des Lilas and White Shoulders smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fresh and green accords. Common notes include Lilac, Lily-of-the-Valley, Lily and Musk.

Is Rue des Lilas or White Shoulders better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rue des Lilas is the stronger pick. For winter, White Shoulders is the stronger pick. White Shoulders suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rue des Lilas and White Shoulders?

Rue des Lilas features Lilac, Lily-of-the-Valley, Lily, Musk and Powdery Notes. White Shoulders has top notes of Aldehydes, African Orange Flower, Green Notes and Peach, heart notes of Gardenia, Lilac, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Civetta, Oakmoss, Musk and Benzoin.