Fragrance comparison

Serene vs Still

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4,168 ratings analysed

4 wins

Serene

Oriflame

4.37269 votes

Rank #7,284 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Still

Jennifer Lopez

3.963,899 votes

Rank #26,884 White FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Serene takes 4 of 7 categories.

Serene
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Still
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Serene4/7

Still3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SereneOriflame

StillJennifer Lopez

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 269 votes

Have 15%Had 85%Want 0%

3.96/ 5 · 3,899 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

Category winnerSereneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

269 votes

32%Love

48%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

3,899 votes

Category winnerSereneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityStill

SillageSerene

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value80

Category winnerStillBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

floral84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

white floral100%

green91%

fresh83%

fresh spicy74%

floral65%

citrus56%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FreesiaGrapefruitBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeLarch

Heart

IrisJasmineTurkish RoseHoneysuckle

Base

MuskCedarSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

Earl Grey TeaWhite PepperMandarin OrangeAppleRice

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaHoneysuckleOrange BlossomRose

Base6-8 hrs

PepperMuskSandalwoodIrisAmber

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Mandarin Orange, Iris and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Still, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter24

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter26

Day100

Night30

Category winnerStillMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex9

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,284

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#26,884

PerfumerMichel Girard

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSereneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Serene by Oriflame opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit and mandarin orange before shifting into an unexpected resinous larch pine note. Sweet freesia and black currant soften the citrus edge early on. As the initial brightness settles, iris and honeysuckle build a cool, powdery floral heart that sits close to the s…

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Still by Jennifer Lopez delivers an unexpectedly tranquil, crisp scent profile that differs sharply from typical sweet celebrity releases. The fragrance opens with a refreshing splash of iced Earl Grey tea and zesty mandarin orange, dusted with a noticeable pinch of spicy white pepper. As the initial sparkle settles, …

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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, Serene or Still?

Serene takes 4 of 7 categories. Serene is rated 4.37/5 from 269 votes; Still is rated 3.96/5 from 3,899 votes. Choose Serene for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Still for a white floral and green character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Serene or Still?

They last about the same: Still 65/100, Serene 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Serene or Still?

Serene projects furthest (Serene 58/100, Still 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Serene and Still smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Freesia, Mandarin Orange, Iris and Jasmine.

Is Serene or Still better for summer or winter?

For summer, Serene is the stronger pick. For winter, Still is the stronger pick. Still suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Serene and Still?

Serene has top notes of Freesia, Grapefruit, Black Currant and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Turkish Rose and Honeysuckle, a base of Musk, Cedar and Sandalwood. Still has top notes of Earl Grey Tea, White Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Apple, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia and Honeysuckle, a base of Pepper, Musk, Sandalwood and Iris.