Fragrance comparison

Silky Lotus vs Bucolicette

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

Silky Lotus

Chaque Jour

3.001 votes

Rank #68,392 FloralAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Bucolicette

Jinx Smells

4.504 votes

Rank #39,515 FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bucolicette takes 2 of 4 categories.

Silky Lotus
Choose it for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bucolicette
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Silky Lotus1/4

Bucolicette2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Silky LotusChaque Jour

BucolicetteJinx Smells

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageBucolicette

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value33

Category winnerSilky LotusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

aquatic91%

powdery83%

fresh74%

ozonic65%

aldehydic56%

floral100%

powdery92%

violet84%

fresh77%

woody69%

citrus61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesBergamotHyacinth

Heart2-4 hrs

LotusLily of the ValleyViolet

Base5-7 hrs

HeliotropeWhite Musk

Top

AldehydesBergamotVioletHeliotrope

Heart

Cherry BlossomCarnationIncenseLotusIrisPink RoseJasmineMimosa

Base

Natural MuskWhite MuskOakmossSandalwood

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Lotus 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night18

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,392

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,515

PerfumerArthur Clay Emrick

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBucolicetteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Bucolicette opens with a clean, fizzy pop of aldehydes and bright bergamot that quickly settles into sweet purple violet and powdery heliotrope. Within fifteen minutes, the heart brings out fresh cherry blossom petals, pink rose, and soft carnation, kept grounded by a gentle drift of smoky Japanese incense. As the day…

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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, Silky Lotus or Bucolicette?

Bucolicette takes 2 of 4 categories. Silky Lotus is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Bucolicette is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Silky Lotus for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bucolicette for a floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Silky Lotus or Bucolicette?

They last about the same: Silky Lotus 60/100, Bucolicette 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Silky Lotus or Bucolicette?

Bucolicette projects furthest (Bucolicette 63/100, Silky Lotus 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Silky Lotus and Bucolicette smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and fresh accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lotus and Violet.

Is Silky Lotus or Bucolicette better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Silky Lotus and Bucolicette?

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. Bucolicette has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Violet and Heliotrope, heart notes of Cherry Blossom, Carnation, Incense and Lotus, a base of Natural Musk, White Musk, Oakmoss and Sandalwood.