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Silky Lotus vs Wealth & Builders

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

Updated 2 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wealth & Builders takes 2 of 4 categories.

  • Silky Lotus

    Choose it for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Wealth & Builders

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Silky Lotus1/4
Wealth & Builders2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Silky Lotus
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Wealth & Builders
Fragranxe ranking
Wealth & Builders

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Silky LotusChaque Jour
Wealth & BuildersThe Dua Brand
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 78%Had 0%Want 22%
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

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
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate50
⏱ Longevity40
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate100
Category winners

LongevitySilky Lotus

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
aquatic91%
powdery83%
fresh74%
ozonic65%
aldehydic56%
amber100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
citrus77%
powdery69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match19%Clearly different · both powdery

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
Notes
Lily of the ValleyFrankincensePeru BalsamSandalwoodTonka BeanHeliotropeGrapefruitPatchouliCorianderAldehydesAmbraromeBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerWealth & BuildersLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night18
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day79
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Casual 42%Work 37%Date 14%Party 7%

Not enough votes yet

Date 35%Party 24%Casual 22%Work 19%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,392

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,544

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerWealth & BuildersHigher 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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Wealth & Builders opens with a bright flash of sparkling aldehydes, tart bergamot, and bitter grapefruit that quickly gives way to a powdery floral heart. Soft violet and almond-scented heliotrope wrap around sweet jasmine petals, giving the blend a classic, golden warmth reminiscent of vintage French perfumery. As th…

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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 Wealth & Builders?

Wealth & Builders takes 2 of 4 categories. Silky Lotus is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Wealth & Builders is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Silky Lotus for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Wealth & Builders for a amber and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Silky Lotus or Wealth & Builders?

Silky Lotus lasts longest (Silky Lotus 60/100, Wealth & Builders 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Silky Lotus or Wealth & Builders?

Projection is very close: Silky Lotus 50/100, Wealth & Builders 50/100 for sillage.

Do Silky Lotus and Wealth & Builders smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lily of the Valley and Heliotrope.

Is Silky Lotus or Wealth & Builders better for summer or winter?

Silky Lotus suits daytime wear; Wealth & Builders suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Silky Lotus and Wealth & Builders?

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. Wealth & Builders features Lily of the Valley, Frankincense, Peru Balsam, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.

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