Fragrance comparison

Simply Because vs Accessorize

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 403 ratings analysed

Simply Because

Avon

3.66371 votes

Rank #41,089 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Accessorize

4.0632 votes

Rank #23,107 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Accessorize takes 6 of 7 categories.

Simply Because
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Accessorize
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Simply Because1/7

Accessorize6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Simply BecauseAvon

AccessorizeAccessorize

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 371 votes

Have 38%Had 63%Want 0%

4.06/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 27%Had 11%Want 63%

Category winnerAccessorizeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

57%Like

1%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

371 votes

19%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerAccessorizeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity42

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAccessorize

SillageAccessorize

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSimply BecauseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh90%

fruity80%

tropical70%

vanilla60%

powdery50%

white floral100%

floral92%

citrus84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

rose61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both floral, fresh and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LitchiRed AppleBergamot

Heart

PeonyCherry BlossomJasmine

Base

VanillaWhite MuskWhite Wood

Top

Mandarin BlossomAfrican Orange FlowerLitchiBergamot

Heart

Cherry BlossomPeonyVioletRoseJasmineCassis

Base

MuskAmberVanille

InformationalShared notesLitchi, Bergamot, Peony and Cherry Blossom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer62

Fall31

Winter15

Day100

Night7

Category winnerAccessorizeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex0

Women94

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,089

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,107

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerAccessorizeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon Simply Because opens with crisp red apple and sweet litchi before softening into fresh peony and cherry blossom. The dry-down relies on quiet white musk and pale woods, keeping the overall feel airy, clean, and uncomplicated. It suits casual warm spring mornings when you want a fresh floral scent without overwhel…

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Accessorize by Accessorize is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Accessorize was launched in 2009. Top notes are Mandarin Blossom, African Orange Flower, Litchi and Bergamot; middle notes are Cherry Blossom, Peony, Violet, Rose, Jasmine and Cassis; base notes are Musk, Amber and Vanille.

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Simply Because or Accessorize?

Accessorize takes 6 of 7 categories. Simply Because is rated 3.66/5 from 371 votes; Accessorize is rated 4.06/5 from 32 votes. Choose Simply Because for a floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Accessorize for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Simply Because or Accessorize?

Accessorize lasts longest (Accessorize 60/100, Simply Because 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Simply Because or Accessorize?

Accessorize projects furthest (Accessorize 60/100, Simply Because 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Simply Because and Accessorize smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and powdery accords. Common notes include Litchi, Bergamot, Peony and Cherry Blossom.

Is Simply Because or Accessorize better for summer or winter?

For summer, Accessorize is the stronger pick. For winter, Simply Because is the stronger pick. Accessorize suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Simply Because and Accessorize?

Simply Because has top notes of Litchi, Red Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Peony, Cherry Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, White Musk and White Wood. Accessorize has top notes of Mandarin Blossom, African Orange Flower, Litchi and Bergamot, heart notes of Cherry Blossom, Peony, Violet and Rose, a base of Musk, Amber and Vanille.