Sweet William vs Lilac
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Lilac takes 4 of 7 categories.
Sweet WilliamChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
LilacChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Sweet William3/7
Lilac4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Lilac
- Community sentiment
- Sweet William
- Longevity
- Lilac
- Sillage & projection
- Lilac
- Value for money
- Sweet William
- Versatility
- Sweet William
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lilac
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Sweet WilliamInekeLilacRoja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.59/ 5 · 139 votes
Have 45%Had 15%Want 40%
4.04/ 5 · 214 votes
Have 34%Had 16%Want 50%
Category winnerLilacRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
49%Like
3%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
108 votes
47%Love
32%Like
3%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
112 votes
Category winnerSweet WilliamMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLilac
SillageLilac
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSweet WilliamBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody86%
powdery72%
fruity58%
cinnamon44%
floral30%
woody100%
powdery92%
warm spicy84%
white floral77%
citrus69%
vanilla61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PeachClovesCinnamon
Heart
SandalwoodCarnationCedar
Base
PatchouliBourbon Vanilla
Top
Bergamot
Heart
HeliotropeVioletOrange BlossomYlang-YlangJasmineRosePeach
Base
AmyrisGingerOrris RootOakmossVanillaPeru BalsamCinnamonCedar
InformationalShared notesPeach, Cinnamon, Cedar and Bourbon Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring56
Summer47
Fall100
Winter53
Day100
Night27
Spring100
Summer74
Fall0
Winter29
Day–
Night–
Category winnerSweet WilliamMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,843
PerfumerIneke Ruhland
Launched—
Reviews29
Overall rank#4,550
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews32
Category winnerLilacHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSweet William by Ineke is a warm, spicy fragrance that centers on a clove-scented floral profile, bolstered by peach and woods. Launched in 2012, this scent offers an earthy and slightly boozy quality that feels right at home during the cooler autumn months. It is a distinctive choice for those who prefer their floral…
Reviews →Roja Dove Lilac wears more like a refined floral bouquet than a true lilac soliflore. Bergamot gives it a polished lift, then violet, heliotrope, orange blossom, jasmine and peach create a soft, powdery heart with a dressed-up feel. As it settles, the woods, moss, vanilla and warm spices add texture rather than heavin…
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, Sweet William or Lilac?
Lilac takes 4 of 7 categories. Sweet William is rated 3.59/5 from 139 votes; Lilac is rated 4.04/5 from 214 votes. Choose Sweet William for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Lilac for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Sweet William or Lilac?
Lilac lasts longest (Lilac 75/100, Sweet William 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Sweet William or Lilac?
Lilac projects furthest (Lilac 64/100, Sweet William 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Sweet William and Lilac smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Peach, Cinnamon, Cedar and Bourbon Vanilla.
Is Sweet William or Lilac better for summer or winter?
For summer, Lilac is the stronger pick. For winter, Sweet William is the stronger pick. Sweet William suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Sweet William and Lilac?
Sweet William has top notes of Peach, Cloves and Cinnamon, heart notes of Sandalwood, Carnation and Cedar, a base of Patchouli and Bourbon Vanilla. Lilac has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Heliotrope, Violet, Orange Blossom and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Amyris, Ginger, Orris Root and Oakmoss.
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