Fragrance comparison

The Lys vs Lulamae

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

The Lys

Le Jardin Retrouve

4.004 votes

Rank #46,818 CitrusWhite Floral

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64%scent match

Closely related

Lulamae

Lulu Beauty

4.254 votes

Rank #56,271 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

The Lys
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Lulamae
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.

The Lys1/2

Lulamae1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The LysLe Jardin Retrouve

LulamaeLulu Beauty

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 9%Had 6%Want 84%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

25%Love

75%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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageLulamae

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

aromatic61%

white floral100%

citrus88%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic65%

powdery53%

animalic42%

Scent match64%Closely related · both white floral, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Bergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

LilySt John's Wort

Base3 to 4 hours

VanilleOakmoss

Top

Bergamot

Heart

LilyGardenia

Base

MuskVanille

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lily and Vanille. Durations are only published for The Lys, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall33

Winter33

Day50

Night100

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,818

PerfumerYuri Gutsatz

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#56,271

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe LysHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Lys by Le Jardin Retrouve is a traditional botanical fragrance built around a fresh, natural lily accord. It opens with an uplifting burst of zesty bergamot that quickly introduces the floral core, where clean white lily joins the herbal, slightly dry nuance of St John's wort. As the initial brightness settles, th…

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Lulamae by Lulu Beauty is a clean floral woody musk focused on gardenia and lily. It opens with a bright spark of bergamot, smoothing into a soft, powdery heart of white flowers. The dry-down relies on a steady base of musk and sweet vanilla, making it a reliable choice for daily wear in temperate spring weather.

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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, The Lys or Lulamae?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. The Lys is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Lulamae is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose The Lys for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Lulamae for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which projects more, The Lys or Lulamae?

Lulamae projects furthest (Lulamae 75/100, The Lys 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Lys and Lulamae smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lily and Vanille.

Is The Lys or Lulamae better for summer or winter?

The Lys suits evening wear; Lulamae suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Lys and Lulamae?

The Lys has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Lily and St John's Wort, a base of Vanille and Oakmoss. Lulamae has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Lily and Gardenia, a base of Musk and Vanille.