Fragrance comparison

The Stuart White Rose Classic vs Lieu du Blanc

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 1 ratings analysed

The Stuart White Rose Classic

Diana Drummond

—0 votes

Rank #74,797 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Lieu du Blanc

Pola

4.001 votes

Rank #60,448 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lieu du Blanc takes 1 of 1 categories.

The Stuart White Rose Classic
Choose it for a floral and green character.
Lieu du Blanc
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

The Stuart White Rose Classic0/1

Lieu du Blanc1/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lieu du Blanc

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Stuart White Rose ClassicDiana Drummond

Lieu du BlancPola

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 17%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

0%Love

100%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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

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

floral100%

green92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

rose69%

mossy61%

woody100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

floral77%

green69%

musky61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

English RoseBlackcurrantFreesia

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily of the ValleyPeppermintCinnamonBark

Base6-8 hrs

BenzoinOakmossMusk

Top

BlackcurrantGreen NotesAldehydesBergamotPeachPalisander Rosewood

Heart

Lily of the ValleyYlang YlangCarnationNarcissusTuberoseJasmineRoseIris

Base

SandalwoodCedarwoodLabdanumOakmossCivetHoneyMusk

InformationalShared notesBlackcurrant, Lily of the Valley, Oakmoss and Musk. Durations are only published for The Stuart White Rose Classic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 37%Work 32%Date 24%Party 8%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#74,797

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,448

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLieu du BlancHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Stuart White Rose Classic opens with a brisk snap. English rose petals collide with tart blackcurrant and peppery freesia right out of the nozzle. The initial alcohol flash settles quickly. Within ten minutes, cool peppermint sweeps across green lily of the valley, tempered by cinnamon bark that keeps the floral b…

Reviews →

Pola released Lieu du Blanc in 1979 as an expansive floral aldehyde perfume built around bright top notes and vintage animalic depth. The opening hits skin with crisp aldehydes, bitter bergamot, and tart blackcurrant before softening into a lush green floral heart. Narcissus, lily of the valley, and jasmine lead the m…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Do The Stuart White Rose Classic and Lieu du Blanc smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and green accords. Common notes include Blackcurrant, Lily of the Valley, Oakmoss and Musk.

Is The Stuart White Rose Classic or Lieu du Blanc better for summer or winter?

The Stuart White Rose Classic suits daytime wear; Lieu du Blanc suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Stuart White Rose Classic and Lieu du Blanc?

The Stuart White Rose Classic has top notes of English Rose, Blackcurrant and Freesia, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Peppermint, Cinnamon and Bark, a base of Benzoin, Oakmoss and Musk. Lieu du Blanc has top notes of Blackcurrant, Green Notes, Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Ylang Ylang, Carnation and Narcissus, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Labdanum and Oakmoss.