Fragrance comparison

Tilly vs Reve Polynesian

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 57 ratings analysed

Tilly

By / Rosie Jane

3.8946 votes

Rank #46,666 CoconutWhite Floral

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57%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Reve Polynesian

Sharini Parfums Naturels

4.6411 votes

Rank #29,993 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reve Polynesian takes 3 of 5 categories.

Tilly
Choose it for a coconut and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Reve Polynesian
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Tilly2/5

Reve Polynesian3/5

Ratings & consensus: Reve Polynesian
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tilly
Sillage & projection: Tilly
Value for money: Reve Polynesian
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Reve Polynesian

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TillyBy / Rosie Jane

Reve PolynesianSharini Parfums Naturels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 21%Had 11%Want 68%

4.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 36%Had 18%Want 46%

Category winnerReve PolynesianRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

43%Like

13%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

46 votes

64%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevityTilly

SillageTilly

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value75

Category winnerReve PolynesianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

coconut100%

white floral91%

citrus83%

lactonic74%

sweet65%

tropical56%

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

lactonic77%

vanilla69%

coconut61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both white floral, citrus and coconut

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CoconutGardeniaGrapefruit

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GrapefruitCinnamonMandarin Orange

Heart

GardeniaDamask Rose

Base

Tahitian VanillaCoconutCedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCoconut, Gardenia and Grapefruit. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer100

Fall17

Winter11

Day100

Night41

Spring86

Summer100

Fall57

Winter14

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,666

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,993

PerfumerNicolas Jennings

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerReve PolynesianHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tilly is a sunny, clean floral fruity scent built around grapefruit, coconut and gardenia. It reads beachy in a soft, polished way, with citrus brightness at the start, creamy coconut through the middle and a white floral finish that feels more fresh linen than heavy bouquet. It suits warm days, casual wear and anyone…

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Reve Polynesian by Sharini Parfums Naturels offers a sheer, natural take on the classic tropical floral. Nose Nicolas Jennings balances a bright grapefruit and cinnamon opening against gardenia and a base of Tahitian vanilla and light coconut. It suits warm summer days when you want a quiet, breezy floral that avoids …

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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, Tilly or Reve Polynesian?

Reve Polynesian takes 3 of 5 categories. Tilly is rated 3.89/5 from 46 votes; Reve Polynesian is rated 4.64/5 from 11 votes. Choose Tilly for a coconut and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Reve Polynesian for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Tilly or Reve Polynesian?

Tilly lasts longest (Tilly 54/100, Reve Polynesian 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tilly or Reve Polynesian?

Tilly projects furthest (Tilly 65/100, Reve Polynesian 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tilly and Reve Polynesian smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and coconut accords. Common notes include Coconut, Gardenia and Grapefruit.

Is Tilly or Reve Polynesian better for summer or winter?

Tilly suits daytime wear; Reve Polynesian suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tilly and Reve Polynesian?

Tilly features Coconut, Gardenia and Grapefruit. Reve Polynesian has top notes of Grapefruit, Cinnamon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Gardenia and Damask Rose, a base of Tahitian Vanilla, Coconut, Cedar and Sandalwood.