Timeless vs White Shoulders
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
17%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Timeless takes 4 of 7 categories.
TimelessChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
White ShouldersChoose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Timeless4/7
White Shoulders3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Timeless
- Community sentiment
- White Shoulders
- Longevity
- Timeless
- Sillage & projection
- Timeless
- Value for money
- White Shoulders
- Versatility
- Timeless
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- White Shoulders
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
TimelessAvonWhite ShouldersEvyanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.87/ 5 · 812 votes
Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%
3.84/ 5 · 1,172 votes
Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%
Category winnerTimelessRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate36%Love
39%Like
3%Ok
21%Dislike
1%Hate
812 votes
31%Love
44%Like
5%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate
1,172 votes
Category winnerWhite ShouldersMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTimeless
SillageTimeless
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerWhite ShouldersBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
aldehydic84%
sweet77%
balsamic69%
powdery61%
white floral100%
fresh88%
green77%
animalic65%
floral53%
powdery42%
Scent match17%Clearly different · both powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesGardeniaBergamotPeachLemon
Heart
PatchouliCedarIrisJasmineRose
Base
OpoponaxAmberTonka BeanMuskVanilla
Top15-30 mins
AldehydesAfrican Orange FlowerGreen NotesPeachBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
GardeniaLilacTuberoseJasmineLilyLily-of-the-ValleyIrisSpices
Base5-7 hrs
CivettaOakmossMuskBenzoinSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Gardenia, Bergamot and Peach. Durations are only published for White Shoulders, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring27
Summer17
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter42
Day100
Night45
Category winnerTimelessMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,840
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#1,786
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews205
Category winnerWhite ShouldersHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTimeless by Avon opens with an upfront punch of soapy aldehydes, bergamot, and gardenia. That sharp, clean pop softens after fifteen minutes, shifting toward a darker floral core of jasmine, iris, and earthy patchouli. As the fragrance settles, warm amber, smoky opoponax, and tonka bean create a thick balsamic glow o…
Reviews →Evyan White Shoulders opens with a bright burst of soapy aldehydes, green leaves, and sweet African orange flower that instantly feels crisp and clean. As the brisk top settles, the fragrance reveals a rich bouquet of gardenia, lilac, and creamy tuberose that smells like fresh petals dusted with vintage body powder. W…
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, Timeless or White Shoulders?
Timeless takes 4 of 7 categories. Timeless is rated 3.87/5 from 812 votes; White Shoulders is rated 3.84/5 from 1,172 votes. Choose Timeless for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose White Shoulders for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Timeless or White Shoulders?
Timeless lasts longest (Timeless 71/100, White Shoulders 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Timeless or White Shoulders?
Timeless projects furthest (Timeless 66/100, White Shoulders 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Timeless and White Shoulders smell similar?
Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Gardenia, Bergamot and Peach.
Is Timeless or White Shoulders better for summer or winter?
For summer, Timeless is the stronger pick. For winter, Timeless is the stronger pick. White Shoulders suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Timeless and White Shoulders?
Timeless has top notes of Aldehydes, Gardenia, Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Patchouli, Cedar, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Opoponax, Amber, Tonka Bean and Musk. White Shoulders has top notes of Aldehydes, African Orange Flower, Green Notes and Peach, heart notes of Gardenia, Lilac, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Civetta, Oakmoss, Musk and Benzoin.
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