Fragrance comparison

Vanilla Aura vs Lilas

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 304 ratings analysed

Vanilla Aura

MAISON ASRAR

3.78303 votes

Rank #1,599 VanillaAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Lilas

Bienaimé

5.001 votes

Rank #52,724 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lilas takes 3 of 4 categories.

Vanilla Aura
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Lilas
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Vanilla Aura1/4

Lilas3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lilas
Sillage & projection: Lilas
Value for money: Lilas
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vanilla Aura

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vanilla AuraMAISON ASRAR

LilasBienaimé

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 303 votes

Have 34%Had 2%Want 64%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

19%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

10%Hate

221 votes

100%Love

0%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

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityLilas

SillageLilas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value100

Category winnerLilasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

amber92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

floral100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

woody77%

amber69%

fresh61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both amber, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLily of the ValleyLemon

Heart

VanillaChocolateCaramel

Base

AmberSandalwoodTonka

Top

Lily of the ValleyBergamotTarragonCinnamonAniseLemon

Heart

LilacOrange BlossomCarnationTuberoseJasmineVioletRose

Base

SandalwoodAmbergrisoak mossCedarAmberCivetOrrisTonka

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lily of the Valley, Lemon and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring66

Summer35

Fall91

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex40

Women56

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,599

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews132

Overall rank#52,724

PerfumerRobert Bienaimé

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVanilla AuraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vanilla Aura by MAISON ASRAR is a sweet, gourmand-forward creation that centers on a warm, resinous vanilla profile. Opening with a touch of bright bergamot and lemon, it soon settles into a rich heart of chocolate and caramel. Perfectly suited for cool weather, it offers a deep, comforting presence that works well fo…

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Lilas by Bienaimé is a Floral fragrance for women. Lilas was launched in 1936. The nose behind this fragrance is Robert Bienaimé. Top notes are Lily of the Valley, Bergamot, Tarragon, Cinnamon, Anise and Lemon; middle notes are Lilac, Orange Blossom, Carnation, Tuberose, Jasmine, Violet and Rose; base notes are Sandal…

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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, Vanilla Aura or Lilas?

Lilas takes 3 of 4 categories. Vanilla Aura is rated 3.78/5 from 303 votes; Lilas is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Vanilla Aura for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Lilas for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Vanilla Aura or Lilas?

Lilas lasts longest (Lilas 100/100, Vanilla Aura 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vanilla Aura or Lilas?

Lilas projects furthest (Lilas 100/100, Vanilla Aura 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vanilla Aura and Lilas smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lily of the Valley, Lemon and Amber.

Is Vanilla Aura or Lilas better for summer or winter?

Lilas suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanilla Aura and Lilas?

Vanilla Aura has top notes of Bergamot, Lily of the Valley and Lemon, heart notes of Vanilla, Chocolate and Caramel, a base of Amber, Sandalwood and Tonka. Lilas has top notes of Lily of the Valley, Bergamot, Tarragon and Cinnamon, heart notes of Lilac, Orange Blossom, Carnation and Tuberose, a base of Sandalwood, Ambergris, oak moss and Cedar.