White Shoulders vs Liz Claiborne
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
White Shoulders takes 5 of 7 categories.
White ShouldersChoose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Liz ClaiborneChoose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
White Shoulders5/7
Liz Claiborne2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- White Shoulders
- Community sentiment
- White Shoulders
- Longevity
- Liz Claiborne
- Sillage & projection
- Liz Claiborne
- Value for money
- White Shoulders
- Versatility
- White Shoulders
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- White Shoulders
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
White ShouldersEvyanLiz ClaiborneLiz ClaiborneWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.84/ 5 · 1,172 votes
Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%
3.75/ 5 · 623 votes
Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%
Category winnerWhite ShouldersRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
44%Like
5%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate
1,172 votes
27%Love
45%Like
7%Ok
20%Dislike
2%Hate
623 votes
Category winnerWhite ShouldersMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLiz Claiborne
SillageLiz Claiborne
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerWhite ShouldersBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
fresh88%
green77%
animalic65%
floral53%
powdery42%
floral100%
white floral92%
green84%
aromatic77%
sweet69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both white floral, green and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
AldehydesAfrican Orange FlowerGreen NotesPeachBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
GardeniaLilacTuberoseJasmineLilyLily-of-the-ValleyIrisSpices
Base5-7 hrs
CivettaOakmossMuskBenzoinSandalwoodAmber
Top
MarigoldFreesiaCarnationGreen NotesPeachLilyMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
NarcissusTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyLilacJasmineYlang-YlangRoseViolet
Base
OakmossSandalwoodMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Peach, Bergamot and Lilac. Durations are only published for White Shoulders, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter42
Day100
Night45
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter36
Day–
Night–
Category winnerWhite ShouldersMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,794
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews205
Overall rank#2,921
PerfumerNicholas Calderone
Launched—
Reviews134
Category winnerWhite ShouldersHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEvyan 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 →Liz Claiborne opens with a bitter pop of marigold, crisp green notes, and tart mandarin orange before plunging into a dense floral heart of narcissus, tuberose, and carnation. Dry-down settles into earthy oakmoss and warm sandalwood. It suits crisp spring mornings when you want a bold 1980s green floral presence that …
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, White Shoulders or Liz Claiborne?
White Shoulders takes 5 of 7 categories. White Shoulders is rated 3.84/5 from 1,172 votes; Liz Claiborne is rated 3.75/5 from 623 votes. Choose White Shoulders for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Liz Claiborne for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, White Shoulders or Liz Claiborne?
Liz Claiborne lasts longest (Liz Claiborne 67/100, White Shoulders 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, White Shoulders or Liz Claiborne?
Liz Claiborne projects furthest (Liz Claiborne 60/100, White Shoulders 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do White Shoulders and Liz Claiborne smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, green and floral accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Peach, Bergamot and Lilac.
Is White Shoulders or Liz Claiborne better for summer or winter?
For summer, White Shoulders is the stronger pick. For winter, White Shoulders is the stronger pick. White Shoulders suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in White Shoulders and Liz Claiborne?
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. Liz Claiborne has top notes of Marigold, Freesia, Carnation and Green Notes, heart notes of Narcissus, Tuberose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Lilac, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber.
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