Fragrance comparison

White Silk vs Bora Bora

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 560 ratings analysed

White Silk

Jovan

3.6258 votes

Rank #11,555 FloralPowdery

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Bora Bora

Liz Claiborne

3.76502 votes

Rank #4,184 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

White Silk
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Bora Bora
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

White Silk2/4

Bora Bora2/4

Ratings & consensus: Bora Bora
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: White Silk
Sillage & projection: White Silk
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bora Bora

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

White SilkJovan

Bora BoraLiz Claiborne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 21%Had 11%Want 68%

3.76/ 5 · 502 votes

Have 49%Had 29%Want 22%

Category winnerBora BoraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

30%Love

41%Like

7%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

502 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityWhite Silk

SillageWhite Silk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value82

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

musky77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

white floral100%

floral92%

tuberose84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

White PeachMandarin Orange

Heart

OrchidWater LilyJasmine

Base

White MuskAmberPrecious Woods

Top

Water LilyIrisMandarin Orange

Heart

TuberoseOrchidJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

GingerSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Orchid, Water Lily and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,555

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#4,184

PerfumerCalice Becker

Launched—

Reviews110

Category winnerBora BoraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

White Silk by Jovan brings a clean, budget-friendly option to the floral musk category. The fragrance starts with juicy white peach and sharp mandarin orange, then shifts into water lily and jasmine. A warm base of white musk and amber hugs the skin. It suits casual spring daytime wear and offers an uncomplicated, fre…

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Bora Bora by Liz Claiborne opens with a splash of crisp water lily and bright mandarin orange, grounded by a subtle touch of powdery iris. Created in 2002 by perfumer Calice Becker, this white floral composition quickly shifts into a lush heart dominated by tuberose, jasmine, orange blossom, and pink orchid. Instead o…

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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, White Silk or Bora Bora?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. White Silk is rated 3.62/5 from 58 votes; Bora Bora is rated 3.76/5 from 502 votes. Choose White Silk for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Bora Bora for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, White Silk or Bora Bora?

White Silk lasts longest (White Silk 72/100, Bora Bora 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, White Silk or Bora Bora?

White Silk projects furthest (White Silk 63/100, Bora Bora 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do White Silk and Bora Bora smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orchid, Water Lily and Jasmine.

Is White Silk or Bora Bora better for summer or winter?

White Silk suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in White Silk and Bora Bora?

White Silk has top notes of White Peach and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orchid, Water Lily and Jasmine, a base of White Musk, Amber and Precious Woods. Bora Bora has top notes of Water Lily, Iris and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Orchid, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Ginger and Sandalwood.