White Waves vs Barneys + L’Wren Scott
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
22%scent match
Clearly different
Barneys New York
Rank #22,840 Warm SpicyAromatic
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Barneys + L’Wren Scott takes 3 of 3 categories.
White WavesChoose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Barneys + L’Wren ScottChoose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
White Waves0/3
Barneys + L’Wren Scott3/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Barneys + L’Wren Scott
- Sillage & projection
- Barneys + L’Wren Scott
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Barneys + L’Wren Scott
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
White WavesLydeenBarneys + L’Wren ScottBarneys New YorkWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%
4.40/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 27%Had 2%Want 70%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
60%Love
30%Like
0%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBarneys + L’Wren Scott
SillageBarneys + L’Wren Scott
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
yellow floral92%
sweet84%
citrus77%
tuberose69%
woody61%
warm spicy100%
aromatic92%
soft spicy84%
anis77%
fresh spicy69%
white floral61%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Ylang YlangBergamotMarigoldCoriander
Heart
Egyptian JasmineTuberoseOrangeRoseGeranium
Base
VanillaCrystal AmberPatchouliCedarwoodMusk
Top
Star AniseWormwoodCorianderMandarin Orange
Heart
ClovesMarigoldTuberoseJasmineGeraniumCurry Tree
Base
MuskAmberPatchouliLeatherMoss
InformationalShared notesMarigold, Coriander, Egyptian Jasmine and Tuberose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer75
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#70,969
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#22,840
PerfumerRalf Schwieger
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerBarneys + L’Wren ScottHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotWhite Waves by Lydeen offers a bright, floral opening anchored by ylang ylang and marigold. As it settles, Egyptian jasmine and tuberose create a creamy floral heart, while vanilla and patchouli provide a soft, sweet foundation. This unisex scent works well for casual daytime wear during mild spring weather when you w…
Reviews →Barneys + L’Wren Scott is a heavy, oil-dense chypre floral that makes a strong statement right from the first spray. It hits the skin with a sharp blast of star anise and bitter wormwood, setting a moody, medicinal tone. As it settles, a thick bouquet of tuberose and marigold emerges, wrapped in the savory greenness o…
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 Waves or Barneys + L’Wren Scott?
Barneys + L’Wren Scott takes 3 of 3 categories. White Waves is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Barneys + L’Wren Scott is rated 4.40/5 from 10 votes. Choose White Waves for a white floral and yellow floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Barneys + L’Wren Scott for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, White Waves or Barneys + L’Wren Scott?
Barneys + L’Wren Scott lasts longest (Barneys + L’Wren Scott 95/100, White Waves 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, White Waves or Barneys + L’Wren Scott?
Barneys + L’Wren Scott projects furthest (Barneys + L’Wren Scott 75/100, White Waves 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do White Waves and Barneys + L’Wren Scott smell similar?
Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Marigold, Coriander, Egyptian Jasmine and Tuberose.
Is White Waves or Barneys + L’Wren Scott better for summer or winter?
White Waves suits daytime wear; Barneys + L’Wren Scott suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in White Waves and Barneys + L’Wren Scott?
White Waves has top notes of Ylang Ylang, Bergamot, Marigold and Coriander, heart notes of Egyptian Jasmine, Tuberose, Orange and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Crystal Amber, Patchouli and Cedarwood. Barneys + L’Wren Scott has top notes of Star Anise, Wormwood, Coriander and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cloves, Marigold, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Amber, Patchouli and Leather.
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