White Waves vs L’Wren Scott
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
23%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L’Wren Scott takes 3 of 4 categories.
White WavesChoose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L’Wren ScottChoose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
White Waves0/4
L’Wren Scott3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- L’Wren Scott
- Sillage & projection
- L’Wren Scott
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L’Wren Scott
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
White WavesLydeenL’Wren ScottL'Wren ScottWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%
3.79/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 39%Had 7%Want 54%
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
32%Love
42%Like
0%Ok
26%Dislike
0%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityL’Wren Scott
SillageL’Wren Scott
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
yellow floral92%
sweet84%
citrus77%
tuberose69%
woody61%
aromatic100%
warm spicy92%
soft spicy84%
fresh spicy77%
white floral69%
anis61%
Scent match23%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
Top20-35 mins
WormwoodStar AniseCorianderMandarin OrangeMarigold
Heart2-4 hrs
Curry TreeClovesJasmineTuberoseGeranium
Base6-8+ hrs
PatchouliMossLeatherMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesMarigold, Coriander, Egyptian Jasmine and Tuberose. Durations are only published for L’Wren Scott, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day83
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#70,582
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#24,494
PerfumerRalf Schwieger
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerL’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 →L’Wren Scott is an unconventional, dark green chypre that pairs bitter wormwood and star anise with earthy oakmoss, supple leather, and brooding patchouli. The first spray releases a brisk, absinthe-tinted snap before blooming into spiced clove and heady tuberose petals. It smells dry, herbal, and unapologetically dra…
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 L’Wren Scott?
L’Wren Scott takes 3 of 4 categories. White Waves is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; L’Wren Scott is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes. Choose White Waves for a white floral and yellow floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L’Wren Scott for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, White Waves or L’Wren Scott?
L’Wren Scott lasts longest (L’Wren Scott 77/100, White Waves 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, White Waves or L’Wren Scott?
L’Wren Scott projects furthest (L’Wren Scott 73/100, White Waves 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do White Waves and L’Wren Scott smell similar?
Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Marigold, Coriander, Egyptian Jasmine and Tuberose.
Is White Waves or L’Wren Scott better for summer or winter?
White Waves suits daytime wear; L’Wren Scott suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in White Waves and 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. L’Wren Scott has top notes of Wormwood, Star Anise, Coriander and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Curry Tree, Cloves, Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Patchouli, Moss, Leather and Musk.
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