Question 1

What's the difference between l'Effleur and Sunflowers?

Accepted Answer

l'Effleur is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Coty (1907) dominated by Floral accords. Sunflowers is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Elizabeth Arden (1993) leaning on Fruity accords. They share 1 accord: Floral.

Question 2

Which is better, l'Effleur or Sunflowers?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, l'Effleur scores 3.94/5 vs Sunflowers at 3.48/5. Sunflowers's standout strength: Long-lasting wear throughout the day. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do l'Effleur and Sunflowers smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Sunflowers: Elizabeth Arden Sunflowers is a polarizing classic that inspires strong nostalgia among those who wore it in the 90s and maintains a loyal following for its affordable, balanced fruity-floral profile.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, l'Effleur or Sunflowers?

Accepted Answer

Sunflowers: Long-lasting wear throughout the day Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits l'Effleur vs Sunflowers?

Accepted Answer

l'Effleur scores highest for spring wear; Sunflowers scores highest for summer wear. l'Effleur leans daytime, Sunflowers leans daytime.

l'Effleur vs Sunflowers

Comparison Summary

Unique to Sunflowers (17)

Shared Accords (1)

Community Sentiment Pulse — Sunflowers

Positive

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Frequently asked questions

Attribute	l'Effleur	Sunflowers
Brand	Coty	Elizabeth Arden
Year	1907	1993
Rating	3.94	3.48
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	17