Question 1

What's the difference between Lilac and Coco Mademoiselle?

Accepted Answer

Lilac is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Demeter Fragrance (2009) dominated by Floral accords. Coco Mademoiselle is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Chanel (2001) leaning on Citrus accords. They share 1 accord: Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Lilac or Coco Mademoiselle?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Lilac scores 3.83/5 vs Coco Mademoiselle at 4.11/5. Coco Mademoiselle's standout strength: Timeless, sophisticated fragrance suitable for all ages. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Lilac and Coco Mademoiselle smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Coco Mademoiselle: The r/fragrance community overwhelmingly rejects age-based fragrance gatekeeping and celebrates Coco Mademoiselle as an ageless, timeless scent appropriate for anyone regardless of age.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Lilac or Coco Mademoiselle?

Accepted Answer

Coco Mademoiselle: Long-lasting with good staying power and sillage Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Lilac vs Coco Mademoiselle?

Accepted Answer

Lilac scores highest for all seasons wear; Coco Mademoiselle scores highest for spring wear. Lilac leans daytime, Coco Mademoiselle leans daytime.

Lilac vs Coco Mademoiselle

Comparison Summary

Unique to Coco Mademoiselle (14)

Shared Accords (1)

Community Sentiment Pulse — Coco Mademoiselle

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Frequently asked questions

Attribute	Lilac	Coco Mademoiselle
Brand	Demeter Fragrance	Chanel
Year	2009	2001
Rating	3.83	4.11
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	14