WS-OB-2006

Lily Essence

2006Men

white floral up front, then powdery, settling into soft spicy.

Lily Essence by O Boticário is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Lily Essence was launched in 2006. Lily Essence was created by Verônica Casanova and Yves Cassar. Top notes are Pink Pepper, Peach, Apricot, Pear and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Lily, Jasmine, Iris, Gardenia, Narcissus, Rose, Violet and…

white floral powdery soft spicy woody

Noses: Yves Cassar · Verônica Casanova

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Pink Pepper, Peach, Apricot, Pear, Mandarin Orange
Heart· 2–4h
Lily, Jasmine, Iris, Gardenia, Narcissus, Rose, Violet, Osmanthus
Drydown· 6h+
Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber, Musk, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Vetiver

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

48%

37%

36%

30%

25%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Winter32%Fall31%Spring26%Summer11%Night59%Day41%Wears female84%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best winter perfumes — Wearers tag this for cold-season rotation.
Best date night perfumes — Community votes lean evening wear.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Lily Essence smell like?

white floral up front, then powdery, settling into soft spicy. Dominant accords: white floral, powdery, soft spicy.

What notes are in Lily Essence?

Top: Pink Pepper, Peach, Apricot, Pear, Mandarin Orange. Heart: Lily, Jasmine, Iris, Gardenia, Narcissus, Rose, Violet, Osmanthus. Base: Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber, Musk, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Vetiver.

How long does Lily Essence last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Lily Essence loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Lily Essence best for?

Winter is the top pick (32%). Fall is second at 31%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Lily Essence?

Night wear leads at 59%. Day is a secondary pick at 41%.

Is Lily Essence for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 84% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Lily Essence?

Composed by Yves Cassar and Verônica Casanova. Released in 2006.