2000 Fleurs vs Lily Essence
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Lily Essence takes 5 of 7 categories.
2000 FleursChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lily EssenceChoose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
2000 Fleurs2/7
Lily Essence5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Lily Essence
- Community sentiment
- Lily Essence
- Longevity
- Lily Essence
- Sillage & projection
- 2000 Fleurs
- Value for money
- Lily Essence
- Versatility
- 2000 Fleurs
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lily Essence
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
2000 FleursCreedLily EssenceO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.45/ 5 · 141 votes
Have 30%Had 24%Want 46%
4.00/ 5 · 881 votes
Have 39%Had 61%Want 0%
Category winnerLily EssenceRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate24%Love
35%Like
5%Ok
33%Dislike
3%Hate
141 votes
37%Love
44%Like
1%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
881 votes
Category winnerLily EssenceMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLily Essence
Sillage2000 Fleurs
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLily EssenceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
powdery92%
green84%
white floral77%
violet69%
citrus61%
white floral100%
powdery92%
soft spicy84%
woody77%
fruity69%
floral61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both powdery, white floral and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
MagnoliaBlack CurrantRoseVioletMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
IrisGreen TeaLilyNarcissusLilacJasmine
Base6-8+ hrs
MuskSandalwoodAmber
Top
Pink PepperPeachApricotPearMandarin Orange
Heart
LilyJasmineIrisGardeniaNarcissusRoseVioletOsmanthus
Base
VanillaSandalwoodAmberMuskOakmossPatchouliVetiver
InformationalShared notesRose, Violet, Mandarin Orange and Iris. Durations are only published for 2000 Fleurs, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer77
Fall38
Winter27
Day100
Night52
Spring81
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winner2000 FleursMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#35,559
PerfumerOlivier Creed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#26,965
PerfumerVerônica Casanova, Yves Cassar
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLily EssenceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCreed 2000 Fleurs is an expansive spring floral bouquet centered on magnolia, violet, green tea, and powdery iris. Released at the start of the millennium, it opens with a brisk splash of mandarin orange and tart black currant before unveiling a dense heart of lilac, narcissus, and crisp lily. The backdrop settles int…
Reviews →Lily Essence by O Boticário opens with a bright splash of juicy peach, ripe apricot, and a dusting of pink pepper that feels lively rather than sharp. Within minutes, the fruity top settles into a lush floral bouquet led by rich starchy lily, creamy gardenia, and powdery iris. The dry-down warms up into a comforting b…
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, 2000 Fleurs or Lily Essence?
Lily Essence takes 5 of 7 categories. 2000 Fleurs is rated 3.45/5 from 141 votes; Lily Essence is rated 4.00/5 from 881 votes. Choose 2000 Fleurs for a floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lily Essence for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, 2000 Fleurs or Lily Essence?
They last about the same: Lily Essence 71/100, 2000 Fleurs 69/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, 2000 Fleurs or Lily Essence?
2000 Fleurs projects furthest (2000 Fleurs 70/100, Lily Essence 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 2000 Fleurs and Lily Essence smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Rose, Violet, Mandarin Orange and Iris.
Is 2000 Fleurs or Lily Essence better for summer or winter?
For summer, 2000 Fleurs is the stronger pick. For winter, Lily Essence is the stronger pick. 2000 Fleurs suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 2000 Fleurs and Lily Essence?
2000 Fleurs has top notes of Magnolia, Black Currant, Rose and Violet, heart notes of Iris, Green Tea, Lily and Narcissus, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Amber. Lily Essence has top notes of Pink Pepper, Peach, Apricot and Pear, heart notes of Lily, Jasmine, Iris and Gardenia, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.
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