Fragrance comparison

Accord No 1 Floral vs Lotus Blossom & Water Lily

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 9 Oct 2026 238 ratings analysed

5 wins

Accord No 1 Floral

Zara

4.2045 votes

Rank #26,503 White FloralFloral

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53%scent match

Some overlap

Lotus Blossom & Water Lily

Jo Malone London

3.81193 votes

Rank #14,139 FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Accord No 1 Floral takes 5 of 7 categories.

Accord No 1 Floral
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lotus Blossom & Water Lily
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Accord No 1 Floral5/7

Lotus Blossom & Water Lily1/7

Ratings & consensus: Accord No 1 Floral
Community sentiment: Accord No 1 Floral
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Accord No 1 Floral
Value for money: Accord No 1 Floral
Versatility: Accord No 1 Floral
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lotus Blossom & Water Lily

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Accord No 1 FloralZara

Lotus Blossom & Water LilyJo Malone London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 36%Had 20%Want 44%

3.81/ 5 · 193 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

Category winnerAccord No 1 FloralRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

30%Love

42%Like

8%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

193 votes

Category winnerAccord No 1 FloralMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageAccord No 1 Floral

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value48

Category winnerAccord No 1 FloralBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral90%

citrus80%

vanilla70%

fresh spicy60%

aquatic50%

floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aquatic77%

amber69%

white floral61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both floral, citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Bergamot

Heart

JasmineLotusHoneysuckle

Base

Vanilla

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

LotusWater LilyHoneysuckleFreesiaJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

MuskGuaiac WoodIncenseAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Lotus and Honeysuckle. Durations are only published for Lotus Blossom & Water Lily, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall29

Winter7

Day100

Night30

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day100

Night32

Category winnerAccord No 1 FloralMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex39

Women61

Work 36%Casual 34%Date 20%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,503

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#14,139

PerfumerJo Malone

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerLotus Blossom & Water LilyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Accord No 1 Floral is a light, easy white floral with a fresh bergamot opening and a soft vanilla finish. Jasmine, lotus, and honeysuckle keep it airy and clean rather than heavy or overly sweet. It reads best for spring and summer daytime wear, especially if you want something simple, feminine, and low-pressure. Perf…

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Lotus Blossom & Water Lily by Jo Malone London captures the serene atmosphere of a Japanese water garden at sunrise. It starts with a zesty splash of grapefruit, bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange. The opening is bright and crisp. Within ten minutes, dewy lotus and translucent water lily take over the heart, supporte…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Accord No 1 Floral or Lotus Blossom & Water Lily?

Accord No 1 Floral takes 5 of 7 categories. Accord No 1 Floral is rated 4.20/5 from 45 votes; Lotus Blossom & Water Lily is rated 3.81/5 from 193 votes. Choose Accord No 1 Floral for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lotus Blossom & Water Lily for a floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Accord No 1 Floral or Lotus Blossom & Water Lily?

They last about the same: Accord No 1 Floral 60/100, Lotus Blossom & Water Lily 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Accord No 1 Floral or Lotus Blossom & Water Lily?

Accord No 1 Floral projects furthest (Accord No 1 Floral 58/100, Lotus Blossom & Water Lily 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Accord No 1 Floral and Lotus Blossom & Water Lily smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Lotus and Honeysuckle.

Is Accord No 1 Floral or Lotus Blossom & Water Lily better for summer or winter?

For summer, Accord No 1 Floral is the stronger pick. For winter, Lotus Blossom & Water Lily is the stronger pick. Accord No 1 Floral suits daytime wear; Lotus Blossom & Water Lily suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Accord No 1 Floral and Lotus Blossom & Water Lily?

Accord No 1 Floral has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Lotus and Honeysuckle, a base of Vanilla. Lotus Blossom & Water Lily has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lotus, Water Lily, Honeysuckle and Freesia, a base of Musk, Guaiac Wood, Incense and Amber.