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Aqua Lily 2007 vs Isis

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

Updated 133 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Isis takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Aqua Lily 2007

    Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

  • Isis

    Choose it for a marine and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aqua Lily 20071/7
Isis4/7
Ratings & consensus
Isis
Community sentiment
Isis
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Aqua Lily 2007
Versatility
Isis
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Isis

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Aqua Lily 2007The Body Shop
IsisMarks & Spencer
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.77/ 5 · 48 votes
Have 29%Had 37%Want 34%
3.81/ 5 · 85 votes
Have 29%Had 45%Want 26%
Category winnerIsisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
25%Love
48%Like
8%Ok
17%Dislike
2%Hate

48 votes

16%Love
65%Like
4%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate

85 votes

Category winnerIsisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate69
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value68
Category winnerAqua Lily 2007Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
floral92%
ozonic84%
aquatic77%
powdery69%
rose61%
marine100%
white floral92%
aromatic84%
fresh77%
rose69%
woody61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both white floral and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
WatermelonPink PepperGreen AppleBambooTangerine
Heart
LilyLily-of-the-ValleyRoseVioletMignonette
Base
MuskCedar
Top15 to 30 minutes
Sea Notes
Heart1.5 to 3 hours
Lily-of-the-ValleyRoseViolet
Base1 to 2 hours
Cedar
InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Violet and Cedar. Durations are only published for Isis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter4
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer91
Fall15
Winter6
Day100
Night14
Category winnerIsisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Men0
Unisex30
Women70
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,115

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#16,240

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerIsisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqua Lily 2007 is a light, watery floral built around lily, lily of the valley and soft musk. It opens with a crisp splash of green apple, watermelon and bamboo, then settles into a clean, slightly soapy floral that feels fresh and easy rather than complex. It suits warm daytime wear best, especially if you like airy …

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Isis by Marks & Spencer is a crisp floral aquatic fragrance built around sea air, delicate blossoms, and soft wood. Introduced in 2011, it opens with a clean splash of sea notes that feels like a cool coastal breeze. As the marine breeze settles, the heart emerges with watery lily-of-the-valley, green violet, and clas…

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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, Aqua Lily 2007 or Isis?

Isis takes 4 of 7 categories. Aqua Lily 2007 is rated 3.77/5 from 48 votes; Isis is rated 3.81/5 from 85 votes. Choose Aqua Lily 2007 for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Isis for a marine and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua Lily 2007 or Isis?

They last about the same: Aqua Lily 2007 52/100, Isis 52/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aqua Lily 2007 or Isis?

Projection is very close: Aqua Lily 2007 53/100, Isis 53/100 for sillage.

Do Aqua Lily 2007 and Isis smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and rose accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Violet and Cedar.

Is Aqua Lily 2007 or Isis better for summer or winter?

For summer, Isis is the stronger pick. For winter, Isis is the stronger pick. Isis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua Lily 2007 and Isis?

Aqua Lily 2007 has top notes of Watermelon, Pink Pepper, Green Apple and Bamboo, heart notes of Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Violet, a base of Musk and Cedar. Isis has top notes of Sea Notes, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Violet, a base of Cedar.

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