Fragrance comparison

Aqua Lily 2007 vs Purple Waves

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 48 ratings analysed

Aqua Lily 2007

The Body Shop

3.7748 votes

Rank #34,225 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Purple Waves

Eurolux

—0 votes

Rank #73,625 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Purple Waves takes 2 of 3 categories.

Aqua Lily 2007
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Purple Waves
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aqua Lily 20071/3

Purple Waves2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Purple Waves
Sillage & projection: Purple Waves
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aqua Lily 2007

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aqua Lily 2007The Body Shop

Purple WavesEurolux

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 29%Had 37%Want 34%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 14%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityPurple Waves

SillagePurple Waves

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

ozonic84%

aquatic77%

powdery69%

rose61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

white floral84%

rose77%

vanilla69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match27%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

Top15-30 mins

Black PepperSicilian BergamotBrazilian MandarinGreen Apple

Heart2-3 hrs

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineLily

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliVanillaDriftwoodTonka BeanAmberWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesGreen Apple, Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose. Durations are only published for Purple Waves, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter4

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 17%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,225

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#73,625

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAqua Lily 2007Higher 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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Purple Waves by Eurolux kicks off with a spirited, punchy flash of green apple, crushed black pepper, and bright Sicilian bergamot. That initial sparkle catches your attention immediately without feeling overly sharp. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk citrus edges melt into a dewy bouquet of lily-of-the-valley, jasmin…

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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 lasts longer, Aqua Lily 2007 or Purple Waves?

Purple Waves lasts longest (Purple Waves 80/100, Aqua Lily 2007 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua Lily 2007 or Purple Waves?

Purple Waves projects furthest (Purple Waves 69/100, Aqua Lily 2007 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqua Lily 2007 and Purple Waves smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and rose accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose.

Is Aqua Lily 2007 or Purple Waves better for summer or winter?

Purple Waves suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua Lily 2007 and Purple Waves?

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. Purple Waves has top notes of Black Pepper, Sicilian Bergamot, Brazilian Mandarin and Green Apple, heart notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Lily, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Driftwood and Tonka Bean.