Fragrance comparison

Balalaika vs Lily Splash

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 162 ratings analysed

3 wins

Balalaika

Lucien Lelong

3.8635 votes

Rank #20,387 PowderyWoody

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53%scent match

Some overlap

Lily Splash

O Boticário

4.39127 votes

Rank #25,885 White FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Balalaika takes 3 of 4 categories.

Balalaika
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lily Splash
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.

Balalaika3/4

Lily Splash1/4

Ratings & consensus: Lily Splash
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Balalaika
Sillage & projection: Balalaika
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Balalaika

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BalalaikaLucien Lelong

Lily SplashO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 37%Had 11%Want 52%

4.39/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerLily SplashRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

39%Like

4%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

54%Love

36%Like

6%Ok

1%Dislike

2%Hate

127 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityBalalaika

SillageBalalaika

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value57

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

musky84%

violet77%

white floral69%

citrus61%

white floral100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

woody77%

musky69%

floral61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin Orange

Heart

VioletGardeniaPalisander Rosewood

Base

MuskWoody NotesVanilla

Top

PeachApricotPearMandarin OrangePink Pepper

Heart

LilyJasmineGardeniaNarcissusIrisRoseOsmanthusViolet

Base

MuskSandalwoodMossVanillaAmberPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Violet, Gardenia and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer72

Fall0

Winter69

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,387

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#25,885

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBalalaikaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Balalaika by Lucien Lelong is a vintage floral woody musk launched in 1939 that centers on violet and gardenia. It opens with bright mandarin orange before settling into a warm, powdery base of musk, vanilla, and woods. This fragrance suits those who enjoy classic, skin-hugging scents that feel intimate and refined fo…

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Lily Splash by O Boticário is a bright, uplifting body mist built on lush white florals and sweet stone fruit. It opens with juicy peach, ripe apricot, crisp pear, and sparkling mandarin orange balanced by a subtle dash of pink pepper. As it settles, fresh white lily, creamy gardenia, and soft jasmine blend with powde…

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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, Balalaika or Lily Splash?

Balalaika takes 3 of 4 categories. Balalaika is rated 3.86/5 from 35 votes; Lily Splash is rated 4.39/5 from 127 votes. Choose Balalaika for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lily Splash for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Balalaika or Lily Splash?

Balalaika lasts longest (Balalaika 73/100, Lily Splash 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Balalaika or Lily Splash?

Balalaika projects furthest (Balalaika 58/100, Lily Splash 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Balalaika and Lily Splash smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Violet, Gardenia and Musk.

Is Balalaika or Lily Splash better for summer or winter?

Balalaika suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Balalaika and Lily Splash?

Balalaika has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet, Gardenia and Palisander Rosewood, a base of Musk, Woody Notes and Vanilla. Lily Splash has top notes of Peach, Apricot, Pear and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lily, Jasmine, Gardenia and Narcissus, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Moss and Vanilla.