Dazzling vs Lily Essence
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Dazzling takes 4 of 7 categories.
DazzlingChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Lily EssenceChoose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Dazzling4/7
Lily Essence3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Lily Essence
- Community sentiment
- Lily Essence
- Longevity
- Dazzling
- Sillage & projection
- Dazzling
- Value for money
- Dazzling
- Versatility
- Dazzling
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lily Essence
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DazzlingArmafLily EssenceO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.46/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 29%Had 4%Want 67%
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 hate22%Love
35%Like
14%Ok
27%Dislike
3%Hate
37 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
LongevityDazzling
SillageDazzling
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDazzlingBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
fruity92%
rose84%
woody77%
white floral69%
vanilla61%
white floral100%
powdery92%
soft spicy84%
woody77%
fruity69%
floral61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both white floral, fruity and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RosePearPineappleCitrusesBergamot
Heart
JasmineGardeniaPink Pepper
Base
VanillaVetiverAmberSandalwoodPatchouli
Top
Pink PepperPeachApricotPearMandarin Orange
Heart
LilyJasmineIrisGardeniaNarcissusRoseVioletOsmanthus
Base
VanillaSandalwoodAmberMuskOakmossPatchouliVetiver
InformationalShared notesRose, Pear, Jasmine and Gardenia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring77
Summer38
Fall100
Winter54
Day100
Night64
Spring81
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerDazzlingMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,061
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#26,965
PerfumerVerônica Casanova, Yves Cassar
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLily EssenceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArmaf Dazzling introduces itself as a bold, sweet floral fruity fragrance that makes an immediate impression. The initial spray delivers a juicy, tart blend of fresh pineapple and pear, rounded out by a classic citrus sparkle. As it settles, the scent reveals a warmer heart of jasmine and gardenia, balanced by a sharp…
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, Dazzling or Lily Essence?
Dazzling takes 4 of 7 categories. Dazzling is rated 3.46/5 from 37 votes; Lily Essence is rated 4.00/5 from 881 votes. Choose Dazzling for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Lily Essence for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Dazzling or Lily Essence?
Dazzling lasts longest (Dazzling 74/100, Lily Essence 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Dazzling or Lily Essence?
Projection is very close: Dazzling 67/100, Lily Essence 65/100 for sillage.
Do Dazzling and Lily Essence smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Pear, Jasmine and Gardenia.
Is Dazzling or Lily Essence better for summer or winter?
For summer, Dazzling is the stronger pick. For winter, Lily Essence is the stronger pick. Dazzling suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dazzling and Lily Essence?
Dazzling has top notes of Rose, Pear, Pineapple and Citruses, heart notes of Jasmine, Gardenia and Pink Pepper, a base of Vanilla, Vetiver, Amber and Sandalwood. 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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