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Gucci Rush 2 vs Lily Essence

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

Updated 4,855 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lily Essence takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Gucci Rush 2

    Choose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Lily Essence

    Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Gucci Rush 23/7
Lily Essence4/7
Ratings & consensus
Lily Essence
Community sentiment
Lily Essence
Longevity
Lily Essence
Sillage & projection
Lily Essence
Value for money
Gucci Rush 2
Versatility
Gucci Rush 2
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Gucci Rush 2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Gucci Rush 2Gucci
Lily EssenceO Boticário
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.93/ 5 · 3,974 votes
Have 30%Had 55%Want 14%
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 hate
32%Love
48%Like
3%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate

3,974 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
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityLily Essence

SillageLily Essence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value46
Category winnerGucci Rush 2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
green100%
white floral92%
floral84%
fruity77%
fresh69%
musky61%
white floral100%
powdery92%
soft spicy84%
woody77%
fruity69%
floral61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral, fruity and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
FreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyRose
Heart2 to 3 hours
Palm TreeNarcissusLilyGardenia
Base3 to 4 hours
Black CurrantMuskOakmoss
Top
Pink PepperPeachApricotPearMandarin Orange
Heart
LilyJasmineIrisGardeniaNarcissusRoseVioletOsmanthus
Base
VanillaSandalwoodAmberMuskOakmossPatchouliVetiver
InformationalShared notesRose, Narcissus, Lily and Gardenia. Durations are only published for Gucci Rush 2, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer86
Fall43
Winter30
Day100
Night33
Spring81
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerGucci Rush 2Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex6
Women93
Men2
Unisex5
Women92
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,106

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews174

Overall rank#25,421

PerfumerVerônica Casanova, Yves Cassar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGucci Rush 2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci Rush 2 delivers a crisp, airy floral experience defined by transparent petals and dewy greenery. The scent introduces bright freesia, lily-of-the-valley, and delicate rose, establishing an invigorating, clean opening. Instead of settling into heavy warmth, Michel Almairac designed the blend to showcase green pal…

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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…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gucci Rush 2 or Lily Essence?

Lily Essence takes 4 of 7 categories. Gucci Rush 2 is rated 3.93/5 from 3,974 votes; Lily Essence is rated 4.00/5 from 881 votes. Choose Gucci Rush 2 for a green and white floral character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lily Essence for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Gucci Rush 2 or Lily Essence?

Lily Essence lasts longest (Lily Essence 71/100, Gucci Rush 2 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci Rush 2 or Lily Essence?

Lily Essence projects furthest (Lily Essence 65/100, Gucci Rush 2 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci Rush 2 and Lily Essence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and floral accords. Common notes include Rose, Narcissus, Lily and Gardenia.

Is Gucci Rush 2 or Lily Essence better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci Rush 2 is the stronger pick. For winter, Lily Essence is the stronger pick. Gucci Rush 2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci Rush 2 and Lily Essence?

Gucci Rush 2 has top notes of Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, heart notes of Palm Tree, Narcissus, Lily and Gardenia, a base of Black Currant, Musk and Oakmoss. 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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