Fragrance comparison

H2Eau Musk Noir vs Lily Essence

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 958 ratings analysed

H2Eau Musk Noir

Clean

3.8277 votes

Rank #39,658 PowderyMusky

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45%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Lily Essence

O Boticário

4.00881 votes

Rank #25,421 White FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lily Essence takes 5 of 7 categories.

H2Eau Musk Noir
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. 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.

H2Eau Musk Noir2/7

Lily Essence5/7

Ratings & consensus: Lily Essence
Community sentiment: Lily Essence
Longevity: Lily Essence
Sillage & projection: Lily Essence
Value for money: H2Eau Musk Noir
Versatility: H2Eau Musk Noir
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lily Essence

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

H2Eau Musk NoirClean

Lily EssenceO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 38%Had 12%Want 50%

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

27%Love

36%Like

29%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

77 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

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLily Essence

SillageLily Essence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value46

Category winnerH2Eau Musk NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

musky91%

woody83%

violet74%

white floral65%

vanilla56%

white floral100%

powdery92%

soft spicy84%

woody77%

fruity69%

floral61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both powdery, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Mandarin OrangeOrange Blossom

Heart1 to 2 hours

VioletLily

Base3 to 5 hours

MuskVanilaSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

Pink PepperPeachApricotPearMandarin Orange

Heart

LilyJasmineIrisGardeniaNarcissusRoseVioletOsmanthus

Base

VanillaSandalwoodAmberMuskOakmossPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Violet, Lily and Musk. Durations are only published for H2Eau Musk Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer93

Fall100

Winter41

Day100

Night76

Spring81

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerH2Eau Musk NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex51

Women49

Men2

Unisex5

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,658

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,421

PerfumerVerônica Casanova, Yves Cassar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLily EssenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

H2Eau Musk Noir by Clean offers a soft, skin-hugging fragrance built around clean musk, gentle floral petals, and a creamy woody base. The opening brings a mild burst of juicy mandarin orange and light orange blossom, providing a refreshing citrus greeting without any harsh sharp bite. Soon after, gentle violet and pa…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, H2Eau Musk Noir or Lily Essence?

Lily Essence takes 5 of 7 categories. H2Eau Musk Noir is rated 3.82/5 from 77 votes; Lily Essence is rated 4.00/5 from 881 votes. Choose H2Eau Musk Noir for a powdery and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. 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, H2Eau Musk Noir or Lily Essence?

Lily Essence lasts longest (Lily Essence 71/100, H2Eau Musk Noir 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, H2Eau Musk Noir or Lily Essence?

Lily Essence projects furthest (Lily Essence 65/100, H2Eau Musk Noir 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do H2Eau Musk Noir and Lily Essence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Violet, Lily and Musk.

Is H2Eau Musk Noir or Lily Essence better for summer or winter?

For summer, H2Eau Musk Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Lily Essence is the stronger pick. H2Eau Musk Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in H2Eau Musk Noir and Lily Essence?

H2Eau Musk Noir has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Violet and Lily, a base of Musk, Vanila, Sandalwood and Patchouli. 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.