Fragrance comparison

Isis vs Aqua Lily 2007

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 133 ratings analysed

4 wins

Isis

Marks & Spencer

3.8185 votes

Rank #16,240 MarineWhite Floral

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32%scent match

Clearly different

Aqua Lily 2007

The Body Shop

3.7748 votes

Rank #36,115 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Isis takes 4 of 7 categories.

Isis
Choose it for a marine and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aqua Lily 2007
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Isis4/7

Aqua Lily 20071/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IsisMarks & Spencer

Aqua Lily 2007The Body Shop

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 29%Had 45%Want 26%

3.77/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 29%Had 37%Want 34%

Category winnerIsisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

16%Love

65%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

85 votes

25%Love

48%Like

8%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerIsisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAqua Lily 2007Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

marine100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

rose69%

woody61%

white floral100%

floral92%

ozonic84%

aquatic77%

powdery69%

rose61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both white floral and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Sea Notes

Heart1.5 to 3 hours

Lily-of-the-ValleyRoseViolet

Base1 to 2 hours

Cedar

Top

WatermelonPink PepperGreen AppleBambooTangerine

Heart

LilyLily-of-the-ValleyRoseVioletMignonette

Base

MuskCedar

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Violet and Cedar. Durations are only published for Isis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer91

Fall15

Winter6

Day100

Night14

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter4

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIsisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex30

Women70

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,240

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#36,115

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerIsisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Isis by Marks & Spencer is a crisp floral aquatic fragrance built around sea air, delicate blossoms, and soft wood. Introduced in 2011, it opens with a clean splash of sea notes that feels like a cool coastal breeze. As the marine breeze settles, the heart emerges with watery lily-of-the-valley, green violet, and clas…

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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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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, Isis or Aqua Lily 2007?

Isis takes 4 of 7 categories. Isis is rated 3.81/5 from 85 votes; Aqua Lily 2007 is rated 3.77/5 from 48 votes. Choose Isis for a marine and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aqua Lily 2007 for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Isis or Aqua Lily 2007?

They last about the same: Isis 52/100, Aqua Lily 2007 52/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Isis or Aqua Lily 2007?

Projection is very close: Isis 53/100, Aqua Lily 2007 53/100 for sillage.

Do Isis and Aqua Lily 2007 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and rose accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Violet and Cedar.

Is Isis or Aqua Lily 2007 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Isis is the stronger pick. For winter, Isis is the stronger pick. Isis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Isis and Aqua Lily 2007?

Isis has top notes of Sea Notes, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Violet, a base of Cedar. 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.