L'eau de Lily vs Lady Code
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L'eau de Lily takes 4 of 7 categories.
L'eau de LilyChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lady CodeChoose it for a white floral and almond character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
L'eau de Lily4/7
Lady Code3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- L'eau de Lily
- Community sentiment
- L'eau de Lily
- Longevity
- Lady Code
- Sillage & projection
- Lady Code
- Value for money
- L'eau de Lily
- Versatility
- L'eau de Lily
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lady Code
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L'eau de LilyO BoticárioLady CodeValmontWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 368 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
3.62/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 30%Had 15%Want 55%
Category winnerL'eau de LilyRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate45%Love
35%Like
12%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate
368 votes
20%Love
48%Like
13%Ok
15%Dislike
5%Hate
40 votes
Category winnerL'eau de LilyMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLady Code
SillageLady Code
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerL'eau de LilyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
citrus88%
sweet77%
soft spicy65%
fruity53%
animalic42%
white floral100%
almond88%
soft spicy77%
floral65%
nutty53%
sweet42%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both white floral, soft spicy and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PearMandarin OrangePink PepperLemonGreen AppleCassis
Heart
LilyOrange BlossomJasmineGardeniaRoseArum Lily
Base
MuskVanillaAmberSandalwoodAlmond
Top15-30 mins
Pink Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
Jasmine
Base5-7+ hrs
Almond
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Jasmine and Almond. Durations are only published for Lady Code, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer89
Fall71
Winter43
Day100
Night50
Spring43
Summer14
Fall100
Winter43
Day100
Night100
Category winnerL'eau de LilyMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#30,843
PerfumerYves Cassar
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#23,672
PerfumerVincent Ricord
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerLady CodeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL'eau de Lily by O Boticário opens with a bright splash of juicy pear, crisp green apple, and zesty lemon, accented by a gentle pinch of pink pepper. As the sparkling fruit top settles, the heart blooms into a lush bouquet of fresh white lily, orange blossom, gardenia, and jasmine petals. The dry-down brings cozy comf…
Reviews →Lady Code by Valmont opens with a snappy sparkle of pink pepper before settling into a warm bath of creamy jasmine petals and sweet roasted almond. It smells like stepping inside a high-end Parisian boutique, blending airy white floral brightness with a rich, nutty dry-down that hugs close to your skin. The fragrance …
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, L'eau de Lily or Lady Code?
L'eau de Lily takes 4 of 7 categories. L'eau de Lily is rated 4.17/5 from 368 votes; Lady Code is rated 3.62/5 from 40 votes. Choose L'eau de Lily for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lady Code for a white floral and almond character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, L'eau de Lily or Lady Code?
Lady Code lasts longest (Lady Code 63/100, L'eau de Lily 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'eau de Lily or Lady Code?
Lady Code projects furthest (Lady Code 55/100, L'eau de Lily 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'eau de Lily and Lady Code smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, soft spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Almond.
Is L'eau de Lily or Lady Code better for summer or winter?
For summer, L'eau de Lily is the stronger pick. For winter, L'eau de Lily is the stronger pick. L'eau de Lily suits daytime wear; Lady Code suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'eau de Lily and Lady Code?
L'eau de Lily has top notes of Pear, Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper and Lemon, heart notes of Lily, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Gardenia, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood. Lady Code has top notes of Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Almond.
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