L'ivree Bleue vs Lily Essence
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
21%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Lily Essence takes 5 of 7 categories.
L'ivree BleueChoose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Lily EssenceChoose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
L'ivree Bleue2/7
Lily Essence5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Lily Essence
- Community sentiment
- Lily Essence
- Longevity
- Lily Essence
- Sillage & projection
- Lily Essence
- Value for money
- Lily Essence
- Versatility
- L'ivree Bleue
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L'ivree Bleue
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L'ivree BleueOrmaieLily EssenceO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.82/ 5 · 323 votes
Have 30%Had 9%Want 61%
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 hate33%Love
39%Like
15%Ok
8%Dislike
5%Hate
217 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
LongevityLily Essence
SillageLily Essence
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLily EssenceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
vanilla92%
cacao84%
powdery77%
amber69%
iris61%
white floral100%
powdery92%
soft spicy84%
woody77%
fruity69%
floral61%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RumMandarin OrangeLily
Heart
IrisViolet
Base
Cacao PodVanillaBenzoinPatchouli
Top
Pink PepperPeachApricotPearMandarin Orange
Heart
LilyJasmineIrisGardeniaNarcissusRoseVioletOsmanthus
Base
VanillaSandalwoodAmberMuskOakmossPatchouliVetiver
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lily, Iris and Violet. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring23
Summer7
Fall100
Winter87
Day92
Night100
Spring81
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerL'ivree BleueMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,332
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews64
Overall rank#26,785
PerfumerVerônica Casanova, Yves Cassar
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerL'ivree BleueHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL'Ivrée Bleue is a warm boozy cacao and vanilla scent with a powdery floral center. Reviewers often describe rum, dark chocolate, benzoin and cocoa, softened by iris, violet and a trace of mandarin brightness. It suits cooler weather, close settings and people who like refined gourmands that stay elegant rather than s…
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, L'ivree Bleue or Lily Essence?
Lily Essence takes 5 of 7 categories. L'ivree Bleue is rated 3.82/5 from 323 votes; Lily Essence is rated 4.00/5 from 881 votes. Choose L'ivree Bleue for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening 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, L'ivree Bleue or Lily Essence?
Lily Essence lasts longest (Lily Essence 71/100, L'ivree Bleue 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'ivree Bleue or Lily Essence?
Lily Essence projects furthest (Lily Essence 65/100, L'ivree Bleue 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'ivree Bleue and Lily Essence smell similar?
Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lily, Iris and Violet.
Is L'ivree Bleue or Lily Essence better for summer or winter?
For summer, L'ivree Bleue is the stronger pick. For winter, Lily Essence is the stronger pick. L'ivree Bleue suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'ivree Bleue and Lily Essence?
L'ivree Bleue has top notes of Rum, Mandarin Orange and Lily, heart notes of Iris and Violet, a base of Cacao Pod, Vanilla, Benzoin 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.
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