Lady Code vs L'eau de Lily
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.
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 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 Code3/7
L'eau de Lily4/7
- 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
Lady CodeValmontL'eau de LilyO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.62/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 30%Had 15%Want 55%
4.17/ 5 · 368 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerL'eau de LilyRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
48%Like
13%Ok
15%Dislike
5%Hate
40 votes
45%Love
35%Like
12%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate
368 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%
almond88%
soft spicy77%
floral65%
nutty53%
sweet42%
white floral100%
citrus88%
sweet77%
soft spicy65%
fruity53%
animalic42%
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 = sharedTop15-30 mins
Pink Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
Jasmine
Base5-7+ hrs
Almond
Top
PearMandarin OrangePink PepperLemonGreen AppleCassis
Heart
LilyOrange BlossomJasmineGardeniaRoseArum Lily
Base
MuskVanillaAmberSandalwoodAlmond
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 seasonSpring43
Summer14
Fall100
Winter43
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer89
Fall71
Winter43
Day100
Night50
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#23,672
PerfumerVincent Ricord
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#30,843
PerfumerYves Cassar
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLady CodeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLady 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 →L'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 →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, Lady Code or L'eau de Lily?
L'eau de Lily takes 4 of 7 categories. Lady Code is rated 3.62/5 from 40 votes; L'eau de Lily is rated 4.17/5 from 368 votes. 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. 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.
Which lasts longer, Lady Code or L'eau de Lily?
Lady Code lasts longest (Lady Code 63/100, L'eau de Lily 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Lady Code or L'eau de Lily?
Lady Code projects furthest (Lady Code 55/100, L'eau de Lily 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Lady Code and L'eau de Lily 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 Lady Code or L'eau de Lily better for summer or winter?
For summer, L'eau de Lily is the stronger pick. For winter, Lady Code is the stronger pick. Lady Code suits day or night wear; L'eau de Lily suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lady Code and L'eau de Lily?
Lady Code has top notes of Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Almond. 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.
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