Fragrance comparison

Lily vs Me First

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 36 ratings analysed

Lily

Al-Kindi

3.001 votes

Rank #62,334 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Me First

Carolina Herrera

3.8335 votes

Rank #38,067 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Me First takes 1 of 1 categories.

Lily
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character.
Me First
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lily0/1

Me First1/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Me First

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LilyAl-Kindi

Me FirstCarolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 29%Want 71%

3.83/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

37%Love

31%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

11%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value25

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

rose61%

woody100%

warm spicy90%

rose80%

fruity70%

tropical60%

aromatic50%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomPink PepperGrapefruit

Heart

SpicesCitrusesLilyTurkish RoseGeraniumCedarPatchouli

Base

SandalwoodMossAgarwood (Oud)FirMusk

Top20-30 mins

Litchi

Heart2-4 hrs

Turkish RoseCardamom

Base6-8 hrs

CedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Turkish Rose, Cedar and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Me First, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer100

Fall64

Winter82

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men18

Unisex12

Women71

Casual 36%Work 31%Date 22%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,334

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,067

PerfumerCaroline Dumur, Dominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMe FirstHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lily by Al-Kindi is a Floral fragrance for women and men. Lily was launched in 2022. Top notes are Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Grapefruit; middle notes are Spices, Citruses, Lily, Turkish Rose, Geranium, Cedar and Patchouli; base notes are Sandalwood, Moss, Agarwood (Oud), Fir and Musk.

Reviews →

Carolina Herrera Me First brings a bold clash of sweet fruit, crisp spice, and dry timber. The spray opens with juicy litchi that feels bright, dewy, and lightly tropical. Within twenty minutes, a crimson Turkish rose blooms alongside crushed green cardamom, cutting through the sweetness with peppery warmth. The drydo…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lily or Me First?

Me First takes 1 of 1 categories. Lily is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Me First is rated 3.83/5 from 35 votes. Choose Lily for a woody and warm spicy character. Choose Me First for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Lily and Me First smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and rose accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Turkish Rose, Cedar and Sandalwood.

Is Lily or Me First better for summer or winter?

Me First suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lily and Me First?

Lily has top notes of Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Spices, Citruses, Lily and Turkish Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Moss, Agarwood (Oud) and Fir. Me First has top notes of Litchi, heart notes of Turkish Rose and Cardamom, a base of Cedar and Sandalwood.