Fragrance comparison

Lily vs Lady

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 86 ratings analysed

Lily

Dior · 1999

4.0178 votes

Rank #13,832 White FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Lady

Lia Ruy

3.888 votes

Rank #50,232 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Lily
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Lady
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lily2/4

Lady2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LilyDior

LadyLia Ruy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 25%Had 17%Want 58%

3.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 33%Had 29%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

78 votes

25%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityLady

SillageLady

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value31

Category winnerLilyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

green86%

floral72%

fresh58%

woody44%

citrus30%

white floral100%

sweet83%

fresh65%

caramel48%

floral30%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both white floral, fresh and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green NotesFruity NotesBergamotBrazilian Rosewood

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyLilacLilyJasmineRose

Base

MuskSandalwood

Top20-30 mins

JasmineBitter OrangeLilac

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaLilyPraline

Base6-8+ hrs

CaramelLily-of-the-ValleyTonka BeanWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Lilac, Lily and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Lady, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer69

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer40

Fall60

Winter80

Day100

Night69

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 33%Work 28%Casual 26%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,832

PerfumerFlorence Idier

Launched1999

Reviews10

Overall rank#50,232

PerfumerJulia Kupriyanova

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLilyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lily by Dior opens with the crisp scent of morning dew on green leaves, bright bergamot citrus, and a subtle touch of sweet orchard fruit. At its core, the fragrance blooms with clean lily of the valley, soft purple lilac, and delicate white jasmine petals that smell like walking through an April garden. Smooth sandal…

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Lady by Lia Ruy opens with an uplifting splash of tart bitter orange and sweet spring lilac, immediately grounded by blooming jasmine petals. As it warms up on skin, the crisp green edge softens into creamy white gardenia and crushed hazelnut praline. The dry-down is cozy and decadent, bringing forward melted caramel,…

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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, Lily or Lady?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Lily is rated 4.01/5 from 78 votes; Lady is rated 3.88/5 from 8 votes. Choose Lily for a white floral and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Lady for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lily or Lady?

Lady lasts longest (Lady 80/100, Lily 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lily or Lady?

Lady projects furthest (Lady 70/100, Lily 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lily and Lady smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fresh and floral accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Lilac, Lily and Jasmine.

Is Lily or Lady better for summer or winter?

Lady suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lily and Lady?

Lily has top notes of Green Notes, Fruity Notes, Bergamot and Brazilian Rosewood, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Lilac, Lily and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Lady has top notes of Jasmine, Bitter Orange and Lilac, heart notes of Gardenia, Lily and Praline, a base of Caramel, Lily-of-the-Valley, Tonka Bean and White Musk.