Lily Essence vs Malek
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Lily EssenceChoose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
MalekChoose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lily Essence2/4
Malek2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Lily Essence
- Sillage & projection
- Malek
- Value for money
- Malek
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lily Essence
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Lily EssenceO BoticárioMalekArman Manoukian ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 881 votes
Have 39%Had 61%Want 0%
4.50/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 41%Had 0%Want 59%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate37%Love
44%Like
1%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
881 votes
83%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLily Essence
SillageMalek
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMalekBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
powdery92%
soft spicy84%
woody77%
fruity69%
floral61%
woody100%
white floral92%
floral84%
rose77%
aromatic69%
earthy61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperPeachApricotPearMandarin Orange
Heart
LilyJasmineIrisGardeniaNarcissusRoseVioletOsmanthus
Base
VanillaSandalwoodAmberMuskOakmossPatchouliVetiver
Top
JasmineLemon ZestLily
Heart
Red RoseFreesiaVioletPear
Base
Woody NotesVetiverAmberVanilla
InformationalShared notesPear, Lily, Jasmine 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 seasonSpring81
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night75
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,965
PerfumerVerônica Casanova, Yves Cassar
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#39,412
PerfumerArman Manoukian
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerLily EssenceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLily 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 →Malek opens with a polished floral mix of lily, jasmine and freesia, brightened by lemon zest and softened by pear. It quickly settles into a gentle rose and violet heart, with woody notes, vetiver, amber and vanilla giving it a warm, smooth base. It reads refined, mildly sweet and slightly tart rather than loud. This…
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, Lily Essence or Malek?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Lily Essence is rated 4.00/5 from 881 votes; Malek is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Lily Essence for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Malek for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Lily Essence or Malek?
Lily Essence lasts longest (Lily Essence 71/100, Malek 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Lily Essence or Malek?
Projection is very close: Malek 67/100, Lily Essence 65/100 for sillage.
Do Lily Essence and Malek smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Pear, Lily, Jasmine and Violet.
Is Lily Essence or Malek better for summer or winter?
Malek suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lily Essence and Malek?
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. Malek has top notes of Jasmine, Lemon Zest and Lily, heart notes of Red Rose, Freesia, Violet and Pear, a base of Woody Notes, Vetiver, Amber and Vanilla.
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