Fragrance comparison

Lily Essence vs Mandarina Duck Cute Pink

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 1,255 ratings analysed

4 wins

Lily Essence

O Boticário

4.00881 votes

Rank #25,053 White FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Mandarina Duck Cute Pink

Mandarina Duck

3.95374 votes

Rank #13,377 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lily Essence takes 4 of 7 categories.

Lily Essence
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Mandarina Duck Cute Pink
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lily Essence4/7

Mandarina Duck Cute Pink3/7

Ratings & consensus: Lily Essence
Community sentiment: Mandarina Duck Cute Pink
Longevity: Lily Essence
Sillage & projection: Lily Essence
Value for money: Mandarina Duck Cute Pink
Versatility: Lily Essence
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mandarina Duck Cute Pink

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lily EssenceO Boticário

Mandarina Duck Cute PinkMandarina Duck

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 881 votes

Have 39%Had 61%Want 0%

3.95/ 5 · 374 votes

Have 33%Had 67%Want 0%

Category winnerLily EssenceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

44%Like

1%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

881 votes

29%Love

54%Like

1%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

374 votes

Category winnerMandarina Duck Cute PinkMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityLily Essence

SillageLily Essence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value61

Category winnerMandarina Duck Cute PinkBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

powdery92%

soft spicy84%

woody77%

fruity69%

floral61%

fruity100%

sweet83%

floral65%

powdery48%

woody30%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fruity, powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperPeachApricotPearMandarin Orange

Heart

LilyJasmineIrisGardeniaNarcissusRoseVioletOsmanthus

Base

VanillaSandalwoodAmberMuskOakmossPatchouliVetiver

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryBlack CurrantPeachPear

Heart2-4 hrs

HibiscusVanillaLilyGardenia

Base5-8 hrs

MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPeach, Pear, Lily and Gardenia. Durations are only published for Mandarina Duck Cute Pink, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day100

Night29

Category winnerLily EssenceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex5

Women92

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 43%Work 23%Date 19%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,053

PerfumerVerônica Casanova, Yves Cassar

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,377

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerMandarina Duck Cute PinkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Mandarina Duck Cute Pink is an energetic fruity floral fragrance built around a bright burst of sugary berries and crisp orchard fruit. Spraying it releases an immediate rush of tart raspberry, dark black currant, juicy peach, and watery pear. Within twenty minutes, the opening sweetness softens as soft gardenia, trop…

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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 Essence or Mandarina Duck Cute Pink?

Lily Essence takes 4 of 7 categories. Lily Essence is rated 4.00/5 from 881 votes; Mandarina Duck Cute Pink is rated 3.95/5 from 374 votes. Choose Lily Essence for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Mandarina Duck Cute Pink for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lily Essence or Mandarina Duck Cute Pink?

Lily Essence lasts longest (Lily Essence 71/100, Mandarina Duck Cute Pink 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lily Essence or Mandarina Duck Cute Pink?

Lily Essence projects furthest (Lily Essence 65/100, Mandarina Duck Cute Pink 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lily Essence and Mandarina Duck Cute Pink smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Pear, Lily and Gardenia.

Is Lily Essence or Mandarina Duck Cute Pink better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lily Essence is the stronger pick. For winter, Lily Essence is the stronger pick. Mandarina Duck Cute Pink suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lily Essence and Mandarina Duck Cute Pink?

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. Mandarina Duck Cute Pink has top notes of Raspberry, Black Currant, Peach and Pear, heart notes of Hibiscus, Vanilla, Lily and Gardenia, a base of Musk and Sandalwood.