Fragrance comparison

Lily Essence vs N'Aimez Que Moi

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 1,105 ratings analysed

Lily Essence

O Boticário

4.00881 votes

Rank #23,948 White FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

N'Aimez Que Moi

Caron

4.17224 votes

Rank #6,960 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

N'Aimez Que Moi takes 6 of 7 categories.

Lily Essence
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
N'Aimez Que Moi
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lily Essence1/7

N'Aimez Que Moi6/7

Ratings & consensus: N'Aimez Que Moi
Community sentiment: N'Aimez Que Moi
Longevity: N'Aimez Que Moi
Sillage & projection: N'Aimez Que Moi
Value for money: Lily Essence
Versatility: N'Aimez Que Moi
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: N'Aimez Que Moi

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lily EssenceO Boticário

N'Aimez Que MoiCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 881 votes

Have 39%Had 61%Want 0%

4.17/ 5 · 224 votes

Have 41%Had 13%Want 45%

Category winnerN'Aimez Que MoiRating 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

50%Love

33%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

224 votes

Category winnerN'Aimez Que MoiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityN'Aimez Que Moi

SillageN'Aimez Que Moi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value25

Category winnerLily EssenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

powdery92%

soft spicy84%

woody77%

fruity69%

floral61%

powdery100%

woody92%

floral84%

rose77%

violet69%

earthy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both powdery, woody 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

RoseVioletLilac

Heart2-4 hrs

SandalwoodIrisVetiverCedar

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberOakmossMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesIris, Rose, Violet and Vanilla. Durations are only published for N'Aimez Que Moi, 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

Winter91

Day100

Night56

Category winnerN'Aimez Que MoiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex5

Women92

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

Date 35%Work 30%Casual 28%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,948

PerfumerVerônica Casanova, Yves Cassar

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,960

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerN'Aimez Que MoiHigher 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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Caron N'Aimez Que Moi is a historic floral chypre that opens with an immediate burst of velvety rose, nostalgic lilac, and sweet candied violet. Within twenty minutes, the initial floral brightness relaxes into a plush cosmetic heart of earthy iris and dry cedarwood. The fragrance really finds its footing on warm skin…

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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 N'Aimez Que Moi?

N'Aimez Que Moi takes 6 of 7 categories. Lily Essence is rated 4.00/5 from 881 votes; N'Aimez Que Moi is rated 4.17/5 from 224 votes. Choose Lily Essence for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter. Choose N'Aimez Que Moi for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lily Essence or N'Aimez Que Moi?

N'Aimez Que Moi lasts longest (N'Aimez Que Moi 76/100, Lily Essence 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lily Essence or N'Aimez Que Moi?

N'Aimez Que Moi projects furthest (N'Aimez Que Moi 70/100, Lily Essence 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lily Essence and N'Aimez Que Moi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Iris, Rose, Violet and Vanilla.

Is Lily Essence or N'Aimez Que Moi better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lily Essence is the stronger pick. For winter, Lily Essence is the stronger pick. N'Aimez Que Moi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lily Essence and N'Aimez Que Moi?

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. N'Aimez Que Moi has top notes of Rose, Violet and Lilac, heart notes of Sandalwood, Iris, Vetiver and Cedar, a base of Amber, Oakmoss, Musk and Vanilla.