Lily Essence vs Reve
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Lily Essence takes 4 of 7 categories.
Lily EssenceChoose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
ReveChoose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lily Essence4/7
Reve3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Lily Essence
- Community sentiment
- Lily Essence
- Longevity
- Lily Essence
- Sillage & projection
- Lily Essence
- Value for money
- Reve
- Versatility
- Reve
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Reve
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Lily EssenceO BoticárioReveVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 881 votes
Have 39%Had 61%Want 0%
3.76/ 5 · 786 votes
Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%
Category winnerLily EssenceRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate37%Love
44%Like
1%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
881 votes
21%Love
55%Like
3%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
786 votes
Category winnerLily EssenceMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLily Essence
SillageLily Essence
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerReveBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
powdery92%
soft spicy84%
woody77%
fruity69%
floral61%
floral100%
fresh91%
fruity83%
white floral74%
sweet65%
rose56%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperPeachApricotPearMandarin Orange
Heart
LilyJasmineIrisGardeniaNarcissusRoseVioletOsmanthus
Base
VanillaSandalwoodAmberMuskOakmossPatchouliVetiver
Top15-30 mins
PearNeroli
Heart2-4 hrs
PeonyLilyOsmanthus
Base6-8 hrs
SandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesPear, Lily, Osmanthus and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Reve, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring81
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer77
Fall0
Winter18
Day100
Night16
Category winnerReveMost 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#5,727
PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer
Launched—
Reviews62
Category winnerReveHigher 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 →Reve by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a crisp splash of chilled green pear and sparkling neroli, instantly giving the sensation of biting into cold fruit on a sunny morning. As the first spray settles, a dewy bouquet of pink peony and soft white lily unfolds, creating a clean, garden-fresh aura that feels like premium…
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 Reve?
Lily Essence takes 4 of 7 categories. Lily Essence is rated 4.00/5 from 881 votes; Reve is rated 3.76/5 from 786 votes. Choose Lily Essence for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Reve for a floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Lily Essence or Reve?
Lily Essence lasts longest (Lily Essence 71/100, Reve 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Lily Essence or Reve?
Lily Essence projects furthest (Lily Essence 65/100, Reve 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Lily Essence and Reve smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Pear, Lily, Osmanthus and Sandalwood.
Is Lily Essence or Reve better for summer or winter?
For summer, Reve is the stronger pick. For winter, Lily Essence is the stronger pick. Reve suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lily Essence and Reve?
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. Reve has top notes of Pear and Neroli, heart notes of Peony, Lily and Osmanthus, a base of Sandalwood and Amber.
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