Fragrance comparison

Lily Essence vs Starring

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 949 ratings analysed

4 wins

Lily Essence

O Boticário

4.00881 votes

Rank #26,790 White FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Starring

Avon

4.0768 votes

Rank #33,501 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Starring
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lily Essence4/7

Starring3/7

Ratings & consensus: Lily Essence
Community sentiment: Starring
Longevity: Lily Essence
Sillage & projection: Lily Essence
Value for money: Starring
Versatility: Starring
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 Boticário

StarringAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 881 votes

Have 39%Had 61%Want 0%

4.07/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 33%Had 51%Want 16%

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

24%Love

68%Like

1%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

68 votes

Category winnerStarringMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityLily Essence

SillageLily Essence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value72

Category winnerStarringBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

powdery92%

soft spicy84%

woody77%

fruity69%

floral61%

floral100%

fresh92%

rose84%

woody77%

green69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both floral, woody and soft spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperPeachApricotPearMandarin Orange

Heart

LilyJasmineIrisGardeniaNarcissusRoseVioletOsmanthus

Base

VanillaSandalwoodAmberMuskOakmossPatchouliVetiver

Top

IvyBergamotCurrant buds

Heart

PeonyRoseLilyOsmanthus

Base

AmberSandalwoodVanilla OrchidVetiver

InformationalShared notesLily, Rose, Osmanthus and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer82

Fall94

Winter59

Day100

Night48

Category winnerStarringMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex5

Women92

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,790

PerfumerVerônica Casanova, Yves Cassar

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,501

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLily EssenceHigher 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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Starring opens with a sharp snap of green ivy, tart currant buds, and bitter bergamot. The top notes feel crisp and cool on skin, reminiscent of late 90s botanical fragrances. Within twenty minutes, sweet peony, dew-dappled rose, and waxy osmanthus bloom through the green haze. The floral heart stays clean rather than…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lily Essence or Starring?

Lily Essence takes 4 of 7 categories. Lily Essence is rated 4.00/5 from 881 votes; Starring is rated 4.07/5 from 68 votes. Choose Lily Essence for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Starring for a floral and fresh character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lily Essence or Starring?

Lily Essence lasts longest (Lily Essence 71/100, Starring 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lily Essence or Starring?

Lily Essence projects furthest (Lily Essence 65/100, Starring 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lily Essence and Starring smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and soft spicy accords. Common notes include Lily, Rose, Osmanthus and Sandalwood.

Is Lily Essence or Starring better for summer or winter?

For summer, Starring is the stronger pick. For winter, Lily Essence is the stronger pick. Starring suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lily Essence and Starring?

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. Starring has top notes of Ivy, Bergamot and Currant buds, heart notes of Peony, Rose, Lily and Osmanthus, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla Orchid and Vetiver.