Fragrance comparison

Lily Essence vs Velvet Exclusive

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 931 ratings analysed

4 wins

Lily Essence

O Boticário

4.00881 votes

Rank #23,797 White FloralPowdery

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40%scent match

Some overlap

Velvet Exclusive

Eudora

3.8850 votes

Rank #17,935 WoodyPowdery

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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, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Velvet Exclusive
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Lily Essence4/7

Velvet Exclusive3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lily EssenceO Boticário

Velvet ExclusiveEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 881 votes

Have 39%Had 61%Want 0%

3.88/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 58%Had 16%Want 26%

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

40%Love

24%Like

22%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerLily EssenceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityLily Essence

SillageLily Essence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value70

Category winnerVelvet ExclusiveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

powdery92%

soft spicy84%

woody77%

fruity69%

floral61%

woody100%

powdery92%

vanilla84%

earthy77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both powdery and woody

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

PeachPink PepperMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisCashmeranRoseMagnoliaVioletPear

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaPatchouliBenzoinSandalwoodMoss

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Peach, Pear and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Velvet Exclusive, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring65

Summer20

Fall100

Winter89

Day63

Night100

Category winnerVelvet ExclusiveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex5

Women92

Men0

Unisex30

Women70

Date 38%Work 24%Casual 22%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,797

PerfumerVerônica Casanova, Yves Cassar

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,935

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerVelvet ExclusiveHigher 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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Velvet Exclusive by Eudora delivers an unexpected twist on modern Brazilian perfumery by skipping sugary syrup in favor of vintage chypre elegance. A quick spray releases a tart burst of mandarin orange, lemon, and pink pepper before unveiling an unripe, velvety peach note. As the initial sharpness settles, powdery ir…

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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 Velvet Exclusive?

Lily Essence takes 4 of 7 categories. Lily Essence is rated 4.00/5 from 881 votes; Velvet Exclusive is rated 3.88/5 from 50 votes. Choose Lily Essence for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Velvet Exclusive for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Lily Essence or Velvet Exclusive?

Lily Essence lasts longest (Lily Essence 71/100, Velvet Exclusive 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lily Essence or Velvet Exclusive?

Lily Essence projects furthest (Lily Essence 65/100, Velvet Exclusive 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lily Essence and Velvet Exclusive smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Peach, Pear and Mandarin Orange.

Is Lily Essence or Velvet Exclusive better for summer or winter?

For summer, Velvet Exclusive is the stronger pick. For winter, Lily Essence is the stronger pick. Velvet Exclusive suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lily Essence and Velvet Exclusive?

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. Velvet Exclusive has top notes of Peach, Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Iris, Cashmeran, Rose and Magnolia, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Benzoin and Sandalwood.