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Lotus Blossom & Water Lily vs Nude Bouquet 2016

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

Updated 657 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nude Bouquet 2016 takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Lotus Blossom & Water Lily

    Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Nude Bouquet 2016

    Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Lotus Blossom & Water Lily2/7
Nude Bouquet 20165/7
Ratings & consensus
Nude Bouquet 2016
Community sentiment
Nude Bouquet 2016
Longevity
Lotus Blossom & Water Lily
Sillage & projection
Lotus Blossom & Water Lily
Value for money
Nude Bouquet 2016
Versatility
Nude Bouquet 2016
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Nude Bouquet 2016

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Lotus Blossom & Water LilyJo Malone London
Nude Bouquet 2016Zara
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.81/ 5 · 193 votes
Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%
4.07/ 5 · 464 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
Category winnerNude Bouquet 2016Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
30%Love
42%Like
8%Ok
20%Dislike
1%Hate

193 votes

35%Love
45%Like
13%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate

464 votes

Category winnerNude Bouquet 2016Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate70
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityLotus Blossom & Water Lily

SillageLotus Blossom & Water Lily

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value48
¤ Price value82
Category winnerNude Bouquet 2016Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
citrus92%
woody84%
aquatic77%
amber69%
white floral61%
floral100%
powdery92%
vanilla84%
white floral77%
citrus69%
aquatic61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both floral, citrus and aquatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
GrapefruitBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart2-3 hrs
LotusWater LilyHoneysuckleFreesiaJasmine
Base4-6 hrs
MuskGuaiac WoodIncenseAmberSandalwood
Top
LotusBergamot
Heart
HoneysuckleHeliotrope
Base
SandalwoodVanillaTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lotus, Honeysuckle and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Lotus Blossom & Water Lily, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter16
Day100
Night32
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter22
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNude Bouquet 2016Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex39
Women61
Work 36%Casual 34%Date 20%Party 9%
Men1
Unisex2
Women98
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,139

PerfumerJo Malone

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#5,661

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews42

Category winnerNude Bouquet 2016Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lotus Blossom & Water Lily by Jo Malone London captures the serene atmosphere of a Japanese water garden at sunrise. It starts with a zesty splash of grapefruit, bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange. The opening is bright and crisp. Within ten minutes, dewy lotus and translucent water lily take over the heart, supporte…

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Looking for an honest review of Zara Nude Bouquet 2016? This fresh floral offers notes of lotus, sweet honeysuckle, and powdery vanilla. We break down its performance, sillage, and its reputation as a budget-friendly alternative to luxury designer fragrances.

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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, Lotus Blossom & Water Lily or Nude Bouquet 2016?

Nude Bouquet 2016 takes 5 of 7 categories. Lotus Blossom & Water Lily is rated 3.81/5 from 193 votes; Nude Bouquet 2016 is rated 4.07/5 from 464 votes. Choose Lotus Blossom & Water Lily for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nude Bouquet 2016 for a floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Lotus Blossom & Water Lily or Nude Bouquet 2016?

Lotus Blossom & Water Lily lasts longest (Lotus Blossom & Water Lily 60/100, Nude Bouquet 2016 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lotus Blossom & Water Lily or Nude Bouquet 2016?

Lotus Blossom & Water Lily projects furthest (Lotus Blossom & Water Lily 55/100, Nude Bouquet 2016 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lotus Blossom & Water Lily and Nude Bouquet 2016 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and aquatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lotus, Honeysuckle and Sandalwood.

Is Lotus Blossom & Water Lily or Nude Bouquet 2016 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lotus Blossom & Water Lily is the stronger pick. For winter, Nude Bouquet 2016 is the stronger pick. Lotus Blossom & Water Lily suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lotus Blossom & Water Lily and Nude Bouquet 2016?

Lotus Blossom & Water Lily has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lotus, Water Lily, Honeysuckle and Freesia, a base of Musk, Guaiac Wood, Incense and Amber. Nude Bouquet 2016 has top notes of Lotus and Bergamot, heart notes of Honeysuckle and Heliotrope, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.

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