Fragrance comparison

Osmanthe Liu Yuan vs Lily Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,050 ratings analysed

Osmanthe Liu Yuan

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.86256 votes

Rank #11,596 FruityFloral

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45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Lily Eau de Parfum

O Boticário

4.01794 votes

Rank #26,888 White FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lily Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.

Osmanthe Liu Yuan
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lily Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Osmanthe Liu Yuan3/7

Lily Eau de Parfum4/7

Ratings & consensus: Lily Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Lily Eau de Parfum
Longevity: Lily Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Lily Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Osmanthe Liu Yuan
Versatility: Osmanthe Liu Yuan
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Osmanthe Liu Yuan

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Osmanthe Liu YuanLe Jardin Retrouve

Lily Eau de ParfumO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 256 votes

Have 28%Had 8%Want 65%

4.01/ 5 · 794 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerLily Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

39%Like

18%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

256 votes

41%Love

35%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

794 votes

Category winnerLily Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLily Eau de Parfum

SillageLily Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value43

Category winnerOsmanthe Liu YuanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

leather84%

powdery77%

animalic69%

lactonic61%

white floral100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

soft spicy77%

floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

MandarinGreen NotesBlack Currant

Heart2 to 4 hours

OsmanthusJasmineIris

Base3 to 6 hours

LeatherApricotMuskPeachPatchouli

Top

PeachApricotPearPink PepperMandarin Orange

Heart

LilyJasmineGardeniaOsmanthusNarcissusRoseIrisViolet

Base

MuskVanillaAmberSandalwoodPatchouliVetiverMoss

InformationalShared notesOsmanthus, Jasmine, Iris and Apricot. Durations are only published for Osmanthe Liu Yuan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall46

Winter13

Day100

Night23

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter94

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOsmanthe Liu YuanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex39

Women60

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,596

PerfumerMaxence Moutte

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#26,888

PerfumerVerônica Casanova, Yves Cassar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOsmanthe Liu YuanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Osmanthe Liu Yuan by Le Jardin Retrouve centers on the golden, velvety aroma of osmanthus blossom paired with juicy apricot and bright mandarin. A green touch and tart black currant cut through the initial sweetness, keeping the opening fresh and buoyant rather than heavy. As the scent settles, white floral jasmine an…

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Lily Eau de Parfum by O Boticário opens with a juicy splash of ripe peach, velvety apricot, and crisp pear, brightened by a pinch of pink pepper. As the initial fruitiness settles, a lush bouquet of creamy white lily, gardenia, and jasmine takes center stage, creating a clean, buttery floral heart that feels like step…

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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, Osmanthe Liu Yuan or Lily Eau de Parfum?

Lily Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. Osmanthe Liu Yuan is rated 3.86/5 from 256 votes; Lily Eau de Parfum is rated 4.01/5 from 794 votes. Choose Osmanthe Liu Yuan for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lily Eau de Parfum for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Osmanthe Liu Yuan or Lily Eau de Parfum?

Lily Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Lily Eau de Parfum 65/100, Osmanthe Liu Yuan 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Osmanthe Liu Yuan or Lily Eau de Parfum?

Lily Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Lily Eau de Parfum 56/100, Osmanthe Liu Yuan 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Osmanthe Liu Yuan and Lily Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Osmanthus, Jasmine, Iris and Apricot.

Is Osmanthe Liu Yuan or Lily Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Osmanthe Liu Yuan is the stronger pick. For winter, Lily Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Osmanthe Liu Yuan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Osmanthe Liu Yuan and Lily Eau de Parfum?

Osmanthe Liu Yuan has top notes of Mandarin, Green Notes and Black Currant, heart notes of Osmanthus, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Leather, Apricot, Musk and Peach. Lily Eau de Parfum has top notes of Peach, Apricot, Pear and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Lily, Jasmine, Gardenia and Osmanthus, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood.