Fragrance comparison

Osmanthe Liu Yuan vs Lily Essence

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,137 ratings analysed

Osmanthe Liu Yuan

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.86256 votes

Rank #11,596 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Lily Essence

O Boticário

4.00881 votes

Rank #25,815 White FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lily Essence 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 Essence
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Osmanthe Liu Yuan3/7

Lily Essence4/7

Ratings & consensus: Lily Essence
Community sentiment: Lily Essence
Longevity: Lily Essence
Sillage & projection: Lily Essence
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 EssenceO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 256 votes

Have 28%Had 8%Want 65%

4.00/ 5 · 881 votes

Have 39%Had 61%Want 0%

Category winnerLily EssenceRating 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

37%Love

44%Like

1%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

881 votes

Category winnerLily EssenceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLily Essence

SillageLily Essence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value46

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%

powdery92%

soft spicy84%

woody77%

fruity69%

floral61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fruity, powdery and floral

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

Pink PepperPeachApricotPearMandarin Orange

Heart

LilyJasmineIrisGardeniaNarcissusRoseVioletOsmanthus

Base

VanillaSandalwoodAmberMuskOakmossPatchouliVetiver

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

Spring81

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOsmanthe Liu YuanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex39

Women60

Men2

Unisex5

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,596

PerfumerMaxence Moutte

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#25,815

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 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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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 Essence?

Lily Essence takes 4 of 7 categories. Osmanthe Liu Yuan is rated 3.86/5 from 256 votes; Lily Essence is rated 4.00/5 from 881 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 Essence for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Osmanthe Liu Yuan or Lily Essence?

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

Which projects more, Osmanthe Liu Yuan or Lily Essence?

Lily Essence projects furthest (Lily Essence 65/100, Osmanthe Liu Yuan 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Osmanthe Liu Yuan and Lily Essence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Osmanthus, Jasmine, Iris and Apricot.

Is Osmanthe Liu Yuan or Lily Essence better for summer or winter?

For summer, Osmanthe Liu Yuan is the stronger pick. For winter, Lily Essence 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 Essence?

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 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.