Fragrance comparison

Osmanthe Liu Yuan vs Lily Splash

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 383 ratings analysed

4 wins

Osmanthe Liu Yuan

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.86256 votes

Rank #11,596 FruityFloral

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43%scent match

Some overlap

Lily Splash

O Boticário

4.39127 votes

Rank #28,365 White FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Osmanthe Liu Yuan takes 4 of 7 categories.

Osmanthe Liu Yuan
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lily Splash
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Osmanthe Liu Yuan4/7

Lily Splash3/7

Ratings & consensus: Lily Splash
Community sentiment: Lily Splash
Longevity: Osmanthe Liu Yuan
Sillage & projection: Osmanthe Liu Yuan
Value for money: Lily Splash
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 SplashO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 256 votes

Have 28%Had 8%Want 65%

4.39/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerLily SplashRating 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

54%Love

36%Like

6%Ok

1%Dislike

2%Hate

127 votes

Category winnerLily SplashMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityOsmanthe Liu Yuan

SillageOsmanthe Liu Yuan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value57

Category winnerLily SplashBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

leather84%

powdery77%

animalic69%

lactonic61%

white floral100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

woody77%

musky69%

floral61%

Scent match43%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

PeachApricotPearMandarin OrangePink Pepper

Heart

LilyJasmineGardeniaNarcissusIrisRoseOsmanthusViolet

Base

MuskSandalwoodMossVanillaAmberPatchouliVetiver

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

Summer72

Fall0

Winter69

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOsmanthe Liu YuanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex39

Women60

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,596

PerfumerMaxence Moutte

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#28,365

PerfumerNot listed

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 Splash by O Boticário is a bright, uplifting body mist built on lush white florals and sweet stone fruit. It opens with juicy peach, ripe apricot, crisp pear, and sparkling mandarin orange balanced by a subtle dash of pink pepper. As it settles, fresh white lily, creamy gardenia, and soft jasmine blend with powde…

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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 Splash?

Osmanthe Liu Yuan takes 4 of 7 categories. Osmanthe Liu Yuan is rated 3.86/5 from 256 votes; Lily Splash is rated 4.39/5 from 127 votes. Choose Osmanthe Liu Yuan for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lily Splash for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Osmanthe Liu Yuan or Lily Splash?

Osmanthe Liu Yuan lasts longest (Osmanthe Liu Yuan 58/100, Lily Splash 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Osmanthe Liu Yuan or Lily Splash?

Projection is very close: Osmanthe Liu Yuan 46/100, Lily Splash 44/100 for sillage.

Do Osmanthe Liu Yuan and Lily Splash smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% 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 Splash better for summer or winter?

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

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 Splash has top notes of Peach, Apricot, Pear and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lily, Jasmine, Gardenia and Narcissus, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Moss and Vanilla.