Fragrance comparison

Sofist vs L'eau de Lily

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 393 ratings analysed

6 wins

Sofist

Água de Cheiro

4.5625 votes

Rank #26,567 White FloralSoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

L'eau de Lily

O Boticário

4.17368 votes

Rank #30,971 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sofist takes 6 of 7 categories.

Sofist
Choose it for a white floral and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
L'eau de Lily
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sofist6/7

L'eau de Lily1/7

Ratings & consensus: Sofist
Community sentiment: Sofist
Longevity: Sofist
Sillage & projection: Sofist
Value for money: Sofist
Versatility: L'eau de Lily
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sofist

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SofistÁgua de Cheiro

L'eau de LilyO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.56/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 38%Had 33%Want 29%

4.17/ 5 · 368 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerSofistRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

68%Love

28%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

45%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

368 votes

Category winnerSofistMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevitySofist

SillageSofist

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value49

Category winnerSofistBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

soft spicy90%

musky80%

green70%

animalic60%

aromatic50%

white floral100%

citrus88%

sweet77%

soft spicy65%

fruity53%

animalic42%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral, soft spicy and animalic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cassis

Heart

Lily

Base

Musk

Top

PearMandarin OrangePink PepperLemonGreen AppleCassis

Heart

LilyOrange BlossomJasmineGardeniaRoseArum Lily

Base

MuskVanillaAmberSandalwoodAlmond

InformationalShared notesCassis, Lily and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer57

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night53

Spring100

Summer89

Fall71

Winter43

Day100

Night50

Category winnerL'eau de LilyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,567

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#30,971

PerfumerYves Cassar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSofistHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sofist by Água de Cheiro brings a classic floral approach to daily wear. It opens with the tart bite of cassis, quickly settling into a prominent, lush lily heart. Supported by a clean musk base, it functions as a reliable, soapy-fresh staple for those who prefer white floral compositions that stay grounded and profes…

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L'eau de Lily by O Boticário opens with a bright splash of juicy pear, crisp green apple, and zesty lemon, accented by a gentle pinch of pink pepper. As the sparkling fruit top settles, the heart blooms into a lush bouquet of fresh white lily, orange blossom, gardenia, and jasmine petals. The dry-down brings cozy comf…

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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, Sofist or L'eau de Lily?

Sofist takes 6 of 7 categories. Sofist is rated 4.56/5 from 25 votes; L'eau de Lily is rated 4.17/5 from 368 votes. Choose Sofist for a white floral and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose L'eau de Lily for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sofist or L'eau de Lily?

Sofist lasts longest (Sofist 63/100, L'eau de Lily 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sofist or L'eau de Lily?

Sofist projects furthest (Sofist 62/100, L'eau de Lily 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sofist and L'eau de Lily smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, soft spicy and animalic accords. Common notes include Cassis, Lily and Musk.

Is Sofist or L'eau de Lily better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'eau de Lily is the stronger pick. For winter, Sofist is the stronger pick. Sofist suits daytime wear; L'eau de Lily suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sofist and L'eau de Lily?

Sofist has top notes of Cassis, heart notes of Lily, a base of Musk. L'eau de Lily has top notes of Pear, Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper and Lemon, heart notes of Lily, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Gardenia, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood.