Fragrance comparison

Sofist vs Lily Eau de Parfum 2021

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 167 ratings analysed

6 wins

Sofist

Água de Cheiro

4.5625 votes

Rank #26,567 White FloralSoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Lily Eau de Parfum 2021

O Boticário

4.25142 votes

Rank #29,037 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 sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Lily Eau de Parfum 2021
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring.

Sofist6/7

Lily Eau de Parfum 20211/7

Ratings & consensus: Sofist
Community sentiment: Sofist
Longevity: Lily Eau de Parfum 2021
Sillage & projection: Sofist
Value for money: Sofist
Versatility: Sofist
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

Lily Eau de Parfum 2021O Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.56/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 38%Had 33%Want 29%

4.25/ 5 · 142 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

49%Love

36%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

142 votes

Category winnerSofistMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityLily Eau de Parfum 2021

SillageSofist

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value43

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%

citrus83%

fruity65%

animalic48%

soft spicy30%

Scent match39%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

PearLemonGreen AppleMandarin OrangeCassisPink Pepper

Heart

LilyGardeniaJasmineOrange BlossomArum LilyRose

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

Summer60

Fall0

Winter90

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSofistMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex16

Women84

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,567

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#29,037

PerfumerNot listed

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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Lily Eau de Parfum 2021 by O Boticário delivers a lush, creamy floral bouquet brightened by crisp fruit and grounded in warm woods. It opens with juicy pear, green apple, and tangy mandarin orange spiked with a subtle touch of pink pepper. The heart unfolds into an opulent floral blend dominated by stargazer lily, gar…

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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 Lily Eau de Parfum 2021?

Sofist takes 6 of 7 categories. Sofist is rated 4.56/5 from 25 votes; Lily Eau de Parfum 2021 is rated 4.25/5 from 142 votes. Choose Sofist for a white floral and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Lily Eau de Parfum 2021 for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Sofist or Lily Eau de Parfum 2021?

Lily Eau de Parfum 2021 lasts longest (Lily Eau de Parfum 2021 67/100, Sofist 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sofist or Lily Eau de Parfum 2021?

Sofist projects furthest (Sofist 62/100, Lily Eau de Parfum 2021 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sofist and Lily Eau de Parfum 2021 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, soft spicy and animalic accords. Common notes include Cassis, Lily and Musk.

Is Sofist or Lily Eau de Parfum 2021 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lily Eau de Parfum 2021 is the stronger pick. For winter, Lily Eau de Parfum 2021 is the stronger pick. Sofist suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sofist and Lily Eau de Parfum 2021?

Sofist has top notes of Cassis, heart notes of Lily, a base of Musk. Lily Eau de Parfum 2021 has top notes of Pear, Lemon, Green Apple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lily, Gardenia, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood.