Fragrance comparison

Vera Wang Anniversary vs L'eau de Lily

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 450 ratings analysed

4 wins

Vera Wang Anniversary

Vera Wang

3.9682 votes

Rank #29,724 White FloralCitrus

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45%scent match

Some overlap

L'eau de Lily

O Boticário

4.17368 votes

Rank #27,680 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vera Wang Anniversary takes 4 of 7 categories.

Vera Wang Anniversary
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L'eau de Lily
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Vera Wang Anniversary4/7

L'eau de Lily3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vera Wang AnniversaryVera Wang

L'eau de LilyO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 38%Had 16%Want 46%

4.17/ 5 · 368 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerL'eau de LilyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

63%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

82 votes

45%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

368 votes

Category winnerVera Wang AnniversaryMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityVera Wang Anniversary

SillageVera Wang Anniversary

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value49

Category winnerVera Wang AnniversaryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

musky77%

aquatic69%

animalic61%

white floral100%

citrus88%

sweet77%

soft spicy65%

fruity53%

animalic42%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and animalic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Sicilian BergamotMandarin OrangeWater NotesApple Leaf

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaOrange BlossomRose

Base5-7+ hrs

MuskAmberCedarOrris Root

Top

PearMandarin OrangePink PepperLemonGreen AppleCassis

Heart

LilyOrange BlossomJasmineGardeniaRoseArum Lily

Base

MuskVanillaAmberSandalwoodAlmond

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Gardenia, Orange Blossom and Rose. Durations are only published for Vera Wang Anniversary, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer74

Fall49

Winter32

Day100

Night31

Spring100

Summer89

Fall71

Winter43

Day100

Night50

Category winnerL'eau de LilyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Work 37%Casual 34%Date 21%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,724

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,680

PerfumerYves Cassar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'eau de LilyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vera Wang Anniversary opens with a bright splash of Sicilian bergamot and crisp apple leaf. Water notes immediately soften the citrus bite. It feels clean. You get a dewy morning glow rather than sharp laundry soap. Soon, lush gardenia and creamy orange blossom step forward to claim center stage. They never feel thick…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Vera Wang Anniversary or L'eau de Lily?

Vera Wang Anniversary takes 4 of 7 categories. Vera Wang Anniversary is rated 3.96/5 from 82 votes; L'eau de Lily is rated 4.17/5 from 368 votes. Choose Vera Wang Anniversary for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L'eau de Lily for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vera Wang Anniversary or L'eau de Lily?

Vera Wang Anniversary lasts longest (Vera Wang Anniversary 62/100, L'eau de Lily 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vera Wang Anniversary or L'eau de Lily?

Vera Wang Anniversary projects furthest (Vera Wang Anniversary 66/100, L'eau de Lily 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vera Wang Anniversary and L'eau de Lily smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and animalic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Gardenia, Orange Blossom and Rose.

Is Vera Wang Anniversary or L'eau de Lily better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Vera Wang Anniversary and L'eau de Lily?

Vera Wang Anniversary has top notes of Sicilian Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Water Notes and Apple Leaf, heart notes of Gardenia, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar and Orris Root. 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.