Fragrance comparison

Vera Wang Anniversary vs Lily Eau de Parfum 2021

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 224 ratings analysed

Vera Wang Anniversary

Vera Wang

3.9682 votes

Rank #29,724 White FloralCitrus

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51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Lily Eau de Parfum 2021

O Boticário

4.25142 votes

Rank #25,825 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lily Eau de Parfum 2021 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Vera Wang Anniversary
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lily Eau de Parfum 2021
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Vera Wang Anniversary3/7

Lily Eau de Parfum 20214/7

Ratings & consensus: Lily Eau de Parfum 2021
Community sentiment: Lily Eau de Parfum 2021
Longevity: Lily Eau de Parfum 2021
Sillage & projection: Vera Wang Anniversary
Value for money: Vera Wang Anniversary
Versatility: Vera Wang Anniversary
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lily Eau de Parfum 2021

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vera Wang AnniversaryVera Wang

Lily Eau de Parfum 2021O Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 38%Had 16%Want 46%

4.25/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerLily Eau de Parfum 2021Rating 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

49%Love

36%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

142 votes

Category winnerLily Eau de Parfum 2021Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityLily Eau de Parfum 2021

SillageVera Wang Anniversary

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value43

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%

citrus83%

fruity65%

animalic48%

soft spicy30%

Scent match51%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

PearLemonGreen AppleMandarin OrangeCassisPink Pepper

Heart

LilyGardeniaJasmineOrange BlossomArum LilyRose

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

Summer60

Fall0

Winter90

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVera Wang AnniversaryMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

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

Men0

Unisex16

Women84

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,724

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,825

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLily Eau de Parfum 2021Higher 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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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Vera Wang Anniversary or Lily Eau de Parfum 2021?

Lily Eau de Parfum 2021 takes 4 of 7 categories. Vera Wang Anniversary is rated 3.96/5 from 82 votes; Lily Eau de Parfum 2021 is rated 4.25/5 from 142 votes. Choose Vera Wang Anniversary for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lily Eau de Parfum 2021 for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Vera Wang Anniversary or Lily Eau de Parfum 2021?

Lily Eau de Parfum 2021 lasts longest (Lily Eau de Parfum 2021 67/100, Vera Wang Anniversary 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vera Wang Anniversary or Lily Eau de Parfum 2021?

Vera Wang Anniversary projects furthest (Vera Wang Anniversary 66/100, Lily Eau de Parfum 2021 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vera Wang Anniversary and Lily Eau de Parfum 2021 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% 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 Lily Eau de Parfum 2021 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Vera Wang Anniversary and Lily Eau de Parfum 2021?

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. 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.