Fragrance comparison

Versense vs Lily Essence

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 12,322 ratings analysed

4 wins

Versense

Versace

4.0311,441 votes

Rank #1,953 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Lily Essence

O Boticário

4.00881 votes

Rank #23,987 White FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Versense takes 4 of 7 categories.

Versense
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lily Essence
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.

Versense4/7

Lily Essence3/7

Ratings & consensus: Versense
Community sentiment: Versense
Longevity: Lily Essence
Sillage & projection: Lily Essence
Value for money: Versense
Versatility: Lily Essence
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Versense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VersenseVersace

Lily EssenceO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 11,441 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 881 votes

Have 39%Had 61%Want 0%

Category winnerVersenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

11,441 votes

37%Love

44%Like

1%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

881 votes

Category winnerVersenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLily Essence

SillageLily Essence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value46

Category winnerVersenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody86%

fresh spicy72%

aromatic58%

white floral44%

powdery30%

white floral100%

powdery92%

soft spicy84%

woody77%

fruity69%

floral61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody, white floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotCitrusesGreen MandarinFigPear

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomLilyJasmineNarcissus

Base5-7 hrs

Virginia CedarMuskOlive TreeSandalwood

Top

Pink PepperPeachApricotPearMandarin Orange

Heart

LilyJasmineIrisGardeniaNarcissusRoseVioletOsmanthus

Base

VanillaSandalwoodAmberMuskOakmossPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesPear, Lily, Jasmine and Narcissus. Durations are only published for Versense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day100

Night19

Spring81

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLily EssenceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex34

Women65

Casual 43%Work 38%Date 11%Party 8%

Men2

Unisex5

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,953

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews209

Overall rank#23,987

PerfumerVerônica Casanova, Yves Cassar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVersenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Versace Versense is a crisp Mediterranean citrus fragrance built around green mandarin, tart bergamot, and fresh fig. The opening hits with an energetic burst of lemon-lime brightness that feels like slicing fresh fruit in the morning sun. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus edge softens into subtle white lily and…

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Lily Essence by O Boticário opens with a bright splash of juicy peach, ripe apricot, and a dusting of pink pepper that feels lively rather than sharp. Within minutes, the fruity top settles into a lush floral bouquet led by rich starchy lily, creamy gardenia, and powdery iris. The dry-down warms up into a comforting b…

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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, Versense or Lily Essence?

Versense takes 4 of 7 categories. Versense is rated 4.03/5 from 11,441 votes; Lily Essence is rated 4.00/5 from 881 votes. Choose Versense for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lily Essence for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Versense or Lily Essence?

Lily Essence lasts longest (Lily Essence 71/100, Versense 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Versense or Lily Essence?

Lily Essence projects furthest (Lily Essence 65/100, Versense 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Versense and Lily Essence smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Pear, Lily, Jasmine and Narcissus.

Is Versense or Lily Essence better for summer or winter?

For summer, Versense is the stronger pick. For winter, Lily Essence is the stronger pick. Versense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Versense and Lily Essence?

Versense has top notes of Bergamot, Citruses, Green Mandarin and Fig, heart notes of Cardamom, Lily, Jasmine and Narcissus, a base of Virginia Cedar, Musk, Olive Tree and Sandalwood. Lily Essence has top notes of Pink Pepper, Peach, Apricot and Pear, heart notes of Lily, Jasmine, Iris and Gardenia, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.