Fragrance comparison

Wind Wood vs Lily Essence

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 2,007 ratings analysed

7 wins

Wind Wood

Mancera

4.051,126 votes

Rank #2,647 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Lily Essence

O Boticário

4.00881 votes

Rank #25,075 White FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wind Wood takes 7 of 7 categories.

Wind Wood
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lily Essence
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Best in winter.

Wind Wood7/7

Lily Essence0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Wind WoodMancera

Lily EssenceO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 1,126 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 881 votes

Have 39%Had 61%Want 0%

Category winnerWind WoodRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

34%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

1,126 votes

37%Love

44%Like

1%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

881 votes

Category winnerWind WoodMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityWind Wood

SillageWind Wood

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value46

Category winnerWind WoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

powdery84%

violet77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

white floral100%

powdery92%

soft spicy84%

woody77%

fruity69%

floral61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green NotesMandarin OrangePink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarVetiverOakmossLeatherWhite MuskAmber

Top

Pink PepperPeachApricotPearMandarin Orange

Heart

LilyJasmineIrisGardeniaNarcissusRoseVioletOsmanthus

Base

VanillaSandalwoodAmberMuskOakmossPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pink Pepper, Violet and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Wind Wood, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer69

Fall0

Winter35

Day100

Night53

Spring81

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerWind WoodMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex13

Women3

Casual 35%Work 33%Date 19%Party 14%

Men2

Unisex5

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,647

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews118

Overall rank#25,075

PerfumerVerônica Casanova, Yves Cassar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWind WoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mancera Wind Wood hits the air with a brisk crackle of mandarin orange, pink pepper, and crushed green leaves. The opening is sharp. Within ten minutes, the citrus flash settles down. A distinct violet heart steps forward, delivering a clean, cool, slightly powdery green floral character that keeps the composition cri…

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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, Wind Wood or Lily Essence?

Wind Wood takes 7 of 7 categories. Wind Wood is rated 4.05/5 from 1,126 votes; Lily Essence is rated 4.00/5 from 881 votes. Choose Wind Wood for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lily Essence for a white floral and powdery character. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Wind Wood or Lily Essence?

Wind Wood lasts longest (Wind Wood 74/100, Lily Essence 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Wind Wood or Lily Essence?

Projection is very close: Wind Wood 66/100, Lily Essence 65/100 for sillage.

Do Wind Wood and Lily Essence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper, Violet and Patchouli.

Is Wind Wood or Lily Essence better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Wind Wood and Lily Essence?

Wind Wood has top notes of Green Notes, Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Violet and Patchouli, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Leather. 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.