Fragrance comparison

You vs Water Lily

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 179 ratings analysed

You

Desigual

3.63175 votes

Rank #17,177 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Water Lily

Ninel Perfume

3.004 votes

Rank #63,675 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

You
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Water Lily
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

You2/4

Water Lily2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

YouDesigual

Water LilyNinel Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.63/ 5 · 175 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 22%Had 11%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

53%Like

17%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

175 votes

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityWater Lily

SillageYou

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value75

Category winnerWater LilyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

coffee61%

citrus100%

floral90%

white floral80%

aquatic70%

fresh60%

aromatic50%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMandarin OrangeRhubarbGrapefruitViolet

Heart2-3 hrs

Tonka BeanBenzoinCedarMuskOrange Blossom

Base4-6 hrs

PralineCoffeeCardamomJasmine

Top

BergamotGrapefruitLemonOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

Water LilyJasmineOsmanthusOrange Blossom

Base

MuskTonka BeanCedarVetiverBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for You, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring47

Summer41

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex24

Women74

Casual 37%Work 34%Date 19%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,177

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#63,675

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerYouHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Desigual You opens with an energetic splash of bitter bergamot, tart grapefruit, and crisp rhubarb that immediately cuts through the air. Within fifteen minutes, that brisk citrus freshness softens into an inviting heart of warm benzoin, velvety violet, and creamy tonka bean. The true comfort lies in the drydown, wher…

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Ninel Perfume Water Lily hits the skin with a sharp spray of tart grapefruit, bitter bergamot, and sweet orange. That bright citrus splash lasts about fifteen minutes before revealing a clean floral heart dominated by aquatic water lily, white jasmine, and soft orange blossom. As the initial sharpness settles, a quiet…

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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, You or Water Lily?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. You is rated 3.63/5 from 175 votes; Water Lily is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose You for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Water Lily for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, You or Water Lily?

Water Lily lasts longest (Water Lily 60/100, You 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, You or Water Lily?

You projects furthest (You 59/100, Water Lily 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do You and Water Lily smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Tonka Bean.

Is You or Water Lily better for summer or winter?

You suits daytime wear; Water Lily suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in You and Water Lily?

You has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Rhubarb and Grapefruit, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Benzoin, Cedar and Musk, a base of Praline, Coffee, Cardamom and Jasmine. Water Lily has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Water Lily, Jasmine, Osmanthus and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Cedar and Vetiver.