So Pretty Eau de Parfum vs Lily Essence Eau de Parfum

So Pretty

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
1995	Year	2006
££	Price Tier	££

Lily Essence

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - So Pretty Eau de Parfum

This one's a proper debate-starter. Some reckon it's a timeless, aristocratic chypre with a modern twist, while others get a whiff of cat pee or burnt chilis. If you can get your hands on a well-preserved bottle, you might just find your new signature. Just be warned, it's a love-it-or-hate-it affair.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Lily Essence Eau de Parfum

This Brazilian darling is a study in contrasts - some adore its creamy, sophisticated floral embrace, while others lament its alleged reformulation woes and fleeting presence on skin. A truly divisive scent that inspires fierce loyalty or utter disappointment.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	13%	5%
Floral	31%	30%
Fruity	15%	19%
Green	6%	6%
Sweet	21%	28%
Warm	2%	9%
Woody	16%	12%
Earthy	13%	12%
Animalic	5%	7%
Fresh	12%	8%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

So Pretty EdP

Lily Essence EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Peach 21% vs 20%

Mandarin 16% vs 18%

Only in So Pretty Eau de Parfum

Blackberry 24% Neroli 21% Bergamot 17%

Only in Lily Essence Eau de Parfum

Pink Pepper 22% Apricot 19% Pear 19%

Shared Notes

Rose 24% vs 10%

Iris 17% vs 12%

Jasmine 13% vs 13%

Only in So Pretty Eau de Parfum

Orris 17% Orchid 14% Lily Of The Valley 14%

Only in Lily Essence Eau de Parfum

Lily 19% Gardenia 12% Narcissus 11% Osmanthus 10% Violet 10%

Shared Notes

Oakmoss 21% vs 13%

Sandalwood 17% vs 15%

Vetiver 16% vs 12%

Musk 16% vs 14%

Only in So Pretty Eau de Parfum

Benzoin 15% Cedar 14%

Only in Lily Essence Eau de Parfum

Vanilla 16% Amber 15% Patchouli 13%

Accords

So Pretty Eau de Parfum Lily Essence Eau de Parfum

100%

Woody

55%

75%

White Floral

100%

96%

Powdery

63%

85%

Earthy

46%

83%

Rose

81%

Iris

45%

80%

Fruity

51%

75%

Floral

48%

74%

Citrus

62%

Mossy

Soft Spicy

56%

Animalic

45%

Violet Floral

45%

Woody shared

100%

55%

White Floral shared

75%

100%

Powdery shared

96%

63%

Earthy shared

85%

46%

Rose

83%

Iris shared

81%

45%

Fruity shared

80%

51%

Floral shared

75%

48%

Citrus

74%

Mossy

62%

Soft Spicy

56%

Animalic

45%

Violet Floral

45%

Performance

So Pretty Eau de Parfum Lily Essence Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Strong

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

So Pretty Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Office Casual

While some find it office-safe due to its refined nature, its potential for strong sillage might be too much for close quarters. It leans towards formal and date settings, with many reviewers describing it as glamorous and special occasion appropriate. Its complexity and richness make it ill-suited for casual or sport wear.

Lily Essence Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its sophisticated white floral and powdery accords, combined with moderate sillage (for most users), make it suitable for various settings from daytime office wear to evening dates. While some report strong performance, others find it too subtle for all-day impact, suggesting it's generally not overpowering for closer encounters.