Is Marks & Spencer Sweet Water Lily a dupe of Marc Jacobs Daisy?
Daisy EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2007 | Year | 2025 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Sweet Water Lily EDP
Daisy EDT by Marc Jacobs and Sweet Water Lily EDP by Marks & Spencer both embrace fresh, aquatic-floral vibes, but they diverge in character and performance. Daisy stands out with its sparkling, playful edge and signature sunny aura, making it more vibrant and noticeable. In contrast, Sweet Water Lily is distinctly softer, more demure, and leans aquatic-clean, ideal for those who prefer subtlety. Longevity is another separator: Sweet Water Lily's EDP concentration gives it more staying power, despite its gentler projection, while Daisy’s EDT shines brightest in the opening hours. Sweet Water Lily is also a clear budget pick, but Daisy offers designer cachet and a more iconic scent profile. Choose based on your preference for boldness versus subtlety, and your budget.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a recognizable, iconic designer scent.
- You prefer vibrant, playful florals.
- You like a scent that feels optimistic and sunny.
- You don't mind reapplying throughout the day.
- You want a budget-friendly option.
- You prefer gentle, aquatic-clean fragrances.
- You need longer-lasting performance.
- You like understated, subtle scents.
A sparkling, easygoing floral that radiates youthful optimism. Daisy is light, breathable, and instantly recognizable, making it perfect for sunny days and everyday joy.
A delicate aquatic floral built around water lily and dewy violet leaf, Sweet Water Lily is fresh, soft, and quietly modern. Performance is modest, but for a £16 spring-summer everyday wear, the value is hard to beat.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
With its fresh green, citrus, and airy floral notes, Daisy shines in spring and summer, where its lightness and breezy character feel most natural. It lacks the warmth and depth to stand out in colder months.
Occasions
Its gentle projection and soft floral freshness make it ideal for daytime, office, and casual wear. It is playful enough for dates yet too airy for formal evening occasions.
Seasons
Aquatic water lily and green violet leaf with a soft musk base read at their best in spring and summer. Mild fall works on cool days; winter is too thin for the airy aquatic profile.
Occasions
Soft projection and a delicate aquatic-floral character fit casual everyday wear and office settings. Approachable enough for daytime dates; too understated for evening events.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Violet Leaf, Musk, Vanilla
Adds gardenia and grapefruit, drops bergamot and cedar
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