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Daisy Eau de Toilette bottle Daisy EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2007 Year 2025
££ Price Tier £
Sweet Water Lily Eau de Parfum bottle Sweet Water Lily EDP
Our Verdict

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.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose Daisy if...
  • 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.
Choose Sweet Water Lily if...
  • You want a budget-friendly option.
  • You prefer gentle, aquatic-clean fragrances.
  • You need longer-lasting performance.
  • You like understated, subtle scents.
Our Verdict - Daisy EDT
A sparkling, easygoing floral that radiates youthful optimism. Daisy is light, breathable, and instantly recognizable, making it perfect for sunny days and everyday joy.
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Our Verdict - Sweet Water Lily EDP
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.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Daisy EDT
Sweet Water Lily EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Violet Leaf 33% vs 63%
Only in Sweet Water Lily
Bergamot 36%
Shared Notes
Musk 35% vs 40%
Vanilla 30% vs 34%
Only in Daisy
Woody 34%
Only in Sweet Water Lily
Cedar 25%

Accords

Daisy Sweet Water Lily
Floral
90%
80%
Ozonic
50%
Aquatic
75%
70%
Powdery
60%
Citrus
Green
60%
55%
Fruity
45%
Musky
50%
Vanilla
50%
48%
Woody
90%
80%
Aquatic shared
50%
75%
70%
60%
60%
55%
Musky shared
45%
50%
50%
48%

Performance

Daisy Sweet Water Lily
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Intimate
Light
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Daisy

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

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.

Sweet Water Lily

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

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

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
52%
Key Similarities

Both lean aquatic, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Daisy EDT
Sweet Water Lily EDP
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