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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Prepare for a blast of mint that polarises opinion. Some find it a 'mouthwash' or 'medicinal cream' horror, others revel in its cooling, vibrant green freshness. It's certainly unique, but definitely sample before you commit.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 11% | 7% |
| Floral | 28% | 27% |
| Fruity | 2% | 1% |
| Green | 20% | 19% |
| Sweet | 16% | 13% |
| Warm | 2% | 6% |
| Woody | 7% | 12% |
| Earthy | 2% | 7% |
| Animalic | 10% | 12% |
| Fresh | 33% | 27% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
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.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its intensely fresh and cooling character, particularly the strong mint opening, makes it excellent for casual and sport wear, especially in hot weather. However, the divisive scent profile and potential for strong projection in some wearers mean it's less suitable for formal or date settings, and only moderately acceptable for office environments where subtlety is often key.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Green, Floral accords and Lotus, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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