Discover Sweet Water Lily
| Edp | Concentration | Edt |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2025 | Year | 1996 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
L' par Kenzo
ScentArt
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.
A divisive but much-loved 90s aquatic classic. This one is adored by its fans for its invigorating freshness, but beware of possible reformulation issues or simply unique skin chemistry. If it works for you, it's a true gem; if not, it can be a scrubber.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 11% | 4% |
| Floral | 28% | 25% |
| Fruity | 2% | 7% |
| Green | 20% | 12% |
| Sweet | 16% | 20% |
| Warm | 2% | 11% |
| Woody | 7% | 12% |
| Earthy | 2% | 3% |
| Animalic | 10% | 8% |
| Fresh | 33% | 23% |
Mood
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Base Notes
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Accords
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 low-to-moderate projection and clean, aquatic profile make it ideal for office, casual, and sport settings where you want to smell fresh without overwhelming others. While some find it elegant enough for evenings, its primary strength lies in relaxed, daytime wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Floral, Green, Aquatic accords and Water Lily, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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