Hundred Silent Ways Eau de Parfum bottle Hundred Silent Ways
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2016 Year 2006
££ Price Tier ££
Lily Essence Eau de Parfum bottle Lily Essence

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Our Verdict - Hundred Silent Ways Eau de Parfum
This one's a crowd-pleasing, 'rich auntie' white floral that manages to be both safe and sophisticated. Don't listen to the 'it's just like Black Opium' brigade - it's far more refined, though its divisive performance means sampling is essential.
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 Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 6% 5%
Floral 39% 30%
Fruity 13% 19%
Green 4% 6%
Sweet 37% 28%
Warm 3% 9%
Woody 15% 12%
Earthy 6% 12%
Animalic 6% 7%
Fresh 4% 8%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Hundred Silent Ways EdP
Lily Essence EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Peach 36% vs 20%
Mandarin 26% vs 18%
Only in Hundred Silent Ways Eau de Parfum
Tuberose 38%
Only in Lily Essence Eau de Parfum
Pink Pepper 22% Apricot 19% Pear 19%
Shared Notes
Gardenia 37% vs 12%
Jasmine 32% vs 13%
Only in Hundred Silent Ways Eau de Parfum
Orris 30%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 45% vs 16%
Sandalwood 31% vs 15%
Vetiver 22% vs 12%

Accords

Hundred Silent Ways Eau de Parfum Lily Essence Eau de Parfum
100%
White Floral
100%
77%
Vanilla
71%
Powdery
63%
63%
Woody
55%
62%
Tuberose
52%
Fruity
51%
50%
Sweet
Floral
48%
46%
Animalic
45%
Earthy
46%
45%
Iris
45%
White Floral shared
100%
100%
77%
Powdery shared
71%
63%
Woody shared
63%
55%
62%
Fruity shared
52%
51%
50%
48%
Animalic shared
46%
45%
46%
Iris shared
45%
45%

Performance

Hundred Silent Ways Eau de Parfum Lily Essence Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Hundred Silent Ways Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its sweet and prominent white floral profile, along with a decent projection (for some), makes it perfect for dates and evening events. While many find it suitable for work, its strength could be too much if oversprayed, pulling down the office score slightly.

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.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
90%
Accord
69%
Key Similarities

Both share White Floral, Powdery, Woody accords and Peach, Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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