Lily Essence Eau de Parfum vs Rabab Gems Eau de Parfum

Lily Essence

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2006	Year	2023
££	Price Tier	£

Rabab Gems

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Which Should You Buy?

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.

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Our Verdict - Rabab Gems Eau de Parfum

This one's a divisive clone, with some hailing it a masterpiece and others complaining of 'chemical messes' and 'rotten pineapples'. If you're a fan of Xerjoff Accento, you might just find your new signature for a fraction of the price - but dabblers beware.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	5%	1%
Floral	30%	34%
Fruity	19%	15%
Green	6%	10%
Sweet	28%	25%
Warm	9%	9%
Woody	12%	9%
Earthy	12%	12%
Animalic	7%	10%
Fresh	8%	12%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Lily Essence EdP

Rabab Gems EdP

Notes

Only in Lily Essence Eau de Parfum

Pink Pepper 22% Peach 20% Apricot 19% Pear 19% Mandarin 19%

Only in Rabab Gems Eau de Parfum

Hyacinth 50% Pineapple 50%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 13% vs 36%

Iris 12% vs 39%

Only in Lily Essence Eau de Parfum

Lily 19% Gardenia 12% Narcissus 11% Rose 11% Osmanthus 10% Violet 10%

Only in Rabab Gems Eau de Parfum

Pink Pepper 24%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 16% vs 20%

Amber 14% vs 17%

Musk 14% vs 27%

Patchouli 13% vs 16%

Vetiver 12% vs 17%

Only in Lily Essence Eau de Parfum

Sandalwood 15% Oakmoss 13%

Accords

Lily Essence Eau de Parfum Rabab Gems Eau de Parfum

100%

White Floral

69%

63%

Powdery

100%

Musky

93%

Sweet

87%

48%

Floral

84%

46%

Earthy

81%

51%

Fruity

75%

45%

Iris

74%

Green

71%

55%

Woody

68%

56%

Soft Spicy

45%

Animalic

45%

Violet Floral

White Floral shared

100%

69%

Powdery shared

63%

100%

Musky

93%

Sweet

87%

Floral shared

48%

84%

Earthy shared

46%

81%

Fruity shared

51%

75%

Iris shared

45%

74%

Green

71%

Woody shared

55%

68%

Soft Spicy

56%

Animalic

45%

Violet Floral

45%

Performance

Lily Essence Eau de Parfum Rabab Gems Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

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.

Rabab Gems Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn

Also Works:

Spring Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and spring.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office Formal

Its powdery and musky accords with a fresh undertone make it versatile, suitable for casual outings or dates where you want to intrigue. However, the strong initial blast and potential for 'chemical' notes (as reported by some) might be too much for a formal setting or the office, and it's certainly not a sports scent.