Lily of the Valley Eau de Toilette vs Orchard Serenity Eau de Parfum
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Which Should You Buy?
This Yardley Lily of the Valley is a proper love-it-or-hate-it scent. Some swear it's the real deal, a natural, clean lily of the valley for a great price. Others reckon it's a weak, synthetic mess that doesn't smell like the flower at all. Tread carefully.
A budget take on Jo Malone's English Pear & Sweet Pea, Orchard Serenity nails the juicy pear opening and tender sweet-pea floral over clean white musk. The fruit and flower balance beautifully - light, pretty and faithful, just a touch flatter than the cologne original.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and subtle nature makes it ideal for casual wear or the office, where it won't overpower. The generally weak longevity, which many reviewers note, reduces its suitability for longer events like dates or formal occasions, while its green freshness could work for light activity.
Seasons
The juicy pear and fresh sweet-pea floral feel brightest in mild, warm weather, suiting spring and summer.
Occasions
Light and clean, it works for casual days, the office and easygoing dates rather than formal evenings.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean fresh, floral, musky
Adds sweet pea, drops freesia and lily of the valley
Where to buy
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