O Boticário 2006 Edp

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Lily Essence

by Yves Cassar , Verônica Casanova

O Boticário Lily Essence is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2006, created by Yves Cassar and Verônica Casanova. The fragrance opens with Peach, Apricot, Pear, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Osmanthus, Rose, Iris, and Violet, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Oakmoss.

Our verdict on Lily Essence: Acquired

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.
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Classic
Lily Essence Eau de Parfum bottle

ScentArt

Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 5%
Floral 31%
Fruity 19%
Green 6%
Sweet 29%
Warm 10%
Woody 12%
Earthy 13%
Animalic 7%
Fresh 8%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Best 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.

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About

Opens with a sweet rush of peach, apricot, and pear, brightened by a hint of pink pepper. This fruity burst quickly settles, giving way to a rich bouquet of white florals - lily, jasmine, and gardenia most prominent - softened by the powdery elegance of iris and violet. The base grounds the floral heart with warm vanilla, amber, smooth sandalwood, and a subtle earthy whisper of oakmoss and vetiver, creating a creamy and sensual dry down. It's a sweet, powdery, white-floral dream.