Water Lily
LanvinEau de Parfum2021
Side by side
Water Lily vs. Shi
Is Water Lily better than Shi?
Water Lily wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Pink Water LilyMusk
floralcitrusaquaticfreshwhite floralmusky
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Water Lily and Shi?
| Water Lily | Shi | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2021 | 2000 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Pierre-Constantin Guéros | Ilias Ermenidis |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Water Lily and Shi smell?
Water Lily
Floral
Citrus
Aquatic
Fresh
White Floral
Musky
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Shi
Floral
Citrus
Aquatic
Leather
Musky
Smoky
Fresh
White Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Water Lily and Shi share?
Top
Pink GrapefruitPomegranate
Water LilyRice LeafMandarin Orange
Heart
Pink Water LilyWater Jasmine
Orange BlossomFrangipani
Base
MuskSandalwood
BirchMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Pink Water LilyWater Jasmine
Orange BlossomWater LilyFrangipani
Citric Notes
Pink Grapefruit
Mandarin Orange
Musk
Musk
Musk
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Birch
Where they fit
When and where do Water Lily and Shi work?
Spring
Summer
Community taste
Which performs better, Water Lily or Shi?
| Water Lily | Shi | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Water Lily and Shi?
This fragrance isn't trying to be anything other than what it is: clean, pleasant, and quietly confident. The water lily keeps things grounded without ever tipping into the overly sweet or.Water Lily
Here's the thing about Shi: it won't announce itself. No fireworks. No drama. Just clean, cool, almost-transparent calm. The aquatic opening is soft, the florals arrive without fanfare.Shi
The hunt
Where to buy Water Lily and Shi
| Water Lily | Shi | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | $43.01ecosmetics | $17.58ecosmetics |
| 3 oz | $37.33ecosmetics | — |
| 3.4 oz | — | $37.67ecosmetics |
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