Water Lily
LanvinEau de Parfum2021
Side by side
Water Lily vs. Guiding Water
Is Water Lily better than Guiding Water?
Water Lily peaks in summer, while Guiding Water belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Musk
floralaquaticwhite 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 Guiding Water?
| Water Lily | Guiding Water | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2021 | 2016 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Pierre-Constantin Guéros | Guillaume Flavigny |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Water Lily and Guiding Water smell?
Water Lily
Floral
Citrus
Aquatic
Fresh
White Floral
Musky
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Guiding Water
Ozonic
Aquatic
Floral
White Floral
Musky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Water Lily and Guiding Water share?
Top
Pink GrapefruitPomegranate
Aquatic NotesOzonic NotesWatermelon
Heart
Pink Water LilyWater Jasmine
JasmineLotusCyclamen
Base
MuskSandalwood
LilyPink PepperWhite Musk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Pink Water LilyWater Jasmine
JasmineLilyLotusCyclamen
Fruity Notes
Pomegranate
Watermelon
Musk
Musk
White Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Water Lily and Guiding Water work?
Spring
Summer
Community taste
Which performs better, Water Lily or Guiding Water?
| Water Lily | Guiding Water | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Water Lily and Guiding Water?
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
The ozonic top is an invitation, not a statement. This is the fragrance for someone who doesn't need the room to know they've arrived. Moderate sillage, sure.Guiding Water
The hunt
Where to buy Water Lily and Guiding Water
| Water Lily | Guiding Water | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | $43.01ecosmetics | — |
| 3 oz | $37.33ecosmetics | — |
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