Good Chemistry Water Lily: released in 2018, floral, aquatic and fruity, about 4h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Good Chemistry Water Lily dupe we found is Alfred Sung Shi — 85% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $35 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Good Chemistry Water Lily dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Good Chemistry Water Lily | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alfred Sung Shi | 85% | about $25 (−29%) | 5h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Bath & Body Works Sweetest Song | 84% | about $15 (236 ml) | 4h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Victoria's Secret Bombshell Wild Flower | 80% | about $35 | 5h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Yves Rocher Ming Shu Fleur Rare | 82% | about $40 (+14%) | 4h vs 4h | 4/10 |
| 5 | Victoria's Secret Water Lily & Sea Salt | 91% | about $20 (250 ml) | 4h vs 4h | 5/10 |
A classic aquatic floral that leans into the same fresh, watery territory as Good Chemistry Water Lily.
It shares its floral, aquatic and fresh accords with Good Chemistry Water Lily, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 1,274 community ratings.
Evokes the same breezy, floral-aquatic vibe found in Good Chemistry Water Lily, perfect for a light everyday scent.
It shares its sweet, fruity and rose accords with Good Chemistry Water Lily, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 363 community ratings.
Offers a similar floral-forward experience with a bright, airy quality reminiscent of Good Chemistry Water Lily.
It shares its floral, rose and aquatic accords with Good Chemistry Water Lily, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 155 community ratings.
Shares a similar aquatic and floral character to Good Chemistry Water Lily, offering a refreshing and light scent profile.
It shares its floral, aquatic and fresh accords with Good Chemistry Water Lily, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 17 community ratings.
Captures a delicate, aquatic floral essence that feels very much in the same family as Good Chemistry Water Lily.
It shares its floral, fresh and aquatic accords with Good Chemistry Water Lily, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 968 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Alfred Sung Shi, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 30% less than Good Chemistry Water Lily.
Victoria's Secret Bombshell Wild Flower, at about 5h on skin, against about 4h for Good Chemistry Water Lily.
Victoria's Secret Water Lily & Sea Salt, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Alfred Sung Shi saves you about $15 a year against Good Chemistry Water Lily. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Victoria's Secret Bombshell Wild Flower comes closest at 4.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Good Chemistry Water Lily notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-23.