Katrina Rosales
Lily of the valley is a delicate woodland flower with small, milky white petals and a sweet, lemon-tinged scent. The flower is associated with spring and freshness and is considered an emblem of purity, rebirth and joy. The scent has been used in perfumes for decades, with Christian Dior's Diorissimo, created by Edward Roudnitska in 1955, considered a classic. Here is a list of some of the best lily of the valley perfumes available.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Perfumes with Lily of the Valley notes | Dior Diorissimo, Guerlain Muguet, Penhaligon's, Bronnley, Yves Rocher, Floris, Cartier's Pur Muguet, Byredo Inflorescence, Loewe Aire Anthesis, Van Cleef & Arpels Muguet Blanc, Caron Muguet du Bonheur, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Synthetic Nature, Bon Parfumeur Eau de Parfum, Estée Lauder Pleasures |
| Price | €450 for Guerlain Muguet |
| Other Perfumes with Lily of the Valley Notes | Annick Goutal's Jasmine, Acqua di Parma |
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What You'll Learn
Dior Diorissimo
Diorissimo is considered the undisputed queen of lily of the valley perfumes. It boasts impressive longevity, lingering on the skin for hours. The scent is rich, deep, and intense, with dominant jasmine floral heart notes. Diorissimo also features top notes of Ylang-Ylang, which is steam-distilled from flowers grown in the Comoros archipelago. The perfume is an interpretation of the original Eau de Toilette, with a more dominant jasmine note.
The lily of the valley flower is frequently associated with good luck. However, despite its intense fragrance, the flower is "mute" in perfumery, meaning that its scent must be recreated synthetically. The perfumer must recompose the scent using shades of green, floral, jasmine, and Ylang-Ylang. The result is a sweet and fleeting top note.
Diorissimo is available as an Eau de Parfum and an Eau de Toilette. It is recommended to apply the perfume to the body's pulse points, such as the wrist, behind the ear, the crease of the arm and knee, and the base of the throat, for long-lasting effects.
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Guerlain Muguet
The natural essence of the lily of the valley flower is impossible to extract, so Guerlain's Master Perfumer has reproduced the fragrance. The scent is considered an emblem of purity, rebirth and joy, and it has been a favourite of many royal brides, including Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and Grace Kelly.
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Floris
The perfume has received mixed reviews. Some wearers describe it as a light, fresh, and simplistic fragrance. They note that it is suitable for everyday wear, particularly in spring and summer. However, others find the scent too strongly alcoholic, with an overpowering muskiness.
In addition to its perfumes, Floris London offers a range of bath and body products, including a moisturising Lily bath and shower gel. This product provides a mild yet richly foaming formulation, made with olive oil to gently soften the skin while maintaining its natural balance. The sparkling white tea notes of the gel give a clean effect, while the woody musky dry-down leaves a soft warmth on the skin.
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Cartier's Pur Muguet
Pur Muguet is a well-rendered lily-of-the-valley note, a feat in perfumery as the natural oil cannot be harvested from the flowers themselves. It has a slight fruity edge, resembling green bananas, but it quickly subsides, letting the realistic lily-of-the-valley note shine. There is a grassy undertone, enhancing the greenness of the muguet, making it dewy and fresh. The purity of the flower shines through, and it is light and transparent, like a watercolour rendering of Diorissimo. It is a beautiful and charming fragrance, with a dominant pure and realistic lily-of-the-valley note throughout, apart from at the top. It is a simple, linear, and feminine fragrance, with a stunning bottle featuring a beautiful muguet design.
Pur Muguet is a contemporary and refined fragrance for men and women, capturing the strength and delicacy of wild garden blossoms. It is an easy floral scent to wear, with subtle hints of verdant green stems and leaves, making it ideal for warm weather.
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Penhaligon's
Reviews of the perfume suggest that it is a true and accurate interpretation of the scent of lily-of-the-valley, although some find it to be muskier than expected, with a slightly more intense and rounded scent than the fresh flowers. It has been described as refined and elegant, with a well-blended fragrance that avoids being too overpowering. The perfume has good longevity, lasting well on clothing and moderately well on the skin. The bottle is vintage-styled with a round glass design, a spherical stopper, and a green ribbon.
The perfume typically retails for £110 for 100ml but can often be found at a discount from various suppliers. Some reviewers have expressed concern about overspraying to achieve the desired performance, which may be a consideration for potential buyers. However, others have praised the scent as exquisite and natural, with one reviewer stating that it is their favourite interpretation of the flower's scent.
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Frequently asked questions
Some popular perfumes with Lily of the Valley notes include Dior Diorissimo, Guerlain Muguet, Van Cleef & Arpels Muguet Blanc, and Penhaligon's.
Some affordable Lily of the Valley perfumes include Bronnley, Yves Rocher, and Bon Parfumeur's 201 Eau de Parfum.
Some Lily of the Valley perfumes with additional floral notes include Caron's Muguet du Bonheur, which blends lily of the valley with lilac, rose, and jasmine, and Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle's Synthetic Nature, which combines the scent of lily of the valley with hyacinth, ylang-ylang, and jasmine.
Some unique Lily of the Valley perfumes include Aire Anthesis by Loewe, which grounds the scent with amber and dewy roses, and Floris, which is inspired by flower buds rather than full blooms and includes musky undertones.
