The best lily of the valley perfumes

Lily of the Valley: Harvest, Origin…

Lily of the valley is native to Europe, where it grows wild in shady undergrowth. Its flowers are shaped like small white bells. Its harvest is regulated because the flower is protected in many countries and cannot be picked in the wild. However, its beauty and delicate fragrance have inspired many perfumers to recreate its scent in perfume compositions.

What does lily of the valley smell like in perfumery?

In its natural state, lily of the valley is a white flower with fresh, green, and slightly creamy notes, with an animalic, indole-like facet that is characteristic of white flowers, particularly lily of the valley perfume. In perfumery, it belongs to the floral olfactory family.

Why does lily of the valley smell good?

Lily of the valley owes its delicate fragrance to its chemical components, such as cis-3-hexenol, which gives it its green and fresh notes, and indole, which gives it its animal facet and its power...

The best lily of the valley perfumes

Below is a selection of the best lily of the valley perfumes:

• Diorissimo Eau de Toilette , Dior : Diorissimo by Christian Dior is a true icon of perfumery. This iconic fragrance is called “soliflore” because it represents the scent of lily of the valley, as if lily of the valley were the only component of the perfume. Diorissimo reveals a fresh and delicate floral accord, which represents lily of the valley to perfection.

• Mughetto , Santa Maria Novella : Mughetto from Santa Maria Novella is also a solinote around the lily of the valley. This eau de parfum is a creation faithful to the lily of the valley found in nature.

• Muguet Blanc , Van Cleef & Arpels : The Muguet Blanc fragrance by Van Cleef & Arpels is an ode to lily of the valley. This fragrance reveals a fresh and luminous floral accord of lily of the valley combined with transparent floral notes of peony and neroli. This floral accord is enhanced with woody and musky notes.

• Muguet du bonheur , Caron : Muguet du Bonheur by Caron is an eau de parfum created around a rich floral accord blending lily of the valley, lilac, rose, jasmine, etc. This floral accord is refreshed by bergamot at the top and supported by a woody and musky base.

• Synthetic Nature , Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle : Synthetic Nature by Frédéric Malle is a very green fragrance with a fresh floral accord. The green notes are combined with fruity notes of blackcurrant at the top. The floral heart highlights hyacinth, lily of the valley, ylang-ylang, and jasmine. This entire accord is supported by a woody base of oakmoss and patchouli.

Bon Parfumeur perfumes with lily of the valley

• 201 - Bon Parfumeur Eau de Parfum : Bon Parfumeur's 201 eau de parfum recalls the freshness of the apple growing in the open air and the roots of vetiver. A tangy and green top note with the apple. Lily of the valley supports the green facet of the fragrance. This scent is accompanied by the fruity notes of quince which gives a sweet tone to the entire fragrance. The vetiver in the base anchors the fragrance in the earth.

Each of these lily of the valley fragrances offers a unique olfactory experience, capturing the freshness and transparency of this iconic flower.

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