Lily of the valley

Floral notes are among the most widely used in perfumery. They evoke the very essence of nature in bloom — petal, pistil, morning dew. Contrary to popular belief, a floral note is not limited to a 'feminine' perfume: the great niche houses weave it into unisex, abstract and sometimes even provocative compositions. The note may be obtained by enfleurage, distillation or chemical reconstruction, giving each version a distinct signature.

Wearing a fragrance with a floral note means inhabiting a soft, living space. Depending on the composition, the sensations range from the freshness of a garden after rain to the heady warmth of a tropical greenhouse. Some interpretations are demure and powdery, others carnal, almost daring. Skin amplifies floral notes over the hours, revealing unexpected facets in the base.

Lily of the valley is mainly used as a heart note, the central identity of the composition. It belongs to the following olfactory families: Floral, Floral Chypre, Floral Oriental, Floral Water, Floral Aldehydic, Floral Woody — floral notes run through almost every olfactory family and act as a bridge between lightness and depth. At BrazaScent, Xerjoff, Louis Vuitton, Dior and 1 other house use this note in 4 compositions available as decants.

BrazaScent offers 4 decants featuring lily of the valley, including Alexandria II, eLVes and Lucky Esprit. Each decant is available in 2ml, 5ml, 10ml or 30ml, drawn directly from the original bottle. It's the fairest way to try this note on your skin before investing in a full bottle.