How it smells
It smells mostly white floral and tuberose. Tuberose and jasmine at the top, lily and jasmine in the middle and Madagascar vanilla and musk at the base.
- Came out
- 2013
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Lys 41 notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Le Labo Lys 41 EDP
Lys 41 EDP comes from Le Labo. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Other Le Labo perfumes
The house has 31 perfumes here, led by The Matcha 26, Rose 31 and Santal 33.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Nasomatto Narcotic V. Base notes like Madagascar vanilla and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
The style of Lys 41
The strongest accord is white floral (100%), followed by tuberose and animalic. You will probably like it if you enjoy white floral and tuberose smells and notes like lily and Madagascar vanilla. Less obvious notes include lily, tuberose and woody notes. Perfume fans rate it 3.94 out of 5.
Lys 41: day or night?
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its animalic side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Givenchy Amarige is a lighter match.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Nasomatto Narcotic V.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to fall. Ranked by season: winter, spring, summer and fall.
If you like Lys 41, try these
Similar picks to try: Nasomatto Narcotic Venus (6 shared notes), Givenchy Amarige (4 shared notes), Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds & Emeralds (4 shared notes) and Nasomatto Narcotic V (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Nasomatto Narcotic V starts from €179.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
More questions
Can men wear Lys 41?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is Lys 41 expensive?
It is on the expensive side: about €405 in Europe.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2013.