How it smells
The first thing you smell is geranium and Amalfi lemon. The heart brings lily-of-the-valley and ylang-ylang. On the skin it settles into oakmoss and sandalwood. Overall it smells white floral and fresh.
- Came out
- 1976
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Lily Of The Valley 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
Penhaligon's Lily Of The Valley EDT in detail
Lily Of The Valley EDT comes from Penhaligon's. This one is the Eau de Toilette.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €257, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Nino Cerruti 1881 and Houbigant Quelques Fleurs.
Lily Of The Valley for work or evenings
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its fresh side keeps it clean and easy.
How long it lasts
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. Nino Cerruti 1881 and Houbigant Quelques Fleurs last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like oakmoss and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Lily Of The Valley sillage
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Nino Cerruti 1881 and Houbigant Quelques Fleurs spread further.
Its style
The strongest accord is white floral (100%), followed by fresh and green. You will probably like it if you enjoy white floral and fresh smells and notes like lily-of-the-valley and oakmoss. Less obvious notes include bergamot and jasmine. Perfume fans rate it 3.89 out of 5.
More from Penhaligon's
This house has 37 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Penhaligons Portraits Collection Lord George Hirsch Flakon, Penhaligons Trade Routes Halfeti and Roaring Radcliff.
Perfumes that smell like Lily Of The Valley
These perfumes have a close smell: Nino Cerruti 1881 (7 shared notes), Houbigant Quelques Fleurs (7 shared notes), Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (6 shared notes) and Boucheron Pour Homme (7 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Can men wear Lily Of The Valley?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Lily Of The Valley come out?
It came out in 1976.
Is it good for summer?
It is better in spring. In hot weather it can feel heavy.