Sabon Shir Lily
The smell in short
The first thing you smell is granny smith apple and pear. The heart brings lily-of-the-valley and jasmine. On the skin it settles into musk. Overall it smells white floral and fresh.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Shir Lily 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
About Sabon Shir Lily
Sabon is the house behind Shir Lily.
Best season for Shir Lily
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Other Sabon perfumes
The house has 21 perfumes here, led by Oneg Patchouli Vanilla, Zohar Musk unisex and PLV 28 Patchouli Lavender Vanilla unisex.
Is Shir Lily your kind of scent?
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 musk. Less obvious notes include green notes and litchi. Perfume fans rate it 3.86 out of 5.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. It lasts about as long as Maison Margiela Replica Springtime In A Park and Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh. Base notes like musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance.
Shir Lily dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Maison Margiela Replica Springtime In A Park (5 shared notes), Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh (5 shared notes), Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream (4 shared notes) and Gucci Envy Me (5 shared notes).
Quick answers
Can I wear Shir Lily to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
Can men wear Shir Lily?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.