Shirley May Loral
How it smells
It smells mostly citrus and floral. Bergamot and lily at the top, freesia and lime blossom in the middle and ambrette and clover at the base.
- Lasts
- less than 1 hour
- Best in
- spring
Loral 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 Shirley May Loral
Loral comes from Shirley May.
Loral longevity
It fades fairly fast, after about less than 1 hour on skin, so you may want to spray it again later. Lancôme Variety and Natura Una Artisan last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like ambrette and clover are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Other Shirley May perfumes
The house has 29 perfumes here, led by Darknet, Black Car and Jenny.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by floral and sweet. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and floral smells and notes like freesia and ambrette. Less obvious notes include mandarin orange, linden blossom and marigold. Perfume fans rate it 3.93 out of 5.
Sillage and projection
Projection is soft: people must be close to smell it. If you want others to notice it, use a few more sprays. Lancôme Variety and Natura Una Artisan spread further.
Which weather suits Loral
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter.
Loral dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Lancôme Variety (5 shared notes), Natura Una Artisan (4 shared notes), Clive Christian 1872 (5 shared notes) and Chanel Allure (5 shared notes).
More questions
Can I wear Loral to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
Can men wear Loral?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.