Notes Atlas/Water Lily
Floral · 200 fragrances
Water Lily.
200
Fragrances
1991
Earliest use in catalog
heart
Typical position · 74%
Floral
Reads as
Water Lily, a scent that evokes the serene beauty of dawn on a tranquil pond, has become an essential in perfumery's floral palette, adding depth and freshness to modern compositions.
Profile
What it reads as.
Share of water lily-bearing fragrances carrying each accord.
The Story
Water Lily in perfumery.
Found in ponds and rivers across Europe and Asia, Water Lily is known for its delicate, aquatic aroma with subtle green undertones. Its scent is often described as ethereal and refreshing, capturing the essence of a morning mist over still waters.
Perfumers use Water Lily to create layers within compositions, typically placing it in the heart notes where it can interact seamlessly with other florals and musks. It pairs particularly well with musk for its powdery effect, sandalwood for warmth, jasmine for floral complexity, rose for a romantic touch, mandarin orange for freshness, and bergamot for brightness.
Experience Water Lily in fragrances like Lanvin's Water Lily (2021), which highlights its aquatic freshness; Jo Malone London's Lotus Blossom & Water Lily (2008) that combines it with lotus for a lush floral bouquet; or Clive Christian's XX Art Nouveau Water Lily (2018), where the note is used to evoke an artistic, nostalgic atmosphere.