Notes Atlas/White Lily
White floral · 39 fragrances
White Lily.
39
Fragrances
1900
Earliest use in catalog
heart
Typical position · 79%
White floral
Reads as
In the heart of floral compositions, white lily emerges as a serene beacon, its presence softening and elevating notes around it to create an atmosphere of refined elegance.
Profile
What it reads as.
Share of white lily-bearing fragrances carrying each accord.
The Story
White Lily in perfumery.
White lily, with its subtle yet distinctive scent that evokes both purity and sensuality, is often associated with gardens at dawn or quiet lakeside moments. This floral note captures the essence of springtime freshness, offering a delicate balance between sweetness and a hint of greenness.
Perfumers frequently position white lily as a heart note to provide depth and warmth without overpowering other components. Its most common companions include musk, sandalwood, jasmine, rose, amber, and tuberose, creating compositions that read as white floral, woody, floral, powdery, and sweet.
Today, the lily's presence can be experienced in notable fragrances such as Portrait of New York White Lily by Ralph Lauren, which captures the essence of a modern urban garden, or Lys Fume by Tom Ford, where it melds with other white florals to create an enveloping cloud of scent.