AldehydesOpens with
TuberoseHeart
VetiverDries down to
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Clive Christian · Sold as feminine
XX Art Nouveau Water Lily
A sunlit conservatory where water lilies float on the surface of a serene pond, and every breath is filled with the crisp scent of green leaves.
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XX Art Nouveau Water LilyLuxury · $250+
37%Similar accords, often for lessPrada La Femme Intense · PradaPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 4 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
XX Art Nouveau Water Lily by Clive Christian, launched in 2018, is a Floral Aldehyde fragrance that captures the essence of delicate beauty and sophistication. The composition opens with aldehydes and green leaves, creating an ethereal freshness that sets the stage for the rich heart notes of tuberose and water lily. These floral accords are softened by heliotrope and iris, before settling into a base of vetiver, patchouli, and cashmere musk, which adds warmth without heaviness.
Given its strong sillage and eternal longevity, one or two sprays are enough to make a statement. The fragrance projects well across a room, so applying it lightly ensures that it remains an elegant presence rather than overwhelming.
Fig. 01 — XX Art Nouveau Water Lily, Clive Christian
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Mike Parrott
Mike Parrott began his perfumery career at PFW before moving to CPL Aromas, known for finding unusual or hidden qualities in raw materials to build unexpected accords.
Designer Clive Christian
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What people
are saying.
Warmly received so far: loved by 42%, disliked or hated by 9%.