Sea waterOpens with
LilyHeart
MuskDries down to
Edouard FléchierThe nose · 12 fragrances · also made Poison Esprit de ParfumPortrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Frederic Malle · Sold as unisex
Lys Mediterranee
A coastal drive where salty breezes mingle with the sweet scent of blooming flowers, capturing both the crispness of the sea and the warmth of a Mediterranean landscape.
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Lys MediterraneeLuxury · $250+
42%Similar accords, often for lessNarciso Eau de Parfum Cristal · Narciso RodriguezPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 6 of its 11 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Lys Mediterranee by Frederic Malle was launched in 2000 and crafted by perfumer Edouard Fléchier. This unisex fragrance opens with a bright marine-aromatic accord, featuring sea water, bergamot, lemon, and ginger, which creates an invigorating freshness. The heart of the composition is dominated by white florals such as lily, lotus, orange blossom, freesia, tuberose, and ylang-ylang, providing a delicate and powdery floral bouquet. The base notes of musk, vanilla, cedar, and amber add warmth and depth, grounding the scent in a soft spicy and musky finish.
Apply Lys Mediterranee lightly for a daytime wear to let the marine top notes shine. As the day progresses, the floral heart will emerge, providing a subtle yet alluring presence. For evening, a slightly heavier application allows the musky base notes to come through, creating an intimate warmth.
Fig. 01 — Lys Mediterranee, Frederic Malle
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Edouard Fléchier
Edouard Fléchier was one of the most creative perfumers of his generation, blessed with an innate talent for olfactory balance.
Designer Frederic Malle
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 43%, disliked or hated by 11%.