GeraniumOpens with
Lily-of-the-ValleyHeart
OakmossDries down to
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Penhaligon's · Sold as feminine
Lily of the Valley
A quiet walk through an English garden in early spring, where the air is filled with the delicate scent of lily-of-the-valley and the earthy notes of moss.
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Lily of the ValleyPremium · $100–250
54%Similar accords, often for lessCalandre · RabanneMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 14 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1976 by Penhaligon's, Lily of the Valley was crafted by Michael Pickthall and stands as a proof of the brand’s longstanding tradition of elegant craftsmanship. This fragrance opens with a fresh and vibrant burst of Amalfi lemon and bergamot, which playfully interacts with the bright green notes of geranium before giving way to the delicate heart of lily-of-the-valley, ylang-ylang, jasmine, and rose. The base notes of oakmoss and sandalwood anchor the composition with a woody, mossy warmth that grounds the freshness above.
This fragrance has a strong top note presence that fades within an hour. For optimal wear, apply it to pulse points for a lingering effect. The woody base notes develop gradually, so give it time to settle before reapplying.
Fig. 01 — Lily of the Valley, Penhaligon's
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Michael Pickthall
Michael Pickthall was a senior perfumer at IFF before he and his brother Terence left to found Contemporary Perfumers Ltd (CPL) in 1971, which grew into the largest privately owned fragrance house in the UK.
Designer Penhaligon's
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 27%, disliked or hated by 15%.