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Van Cleef & Arpels · Sold as feminine
Lys Carmin
The quiet intimacy of a private garden, where the scent of cinnamon-spiced florals fills the air, blending with the soft warmth of late afternoon.
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Lys CarminPremium · $100–250
51%Similar accords, often for lessUltraviolet Fluoressence · RabanneMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 6 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Lys Carmin by Van Cleef & Arpels was launched in 2009 and is the creation of perfumer Natalie Gracia-Cetto. This floral composition opens with a bright burst of white florals, seamlessly blending into a powdery heart that is subtly spiced with cinnamon. The base notes ground this fragrance with warm woods and yellow florals, creating an elegant balance between sweetness and earthiness.
Apply Lys Carmin to pulse points and allow it to settle for a few minutes before heading out. The white floral top notes are vibrant but fleeting, so a second application after an hour can help maintain its presence throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Lys Carmin, Van Cleef & Arpels
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Natalie Gracia-Cetto
Twenty years of Fifi-winning craftNathalie Gracia-Cetto was born and raised in Grasse, the world's perfume capital, and earned a doctorate in pharmacology before training at the Givaudan Perfumery School.
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 40%, disliked or hated by 11%.