Floris

Lily Eau de Toilette

A balanced floral fragrance, warm and luminous at the same time, which leaves a soft but persistent trail. Inspired by lily of the valley, nose Caterina Catalani has attempted to preserve its naturalness. The freshness of dew-soaked flowers is enhanced by hints of Egyptian jasmine and Bulgarian rose. Sparkling notes of white tea give this fragrance a pleasant clean sensation, while its woody, musky base notes restore soft warmth to the skin. The inspiration behind Lily Eau de Toilette draws on ancient folklore stories linked to lily of the valley, cultivated for over 400 years and a symbol of rebirth, purity, love and happiness. It evokes the traditional celebration of Beltane, the festival in honour of the queen of summer who, delicately dressed in soft white lace amidst a cloud of lily of the valley, welcomes the new season and its bright days. Dancers move in time to the music to celebrate the lengthening of the days and ensure that the season's harvest will be plentiful.

''In creating Lily of the Valley, we sought to reflect the simple beauty and delicate fragility of the blooming lily of the valley, imagining the evocative scenery of morning dew in a serene garden in the English countryside in springtime. Lily of the Valley blooms in early May, coinciding with the folk tradition of the Morris Dances. Lily embodies the joy and exuberance of this ancient English tradition, with its floral notes evoking spring blossoms, verdant meadows and the chirping of birds singing in harmony.''

Top Notes: White Tea, Dew Notes.

Heart Notes: Lily Of The Valley, Bulgarian Rose, Ylang Ylang.

Base Notes: Cedarwood, Musk