Lily

This lily of the valley opens so green, crisp and delicious. Fresh snapped stems, unearthed roots and a hint of violet leaf robustness. The strength of the greenery is magnificent, but contrasted with a woody softness that is a little like clean musky lotion: creamy, a tad soapy -- I think I'd be happier with the botanical elements without the cosmetic backdrop. I do quite like this, even love, but still crave the intense crunchy freshness of Oriza L. Legrand Muguet Fleuri. This comes real close as a more affordable option and is a very well composed scent. C&E's Lily is excellent for spring or easy relaxation.

I am equally in love with C&E's new(ish) Lily and Wisteria. I never smelled their discontinued Lily of the Valley, so I had no particular expectations when smelling this. It's beautiful and unimposing. The scent is of spring flowers, crushed green leaves, and a little soap. I don't tend to find florals headache inducing, but I can't imagine anyone whould have that problem with Lily. I find that this fades from my skin after a few hours, but lasts on my clothing for quite a while. I could still find my test spray on my coat-sleeve three days later! Office-safe; sillage is minimal.

This really is such a refreshing, uplifting outdoorsy scent that makes me crave spring when it's winter and celebrate it when it's finally here! It sparkles on the skin with standout notes of lily of the valley and hyacinth with a twist of zingy lemon and lime and a soft musk base. Simple and elemental but too delightful and pretty to ever be bland. Perfect for crisp, cold days, late winter frosts, April showers and walks in sunlit-dappled woods when the bluebells are just appearing!

This is my favourite lotv perfume, so easy to wear. I agree with the word "uplifting" to describe it. i have not smelled the earlier version so cannot compare but to me Lily smells like the lily of the valley growing wild in our yard that I remember from childhood. The body lotion, by the way, is excellent--light in texture yet quite aoftening. The scent of both of these lasts all day on me.

Sprayed on some of this in the store. I was afraid it would be too strong, like I sometimes find lily-of-the-valley fragrances. But it's not. It's so soft, fresh and gentle, sometimes a little soapy (but not in a bad way). It's something you would wear with a white dress in the summer, walking in a meadow. Not sexy in any way, but innocently romantic.