Aqua Allegoria Lilia Bella

standing in a warm, sunlit garden, the tiny white bells of early spring blow in an errant breeze from the shady side of the garden I breath in the scent of spring and am transported to hundreds of memories.....Lilia Bella is my personal TARDIS. My grandmother always wore Coty's Muguet de Bois, and Lilia, after dry down smells of a slightly sweeter, yet more intense version. I am fussy about my florals...preferring soliflores, so they must be accurate representations. While Lilia is not a true soliflore, it feels like one to me. I found my tiny bottle on ebay and it has aged very well. The initial scent is quite strong and a bit “chemically.” This quickly changes to a strong lilac for about 10 minutes, and then, when warmed, it blooms into a true lily of the valley. If you have a chance to get some at a reasonable price, it is one of the best muguets that I have found. And, since only worn occasionally, my tiny bottle will last for years. My understanding is that this lovely drop of springtime is quite similar to Guerlain Muguet. I wish I could afford Geurlain’s annual limited edition Muguet, however, Unless I manage to win a lottery (or free bottle of Muguet) it will remain a dream. Aqua Lilia Bella is my closest opportunity.

Lilia Bella is simply beautiful. Fresh, strong lily of the valley, quite long lasting for an Aqua Allegoria. To me it has a slightly less complex and less sophisticated feel than Diorissimo, although they are very similar. It is so pretty, a delightful day-time scent for Spring time. Don't know why Guerlain didn't keep this one in their repertoire, it's such a pity it was discontinued. Snap it up if you get an opportunity to nab a bottle.

A bouquet of fresh lily-of-the-valley. That's it. Crystal clear, transparent, a little bit greenish. But thats's not to be underestimated, the flower is very complicated to imitate. Most of lily-of-the-valley perfumes feel synthetic, industrial, too strong, not realistic. This one does not, Jean-Paul Guerlain is a master perfumer, you can feel it.

I wonder why they discontinued this one. It is a very realistic Lily of the Valley. Pure delight! One of my favorites. I also own a vintage EDT of Dior Diorissimo, but I like Lilia Blella much better.

I loved this fragrance. Soft and romantic. I wish it was still available.