Scarlet Lily

Instantaneous, head over heels love. I also purchased a 10ml travel sprayer and like cockscrewcurly, am kicking myself that I didn't buy a bottle. As a lily and ylang lover, this is as good as it gets. A yellow and white floral lover's dream on a light ambery base. No aromatics or greenness, as in Baiser Vole (which I happen to love too), though this goes in a different, creamy direction. Just beautiful lily and ylang, with all their lovely nuances, freshened a bit with water lily and a little sweet creaminess from the amber. I don't understand the accords listed above because this is in no way an aquatic despite waterlily in the notes. Neither is it in any way sheer. There is depth here but no heaviness. It's hard for me to even believe that just a few simple notes can smell so good and so complete. It really is just perfect. Definite signature scent worthy and appropriate for all occasions. I might just go and purchase a bottle and send this travel sprayer to my niece, since she loves Lily and Ylang as much as I do. Who knows, it might even make it to her list of perfume contenders for her upcoming wedding. I certainly think it would be a very pretty choice as it is not only as special as that special day, but also very different from all the usual wedding perfume choices out there.

If you love sexy warm florals but not cloying then this fits the bill. Most people's first thoughts when mentioning lilies is of the oriental lily with its large glamorous flowers and powerful intoxicating scent. The lily genus is huge so few will be familiar with the scent of the ariadne lily. I include myself in their number and I'm reasonably knowledgeable when it comes to horticulture. I do recognise a lily like note here but it is not heavy and headache inducing. The opening has the waterlily freshness, lily and a little kick from the ylang. Im glad Fragrantica have put this in the Floral category. Some might imagine its a touch aquatic well if it is then it is negligible. Once it settles you get a little warm sweetness from the amber coming through. I swear I can smell flower pollen that I've noted in Serge Lutens Douce Amere. The most prominent note on my skin is the fresh water lily. On my skin it's the last note to fade. It's very feminine, womanly and I think suits any age group. For me perfect for casual days or meeting up with family and friends. If you normally wear light or fresh scents then this would be lovely for romantic nights out. Moderate sillage and very good longevity.

This was very different to what I expected! I thought it would be fresh and more aquatic, but though there is a degree of freshness throughout it is also somehow warm and rich and sweet. I get as much ylang as I do lily, and they balance each other so very well, creating a striking floral which is quite unique! It’s quite addictive, and persistent! Though not in your face it lasts all day with decent sillage. It’s a perfume that would wear well for all sorts of occasions, easy but with a lot of character, and a floral to suit most seasons! I am surprised it’s not more popular, do sample it, even if you are weary of florals as it strikes a very good balance between crisp florals and silky warmth.

Dammit, just bought 10ml of this (with two others) in the company sale, sprayed it about 2 hours ago, liked it... and now it's in the dry down I bloody love it. Initially I got a huge blast of white florals, which moved into yellow florals... and now I have both, supported by a musky, subdued amber base. Sniffing skin closely, there's a hint of banana and coconut. I'm surprised no one has described it as soapy - it is, but in the best possible way. Smells like really expensive shower gel/body lotion. Now I ^need^ a full bottle (I don't - look at my collection - the last thing I need is more perfume, but this is seriously good).

This is a heavy floral scent - a light hand in applying, because it can be overwhelming. Saying that, I love it. It performs well; lasting for hours. Lily and ylang-ylang are the overriding notes - amber giving the scent a warmth - not really getting the water lily, though I'm sure it's in the mix somewhere. Glad I tried the travel size first, and then purchased a full size bottle - which is going to last and last.