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Lily-of-the-Valley
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Floral Notes

Lily-of-the-Valley

Lily-of-the-Valley is a delicate, fresh, green, and intensely floral scent with a clean, crisp, and slightly sweet aroma. It has a light, ethereal quality that evokes spring mornings and pristine white flowers. The fragrance is pure, innocent, and slightly dewy, with a subtle green undertone that adds depth to its luminous character.
Origin and Extraction
Lily-of-the-Valley is primarily a synthetic fragrance note, as the natural flower contains toxic compounds that make direct extraction challenging. Modern perfumery uses carefully crafted synthetic molecules like hydroxycitronellal to recreate its distinctive scent. The natural flower is native to Europe and parts of North America, growing in cool, shaded woodland areas.
History and Culture
Lily-of-the-Valley has deep cultural significance, symbolizing purity, humility, and the return of happiness in many European traditions. In Christian symbolism, it represents the return of Christ's tears and is associated with the Virgin Mary. In France, it is traditionally given as a gift on May 1st (May Day) for good luck. In perfumery, it has been a beloved note since the late 19th century, featured in iconic fragrances like Diorissimo by Christian Dior, which is considered the quintessential Lily-of-the-Valley perfume.
Chemistry and Molecular Structure
The scent of Lily-of-the-Valley is primarily recreated using synthetic molecules like hydroxycitronellal, a key aroma chemical with a molecular structure that mimics the fresh, green, and floral characteristics of the flower. Other synthetic compounds like lyral and bourgeonal are also used to capture its delicate, clean, and slightly sweet nuances.

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8.3/10(6)
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Sample from €9

€228100ml
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Sample from €9

€194100ml
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Sample from €9

€200100ml
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8/10(1)
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Sample unavailable

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8/10(6)
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Sample from €9

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9/10(1)
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Sample from €9

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Sample from €9

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Sample from €9

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€195100ml
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€20060ml
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Sample from €9

€160100ml
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Sample from €9

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Sample from €9

€19550ml
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9/10(4)
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Sample from €9

€255100ml
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Sample from €9

€220100ml
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Sample from €9

€276100ml
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Sample from €9

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6/10(1)
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Sample from €9

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Sample from €9

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Sample from €9

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