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Lily of the Valley Floris 1765

7.4 / 10 82 Ratings

A perfume by Floris for women, released in 1765. The scent is floral-green. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Floral

Green

Fresh

Citrus

Powdery

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Green notes Lemon

Lemon

Heart Notes

Lily of the valley Jasmine

Jasmine

Rose

Tuberose

Base Notes

Musk

Ratings

Scent

7.482 Ratings

Longevity

6.970 Ratings

Sillage

6.768 Ratings

Bottle

7.479 Ratings

Value for money

6.621 Ratings

Submitted by Lotte1 · last update on 11/18/2025.

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Reviews

6 in-depth fragrance descriptions

10/26/2015

MasterLi
376 Reviews

MasterLi

2

A timeless clean white floral...

When I first tried this one, I didn't have many expectations. I expected it to be very old and nothing would appeal to me. After all, Lily of the Valley is a note which is old and clichéd.

However, I was pleasantly surprised! It is not heavy, it is not too old fashioned, and not stereotypical! It's light and contemporary, and it makes me happy wearing it. I associate this smell with very clean soap. Spotless!

I have been wearing it for a while and have been complimented! It's always nice to hear something positive whilst wearing a fragrance and I think this is one I will revisit again. Simple but elegant. A clean, perfect floral fragrance.

12/02/2013

10Scent 7.5Longevity 7.5Sillage

Seerose
775 Reviews

Seerose

It is a relief to me but..

When I was young lily of the valley was a favorite fragance of mine. I loved it. But later it became an awful smell to me, disgusting not only in perfumes. The natural flowers stunk to me as well. - Of course there is a certain personal reason for this which I will not describe. - So I started to fear perfumes with the dominating scent of lilies of the valley. Meanwhile I tested some scents with lily of the valley and some of them do no longer smell to me so bad. But often for my opinion it is not quite the original scent of lily of the valley.
What about "Lily of the Valley" by Floris? With a certain aversion I put a drop upon the back of my hand. A wonderful and green citrous scent was arising with an indication of of lily of the valley. But not only. There arose also something sparkling and bubbling like sect. Wonderful! I was smelling a mixture of lilly of the valley, woodruff and somehow of linden blossom.
From time to time the tuberose was trying to step in with a slightly musty touch. But this vanished every time. Frequently there was also drifting by the scent of fresh hay, coumarine.
After some hours the scent of lily of the valley is getting through becoming the star of the perfume "Lily of the Valley". I am not able to recognize which role the musky notes are playing. "Lily of the Valley" is a through and through floral fragance.
I am convinced by "Lily of the valley" that I overcame my trauma of this flower. "Lilly of the Valley" is a light and cheerful fragance, long lasting, with a delicate sillage. Excellent indeed. Unfortunately I own already "Aqua Universalis" by Francis Kurkdjian and Tauers "Collectible Zeta a Linden Blossom". However ist is good to know there exists another first-class parfum of lily of the valley thanks the possibility of a test for me.
I can recommand "Lilly of the Valley" to everybody who loves fragances with lily of the valley.

10/22/2020

7Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Serenissima
1234 Reviews

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Serenissima

Top Review 21

Lily, where are you?

I can already call myself a "lily of the valley fan"; and I admit: I love them, the little brave guys that bring life every spring.
And just as I like their spring-like, virginal freshness, I also enjoy them in the state of first light decay: when they become slightly "stinky".
This also applies to jasmine: youthful freshness is enchanting - maturity is tempting!
So I was very curious about what the house of Floris, which I have come to know as a noble fragrance manufacturer, would conjure up from these two white flowers.

But, oh dear!
Both - lily of the valley and jasmine - had gotten lost in the vast valley of leaf and meadow green.
A fine, but for me a bit too "lemony" entrance awaits me. Yes, fine is the right word!
But where are the lilies of the valley now? Where has jasmine hidden?
Even rose and tuberose, usually not shy, are just a whisper.
I am slowly coming to the conclusion that I am dancing at the wrong wedding here or that I don't have the right skin.
It takes almost half an hour for my two beloved white friends to appear: Their visit is short, very short - what a pity!
Musk strolls by and ... that's it!

Was that really all? I am disappointed! Floris has disappointed me with "Lily of the Valley"!
It is actually just a hint of an Eau de Cologne that brushes past me, that settles on me.
Spring-like freshness? Yes, a bit green, a bit lemon.
But otherwise, I only encounter shy restraint.
I don't expect much from a "fragrance water," that's known: but a little more than a light nothing would be nice.
What a pity, very unfortunate!

Once again: I am disappointed!
Perhaps also because I have recently discovered two wonderful new lily of the valley and jasmine fragrances that excite me.
Did I approach the testing with too high expectations?
I don't know!
For me, this Lily really got "lost in the valley." And took jasmine along with it.
Or are they fleeing from me?

Updated on 10/22/2020

07/30/2013

8Scent 7.5Longevity 7.5Sillage

Mandelmaus
132 Reviews

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Mandelmaus

Top Review 18

Nostalgia and Purity

Many thanks to Sonnenfee for sending the generous sample. This floral classic was created in honor of the beautiful tradition of gifting a bouquet of lily of the valley on May 1st. As is well known, it is not possible to extract the pure essence from lily of the valley. However, this fragrance very authentically imitates the typical scent of the lovely flowers.

Immediately after spraying, I perceive the scent as very alcoholic, aldehydic, and sharply green.
Before my time at Parfumo, I would have probably sprinted to the bathroom right away to get rid of this old-lady scent. Eww, it smells like a spa toilet, old lady, and stale flower water, yuck!
Now I also wrinkle my nose, but I am optimistic. After the alcohol has evaporated, I notice a green, grassy scent. It smells just like when cutting flowers, or generally at the florist. A green, grassy, soapy freshness, already underlined by soft floral notes. Yes, it has something of a bathroom scent, but one belonging to a very well-off, mature lady.
The lemon shows itself only shyly. A few shavings and drops of juice from an organic lemon quickly retreat to the background. This noble lemon note has nothing to do with the juicy cascades found in modern fragrances.

Slowly, the blossoms announce themselves. Creamy white, soft, velvety. A wave of floral dust covers the petals and imparts a hint of innocent, powdery sweetness. At the same time, the scent has a slightly aquatic quality and reminds me of... a hairdresser.
However, not of suffocating clouds of hairspray and the puristic, lounge-like, and ultra-modern salons, but of the shops that have stood the test of time in many suburbs. The places where you were dragged by your mother as a child to get a decent and tidy haircut. In my case, a bob for my first communion, how charming.
That's exactly how it smelled during and after hair washing there. In the meantime, you had enough time to look at the old mirrors, wallpapers, and hairdryers. And the regular customers who have become part of the furniture, you surely know what I mean.
This feeling of nostalgia has been wonderfully captured. Not my cup of tea, but very authentic.

The initially green severity recedes into the background and makes way for the white blossoms. It appears very noble, pure, elegant, and powdery. You can almost see the lily of the valley standing in the dew-kissed grass. Gentle morning light highlights the white color of the flower cups very advantageously. A certain warmth resides in the scent at the same time, although it feels spring-fresh and breezy-cool. The musk also envelops the fragrance in a powdery and animal-soft cloud.

I would love to drive to the countryside in the morning with this scent and run and jump across a dew-fresh meadow with outstretched arms, wearing a white flowing dress. With the cool, fresh wind in my open hair, adorned with a flower crown. At the same time, feeling the first rays of sunshine on my shoulders.

The transformation of the fragrance is fluid and beautiful to observe. From green-fresh to powdery-floral to soft and slightly animalistic in the base.
The sillage is strong and not at all subtle. The longevity is impressive. The notes hold on for a long time and never lose their sublime and glorious impression.
The fragrance will work best in spring and summer. In terms of character, I would assign it to a proud and down-to-earth, mature woman who enjoys surrounding herself with luxury and radiates a natural elegance.
Now and then, I am reminded of Chanel No. 19 Poudré. The latter is definitely more modern and suitable for everyday wear for me.
Lily of the Valley impresses with a glamorous purity, noble floral notes, and green freshness. It is exactly what it claims to be, and has been implemented in a natural way.
The scent feels liberating, refreshing, feminine, noble in an elegant way, but for me, it is not really contemporary and is rather suited for mature women. Nevertheless, a timeless classic.

03/05/2011

8Scent 7.5Longevity

Chrisantiss
525 Reviews

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Chrisantiss

Very helpful Review 8

Lily of the Valley is not home alone.

Lily of the Valleys are available from several brands. It's strange that they all get to carry the same name.

This one from Floris I like very much.
It starts off zesty, fresh, and at the same time lovely.

This Lily seems to me a bit more substantial than those from other brands, and here the other flowers come through more. Nevertheless, Lily of the Valley remains somewhat dominant.
The scent aura is quite strong and the longevity is also good. The fragrance does not become too sweet and always retains a nice, but also lovely freshness.
It's a very feminine and beautiful spring and summer scent.

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MeanieMaus

2 months ago

8Scent 7Longevity 6Sillage

1

I get lily and jasmine mostly, just a hint of lemon/rose. Lasted all day, and with moderate/soft sillage. Gently unobtrusive, good for work.

SofiaEinar

1 year ago

1

Realistic Lily of the Valley scent. To me it smells just like the real flowers.

Pinseltown

1 year ago

47

38

In the cool clear green valley
The sun rises with a citrus freshness
Lily awakens
Roses stretch out
Lilywhite Lilith
Leads me through the tunnel of night +

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