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Bright Glow in the Underbrush
Shady twilight, a hint of moisture and earth: there you find countless ivy and large fields of lily of the valley.
Maybe even fairies? I'm not quite sure - but it could be possible!
This beautiful fragrance from the limited edition 2015 "Rock the Ages" was my first encounter with Jo Malone.
After reading about it in a magazine, I had to get to know it and later absolutely had to own it.
The widespread misconception that the scent of lily of the valley is very sweet and somewhat sticky is immediately disproven by "Lily of the Valley & Ivy" from Jo Malone.
The bitter, slightly earthy scent of this little white flower delights the senses right from the first spray.
And the ivy makes its presence known clearly and distinctly - and a bit scratchy-bitter - just a moment later.
It is accompanied by the rather bitter blackcurrants and the bright glow of daffodils.
It is these daffodils, which seem to dance through the previous fragrance creation, that save it from becoming too bitter and dark: they bring lightness and a touch of sweetness to this unique fragrance blend.
Thus, "Lily of the Valley & Ivy" often gives me the feeling of standing in front of a painting by Claude Monet: a light-filled forest, trees entwined with ivy, underbrush, and many little white dots - lily of the valley.
Above it all lies a luminous shimmer - the charm of Impressionism.
Those who know me are aware of how much I love Claude Monet's paintings.
And that is why I also love Jo Malone's "Lily of the Valley & Ivy."
Even though the fragrance embodies only a summery lightness and often needs to be refreshed, it is still a companion that brings joy.
The angular, clear glass bottle fits wonderfully in a handbag with its simplicity: so cool freshness is always possible!
Only in one aspect does "Lily of the Valley & Ivy" disappoint me: unlike other Jo Malone fragrances, it is not suitable as a "Hair Mist."
For this fragrance, my hair is certainly not a suitable carrier.
On gray and damp November days, which still bring us closer to the shortest day, I look at this bottle and realize how great my longing for light, spring, and sun is.
"Hello, Lily - I can hardly wait to see you again!"
Maybe even fairies? I'm not quite sure - but it could be possible!
This beautiful fragrance from the limited edition 2015 "Rock the Ages" was my first encounter with Jo Malone.
After reading about it in a magazine, I had to get to know it and later absolutely had to own it.
The widespread misconception that the scent of lily of the valley is very sweet and somewhat sticky is immediately disproven by "Lily of the Valley & Ivy" from Jo Malone.
The bitter, slightly earthy scent of this little white flower delights the senses right from the first spray.
And the ivy makes its presence known clearly and distinctly - and a bit scratchy-bitter - just a moment later.
It is accompanied by the rather bitter blackcurrants and the bright glow of daffodils.
It is these daffodils, which seem to dance through the previous fragrance creation, that save it from becoming too bitter and dark: they bring lightness and a touch of sweetness to this unique fragrance blend.
Thus, "Lily of the Valley & Ivy" often gives me the feeling of standing in front of a painting by Claude Monet: a light-filled forest, trees entwined with ivy, underbrush, and many little white dots - lily of the valley.
Above it all lies a luminous shimmer - the charm of Impressionism.
Those who know me are aware of how much I love Claude Monet's paintings.
And that is why I also love Jo Malone's "Lily of the Valley & Ivy."
Even though the fragrance embodies only a summery lightness and often needs to be refreshed, it is still a companion that brings joy.
The angular, clear glass bottle fits wonderfully in a handbag with its simplicity: so cool freshness is always possible!
Only in one aspect does "Lily of the Valley & Ivy" disappoint me: unlike other Jo Malone fragrances, it is not suitable as a "Hair Mist."
For this fragrance, my hair is certainly not a suitable carrier.
On gray and damp November days, which still bring us closer to the shortest day, I look at this bottle and realize how great my longing for light, spring, and sun is.
"Hello, Lily - I can hardly wait to see you again!"
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6 Comments
Greenfan1701 4 years ago
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I've been looking for a nice lily of the valley scent for a long time, but I guess I missed out on this one, such a shame.
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Rosalie 6 years ago
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Oh, that sounds lovely. Two years ago, I finally got to admire Claude Monet's garden in Giverny, and I fell in love right away. This fragrance must be enchanting.
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Meggi 8 years ago
That's not a common misconception; our lily of the valley smells cloyingly sweet - I've checked it myself!
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ExUser 8 years ago
I have an art print of Monet's "The Luncheon" in my office. It could also smell like lily of the valley.
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Turandot 8 years ago
Close your eyes and push through - spring will definitely come again. I have my struggles with Malone, but this scent is going on my wishlist because I love lily of the valley.
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Can777 8 years ago
Well, Jo Malone isn't really my brand, but I do love daffodils. And what isn't can still become. Beautifully interpreted once again.
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