Fleur de Cristal Lalique 2010 Eau de Parfum

Would it be an outrage to say that I find Fleur de Cristal a better representation of lily of the valley than Dior's Diorissimo? It probably would be scandalous, but heaven help me, I think it is.

Fleur de Cristal is the essential Spring-like floral. I can say this now as I attempt to wear this in freezing temperatures, and although nice, this fragrance only blossoms when I stand next to the heater.

Lily of the valley of course shines all the way through this composition, with jasmine and stephanotis creating a soft, soapy and white bouquet. Fleur de Cristal could actually work as a fragrance for a bride on her wedding day.

There's a beautiful tenderness to this fragrance that is both inviting and romantic. It's not a strong fragrance, but in this particular case the softness works in its favour. Fleur de Cristal has the ability to make me feel calm and clean. White florals have that undeniable charm that speaks femininity and purity.

Fleur de Cristal is sensual too in a very strange way. It's not a come-hither scent, but it's intriguing to a male nose, like a symbol of innocence that a man can not wait to corrupt. All in all, Fleur de Cristal is a love that I find difficult to describe, but something that I know I need to wear every now and then.