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Trillium
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Trillium
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1980s dark floriental to compliment velvet and taffeta
Laura Ashley’s second foray into fragrance, released in the early 80s as a suitable cold-weather, sophisticated evening scent, meant to evoke the traditional Christmas and darker season. It reminds me of my mom’s signature, Bal a Versailles, but without civet and insense.
Company advertising originally listed notes of bergamot, rose, ylang-ylang, iris, vetiver, patchouli, musk, and vanilla. It also has orange and clove notes, reminiscent of home-made Christmas pomanders. The vanilla, when compared to the bombastic vanilla of modern designer perfumes, is barely detectable but does add a syrupy richness. It is basically a slightly loftier version of a typical 1970s-80s oriental, and brings to mind the darkly saturated plush velvets and taffeta that Laura Ashley featured in their winter formal gowns.
Company advertising originally listed notes of bergamot, rose, ylang-ylang, iris, vetiver, patchouli, musk, and vanilla. It also has orange and clove notes, reminiscent of home-made Christmas pomanders. The vanilla, when compared to the bombastic vanilla of modern designer perfumes, is barely detectable but does add a syrupy richness. It is basically a slightly loftier version of a typical 1970s-80s oriental, and brings to mind the darkly saturated plush velvets and taffeta that Laura Ashley featured in their winter formal gowns.
Updated on 12/26/2025
