Lily of the valley
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Quite Successful
This fragrance can be described quickly: thoroughly lily of the valley, it brings spring feelings all on its own. Lily of the valley scent can quickly come off as somewhat artificial, which makes sense since it is always artificially constructed.
I think Marks & Spencer has executed this well. Floral, light, green, and fresh, with a slightly soapy quality, this fragrance hardly undergoes any development; you get what the name promises, and with good longevity!
In multiple direct comparisons with Penhaligon's Lily of the Valley, this little flower performs slightly worse; the Penhaligon's version definitely smells more harmonious and, above all, more elegant and authentic, especially when I imagine - unfortunately only from memory at this time of year - the scent of the real flower.
Given the significant price difference between the two brands, lily of the valley fans should definitely give this "cheap" variant a chance. The fragrance is truly unbeatable in price, available in 30 and 100 ml bottles. The bottle and packaging are, in my opinion, exceptionally beautiful. While the content is more important than the form, the eye "eats" as we know. At these prices, the entire series makes the perfect holiday souvenir from a trip to the UK for those who stayed behind. Only the very high art of perfumery cannot be expected, but rather a successful, solid interpretation of lily of the valley.
I think Marks & Spencer has executed this well. Floral, light, green, and fresh, with a slightly soapy quality, this fragrance hardly undergoes any development; you get what the name promises, and with good longevity!
In multiple direct comparisons with Penhaligon's Lily of the Valley, this little flower performs slightly worse; the Penhaligon's version definitely smells more harmonious and, above all, more elegant and authentic, especially when I imagine - unfortunately only from memory at this time of year - the scent of the real flower.
Given the significant price difference between the two brands, lily of the valley fans should definitely give this "cheap" variant a chance. The fragrance is truly unbeatable in price, available in 30 and 100 ml bottles. The bottle and packaging are, in my opinion, exceptionally beautiful. While the content is more important than the form, the eye "eats" as we know. At these prices, the entire series makes the perfect holiday souvenir from a trip to the UK for those who stayed behind. Only the very high art of perfumery cannot be expected, but rather a successful, solid interpretation of lily of the valley.
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