Why this fragrance?
This fragrance holds a special place in my collection - it is the only Eau de Toilette and one of the few fresh scents I currently own.
How did it come to this? Well, I gifted a bottle of this Eau de Toilette to my mom when she was visiting me and we went shopping together. In her youth, she loved wearing a lily of the valley perfume and wanted to indulge in some memories.
A few months after her departure, I stumbled upon an Yves Rocher store during a shopping spree and… got myself a green bottle! Somehow, it made me feel closer to my mom.
Scent impression?
I agree with most reviewers - the scent is not overly floral, but rather green, although I can clearly perceive the lily of the valley. The opening is very lightly citrusy (which I personally like, as I usually don’t enjoy citrus; it often comes across as somewhat artificial and sharp) and quickly shifts into green notes, which I really appreciate. Green notes and lily of the valley create a delightful duet that lasts relatively long. At no point do I find the scent soapy or sharp.
Bottle?
I find the bottle very appealing: rather minimalist, angular, yet with nicely rounded edges. The bright emerald green fits fantastically with the fragrance theme, as does the relief of curved leaves on the front of the bottle.
Longevity & Sillage?
The longevity is quite good for an Eau de Toilette - it lasts on me for 5-6 hours. The sillage is also okay, but rather moderate.
Conclusion
The fragrance is a lovely bright green fresh scent that can be worn preferably in spring and summer. Not a scent for grand appearances, of course, but a pleasant companion for casual occasions, which, while not expensive, certainly does not smell cheap.
P.S.: Do you know Eau de Campagne by Sisley? It's also a fresh green scent with a (though only slight) lily of the valley note. You might like it! I wore it yesterday and might review it today.
A highly relaxed and pleasantly written informative first comment, at least as much rooted as it is short. Please, more of this. By the way, fragrances with lily of the valley have a sort of blanket blind-buy status for both Mrs. von Spee and me; it takes a lot for either of us not to like one.
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