L.I.L.Y. by Stella McCartney
New fragrance holds special memories for Stella, of her mum and her happy childhood…
Stella McCartney’s latest fragrance. L.I.L.Y. holds a very sentimental and personal meaning for the designer.
“It makes me think of my mum. Her nickname from my Dad was Lily. From Linda I love you,” she shares.
“Lily of the valley is the essence of spring. The purity of white flowers suspended from delicate green stalks. The symbol of a new beginning. It is a name that represents an emotion. A happy childhood spent in the English countryside,” she adds.
The bottle, inspired by English cut-crystal vases, is encased in a double, silver metallic frame and was inspired by Stella’s love of vintage glassware and modern art.
L.I.L.Y. is a fragrance painted in pastels, and in writing this review, I had to stop myself from mentioning light and fresh in every sentence. The lily of the valley note in L.I.L.Y. is a green, abstract note that I recognize from fragrances like Ralph Lauren Romance and Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Girl. It doesn’t have a hint of dirt or darkness about it. The initial impression is of salty citrus and green leaves, with a delicate sprinkling of pepper. The watery jasmine and rose provide the main flavor in the heart, while the laundry musks and patchouli set the tone for the drydown. Even patchouli is remarkably tame here.
If I compare L.I.L.Y. to the current version of Christian Dior Diorissimo, which is much less indolic and animalic than the original, it’s pale. Next to my other lily of the valley gold standard, Gucci Envy, L.I.L.Y. works better– it loses in complexity, but not in diffusion. For such a seemingly light composition, L.I.L.Y. has a good presence, but it isn’t a perfume that might bother co-workers or make fellow commuters uncomfortable. Although L.I.L.Y. doesn’t thrill me, it’s undeniably well crafted. Those who are looking for a clean, unobtrusive daytime fragrance should definitely give it a try.
As for me, I will continue searching for more lily of the valley fragrances to add to my wardrobe. Do you have a favorite?
Stella McCartney L.I.L.Y. includes notes of pink and black pepper, truffle, lily of the valley, oak moss, patchouli, ambrette seed and white musk. Available in Eau de Parfum and matching body products. The US launch is in September. By the way, L.I.L.Y. also refers to the nickname Stella’s father, Paul McCartney, invented for her mother — LILY.
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