20 Best Lily of the Valley Perfumes So Dreamy
Slightly sweet and lightly floral, lily of the Valley has been a staple fragrance for decades. A favorite scent of Christian Dior, it became famous in the 1950s thanks to the fashion house’s Diorissimo scent. Today, floral notes can still be found in some of Dior’s most beloved fragrances (some of which are most popular perfume of all time).
Not to be confused with the standard lily, it grows in spring with white bell-shaped buds on a long green stem. “Lily of the valley, or muguet in French, there is a light, sweet scent imbued with dew, alternating between sweet and green,” explains Steve Mormoris, CEO and Founder of Fragrance beauty. “It has a strong association with the arrival of spring and with new beginnings. It’s very feminine and has a lasting classic that doesn’t go out of style. ” (Fun fact: Kate Middleton had lilies of the valley in her wedding bouquet at her April 2011 wedding to Prince William.)
Usually found as a basic note in perfumeLily of the Valley combines well with woody notes such as sandalwood, patchouli and vetiver as well as green notes such as herbs and foliage. According to Mormoris, these combinations “bring out its sweetness without being copied”.
Like many of the early trends established by Christian Dior, the popularity of the floral fragrance persists to this day. “[Lily of the valley] Mormoris said, conjuring up a day of simple joy, like the first day of warm spring. Have a plot? We don’t blame you. Here, we’ve searched high and low for the 22 best lily of the Valley fragrances to help you find your perfect scent for this season and beyond.