Dahlia Noir L’ Eau de Toilette bottle Dahlia Noir L’
Edt Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2013 Year 1976
££ Price Tier ££££
Lily of the Valley Eau de Parfum bottle Lily of the Valley

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Dahlia Noir L’ Eau de Toilette
A divisive scent where many users praise its freshness, clean character, and elegant warmth, others found it sharp, soapy, and fleeting. It's truly a 'try before you buy' as skin chemistry plays a huge role here.
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Our Verdict - Lily of the Valley Eau de Parfum
This lily of the valley scent is incredibly divisive. Some adore its photorealistic, green floral charm, finding it clean and elegant. Others? They're running for the hills, citing an 'old lady' vibe or a surprisingly strong, even 'murky' drydown. Try before you buy, unless you fancy smelling like a floral bomb.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 18% 19%
Floral 34% 36%
Fruity 1% 2%
Green 10% 13%
Sweet 13% 12%
Warm 2% 1%
Woody 15% 16%
Earthy 10% 15%
Animalic 8% 2%
Fresh 23% 19%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Dahlia Noir L’ EdT
Lily of the Valley EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 20% vs 32%
Only in Dahlia Noir L’ Eau de Toilette
Neroli 38% Green 22% Grapefruit 20%
Only in Lily of the Valley Eau de Parfum
Geranium 35% Bergamot 32%
Shared Notes
Rose 59% vs 19%
Only in Dahlia Noir L’ Eau de Toilette
Peony 41%
Only in Lily of the Valley Eau de Parfum
Lily Of The Valley 38% Ylang-Ylang 22% Jasmine 21%
Only in Dahlia Noir L’ Eau de Toilette
Cedar 32% Musk 27% Patchouli 26% Amberwood 16%
Only in Lily of the Valley Eau de Parfum
Oakmoss 56% Sandalwood 44%

Accords

Dahlia Noir L’ Eau de Toilette Lily of the Valley Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
50%
55%
White Floral
100%
48%
Fresh
69%
68%
Citrus
55%
64%
Musky
61%
Patchouli
56%
Powdery
55%
Rose
46%
51%
Green
55%
Mossy
52%
50%
Floral
46%
Aromatic
50%
Woody shared
100%
50%
White Floral shared
55%
100%
Fresh shared
48%
69%
Citrus shared
68%
55%
64%
61%
56%
Rose shared
55%
46%
Green shared
51%
55%
52%
Floral shared
50%
46%
50%

Performance

Dahlia Noir L’ Eau de Toilette Lily of the Valley Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Dahlia Noir L’ Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and subtle projection makes it ideal for office and casual wear. While some found it long-lasting, the prevailing sentiment of it being a 'skin scent' suggests it won't overwhelm in formal settings but might lack the desired impact for a date.

Lily of the Valley Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its potent floral and green accords, combined with reports of strong sillage, make it less suitable for a discreet office setting but perfectly acceptable for daytime casual wear. The classic, elegant character also lends itself well to formal events, though perhaps too traditional for some dating scenarios.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
79%
Accord
68%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Citrus, Rose accords and Rose, Lemon notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Dahlia Noir L’ Eau de Toilette
Lily of the Valley Eau de Parfum
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