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Lys 41 Eau de Parfum bottle Lys 41 EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender M
2013 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Lily XLI Eau de Parfum bottle Lily XLI EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Lys 41 EDP
A creamy white floral with a rich, musky undertone that envelops the wearer in luminous, sensual warmth. Lys 41 is an opulent, grown-up floral for those who want to feel both radiant and serene.
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Our Verdict - Lily XLI EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Le Labo - Lys 41 - a floral fragrance led by Jasmine, Lily, with woody depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Lys 41 EDP
Lily XLI EDP

Notes

Lys 41
Lily XLI

Heart Notes

Vanilla 42% Woody 33% Gardenia 24%

Base Notes

Musk 81% Vanilla 19%
Shared Notes
Lily 35% vs 46%
Jasmine 31% vs 53%
Only in Lys 41
Tuberose 33%
Shared Notes
Woody 33% vs 46%
Only in Lys 41
Vanilla 42% Gardenia 24%
Only in Lily XLI
Tuberose 54%
Shared Notes
Musk 81% vs 53%
Vanilla 18% vs 46%

Accords

Lys 41 Lily XLI
Floral
90%
Woody
78%
42%
Musky
66%
55%
Animalic
Vanilla
54%
35%
Green
32%
Powdery
90%
78%
Musky shared
42%
66%
55%
54%
35%
32%

Performance

Lys 41 Lily XLI
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Lys 41

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Lys 41's opulent white florals and vanilla are radiant and enveloping, making it ideal for spring when florals bloom and for fall's cozy warmth. The richness may be too much for hot summer days or the deepest winter cold.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its creamy, sophisticated floral presence makes Lys 41 perfect for romantic dates and formal occasions. While not overpowering, the scent is too lush and intimate for sport or highly casual contexts.

Lily XLI

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The floral character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its floral, woody signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Vanilla, Lily notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Lys 41 EDP
Lily XLI EDP
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