Floral

Lily

Note Profile

Natural 794 perfumes

Also Known As

amazon lily, Casablanca Lily, Green Lily, Madonna Lily, Red Lily, Red Spider Lily, White Lily

About

Elegant white floral with green and waxy facets

Scent Profile

Lily presents a refined white floral aroma with pronounced green, dewy facets and a subtle waxy undertone. Its scent can evoke freshly cut stems and petals, with a creamy, slightly spicy nuance as it develops. The note is often described as luminous and airy, with a natural yet sophisticated character.

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Breadthfocused

EnvelopeHeart · ~5h lasting

Origin

Lily scent is rarely extracted directly from the flower due to low yield and technical challenges. Instead, its aroma is recreated in perfumery using a blend of synthetic molecules such as hydroxycitronellal, lily aldehydes, and other floral-green materials. These compounds are carefully balanced to replicate the complex scent of living lilies.

Usage in Perfumery

Perfumers use lily primarily as a heart note to impart elegance and freshness to floral bouquets. It blends well with other white florals like jasmine and tuberose, as well as green notes and soft musks. Lily is valued for adding a clean, sophisticated dimension to both feminine and unisex compositions.