Floris London 1847 EDT

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Lily of the Valley

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Floris London Lily of the Valley is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1847. Lily of the Valley opens with Green Notes and Lemon, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Violet, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk. Floris London's Lily of the Valley carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

This isn't just a simple lily of the valley; it's a divisive scent that some adore for its clean, fresh, almost soapy appeal, while others find it shrill, fleeting, or smelling suspiciously like bathroom cleaner.
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Lily of the Valley Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Green Notes57%
Lemon43%
Heartas listed
Lily of the Valley31%
Violet19%
Rose18%
Jasmine16%
Ylang-Ylang16%
Baseas listed
Musk100%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its clean, fresh, and generally non-intrusive character makes it suitable for casual wear and even office settings, though some find it a bit too prominent. It's not a scent typically chosen for formal events or romantic dates, leaning more towards active or daytime use.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

Ethics and formulation

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  • Cruelty-free Brand-stated Floris London says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

A crisp, green opening gives way to a vibrant bouquet of white florals, with lily of the valley taking centre stage, complemented by hints of rose, jasmine, and ylang-ylang. The delicate floral heart is grounded by a whisper of musk, which some perceive as a soapy undertone. It's a clean, bright, and intensely floral experience, though some find a sharp, almost synthetic edge.

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