Frédéric Malle 2000 EDP

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Lys Mediterranee

by Edouard Fléchier

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Frédéric Malle Lys Mediterranee is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2000, created by Edouard Fléchier. Lys Mediterranee opens with Sea Water, Bergamot, Lemon, and Ginger, settles into a heart of Angelica, Orange Blossom, Tuberose, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Vanilla. Frédéric Malle's Lys Mediterranee carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This is a masterpiece, a hyperrealistic lily, and most can't get enough. A significant minority find the marine notes too sharp or the lily too dense, but for most, it's a sublime aquatic-floral experience that transports you to a Mediterranean summer.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Relaxed
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Lys Mediterranee Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate projection and fresh, clean profile make it suitable for office and casual wear. The elegant floral character also lends itself well to dates, though its relaxed nature might be less ideal for highly formal events. It's too refined for active sports.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • 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

About

Imagine a cool morning shower of sea spray over a blooming lily garden. This scent opens with a burst of crisp sea water and zesty bergamot, quickly joined by the lush, green heart of lily, complemented by delicate lotus and a whisper of spicy ginger. It settles into a soft, musky embrace with subtle warmth from amber and vanilla, maintaining its fresh, natural elegance throughout.

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