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Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia

by Thierry Wasser

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Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Thierry Wasser. Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia opens with Palm Leaf, Bergamot, and Lemon, settles into a heart of Ylang-Ylang, Lily, and Mango, and dries down to a base of Musk, Tuberose, and Vanilla. Guerlain's Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

A radiant, creamy white and yellow floral that splits opinion. Some find it a sun-drenched masterpiece; others are put off by its intensity or claim it leans 'old-fashioned'. Discontinued now, but still highly sought after.
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  • Confident
  • Romantic
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
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Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia 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 summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its blend of rich florals and creamy notes places it firmly in the 'date' and 'casual' categories, perfect for warm weather scenarios. While some find it too intense for office wear, its moderate projection means it can be dialled down for more formal events.

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

Lys Soleia opens with a bright, crisp flash of bergamot and lemon, quickly softened by the subtle greenness of palm leaf. The heart unfolds into a rich, velvety bouquet of lily and ylang-ylang, with a sweet, juicy hint of tropical mango. This lush floral core then settles onto a warm, creamy base of tuberose, musk, and classic Guerlain vanilla, evoking sun-warmed skin.

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