Laura Ashley 1991 EDP

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Dilys

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Laura Ashley Dilys is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1991. Dilys opens with Coriander, Peach, and Plum, settles into a heart of Neroli, Rose, Jasmine, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Virginia Cedarwood, Musk, and Sandalwood. Laura Ashley's Dilys carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

A divisive floral powerhouse, Dilys is adored by those who crave a potent, old-school peach and white floral bouquet. It's a proper 90s gem, bold and unforgettable, but definitely not for everyone in today's minimalist perfume landscape.
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Dilys 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

While a light hand can make Dilys office-appropriate, its potent character and 'room-filling' sillage make it better suited for dates or more formal events where it can truly shine. Its rich floral and fruity notes are too heavy for sport.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Narcissus Poeticus Extract from Narcissus
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood

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

Dilys opens with an opulent burst of ripe peach and succulent plum, spiced subtly by coriander, setting the stage for a rich floral heart. A heady chorus of white and yellow flowers, including jasmine, gardenia, narcissus, and lily of the valley, blooms intensely, almost overwhelmingly. This luxurious floral explosion settles into a warm, musky base of cedarwood and sandalwood, retaining a soft, elegant touch that lingers beautifully on the skin.

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