Library of Flowers 2013 EDP

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Willow and Water

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Library of Flowers Willow and Water is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013. Willow and Water opens with Green Notes, settles into a heart of Lotus, and dries down to a base of Watercress. Library of Flowers's Willow and Water carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's divisive. You'll either get a fresh, watery green dream that makes you feel like a 'water nymph', or a cloying, 'matronly' floral that some find 'unobtrusive' at best. Try before you buy, definitely.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Romantic
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Willow and Water Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Green Notes100%
Heartas listed
Lotus100%
Baseas listed
Watercress100%

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:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

With its moderate longevity and intimate sillage, this is a perfect scent for casual daywear or an office setting where you want something pleasant but not overpowering. It's not strong enough for formal events, and while fresh, it's a bit too soft for an invigorating workout.

About

Imagine a serene pond at dawn; Willow and Water opens with a splash of fresh green notes, like dew on newly unfurled leaves. Soon, a delicate lotus bloom emerges, bringing a soft, aquatic floral heart that's neither sharp nor overwhelming. As it settles, a unique watercress note grounds the fragrance, lending a subtle peppery earthiness that keeps it from veering too sweet. It's a clean, watery floral experience, light and ethereal.

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