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Lily Lumière

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O Boticário Lily Lumière is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022. Lily Lumière opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, Neroli, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom and Osmanthus, and dries down to a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Vanilla. O Boticário's Lily Lumière carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A divisive scent for the ages, Lily Lumière is a love-it-or-hate-it affair. For some, it's a classy, clean, versatile masterpiece; for others, it's an overpowering and cloying wash of white florals and sweetness, best avoided.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
Lily Lumière 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 Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, coupled with rich white florals and gourmand sweetness, make it less suitable for office wear where it could be overwhelming. It's much better suited for date nights or more formal events where its elegant, bold character can shine without dominating. Some find it versatile for casual wear due to its perceived 'clean' aspect.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

We report other people's certifications, never our own. Every claim links to its source.

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

Certification covers a brand's whole range. Part-range claims show on the brand page.

About

Lily Lumière opens with a bright, zesty burst of mandarin and bergamot, given a slight edge by pink pepper. This quickly gives way to a dominant heart of gummy white florals, particularly osmanthus and orange blossom, which provide a lush, almost creamy sweetness. As it settles, a rich base emerges with warm amber, creamy vanilla, and a distinctly gourmand praline note, all underscored by earthy patchouli and smooth sandalwood.

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Complement

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 6 October


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