Serge Lutens 2000 EDP

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Un Lys

by Christopher Sheldrake

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Serge Lutens Un Lys is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2000, created by Christopher Sheldrake. Un Lys opens with Green Notes, settles into a heart of Lily and Lilac, and dries down to a base of Musk and Vanilla. Serge Lutens's Un Lys carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

A divisive, photorealistic lily that either transports you to a serene garden or feels uncomfortably close to a funeral bouquet. Its purity is unmatched, but handle with care - it's an assertive floral that some find overwhelming.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Clean
  • Romantic
  • Classic
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Un Lys Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Green Notes100%
Heartas listed
Lily70%
Lilac30%
Baseas listed
Vanilla52%
Musk48%

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 - the dewy green lily and clean vanilla-musk drydown read fresh and luminous in spring and summer, the seasons community voters favour most heavily. The composition lacks the heft for deep cold weather, so autumn and winter wear is occasional rather than natural.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its elegant, photorealistic lily reads beautifully for formal occasions and romantic dates. Sillage settles to moderate and the scent wears close to the skin, so it works for casual daytime wear when applied lightly, but the assertive floral opening can be too much for a shared office.

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

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • 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

About

Un Lys opens with the striking, indolic realism of a white lily, dewy and green, almost fizzy with pollen. This majestic white floral heart is softened by a delicate, slightly spicy vanilla, which introduces a creamy sweetness. A clean, ethereal musk underpins the composition, ensuring the lily remains the star, fading gently into a subtle, enveloping embrace.

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