Stella McCartney 2012 EDT

F ££ Statement

L.I.L.Y

by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud

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Stella McCartney L.I.L.Y is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2012, created by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud. L.I.L.Y opens with Truffle and Pepper, settles into a heart of Lily of the Valley and Pink Pepper, and dries down to a base of Musk, Patchouli, and Oakmoss. Stella McCartney's L.I.L.Y carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

Divisive and unique, L.I.L.Y splits opinion right down the middle. Some find it a clean, modern chypre, others get an "old lady" vibe. This one demands a strong personality to pull off.
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L.I.L.Y Eau de Toilette 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

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate projection and generally non-offensive nature make it suitable for office wear, though some find it a bit too sharp. The earthy, natural feel makes it great for casual outings, while its lack of traditional sweetness or overtly seductive notes limits its appeal for dates or 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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

L.I.L.Y opens with a sharp, peppery kick, swiftly followed by an earthy truffle and the delicate sparkle of lily of the valley. As it settles, a clean musk emerges, underpinned by a classic oakmoss and patchouli base, creating a dry, green, and subtly floral scent with a hint of spice. It's a walk through a damp, mossy woodland, not a sweet garden.

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