Woods of Windsor 1974 EDT

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Lily of the Valley

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Woods of Windsor Lily of the Valley is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1974. Lily of the Valley opens with Green Notes, Lemon, and Lily, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Geranium, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Woods of Windsor's Lily of the Valley carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This Lily of the Valley is a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. For some, it's a wonderfully authentic, fresh take on the classic flower. For others, it's an overpowering floral assault that quickly turns sour. Blind buying is risky business with this one.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Elegant
  • Subtle
  • Feminine
Lily of the Valley Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Green Notes33%
Baseas listed

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 warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, green, and floral character makes it perfect for casual daytime wear, especially in spring. While some find it clean enough for the office, its potential strong projection and polarising nature mean it might not be universally appreciated in formal or intimate settings.

Ingredients and allergens

Alcohol Denat., Aqua (Water), Parfum (Fragrance), Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Benzophenone-3, Limonene, Geraniol, Cinnamyl Alcohol, CI 19140, CI 42090

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Imagine a dewy spring morning in an English garden, awash with the crisp, green scent of lily of the valley. A bright, zesty lemon and a hint of orange blossom cut through the rich white florals, leading to a clean, subtly musky dry down. It's an ode to nature, green and vibrant, with a reassuringly soapy undertone that evokes classic elegance.

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