235 community ratings

Lily of the Valley (Eau de Toilette)

Name: Lily of the Valley (Eau de Toilette)
Brand: Penhaligon's

Perfumer: Michael Pickthall

1976WomenClassic

7.6/ 10

Community score
235 ratings

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Penhaligon's Lily of the Valley Eau de Toilette is a light, powdery floral where lily of the valley, jasmine and rose sit over fresh citrus and green tones.

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How does it perform?

From 171 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.5 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

8.0 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.3 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

82% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Woody
Powdery

What does Lily of the Valley (Eau de Toilette) smell like?

It opens with bergamot, lemon and geranium, which give it a bright, green start. In the heart, lily of the valley joins jasmine, rose and ylang-ylang, and the flowers stay soft and powdery. Sandalwood and oakmoss settle underneath as a calm, woody base.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. It reads clearly feminine. Revlon Charlie Blue and Floris Bouquet de la Reine have a close profile.