Lily & Spice (Eau de Parfum)
Perfumer: Mathilde Bijaoui
86 ratings
From your scent profile
Penhaligon's Lily & Spice Eau de Parfum pairs white lily with saffron, clove and pepper in a floral, spicy fragrance for women; it has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: The floral side leads, it arrives with a bouquet.
How does it perform?
From 73 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Blind buy risk
72% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Floral
- Green
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Animal
- Powdery
Floral
Green
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
PowderyWhat does Lily & Spice (Eau de Parfum) smell like?
Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it classic. Fall and spring lead the season votes, with summer not far behind. It suits evenings and daily wear alike, with good longevity and moderate sillage. Réminiscence Ambre and Perris Monte Carlo Ambre Gris have a close profile.
The top opens on white lily and saffron. In the heart, clove and pepper bring the spice while the floral and green character stays on top. The base of vanilla, white musk, benzoin and patchouli sweetens it and adds a powdery, woody warmth.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- White lily
- Saffron
First hours
- Clove
- Pepper
Towards evening
- Vanilla
- White musk
- Benzoin
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 30%Autumn
- 29%Spring
- 23%Summer
- 17%Winter
Autumn
Spring
Summer
Winter- Evening23%
- Daytime22%
- Casual20%
- Nighttime18%
- Office16%
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
50% matchAmbre (Eau de Toilette)
Réminiscence · 1970
47% matchAmbre Gris
Perris Monte Carlo · 2012
47% matchAmbre
Les Perles D'Orient
45% matchJoie de Oud
LPDO · 2024
45% matchFlower by Kenzo L'Absolue
Kenzo · 2022
44% matchGiardino Segreto
Acca Kappa · 2013
43% matchVanille Patchouli (Eau de Parfum)
Molinard · 2015
43% matchCrystal d'Ambre
Keiko Mecheri · 2009
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Last updated: October 26, 2026