97 community ratings

Un lys

Perfumer: Christopher Sheldrake

1994UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

7.6/ 10

Community score
97 ratings

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Serge Lutens Un lys is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around lily, vanilla and musk.

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Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.

How does it perform?

From 69 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.0 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.5 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.2 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.7 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

76% 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

Musk Vanilla Lily

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Green
Sweet
Spicy
Animal
Powdery
Creamy

What does Un lys smell like?

The green, powdery side of the lily sits at the centre. Vanilla pulls it towards something creamy and sweet, while musk leaves a faintly animal warmth underneath. A touch of spice keeps the freshness from turning flat.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and lean towards evenings and nights out, then leisure time. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it is sold as unisex. Rogue Jasmin Antique and Jo Malone Iris & White Musk have a close profile.