Avril
Lily of the valley opens with a green, dewy floral character that feels fresh and slightly crisp against the skin.
The scent fingerprint
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Every perfume in Sillage is represented as a distribution across canonical accord slugs — a lingua franca for scent. Two fragrances with overlapping fingerprints are scent-twins, even if they share no literal note.
- Fresh50
- White Floral50
- Rose50
- Ozonic
The note pyramid
- Lily of the Valley
- Cardamom
- Bergamot
- Rose
- Amber
- Musk
By the editors · 2 min readLily of the valley opens with a green, dewy floral character that feels fresh and slightly crisp against the skin. Bergamot adds a bright citrus lift that enhances the freshness and prevents the floral opening from becoming too heavy or powdery. Cardamom introduces a warm, aromatic spice that blends with the floral heart, adding a subtle complexity and a hint of earthy warmth. Rose emerges as a supporting floral note, providing a soft, classic floralcy that complements the greenness of the lily of the valley. Amber and musk in the base create a soft, warm foundation that feels cozy and slightly powdery as the scent dries down. The overall evolution is smooth, with moderate projection that remains intimate and wearable for daytime occasions. Best in spring and fall where its balanced floral-spicy character feels appropriate.
Scent twins
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