Capricious lily-of-the-valley

This theme takes us into the fragranced world of lily-of-the-valley, first envisioned by Edmond Roudnistka in Diorissimo in 1956. Notoriously tricky to distill, the ambiance of the flower is captured by reflections and illusions. Edmond planted some lily-of-the-valley in his garden and then reconstructed its aroma into the composition of the iconic 1950s perfume.

Indeed, what we have come to know as the lily-of-the-valley note is a cleverly created construct of aromachemicals, commonly known as the muguet accord (French for lily-of-the-valley).

We invite you to explore this white spring flower in all its different interpretations and the ways, in which perfumers have conjured the essence of lily-of-the-valley. From powdery blends to green and gourmand options, we hope to have created a bouquet of samples that does justice to this mercurial yet indistinguishable little flower.