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Dimas2141 – :
WOW!!! Lush, creamy, tropical, juicy, green….Exquisite………..
Will need some back-up bottles!
drajin73 – :
Super layered with CK Reveal
dron-barmaley – :
This fragrance is everything that I wanted Orchid Soleil to be. To me, it smells very similar but is much less cloying, yet still a dense, puffy, tropical suntan lotion effect, with a beautiful lily at the forefront. I can only enjoy these types of sweet suntan scents on hot days. It really reminds me of tanning at a beach or pool. A very sunshiny and joyful, elegant fragrance. Lasting power is great!
rus-12101980 – :
Lys Soleia is easy to wear. It has a fattiness to it that rounds out the flower, abating any stridency. At the same time, it’s very dry, almost dusty or sandy (but decidedly not powdery as we’ve come to know it). The name is appropriate, it does somehow smell sun-baked, like cracked mud or a sand dune. The flower itself is a little nondescript, but its color is off-white and bends in the direction of lilies.
The overall effect is something not far off from some suntan lotions I have smelled, though without even a trace of the medicinal underbelly that those can have.
It’s uncomplicated, though, like most in the Aqua Allegoria range. Strictly linear, it holds strong and true for a surprisingly long time, at least six hours. It’s a bit of a skin scent in the latter half but I promise this effect is a good one, clear and radiant as opposed to something you have to struggle to detect.
Really a great example of what the Aqua Allegoria range is about.
myf895JeomiWogkig – :
Beautiful! I am OBSESSED. This is the most creamy bouquet of lilies. This is white floral perfection with a sweetness that almost reminds me of a banana smoothie. If I had to pick one fragrance from my wardrobe for summer this would be it. It’s a shame this was discontinued because I don’t see how any of the other AA’s could compare (I haven’t tried them yet, but this one is just too perfect) I don’t care how long this lasts or projects, I could mist myself with it all day if I have to (Luckily I don’t, moderate longevity with stellar sillage on me) This makes me want to go on a tropical vacation and order pina coladas on the beach.
Andrei-S.P.Q.R. – :
Modern tropical lily and ylang dominated fragrance. Super for warmer spring days. It has a definite point of view, so if you do not like lily do not get near this one. I do appreciate it as a unique warm floral. Cant wait to layer Ostara with it.
volokolamsk2011 – :
This is a lovely, makes-me-want-to-take-a-vacation scent. Lily is of course forward in this composition but for an EDT, quite long lasting on me at 2 hours before turning to a skin scent. I do detect the vanilla but it’s there lightly. With the addition of neroli and fruit notes, it means the vacation I’m on is in Hawaii or another tropical island.
Looking forward to see how this projects in warmer weather.
Edit: awesome Spring scent! It doesn’t last long but no complaints. Stunning!
arhideya – :
I have found my perfect dry sweet Easter lily; perfection. It starts out a sweeter yet dry lily with a hint of fruit and ylang but as it dries down it get drier and all about the Easter lily with some light musk to support. I detect NO vanilla in this.
ganaginz – :
Luscious exotic garden, green and dewy, slowly warming up under the rays of the golden sun emitting intoxicating smell of white flowers and vanilla orchid. There’s also a plate of sliced ripe, juicy tropical fruits on the table and a glass of fresh- squeezed cold lemonade. You can hear ocean waves in the distance but decided to stay in a shade of a palm tree as you just put your sunscreen on. You close your eyes, inhale and enjoy in a little slice of heaven. That’s what this perfume does to me!
It’s in the same vein as much more expensive and fleeting Hermessence Vanille Galante. Sheer lilies, ylang ylang and a whisper of soft vanilla but Guerlain’s take on tropical paradise is sweetened with fruits and is more substantial in execution with great longevity for an edt. Such a shame they decided to discontinue it.
Pahan85 – :
I thought I had reviewed this one already, but I guess not.
Lys Soleia is so delightful. She is not fresh, but she is not heavy either, just warm, pretty and floral. The lily/vanilla/tuberose combo hits you first and it is bright and bold. And there is something there that smells pleasantly warm and “dry”. Like walking through a meadow at noon on a hot summer day. You smell flowers but you also smell the hot ground beneath your feet and the dry grass as it brushes past you.
To me it smells like midsummer, walking barefoot through the fields on my grandpas ranch. Dry grass, scratching my feet and legs, grasshoppers taking flight all around us, as my brothers and I ramble down the hill to the creek so we could cool off. It takes me to a place emotionally that I love so dearly that I’m not sure I could ever be without it. I can’t wear it everyday, but when I am homesick or just sick of winter, I can bring those memories right back.
The dry down is just sweet vanilla and so comforting. What a lovely gem!
I am surprised to see tropical fruits listed because I don’t smell anything remotely fruity.
tzg179JeomiWogkig – :
Lys Soleia from Guerlain, another Aqua Allegoria line masterpiece!
Although I’m very religious regarding wearing my perfumes according to seasons, ( only a few are in a whole year rotation) and at first sniff I would clasify this scent as a late spring, summer scent,
I really love the lily aroma in the winter. The ylang ylang ads a tropical vibe, In fact I wore it a lot last summer as well during my holiday.
It’s warm and rich with a hint of freshness due to the citrus top notes, which makes it very suitable for both warm and cold seasons.
I also find it very elegant, when I wear it I feel the need to accesorise it with some beautiful vintage jewelry. Very happy to have this beautiful scent in my collection!
Forgot to mention, I wouldn’t recommend it as a blind buy, it’s quite strong, I dare to say a love or hate scent, I happen to love it and a little bit goes a long way!
horchel – :
Damn, reading the notes I knew I would hate it. Still did a blind buy because of the insanely glowing reviews on here.
NO!!! It’s disgusting. It just smells like Bronzed Goddess or the original Michael Kors.
Jonnsy85 – :
Lys Soleia is lovely, airy lily on a creamy bed of green banana leaf and unsweetened coconut water. I can think of several people to whom I would like to give this as a gift; it’s very easy to love.
morgan419 – :
No pun intended, but Lys Soleia truly blooms in the heat. The opening is warm lily and creamy ylang-ylang which instantly evoke thoughts of sunny tropical days. There’s a tiny bit of greenness to give it some freshness. As it dries down it becomes sweeter due to the classic Guerlain vanilla. This is “heavier” than the typical Aqua Allegoria, yet it is never oppressive or cloying.
This is such a beauty and one of my absolute summertime favorites.
incernPubre – :
Update:
GLORIOUS! Too beautiful for words. The heat here is quite hot with some humidity, and this perfume is thriving in these conditions. It doesn’t smell like bananas anymore, just an incredibly gorgeous sweet floral. LOVE!!! Worth every penny and possibly the best feminine, summer fragrance I’ve smelled. Where most everything I own is a turn off in this heat (besides Juniper Sling and a few things that “will do”) AA OWNS it!
2nd update– Lemon! This perfume is amazing! I realize something different each time I wear it, through its various phases and depending on so many other factors–all sooo pretty. I asked my son, and he said, “Mmm,” and “I would love for my gf to wear that.” So two generations, right there! Going for a full bottle ASAP! ***Just layered one spritz Classique over a couple spritzes AA– ooh la la!
This goes to show you different conditions make a huge difference, so try things more than once! Previous thoughts:
Banana Cream Pie.
I get the lily of the valley, but it reminds me so much of a banana cream pie, it’s uncanny– the opening.
It’s not something you’ll smell everywhere you go. Right now, I don’t know what to think about it. I’ll have to revisit it later, but at the moment, it feels too nicey-nice for my taste. That’s Lily of the Valley, anyway– pure and virginal (hence Christ being called by this flower).
A beautiful flower, I’m probably too brash to wear it.
Mmmm… but this drydown! Heavenly!
I might manage to tuck away my skank scents long enough to give this beauty a go. 🙂
Come to think of it, this might be the perfect fragrance to wear when meeting a prospective suitor’s parents the first time!
zzlKy3bMalzz – :
warm, spicy, seductive—a warm moonlit night in an Oriental garden, the air still heavy w/the perfume of lilies that have long since gone to sleep
I totally surprised myself by falling head over heels w/the smooth creaminess of this beautiful fragrance in Guerlain’s Aqua Allegoria collection. while Lys Soleia is classified as a fruity floral, on my skin it’s very floriental—exotic and slightly wild; no fruitiness whatsoever. I love florals, but I tend to avoid orientals and even florientals as they generally don’t work w/my body chemistry, so I’m beyond delighted that this one does <3 the lily, ylang, and vanilla are the most obvious notes on me, w/a somewhat linear drydown that reveals hints of musk. I usually don’t care for vanilla, but this is subtle and elegant, not the artificial olfactory assault of some vanillas
sillage is good for ~4+ hours on me, then it softens to more of a skin scent w/8+ hours longevity. I wear this in both daytime and nighttime, as it works well for both on me; but I can’t bring myself to wear it beyond September, and it stays tucked away until June (darn OCD)
Meele399elipseskism – :
One part (the drydown of) Penhaligon’s Lily & Spice, one part (the drydown of) Guerlain Terracotta.
Add some unripe banana and some mint. Maybe a little extra spoon of ylang ylang cream.
Dreamy.
nickgang – :
Too lovely for words. But so fleeting. Very deceiving because when applied it has enough character to make me think it will stick around. Lys Soleia is a pretty little liar and I love her anyway.
Barin – :
Lys Soleia wears so differently in warm weather than it does in cold. This was a blind buy this past February and was a big disappointment. I couldn’t figure out what all the positive reviews were about – I tried it several times and it was so dull and flat on me. As it’s feeling more like summer, I tried this again to see how it will wear and I am so happy I didn’t give this away! I’m finally getting the beautiful, creamy, sweet floral I’ve been reading about. The cold, flat lily that had me convinced I didn’t like lily scents had transformed into this lush, buttery, creamy, sweet floral and the ylang and vanilla finally made an appearance. Perfect for balmy summer evenings. I’m so glad I have this…definitely fb worthy!
Update: 7 hours later and it’s still here 🙂 The fresh lily and bright citrus are gone leaving behind a very creamy and sweet slightly fruity skin scent
magola – :
It transports me to beach on an island in the Caribbean. I smell sugar cane fields, banana leaves, palms, and coconut. The vanilla transports you a coffee shop on the island, and the lily is a stand in for a blooming native flower wafting in the breeze wherever you go. I receive lots of compliments on this one. Its green, creamy, and summery. I love it!
neovo – :
This perfume is really wonderful and plays with my senses. It’s like sticking your nose down into a lily. Really! Then, as you lift your face from the lily, a little warm breeze carries over a whiff of sweet mint and it all swirls together smoothly. I know the notes don’t include mint, so I don’t know what seems minty in this- maybe palm leaf? Oh well.
Rarely does a perfume give me an experience rather than a direct scent. Kind of magical. Very unique. When I try to smell it I can’t…Then when I forget and move on to some other thought, the lily/sweet minty breeze swirls around me again. Very fun!
alecsandrudco – :
I first tried this in the winter and it was a strong dislike, it actually reminded me of HP eau sensuelle for some reason. I’m trying it again now that it’s warm and this time I really like it! Rich, velvety sunkissed tropical flowers. This really sparkles in the heat.
annamaj – :
At first it smells perfectly lily as it’s easy to imagine petals and pollen. It starts greenly like even men can use, but that is only for short time. The sweetness of gardenia, ylang ylang and fruits (I think lily + fruits feels like tiare) comes out and vanilla will smell as often. Nevertheless, because the contrast of lily white and green is still in the base, it’s kept in refinedness, a beautiful fragrance all the way to the end. Changes in lily scent are fun, that is like changes from lily which bloomed in the flower bed outside to the lily scent in the vase in a room.
Besides a fruit-like part, I don’t feel much of the elements of “Soleil”, rather quiet and dark, relaxing image. I feel it’s more like the bedroom suits better than under the sun.
I like this kind of sweetness very much because it is like I’m in a closed botanical garden with transparent honey laziness. It is not sweetness of the gourmand, and it is completely different from the floral vanilla like other typical perfumes.
I bought this for spring, but I would like to use it in summer and winter as well.
jiry09 – :
I received this is a wonderful swap and feel I must review it even though I have only worn it twice so far.
Lys Soleia must, MUST be tested on skin. I tried it on paper first and it smelled totally different than how it smells when worn on my body, which is not true of all the perfumes I own.
On my skin, the non-sweet lemon opening is there but minimal, leading to a bright, sweet and clean floral with a milky green stems/green banana facet.
Vanilla emerges in the drydown with the melon-like ylang and tuberose persisting in addition to the lily. I get 2/3 lily, 1/3 ylang-tuberose blend.
People compare this to Songes but I would say that Lys is the day version, and Songes is for night, as Songes is more powdery, slightly more old fashioned, more heady, jasmine-centric and a little dirty.
Lys is brighter, lighter, and juicier. They’re both outstanding tropical florals in addition to being proper perfumes with distinct openings, middles, and ends.
BushidoAlex – :
This starts out with an almost carnal jolt, meaty and fleshy but
dries down to a spice laden delight that sadly doesn’t last long
enough to be worth your while.
stasayn – :
Blind-buy….based on reviews.
WOW !!!
At first sniff I get citrus/fruity…then the lily takes the lead…..a smooth, almost, peppery-ish dry lily. This lily is not the over-bearing type…IMO.
The beauty of this comes in the dry-down….an OMG…type of moment. LOVE IT !! Has that typical “Guerlainade” for sure. My first try at the Allegoria line, and I am eager to try a few more.
9/10 rating
Sillage: medium plus
Longevity: medium
This scent stays with me in a cloud/circle type way, it reminds you that it is still “with you”. I have found that in other Guerlain scents as well.
Bason1996 – :
Liquid sunshine. Lily but with a bit of modesty. The dry down is well worth the wait.
KucJI9TuHa – :
One of my favorite perfumes. A delicate white lily, surrounded by smooth ylang-ylang, palm leaf-which I imagine as a very subtle green, vanilla and a hint of fruits & florals. I don’t detect tuberose and the citrus is there only to add brightness but the lily is the protagonist. I agree with other reviewers on the sun-warmed skin feel, though I’d wear it any time of the yr. Longevity on me is about 4 hrs. I just reapply after that. It does’t project too much, which I like.
@Sindri – yes! so like “sunlight in winter,” and smelling it makes me happy, like sunlight on skin.
dnk – :
This is beautiful. The dry down is sooooooo omg
Similar to baiser vole but this veers off into guerlinade ish way. It has vibes of shalimar in it.
replicaw31048 – :
great scent !
first it’s totally a lily perfume
if you are not a lily fan, pass this plz.
we all know that besides it’s powdery creamy smell, lily flower has this little stinky vibe, in this fragrance, the creamy tuberose and vanilla took it’s place. cannot describe the beauty of it.
usually i don’t like fruity floral fragrance
but this one really conquers me
I love it sooooooo much
maybe this is like sunlight in winter
it’s so warm and touching and close
gives you so many positive feelings and warm feelings once you sprays it
scent 10/10
bottle 9/10
longivity 4 hours top on my skin
but still lasting longer than other Guerlain Aguas
Makkles – :
Thank you again to the lovely people that suggested this to me.
Im in love.
Buttery tuberose with fresh lily. I also smell thick honey which is probably ylang and vanilla. Citrus also gives this a sparkling quality.
This will be perfect for my vacation this summer.
mariaros – :
Very successful blind buy! This one is deliciously summery, white/yellow floral and tropical, but with a lighter, more transparent and easy going character than many other in the same family, like Bronze Goddess, Elle L’aime, Guerlain’s own Terracotta, or any monoi perfume. This one is strictly floral though, without the usual lime and/or coconut addition. The closest I’ve discovered is Songes by Annick Goutal, and I would like to address the differences between these. Songes is more powdery and slightly deeper and spicier than Lys Soleia, which has a more watery/aquatic feel, lighter, greener opening, and with a milkier and more innocent drydown. In other words, this has the characteristic lightness of the Aqua Allegorias, and it suits this combination of notes perfectly, summery and intoxicating yet light and breezy.
arm77 – :
Very overwhelming scent. At the beginning very unique and lovely but already a little too much. After 30 minutes it begins to be very very sweet lily-ish, almost sickeningly sweet. Only for lily lovers!
gabenja – :
This is so nice. So so so nice. The palm leaf is genius. I see a woman in blinding white flowy clothes in the sun. Bright, fresh, blissful without being sweet in the least. Celebratory. Thierry Wasser is growing on me.
gam – :
So many balloons for Lys Soleia. It’s like a parade for this one! Surprising find and very glad about it. Notes would never have drawn me in, however, I’m learning learning learning about perfume and decided Guerlain would be my master professor. Admit, bought Lys Soleia because it was one of the immediately affordable listings for an aqua allegoria. Thought for sure my preference would be flora nymphea. Didn’t have a clue as to how “solar” would smell. Did I read “banana” in a review? Risk but reasonable price and part of the curriculum means taking some chances. This was a hit with me right out of the bottle. The reviews help me always appreciate much more fully what I am smelling .. the green of a lily. Never smelled anything like this in a bottle. Indeed this would be the smell of the image of lifting an offering up to the Sun, arms stretched out to a clear blue sky. Best blind buy Ever. (and they all are my small army of fumes.) I wouldn’t have maybe liked this so much 6 months ago. After over 300 other creations of a nice range it is now much easier to appreciate what Guerlain did here.
bagira88 – :
I have just received a bottle of this Eau De Toilette. I purchased it online , mostly based on the look of the bottle and the name of the perfume , plus , of course, many positive reviews.
I was aiming for something substantially light and easy to be fond of, after a few less than perfect encounters with perfumes which did not suit my biological being , though I struggled to adapt to them.
I guess I was hoping, against hope, that this fragrance would be a bit like the one perfume in the world which I instinctively and instantly adore, the vintage version of FIDJI.
This fragrance, with the beautiful and alluring name,turned out not to remind me of FIDJi , which was no surprise, but all the same, with the first spray of this on my wrist, I did say and think and feel “MMMMHHHHHHHHHH !! ” Because it IS lovely and gentle and mistily lucid like sunrays in a blooming garden, and somewhere within the scent, I catch dewdrops and paradise-like conditions.
It is also very sweet, which I do like, but if it should be REALLY “Lys Soleia-ish” , there should perhaps have been a bit less floral /sweet elements and a bit more elements which would make you feel the tall, blue sky.. (I don’t know which because I am an amateur who can not name the different ingredients in a scent)..
The bottom line is, though, that I am definitely fond of this perfume, and easily attracted to it. It is a beautiful, blissful, round, mild, somewhat intoxicating existence which I will want to be embraced by ever so often. I am happy to have it and I also love the flacon of the fragrance. { The only worry is that some people in my realm may find that it smells too sweet.}
ДенисСЛ – :
Yum…. this precious scent arrived the other day and I have been wearing it ever since. Perhaps I am trying to replicate the feeling warmer, dryer weather. I only tried this frag once, and it was on an unbearably warm day last year. I did manage to write a comment for myself, that this was glorious. Memory can sometimes be a little distorted but in this case, Lys Soleia was even more lovely than I had remembered.
Lilies but tempered with citrus to stop them from becoming too cloying. The musk and vanilla allow it to be appropriately mellow for any time of the year. Lys Soleia is a bottle of scent that I will finish without growing tired of. I am so happy I managed to find a bottle. I am very, very pleased with this Aqua Allegoria.
LS could go onto another shelf – a shelf titled More Than Love.
Edit: in the long run, LS has not co operated on my skin. Each time, she smells more and more like roasting parsnips. I am demoting her to the Like shelf
Meojo583Bessinepome – :
I am so happy I managed to get a sample of this one, because I’ve been wanting to try it for ages!
The centre of the composition of Lys Soleia is definitely Lily and Vanilla… Unfortunately I often have a problem when lily is a major note in the fragrances and this one is no exception. It’s fine when I apply it on my wrist only and smell from time to time, but when I wear it, the fragrance starts to overwhelm me. Even though vanilla is added to counteract the flowers, and adds a lot warmth to the composition, it’s still very much wearisome … I have the same problem with Baiser Vole by Carier unfortunately 🙁 I just think that lily fragrances are not for me.
In terms of sillage, I’d stay it’s moderate. The longevity is quite good, considering it’s white floral scent from Aqua Allegoria line – it lasts around 5 hours on my skin.
xkt249Unlogrere – :
lily lily lily and spices …. lovely
nak61 – :
Second test:
I had this one in my swaplist but I decided to give it a chance, based on the reviewers.
The first test of Lys Soleia was a disaster and I didn’t like it at all”. What I smelled was strong blast of green flowers with banana tree leaves. Today I decided to test it again. Yep banana tree leaves at first but after some minutes it begin to soften a bit and now I smell almost sweet flowers. I don’t smell tuberese yet and I hope it stays this way. This lily is not the same as in Baiser Vole line. Here is the lily greener somehow, fresh cut and tropical. How could I have been so wrong about this scent? Ja, that’s is Guerlain, one more scent of this house you must get used to before you fall in love with. I’ll keep it till the summer, I think it will be lovely then.
Spring is coming and outside is a perfect Sunny and cold day to take a walk. Under 4 degrees is Lys Soleia a wonderful scent, it is just perfect with wafts of semi sweet lily. It reminds Lys 41 Le Labo but fresher, more wearable and affordable. It was from hate to like but now it is in my love list.
apokallipsis – :
Guerlain’s Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia is probably one of my best blind buys! Lys Soleia had some great reviews and I love, love, love lilies and ylang-ylang so I knew this would be a keeper. One of the things I love about lilies is that they have a very distinct floral scent with a crisp green undertone. This makes me think of green meadows after a gentle rain shower, there is something soothing and somber about this fragrance. The ylang-ylang adds the perfect touch of powdery sweetness. I absolutely love this fragrance and would highly recommend this to my fellow lily lovers!
tropEnroppy – :
I bought this ‘cos all have praised it and I love lilies. I have to say that I was really disappointed. It was totally different than I had expected. However, I changed my mind, as every woman does sometimes and now I love it! Lys Soleia is like a hazy and cool morning in the garden. I can feel the damp grass between my toes and hear the birds singing when the Sun rises. The lily note is very realistic and it blends well with others. Longevity is very good, about 7 hours and sillage is moderate.
icinibos – :
Blind buy gone wrong. Finding it online at a good price and wanting to try one of those pretty Allegoria bottles (actually this one looks less cool in real life), I went ahead after reading everyone’s reviews on lovely blended flowers. I was a little hesitant about ‘yellow’ flowers, and turns out they’re probably not for me and I’ll be staying away from lily.
Actually, the first spray wasn’t so bad. I don’t mind strong florals such as this, it has a lot of punch. What gets me is what I’d call a sickly honey or nectar note that slowly starts to annoy me more minute by minute when I try to wear it. After a few attempts I decided I disliked it altogether.
Overall, high quality but definitely not for everyone. You really have to love lilies, sticking your nose deep to the insides with stamens and nectar, then it can be your sunshine and gardens and summer and flowers.
pnq336speagoessenda – :
Ah this is perfect! The lily is green and fresh, but the vanilla and tuberose warm it up and smooth out the rough edges. The vanilla gives just a touch of sweetness — lily can sometimes be very harsh and green but the vanilla is the perfect compliment. The notes smell very natural and true to life. Perfectly blended composition — they all blend together well but you can still pick the notes out. Beautiful lily scent, may have bumped out Baiser Vole as my favorite! Lasts four hours, moderate sillage.
K0l0b0k_90 – :
“Gorgeous” really is the perfect word for this perfume. This is such a beautiful, creamy, vanillic floral. I agree with the poster below who said the opening can be almost overwhelming on first spray, but it settles down very quickly. On me, it turns into a skin scent after an hour or two–but what a delicious skin scent! It’s like sticking your nose right into a flower. You can smell the petals. One of the most naturalistic flower scents I’ve ever experienced. (At the same time, though, even though my nose says “absolutely, flower, no question!” I also get a note in the drydown that reminds me of Coca Cola. Not so strange, perhaps, since the recipe for Coke is supposed to contain things like neroli, vanilla, and citrus oils.) I think this one would be a bit too heady and waxy for really hot, humid days; but on a cooler, still sunny day like today, it’s perfection. Just lovely.
Khayzenberg – :
I am buying a (more??) back up when I finish this review! Whenever I can I fill the house with lilies, of every kind.Anyone who loves them will know the “after dark” smell they have that is almost narcotic.This is it! I almost swooned (nice ladylike saying) when I applied it, that fresh/but green/but creamy/ but sexy enveloping perfume…LOVE,LOVE,LOVE.
щдщдщд – :
Soheepark, I’d give this about 5 hours longevity. Maybe a bit more? I have worn this so often I am finding it hard to really know. But it is soooooo worth it because the scent truly is gorgeous. I reapply once before evening. Sometimes though, if I spray it before bed, I notice it quite clearly in the morning still. Maybe it’s because I don’t move around much while sleeping? In any case, there are relatively inexpensive bottles on line. I’d go for it if I was you!
playingg0d – :
Everyone says this smells gorgeous. The ingredients are ones that I like too. I need to ask, how many hours does it last?? Thanks
skredgg – :
The beginning of the perfume is quite strong and honestly a little bit overwhelming. But the drydown is amazingly beautiful. I really love the smell that I feel after two hours.
Beeklymaymntwwox – :
One of my favs in Guerlain. But it was a limited edition. Again only if the sales go through the roof they make it a regular assortment. and that goes for every brand. I have the benefit of knowing when they are limiteds or if they are going to be discontinued. SO if its something i truly love I stock up on it.
Rap_HipHop – :
I adore this one. I work as a receptionist in an office where employees frequently have flowers delivered to them by clients. On the occasion that we get lilies delivered, I always wait to call the employee so that I can have a few more minutes with that divine scent.
This one is a true lily bouquet in its best possible form. It gives off an incredible sunny warmth that is perfect for both summer and rainy days. I find myself hypnotized and reaching for this one more often.
One caveat, it doesn’t last very long and it dries into the typical Guerlain Vanilla after a couple hours. Oh well, I’m happy to start the journey again and again with more sprays.
vovawrestler – :
I get so much lily and tuberose… So sweet, so yellow.. Then comes the green, palm, citrus… What a diversely unique scent.. Like walking through a blooming flower garden and distinctly making a mental note, capturing “that memory of the moment”.
The dry down gets warmer and sweet… such a pretty fragrance!
cb2Victory – :
@Hipchick40: it’s complicated with the Aqua Alegorias; they come and go with little fanfare. I heard it’s been discontinued, but then again it’s widely available in some places. In Spain for instance it’s easily found, along Jasminora and Nerolia Bianca which are also rumored discontinued. My advice is stock up all you can because sooner or later it’ll be gone. If Terracotta is available near you give it a try, as a similar alternative. Also, if circumstances permit, Le Labo Lys 41 is a very good albeit more expensive choice.
SaymoNN – :
WI am finally ready to profess my love, loud and clear! I. Love. Lys. Soleia! It is yellow. Pure unadulterated yellow. Lily to the max and I love it so! As others have said, it’s like sunshine in a bottle. I’d feel totally comfortable wearing this all four seasons because it is both deep and light at the same time. I’d say it’s like the rays of sunshine vs. the sun itself. It adds life to a dreary day and it plays off the light the sun shines down. To be fair, I often mix this with either pampelune or ylang and vanille, not because it can’t stand alone but because it just gets along with everyone so well! Lily. Some ylang. A smidge of citrus. Airy musk. A dash of vanilla. I agree with others that the lily is slightly green and I believe that is what keeps this potion from becoming sickly sweet or cloying. It isn’t the best in terms of longevity but that doesn’t bother me because I enjoy spraying liberally. As far as sillage goes, I’d say it’s arms length or even a little more. People compliment me and whenever I ask if it’s too much, everyone says no. So spray away and enjoy heaven in a bottle. I know I will!
Oh, before I go, does anyone know if this has been discontinued? If so, I must stock up now because I never want to be without my new summer signature juice.
Thanks @Alex1984! You’ve provided me with a new twist to explore 🙂
BoweloxyHox – :
This is your typical Thierry Wasser perfume. Heavy on the sweet side with lots of vanilla and just enough other ingredients to keep it from smelling cheap.
I blind bought this after reading a review where someone said it smelled like the stargazer lillies in her garden. She must have a totally different variety of stargazer lill