L'eau de Lily Soleil by O Boticário bottle
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L'eau de Lily Soleil

4.3/5 · 512 votes Feminine 2023
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Green Anjou PearsCarambola
Heart notes
Alpinia
Base notes

Character

Longevity2.8/5
Sillage2.3/5
Day100
Night43
Spring89
Summer68
Fall58
Winter37
Our take

L'Eau de Lily Soleil opens with a bright, juicy spritz of green Anjou pear and carambola, the grapefruit adding a sharp, citrusy edge that cuts through the sweetness like sunlight through a morning haze. A delicate whisper of acacia floats alongside, lending a honeyed, almost soapy softness. Within minutes, the heart blooms into a sun-drenched bouquet of lily and ylang ylang, the narcissus pushing forward a green, slightly indolic warmth while alpinia keeps things airy and fresh. The dry down settles into a soft, milky almond and sandalwood base, the musk and white woods rounding it into a powdery, skin-hugging finish.

This is a fragrance that feels like a watercolor painting left out in the rain, beautiful and impressionistic, but prone to fading before you can fully appreciate the details. It is sweet and floral with a creamy, nutty undertone, leaning more mainstream than niche, and its synthetic edges are well polished rather than jarring. The longevity is a clear weakness, barely three hours on most skins, and the sillage hovers close like a polite conversation rather than a declaration. It suits someone who wants an easy, pretty scent for a spring picnic or a lazy summer afternoon, but it will disappoint anyone looking for projection or staying power. Wear it when you know you can reapply, and let it be a fleeting pleasure rather than a lasting impression.

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