Lily of the valley cannot be extracted. The flower gives up no oil, so every version of it in perfumery is a reconstruction, and the quality of a muguet fragrance tells you a great deal about the house that made it. Apogee is Louis Vuitton showing its work: green, dewy, cool and convincingly alive.
Why you will love this lily of the valley perfume
A good muguet smells like a stem that has just been snapped, watery and green with a white flower sitting on top of it. Apogee gets that exactly, and then keeps it from turning soapy by running a soft rose through the middle. The result is clean without being sterile, which is the whole difficulty with this style.
- A convincing lily of the valley, which is difficult and expensive to build
- Green, watery and cool rather than soapy or synthetic
- A soft rose through the middle stops it reading as detergent
- Six to eight hours on skin with a fresh, close trail
- At its best in spring and in daylight
- Refillable bottle
- Composed by Jacques Cavallier Belletrud in Grasse
The scent
It opens green and wet, all crushed stem and cool air, with the white flower unfolding on top within a few minutes. A soft rose builds through the first hour and warms the composition slightly without changing its character. The base is clean and faintly musky. It stays fresh throughout rather than deepening.
Who it is for
Women who love clean, green florals and anyone who wears white shirts. It suits spring, daytime, work, and occasions where you want to seem fresh rather than glamorous. It is also a good fragrance for someone who dislikes anything sweet, and it makes a graceful gift.
How to use it
Three or four sprays on the throat, wrists and the back of the neck. Green florals are delicate, so apply to moisturised skin and expect to top up once during a long day. Keep the bottle away from heat.
Key details
- Fragrance family: floral, fresh, green
- Key notes: lily of the valley, green stem, soft rose
- Concentration: eau de parfum
- Perfumer: Jacques Cavallier Belletrud
- Bottle: refillable
- Suitable for men and women
- Sourced and sold by Jmaloo as an independent retailer. Jmaloo is not an authorised Louis Vuitton stockist.
Size
100 ml
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