Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle
Lys Mediterranee
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Lys Mediterranee opens with salty freshness from sea water, ginger, and citrus. At the center, wet white florals—lily, lotus, and orange blossom—feel airy and bright. A musky vanilla base with cedar and amber leaves a clean, soft trail close to the skin.
Lys Mediterranee wears like sea air moving through white lily petals. The opening is salty and fresh: sea water, ginger, bergamot, and lemon bring coolness with a light spicy edge. In the heart, a watery floral layer unfolds with lily, lotus, angelica, and orange blossom, while freesia, tuberose, and ylang-ylang add soft creaminess. The composition stays luminous and transparent, never turning heavy or sugary. In the drydown, musk, vanilla, cedar, and amber create a clean warm trail that remains close to the skin. Its mood is floral-fresh, for someone who enjoys clarity and a marine breeze effect. It works especially well in daytime, warm weather, and calm focused moments.
Top notes
sea water, ginger, bergamot, lemon
Heart
lily, lotus, angelica, orange blossom, freesia, tuberose, ylang-ylang
Base
musk, vanilla, cedar, amber