Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Earthy
100%
Woody
88%
White Floral
71%
Patchouli
66%
Musky
61%
Soft Spicy
59%
Warm Spicy
58%
Mossy
58%
Amber
58%
Fresh Spicy
56%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Earthy, Woody, and White Floral) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Earthy, Woody, White Floral, and Patchouli among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.
Projection
With Earthy, Woody, White Floral, and Patchouli among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.
Overview
L.I.L.Y AbsolutebyStella McCartneyis a Chypre Floral fragrance for women.L.I.L.Y Absolutewas launched in 2013. Top notes are Truffle and Black Pepper; middle notes are Lily-of-the-Valley, Pink Pepper and Ambrette (Musk Mallow); base notes are Patchouli, Amber, Oakmoss and White Woods.Fashion designer Stella McCartney presents L.I.L.Y Absolute, a new version of her L.I.L.Y perfume from 2012, as the alchemy of light-dark and masculinity-femininity contrasts.This new interpretation takes the natural basis of the original, deepens it and turns it into an extremely sensual perfume for affirmed and self-assured women. The fragrance is darker, richer and more intriguing with increased doses of truffle and moss.The composition begins with truffle flavored with black pepper. The middle layer includes sparkling accords of lily of the valley, pink pepper and ambrette seed, laid over dark base of oak moss, patchouli, dry blonde woods and amber.The fragrance is available as 50 ml Eau de Parfum.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is L.I.L.Y Absolute office-safe?
- With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
- Best season
- Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.