Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
White Floral
100%
Powdery
85%
Soft Spicy
82%
Woody
80%
Yellow Floral
76%
Warm Spicy
70%
Sweet
68%
Cinnamon
64%
Vanilla
60%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (White Floral, Powdery, and Soft Spicy) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With White Floral, Powdery, Soft Spicy, and Woody among the strongest accord tags here, longevity still comes down to skin chemistry, weather, and concentration—samples help before you buy a full bottle.
Projection
With White Floral, Powdery, Soft Spicy, and Woody among the strongest accord tags here, how far it travels still depends on sprays and formula—try it on skin before you decide.
Overview
Lys CarminbyVan Cleef & Arpelsis a Floral fragrance for women.Lys Carminwas launched in 2009. The nose behind this fragrance is Natalie Gracia-Cetto.Van Cleef & Arpels is launching a luxurious line which includes 6 fragrances in September 2009, created in cooperation with various perfumers. Their flacons are identical, massive and made of glass, decorated with simple black tops, while their compositions are very special and of high quality because of expensive raw materials used in creation of the fragrances.Collection Extraordinaireincludes:Gardenia Petale, nose: Nathalie Feisthauer,Orchidee Vanille, nose: Randa Hammami,Lys Carmin, nose: Nathalie Cetto,Muguet Blanc, nose: Antoine Maisondieu,Bois d'Iris, nose: Emilie Coppermann,Cologne Noire, nose: Mark Buxton.The fragrances will be available in amount of 75 ml (1.5 oz) EDP, for about 130 Euro. They will be sold in boutiques of Van Cleef & Arpels and in selective stores. Inspired by Haute Couture fashion line, Haute Couture perfume collection is made as a very luxurious and authentic one.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Lys Carmin office-safe?
- Start with one spray in close spaces; add more for evenings or when you want it to carry further.
- Best season
- Deeper woods and resins often feel natural in cooler months; they can feel heavy in extreme heat.
- 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.