Lily of the Valley/Muguet
Lily of the Valley, also known as Muguet, is a fresh and delicate fragrance note with a light, floral scent profile that carries subtle green and slightly watery undertones. Its aroma is crisp, airy, and graceful, adding a natural and pure quality to perfumes. Lily of the Valley imparts a soft, spring-like floral character and is often used as a top or middle note to create a bright and elegant composition. It pairs beautifully with other floral, green, and citrus notes, contributing to fragrances that are timeless, refined, and full of freshness.
History & Production: Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis) is native to Europe and has long been celebrated for its beauty and sweet, fresh scent. However, its delicate flowers do not yield an extractable oil, so in perfumery, Muguet is typically recreated using synthetic accords to capture its unique, dewy, floral essence. This note is highly valued for its ability to add a fresh, green floral quality that enhances the lightness and sophistication of fragrances, evoking the purity and vibrance of spring.
