Scarlet Lily Shay & Blue London for women and men

Don’t want to put anyone off but it reminds me of freshly laundered clothes from my childhood in Bangladesh when they used the block soap. It’s tropical, lush and fresh. The water lily is the national flower by the way. Think of monsoon rains, scented blooms and deep, vibrant coloured petals that look almost neon at night.

This is a heavy floral scent - a light hand in applying, because it can be overwhelming. Saying that, I love it. It performs well; lasting for hours. Lily and ylang-ylang are the overriding notes - amber giving the scent a warmth - not really getting the water lily, though I'm sure it's in the mix somewhere.

Glad I tried the travel size first, and then purchased a full size bottle - which is going to last and last.

Instantaneous, head over heels love. I also purchased a 10ml travel sprayer and like cockscrewcurly, am kicking myself that I didn't buy a bottle. As a lily and ylang lover, this is as good as it gets. A yellow and white floral lover's dream on a light ambery base. No aromatics or greeness, as in Baiser Vole (which I happen to love too, though this goes in a different direction). Just beautiful lily and ylang, with all their lovely nuances, freshened a bit with water lily and a little sweet creaminess from the amber. In no way an aquatic. In no way sheer. There is warmth and depth here but no heaviness. It's hard for me to even believe that just a few simple notes can smell so good and so complete. It really is just perfect. Definite signature scent worthy and appropriate for all occasions.
I might just go and purchase a bottle and send this travel sprayer to my niece, since she loves Lily and Ylang as much as I do. Who knows, it might even make it to her list of perfume contenders for her upcoming wedding. I certainly think it would be a very pretty choice as it is not only as special as that special day, but also very different from all the usual wedding perfume choices out there.

Dammit, just bought 10ml of this (with two others) in the company sale, sprayed it about 2 hours ago, liked it... and now it's in the dry down I bloody love it.

Initially I got a huge blast of white florals, which moved into yellow florals... and now I have both, supported by a musky, subdued amber base. Sniffing skin closely, there's a hint of banana and coconut.

I'm surprised no one has described it as soapy - it is, but in the best possible way. Smells like really expensive shower gel/body lotion.

Now I ^need^ a full bottle (I don't - look at my collection - the last thing I need is more perfume, but this is seriously good).

While I love the cruelty free snd gender neutral marketing, I’m often disappointed with fragrances from this brand because they feel thin and don’t last very long.

This is one of the strongest! I love it!

It reminds me of a perfume a relative used to wear in the 1980s.. been trying to identify for years but still don’t know.

Briefly reminded of pink lilies but quickly settles - I’m assuming ylang ylang gives warmth and and almost tangy feel… I can’t stop smelling myself!

There’s a hint of powder from the Amber but it’s subtle.

Long lasting and projects well.

I had a 10ml travel size but defo full bottle worthy.

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Simple yet beautiful opening. The lily and ylang combine with the amber into one gorgeous accord that smells unique. Drydown gets a little metallic which is why it's not a love for me. -

I was really excited about this perfume because I LOVE a lily fragrance. This was a BIG disappointment, it smells so synthetic and cheap and just gave me a headache.

Not my kind of lily.

I did 3 sprays on my arm from a sample atomizer. It’s stuffy, heavy, & sucked up all the air around me. It’s a saturated floral that lacks brightness, freshness, etc.

I hate to compare but my kind of lily would be Molton Brown - Lily of the Valley. You can smell lily but the overall blend is more interesting with green, floral, wood, fresh, & spicy notes.

I enjoy lily but the levels are off on this one.

Absolutely gorgeous! One of the most exquisite floral fragrances I've ever come across, this is elegant yet sexy, and not at all heavy or cloying. There's a spicy richness here that reminds me of a quality Arabian attar, and although to me it seems very feminine, I can understand why it's listed as unisex. Excellent sillage and longevity, intoxicating fragrance.

I'm not sure I understand the name, but a lovely fragrance nonetheless. Waxy yellow florals shored up with lush white florals and a touch of warm musk. There's a watery note running through them all that is subtle but heavenly. Good longevity and projection. On the whole, a great value!

This was very different to what I expected! I thought it would be fresh and more aquatic, but though there is a degree of freshness throughout it is also somehow warm and rich and sweet. I get as much ylang as I do lily, and they balance each other so very well, creating a striking floral which is quite unique! It’s quite addictive, and persistent! Though not in your face it lasts all day with decent sillage. It’s a perfume that would wear well for all sorts of occasions, easy but with a lot of character, and a floral to suit most seasons! I am surprised it’s not more popular, do sample it, even if you are weary of florals as it strikes a very good balance between crisp florals and silky warmth.

This is delicious!

A very lovely, feminine, spicy lily, not too cloying or too heady. If white florals tend to give you nausea or headaches, you might want to try this one.

This scent reminds me a lot of Baiser Volé, insofar as both feature fresh, wet, sweet lily as a dominant note. However this rendition poses as that clean and cold fragrance’s juxtaposition, adding a bit more punch. My first thought was chili-infused lily, but it's actually like the flower is enveloped in a blanket of hot tanginess, probably coming from the ylang-ylang, explaining the “scarlet” part of the name to me. The spiciness is not so much aromatic as it manifests as what I would describe as a waft of heat enveloping the pointier lily note.

If I didn't already have Baiser Volé, which I like more, I might have bought this one, but as is, this makes for an elegant lily-dominant scent with a bit of panache.

A strong like of mine, with good longevity.

Very beautiful! a bewitching and luxurious trail,evokes days of autumn... the wind drags away the leaves, the air is slightly cold. This perfume is a perfect memory of this. I love it,here is a harmony and an evanescence of notes, fall in love! ◠❤◠

Sillage: 9./10
Longevity. 10./10
Scent: 9.5/10

Overall: 9.5/10

If you love sexy warm florals but not cloying then this fits the bill. Most people's first thoughts when mentioning lilies is of the oriental lily with its large glamorous flowers and powerful intoxicating scent. The lily genus is huge so few will be familiar with the scent of the ariadne lily. I include myself in their number and I'm reasonably knowledgeable when it comes to horticulture.
I do recognise a lily like note here but it is not heavy and headache inducing.

The opening has the waterlily freshness, lily and a little kick from the ylang. Im glad Fragrantica have put this in the Floral category. Some might imagine its a touch aquatic well if it is then it is negligible.
Once it settles you get a little warm sweetness from the amber coming through. I swear I can smell flower pollen that I've noted in Serge Lutens Douce Amere. The most prominent note on my skin is the fresh water lily. On my skin it's the last note to fade.
It's very feminine, womanly and I think suits any age group. For me perfect for casual days or meeting up with family and friends. If you normally wear light or fresh scents then this would be lovely for romantic nights out.
Moderate sillage and very good longevity.