Floris, Lily of the Valley, 60 ml. or 2 oz. Flacon, Concentrated Bath Essence, 1847, 1970, London, England ..

J. Floris is a London-based perfumery house that has been in operation since 1730 and continues to be run by descendants of the founders. Originally founded by Juan Famenius Floris and his wife, Elizabeth, Floris sold grooming and shaving products as well as perfumes from their 89 Jermyn Street location. They received a Royal Warrant in 1820 as "Smooth Pointed Comb Maker" to King George IV. Royalty, historical figures and celebrities have long been customers of Floris, whose famed clientele includes Florence Nightengale, Winston Churchill, explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes and actress Marilyn Monroe. Floris can boast being the "Perfumer to the King'.

In 1878, Mary Anne Floris Bodenham and husband James took over the business from Mary Anne' brother, Joseph Floris. Bodenham and Floris family descendants still operate the company today. Production and sales continued at the 89 Jermyn Street location until 1989, when a factory was opened in Devon. The Jermyn Street location continues to be the company's headquarters and flagship store.

Floris today offers fragrances in four collections .. Men's fragrances, Women's fragrances, the Classic collection and the Private collection. Floris continues to offer fragrances that have been in its collection from its earliest days, such as Classic scents Limes (1832) and Stephanotis (1786), as well as newer scents that suit modern sensibilities, such as Sirena (2011). The company also offers bath and body care products to accompany its fragrances, as well as candles and home fragrances. Floris also creates bespoke perfumes, giving customers the opportunity to customize an existing Floris scent. Floris celebrated its 280th anniversary in 2010.

Attention to detail is the key to all Floris products, which use the finest quality fragrance oils and ingredients.

Originally launched in the early 1847, Floris' Lily of the Valley has been a perennial best seller. This is the most gorgeous Muguet perfume ever, presented here in its Toilet Water form!!

"The creator, dynamic bursts of lily of the valley give a dew-drenched surge of optimism. Layered with crushed green leaves and sensual, creamy tuberose, Dream in green and white, feel alive, this is springtime at its most revolutionary. Playful, joyful and always evolving, Lily of the Valley celebrates new beginnings and fresh ideas. First created by Floris founder Juan Famenias Floris, our contemporary floral scent is truly timeless. With an energy and direction of its own, the purity of Lily of the Valley is in fact a complex blend of over 250 perfume oils. Always relevant, always moving forward, it’s time to look to the future." Floris Website

Top notes are Amalfi Lemon and Green Leaves
Heart notes are Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, Rose, Violet, Ylang Ylang, and Tuberose
Base note is Sandalwood

"A very classic composition built on a dominant lily of the valley note enriched by tuberose and a very usual rose note. Well crafted, discreet and somehow elegant but absolutely anonimous." Basenotes Review, Alfarom

Offered here is a lovely bottle of the much beloved vintage Lily of the Valley in the Concentrated Bath Essence format.. Gently used.. Fabulous summer fragrance, uplifting, innocent, feminine ..