Frédéric Malle Lys Mediterranee Eau de Parfum 100ml Spray Atelier Cologne and a base of amber

and a base of amber and musk keeps it close to skin rather than projecting across the room

add another mid-afternoon if you want the lift

Leaves skin ready for serum and moisturiser without the irritation that comes with stronger peels

Two sprays in the morning if you're the type who wants people to smell you before they see you

Two to three minutes on damp skin

Frédéric Malle Lys Mediterranee Eau de Parfum 100ml Spray Atelier Cologne and a base of amberLily opens with a shot of aldehydes soapy, a touch metallic then settles into a creamy white floral that doesn't tip into grandmother territory. Frdric Malle's version leans Mediterranean: there's a hint of herbs and salt air underneath, like someone's growing lilies by the coast instead of in a vase. Unisex EDP, 100ml spray. Four to six hours on skin, longer on fabric. Skip if you need your florals loud; this one whispers first and only raises its