Elizabeth Taylor
Elizabeth Taylor
106 votes
A unique visual signature based on accords, character, and seasonality
The lily of the valley and freesia combination strikes immediately with almost sharp green clarity—like biting into the white part of a lemon peel—whilst maintaining a fresh, soapy elegance. The opening feels almost cool against the skin, with that green accord creating an herbal undertone that prevents any cloying sweetness.
Jasmine and rose establish themselves with gentle persuasion, the ylang ylang adding a creamy, almost powdery texture that softens the florals' edges. The spicy warmth emerges here as a barely perceptible peppery undertone that adds dimensionality without drawing attention to itself, transforming the composition from simple floral to something with quiet complexity.
The woody and amber base gradually dominates, creating a soft, skin-scent finish that sits close to the body with a talc-like sandalwood prominence. What remains is predominantly musk and base notes—a gentle, slightly warm embrace that barely projects, making this phase best appreciated through intimate proximity rather than sillage.
Diamonds and Sapphires arrives as a deliberately restrained floral—not the bombastic tuberose-and-jasmine statement of its era, but something more contemplative. The lily of the valley and freesia opening creates an immediate freshness with an almost green, slightly peppery character, as if someone has crushed fresh petals between their palms. This is where the fragrance's 88% green accord asserts itself; there's a botanical clarity that prevents the composition from ever feeling suffocating.
As the heart unfolds, jasmine and rose emerge with measured elegance, anchored by a subtle ylang ylang that adds a whisper of creamy, almost coconut-like sweetness without descending into gourmand territory. The spicy accord (64%) manifests here not as obvious pepper or clove, but as a delicate warmth—a suggestion of complexity rather than a declaration. This is a fragrance for someone who favours restraint, who appreciates that true sophistication often means knowing when *not* to overwhelm.
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