Ingredient Guide
A plant in the ginger family, ginger lily is also known as butterfly lily because of its butterfly-like white flowers. It is native to places such as eastern India, China, Myanmar, and Taiwan, and grows in warm climates. The plants found in Hawaii and Cuba are also well known.
Its scent recalls tuberose and gardenia, with a fresh, sweet, tropical floral bouquet that includes a ginger-like fruitiness and a rich floral sweetness.
What Does It Smell Like in Perfume?
In perfume, the soft sweetness of white flowers is layered with a refreshing, ginger-like spiciness, creating a bright, exotic floral impression. The common name “ginger lily” is used for several plants and plant parts, but the absolute obtained from the flowers of Hedychium coronarium is a natural fragrance material combining white-floral and ginger-like notes. Even within the same plant, the aromatic components of the flowers, leaves, and rhizomes differ, so the flower absolute is treated separately from essential oils obtained from the rhizomes or leaves.
Choosing Ginger Lily Fragrances
The sweetness of white flowers and the lively character of ginger and spices are useful guides when choosing a ginger lily fragrance.
- Light white flowers: Watery florals suit those who prefer a dewy scent to a rich bouquet.
- A spicy accent: Ginger and cardamom add a spicy edge to floral sweetness.
- Creamy sweetness: Tuberose and vanilla offer a soft, rich floral scent.
Fragrances Featuring Ginger Lily
Heavenly Gingerlily Eau de Toilette (Molton Brown)
A collection inspired by an encounter with ginger flowers. In the eau de toilette, ginger, cardamom, and clove mingle with lily, tuberose, musk, and woods. Dewy flowers and spices are its defining features.
Heavenly Gingerlily Eau de Parfum (Molton Brown)
Hyacinth is the signature note of this eau de parfum. Lily, rose, and orris are layered with creamy tuberose and vanilla.
From Ginger Lily to Your Next Fragrance
Once you have a sense of the scents you enjoy, open our Fragrance Finder. Choose “Favorite fragrances & notes” on the home screen, search in the “Favorite notes” field, and select an option from the suggestions shown. Choose “Next” to continue. You can start with notes even if you do not yet have a favorite perfume.
