Frederic Malle · 2000
Lys Mediterranee EDP
Longevity
4–8 h60% of 23 people
Projection
Variesreports split · 50 people
Season
Summer6 in 10 season mentions
fresh
uplifting
white florals drifting on sea air, lightly powdery
Scent Notes
Floral
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What the community says
Green and fresh, made for summer
Scendira's summary of what people post on perfume review sites, updated 25 Oct 2026: 73 describe how long it lasts, 50 how far it projects and 97 how it smells. Most other posts only name Lys Mediterranee.
How long it lasts73 people
4–8 h
for 60% of people
0 h3 h6 h9 h12+ h
60% of people get 4–8 hours. From 23 people who said how many hours. The dot is the middle answer (6 h).
15%
40% Moderate
45% Long-lasting
15% fades quickly · rounded to the nearest 5%
Wear time varies a lot
How far it projects50 people
Projection varies
about 2 in 5 say it projects strongly
about 1 in 3 say it projects moderately
In words
No single story here: about 2 in 5 say it projects strongly, while about 1 in 3 say it projects moderately.
When people wear it35 mentions
6 in 10
season mentions are summer
6 in 10 summer4 in 10 other seasons
From 35 mentions of a season.
Summer
Also worth knowing
Compliments
4%
4% of people who wear it get compliments (78).
Typical perfume we track: 8%.
Read what people say
Reddit threads about it
Summary in words
Frederic Malle Lys Mediterranee: what people say about it.
In short: Green and fresh, made for summer.
Worn by everyone.
60% of people get 4–8 hours of wear (23 people who said how many hours; the middle answer is 6 hours).
About 45% of 73 people say it lasts a long time (wear time varies a lot).
Projection varies (50 people): No single story here: about 2 in 5 say it projects strongly, while about 1 in 3 say it projects moderately.
Of the 35 mentions of a season, about 6 in 10 are about summer weather.
People wear it most for: summer.
4% of people who wear it get compliments (78).
Each person counts once per topic. Reported experiences, not verified purchases; skin, climate and batch change how a scent wears.
Community data through .
How we count
- It sums up what 190+ people have said about this perfume in community discussions and perfume reviews, up to 25 Oct 2026.
- Each person counts once per topic, however often they posted. A count or bar only appears once enough people have described that topic.
- These are reported experiences, not verified-purchase reviews or a rating. Skin, climate and batch all change how a scent wears.
- Scendira’s AI reads each review and post and tags what it says (how long it lasts, how far it projects, how it smells). We count each person once per topic; the sentences here are written from those counts.
Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
Think white florals drifting on sea air, lightly powdery: that is Frederic Malle Editions de Parfums Lys Mediterranee. It opens with orange blossom, moves into white gingerlily and sea breeze and settles on musk. It reads unisex.
This eau de parfum is best in spring and summer and is a daytime scent. Reach for it for casual days. Released in 2000.
In the community's experience it lasts a solid half day on skin, and projects to about arm's length.
Is it right for you?
- Best for: anyone after something fresh and uplifting for casual days.
- Sample first if: floral is new territory for you.
- Skip if: you dislike fresh fragrances.
Around $372.
Explore more: More from Frederic Malle Editions de Parfums · Fresh perfumes · Orange blossom perfumes · Musk perfumes
The verdict
Best for
Best for
- Casual
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FAQ
Common questions.
It smells like white florals drifting on sea air, lightly powdery. It opens with orange blossom, moves into white gingerlily and sea breeze and settles on musk.
In the community's experience it lasts a solid half day on skin, and projects to about arm's length.
It is best in spring and summer. It is a daytime scent. It suits casual days.
It reads unisex.
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