Lili Bermuda Petals Review (Isabelle Ramsay-Brackstone) + Sunshine and Beaches Giveaway

Petals by Lili Bermuda

Lili Bermuda Petals, courtesy of Lili Bermuda

“Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Best perfumes that make you fell like you are on a vacation

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From Saint Lucia to Antigua, my childhood holidays were often spent on beaches in the Caribbean. Carefree days with cousins in places like Barbados and Cozumel were much anticipated family reunions. Warm tropical memories of sunshine, saltwater, and lush landscapes are key scent memories associated with my loving and international kin. We are continuing this tradition with extended family over winter break and the one fragrance I will taking with me is the exquisite Lili Bermuda Petals.

Isabelle Ramsay-Brackstone

Lili Bermuda Perfumer and owner Isabelle Ramsay-Brackstone photo courtesy of the perfumer

Lili Bermuda Petals is a luminescent fragrance, opening like the first rays of sunshine on a luxurious white sand beach. Clementine is the perfect note to begin such a softly sunny experience. With its balance of freshness, sweetness, and touch of tang, the radiant clementine opening of Lili Bermuda Petals brings the warmth of the Caribbean sun to this floral perfume. Orange blossom marries perfectly with the floral aspects of clementine, leading the scent in a more heady and honeyed direction. The soapy-clean and fresh nuances of orange blossom keep everything light and breezy. A hint of green leafiness evokes the joy of being outside in paradise.

Lili Bermuda Petals, courtesy of Lili Bermuda

Jasmine contains aroma compounds that are very complimentary, even quite similar, to orange blossom, and so it is with great finesse that the two are combined in a transition to the heart. The honeysuckle note is beautifully buoyant and carefree in the bouquet. I find myself raising my wrist over and over to sniff that nectary childhood delight. The slight vanilla undertone of the honeysuckle balances the animal aspect of orange blossom perfectly, creating a perfectly warm yet absolutely clean white floral. Peach adds fruity and creamy undertones like subtle chiaroscuro shading. Wearing Lili Bermuda Petals feels like walking in a swathe of marble light, elevating the day to one of ease and beauty.

As dries down, white musk and a soft wood accord create a gentle hum, much like the sounds of ocean waves at night. The dry down feels like the warm glow of skin that has been out in the sun all day and still radiates heat. Lili Bermuda Petals is an elegant and breezy white floral perfect to bring summer vibes to any situation, even when there is a chill in the air. Fresh and lushly textured, this scent is perfect for vacation, staycation or a romantic rendezvous.

Notes: clementine, orange flower, green leaves, honeysuckle, jasmine, peach, white musk, soft wood accord

Disclaimer: sample my own

Rachel K. Ng, Editor

Petals Lili Bermuda

Lili Bermuda Petals EDT courtesy of the brand

Thanks to the generosity of Isabelle Ramsay-Brackstone and Lili Bermuda, we have 50 ml of Petals for one registered reader WORLDWIDE. You must be registered, or your comment will not count to be eligible, please comment on what sparked your interest in Rachel’s review of Petals and where you live. Draw closes 11/23/24

Read Hernando’s Tour of Lili Bermuda Stewart Hall with Isabelle Ramsay-Bracktstone here and review of Lili Bermuda Island Rose here. Senior Editor Emeritus Robert Herrmann (RIP) was a 2019 Perfumed Plume Finalist for Scented Spirits: Lili Bermuda Maria Celestia

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29 comments

  • Jason says:

    This review vividly captures the tropical elegance of Lili Bermuda Petals, tying its radiant notes of clementine, orange blossom, and white musk to personal memories of Caribbean warmth. The poetic descriptions make this fragrance feel like a sunlit escape, perfect for any season.

    Malta.

  • Ramses Perez says:

    Petals is a breezy and carefree floral fragrance. Uncomplicated, easy-going and soft for those tropical summers where you just want to be out all day. It’s great for a day-to-day wear for any occasion. The honeysuckle adds a bit of sweetness but it’s mostly about the florals and the musk. Just a pretty girl fragrance. I’m located in the USA

  • Sybelle16 says:

    The highlights from the review that were the inspiration for Lili Bermuda petals being favorite childhood memories of Isabelle Ramsay-Brackstonef, of vacations throughout the Caribbean and using the olfactory experience of scent to invoke those moments: sunny beach, lush tropical landscapes, salty sea air. This scent screams Summer and all the warm summer months embody. With Clemetine as the dominant opening note that pairs with jasmine, honeysuckle, an animalistic orange blossom, that in the dry down matures into a soft wood accord. This seems like a vacation in a bottle. Another interesting white floral to try.

    USA

  • PhilippSu says:

    Rachel’s review of Lili Bermuda Petals immediately caught my attention because of how vividly it captures the feeling of a sunlit, carefree day on a tropical beach. The combination of clementine’s bright freshness with the lush florals like orange blossom and jasmine sounds like pure vacation in a bottle. I’m also intrigued by the nostalgic honeysuckle note—it feels like a nod to childhood summers, which I love. The idea of a fragrance that radiates warmth and elegance while being light and breezy is exactly what I look for, especially during colder months when I’m craving a bit of sunshine!

    EU

  • Jeremi says:

    The floral notes, capturing the essence of Bermuda’s natural beauty with a blend of citrus, floral, and green notes really sparked my interest. I live in Trzebnica, Poland, EU.

  • Fern says:

    What a lovely review. I would love to go on a holiday vacation with my family, somewhere warm and sunny near a beach would be a dream.
    Petals sounds like it’s the next best thing .

    USA

  • Naomi says:

    A gentle hum, the sounds of the ocean at night… with a touch of honeysuckle and clementines? Sign me up!!! Just the thing to lift one out of the darkness of the northern hemisphere at this time of year. Thank you for this generous draw. I live in the USA.

  • Ddelhoyo says:

    So many of the notes in this perfume appeal to me. I love orange blossom, peach, green notes and musk. This fragrance sounds just perfect for warmer weather when you want to be transported to a tropical vacation.

  • scenternet says:

    This review beautifully captures the essence of Lili Bermuda Petals, making it sound like pure sunshine in a bottle. The interplay of clementine, orange blossom, and jasmine is described so vividly that you can almost feel the warm breeze of a Caribbean beach. The transition from fresh and radiant to soft and musky is so inviting, especially the nostalgic nod to honeysuckle’s nectary sweetness. It seems like the perfect fragrance to transport you to paradise, no matter the season. Definitely intrigued to try this gem!

    US

  • milleroots1223 says:

    Great review from Rachel, so good in fact that I had to show this to my girlfriend who is quite interested in the scent. The combination of orange and hints of green is the thing that caught both of our attention as it is the more orange-based scents that we both tend to love on each other.

    Good luck to all from Canada!

  • opalbear says:

    Ooh third times a charm!! I keep reading these lovely reviews for this house and one day! One day. I just love orange blossom and florals with musk. And I love honeysuckle. What a burst of summer in the depth of Autumn!
    U.S.

  • opalbear says:

    Ooh third times a charm!! I keep reading these lovely reviews for this house and one day! One day. I just love orange blossom and florals with musk. And I love honeysuckle. What a burst of summer in the depth of Autumn!
    U.S.

  • Amaziz89 says:

    Jasmine contains aroma compounds that are very complimentary, even quite similar, to orange blossom, and so it is with great finesse that the two are combined in a transition to the heart. The honeysuckle note is beautifully buoyant and carefree in the bouquet. I find myself raising my wrist over and over to sniff that nectary childhood delight. The slight vanilla undertone of the honeysuckle balances the animal aspect of orange blossom perfectly, creating a perfectly warm yet absolutely clean white floral. Peach adds fruity and creamy undertones like subtle chiaroscuro shading. Wearing Lili Bermuda Petals feels like walking in a swathe of marble light, elevating the day to one of ease and beauty.

    As dries down, white musk and a soft wood accord create a gentle hum, much like the sounds of ocean waves at night. The dry down feels like the warm glow of skin that has been out in the sun all day and still radiates heat. Lili Bermuda Petals is an elegant and breezy white floral perfect to bring summer vibes to any situation, even when there is a chill in the air. Fresh and lushly textured, this scent is perfect for vacation, staycation or a romantic rendezvous.

    Notes: clementine, orange flower, green leaves, honeysuckle, jasmine, peach, white musk, soft wood accord. A beautiful description by Rachel I am really intrigued by the Jasmine and Orange Blossom blend as well as the honeysuckle sounds like a magical fragrance. Thanks a million from the UK

  • docm3902 says:

    Rachel’s review made me feel like I was right there on a Caribbean beach, soaking in the sun and salt air. The way she described the clementine and orange blossom opening as “sunshine in a bottle” instantly sparked my curiosity—who doesn’t want that kind of positivity and brightness in their day? Plus, the idea of honeysuckle and peach adding a creamy, nostalgic vibe makes it sound both elegant and comforting. I love fragrances that transport you, and this one seems like it could bring summer back no matter the season. Definitely something I’d love to try!

    I am from the EU

  • Ozzyaziz says:

    As dries down, white musk and a soft wood accord create a gentle hum, much like the sounds of ocean waves at night. The dry down feels like the warm glow of skin that has been out in the sun all day and still radiates heat. Lili Bermuda Petals is an elegant and breezy white floral perfect to bring summer vibes to any situation, even when there is a chill in the air. Fresh and lushly textured, this scent is perfect for vacation, staycation or a romantic rendezvous. From Saint Lucia to Antigua, my childhood holidays were often spent on beaches in the Caribbean. Carefree days with cousins in places like Barbados and Cozumel were much anticipated family reunions. Warm tropical memories of sunshine, saltwater, and lush landscapes are key scent memories associated with my loving and international kin. We are continuing this tradition with extended family over winter break and the one fragrance I will taking with me is the exquisite Lili Bermuda Petals. A wonderful description of Rachel’s childhood memories and this fragrance make this a versatile fragrance and the combination of Jasmine and Orange Blossom and the vanilla and honeysuckle balanced exquisitely. Thanks a lot from the UK

  • Shibuichi2000 says:

    I have never been to Bermuda, but I can imagine those dreamy holidays you spent there.
    Lili Bermuda Petals seems to be their essence, encapsulated in a bottle of fragrance, with flowery breeze, gentle sweetness and muted warmth.
    I’m in EU.

  • Trinity33 says:

    Petals from Lili Bermuda sounds like a tropical vacation in a bottle. The citrus and peach fruit notes intertwine with the floral jasmine and honeysuckle on a bed of soft musk and sandalwood. Combined it engenders images of days under a warm Caribbean sun. MD, USA

  • roxhas1cat says:

    I’d love to experience the first rays of sun on a luxurious sandy beach right now!!! These notes sound amazing. The pictures are making me anxious for summer. I hope to visit this shop someday. Thanks for the chance. USA.

  • marla says:

    Lili Bermouda petals seems so elegant, for me is perfect for summer or other romantic nights! Lush, fresh and radiant! Thank you!
    From EU.

  • Eris.can.swatch.kaos says:

    This one seems so uplifting and girly. The peach, woods, honeysuckle combination just sounds so idyllic. I’m curious, and as someone whose never been to the carribean, I’d love to smell like something that can take you there. I live in Oregon.

  • Raoul says:

    Rachel’s description of Petals as “a garden of white flowers in the breeze” truly captured my imagination. The way she highlighted its delicate, fresh, and uplifting qualities, paired with a tropical undertone, makes it sound like a fragrance perfect for both sunny days and moments of introspection. The idea of wearing a perfume that embodies the serene beauty of Bermuda’s landscapes is incredibly appealing. I live in Romania, Europe and I would be thrilled to experience this floral masterpiece firsthand. Thank you for the opportunity!

  • rebecca says:

    This is a lovely review for a lovely-sounding fragrance.
    The part that spoke to me was ‘hint of green leafiness evokes the joy of being outside in paradise’.
    I would love to be outside in paradise!!
    Thank you for the giveaway.
    I live in the US.

  • wallygator88 says:

    Thanks for the review Rachel.

    It makes me think of being on vacation in a warm place, the air filled with the heady scent of white flowers, soft breezes and luminous sunchine.

    Would love to try this.

    Cheers from WI,USA

  • Regis Monkton says:

    I’m very intrigued to try “Petals”. It seems like a realistic floral. I love ylang-ylang, honeysuckle, and the other ingredients too. I like the combining of jasmine and orange blossom. I’d like to see if I might think of the warmth of the Caribbean sun by means of “Petals”. I live in MD, USA.

  • mmerline says:

    It’s starting to get cold here in the US, so this review’s photos of sun-blasted beaches in Bermuda are very welcome. The clementine note featured in the opening of Lili Bermuda Petals sounds delightfully uplifting, as does the honeysuckle note, and the other white florals likely provide some balance and staying power. The warm-skin dry down sounds lovely too.

    I’m in the USA.

  • foreverscents says:

    Lili Bermuda Petals–just the name sounds enchanting! I would love to wear this fragrance on a trip to the tropics. But I think it would be even better to wear it to bring the tropics to a cold and dreary winter day. The clementine, orange blossom and jasmine sound lush, yet fresh and breezy.
    I live in the USA.

  • David Furman says:

    When I read this the first thing that comes to mind is a citric dominated blend that also has green facets coupled with a fruity backbone. I’m sure this a light and easygoing scent. Perfect for the upcoming spring and summer. Would love to own and try for myself. From Jacksonville, NC