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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10 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!