White Linen

The name White Linen came from the way Mrs. Lauder pictured its wearer: fresh, crisp and clean. The brand sets the scent within the image of a perfect day, with early spring breezes, fresh flowers and endless blue sky, and links it to the crispness of clean sheets, the coolness of white flowers and fresh greenery.

A quote from the founder explains the intent. As a woman's life grows more complex and pressured, she values simplicity and ease more, and White Linen was meant as a calming element that lifts the spirits and leaves her feeling cool and calm.

The top notes are damask rose, jasmine and muguet. The dewy rose and the clear, transparent muguet create that cool white-floral impression. In the middle, violet and orris add a powdery softness and quiet poise.

The base is vetiver, moss and amber. The dry, green shading of vetiver and moss keeps the flowers taut, while amber leaves enough warmth that the freshness never turns cold. Cleanliness here comes from a composed structure rather than sweetness.