The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Lilibet was created by Laura Bosetti Tonatto and released in 2015 as a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. Its inspiration is a spring accord shaped by the colors and scents of British gardens, with sweet and fresh notes lightly rewriting the English floral tradition. Lilibet takes its royal reference into a polished floral register, balancing the brightness of spring with the soft presence of blossoms. Lily of the Valley and Rose form the core of the composition, creating a fragrance that moves between green floral freshness and a familiar rosy softness. The result is poised and elegant, with a floral character that feels worth taking time to discover.
The composition is built around the meeting point of Lily of the Valley and Rose. Together, they give Lilibet a dual character: Lily of the Valley contributes a delicate floral presence, while Rose brings a recognizable softness and gentle sweetness. Their interaction creates a simple floral accord that remains expressive as it develops, with each note retaining its own distinct character. The Lily of the Valley adds a light, transparent quality, and the Rose gives the composition a rounder, more tactile feeling.
The evolution
Lilibet opens with a floral impression shaped by Lily of the Valley and Rose. The Lily of the Valley establishes a light green quality, while the Rose introduces a soft floral sweetness. During the opening, the two notes share the composition closely, creating a delicate balance between freshness and softness. Through the middle, the fragrance develops into a more unified floral accord, with the Rose adding depth and the Lily of the Valley maintaining a clear presence. As the hours pass, both notes remain part of the composition, with the floral character becoming softer and more integrated. Lilibet leaves a subtle floral impression as it wears, revealing the simple interaction between its two defining notes over time.
Cultural impact
Lilibet connects a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II with the language of British gardens. Its spring accord brings together sweet and fresh floral elements, using Lily of the Valley and Rose to express the influence of garden imagery. This meeting of royal tribute and floral composition gives Lilibet a distinctive cultural frame, connecting the atmosphere of a British garden with the craft of fragrance-making. The result invites discovery through its simple pairing of two familiar floral notes.
The House
Essenzialmente LauraEssenzialmente Laura is a Roman perfumery brand founded by master perfumer Laura Bosetti Tonatto. Based in Italy, the house creates artisanal fragrances that draw deeply from the sensory heritage of Rome, translating the city's gardens, churches, palaces, and courtyard atmospheres into wearable scent compositions. The collection spans 55 fragrances organized across seven families according to the Classification officielle des Parfum system. Bosetti Tonatto's work bridges private commission work for royalty and a publicly accessible collection available through her Roman boutiques.
The Creator
Laura Bosetti TonattoTonatto's signature lies in her command of Italian raw materials and her commitment to bespoke creation as a foundational practice, not a luxury sideline. Her technical palette draws from classical French parfumerie while her sensibility remains distinctly Italian.
