The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Fleur de Mai carries a name that needs little translation: flower of May, the month when lilacs bloom and gardens turn reckless with growth. The scent itself is built around that single, dewy moment in late spring when the world turns green again. There's no elaborate premise, no heavy mythology weighing down the bottle. The fragrance exists simply to evoke the smell of a garden caught in that first warm week, when air carries the scent of cut grass and white florals at once. It's an intimate composition, rooted in the kind of memory anyone with a backyard or a window box can recognize. Just green leaves, sweet petals, and the unmistakable sweetness of a season arriving.
What makes the green accord in Fleur de Mai feel distinct is its commitment to vegetal realism. The grass note carries a wet, organic quality that grounds the whole composition in something tactile and alive. Rather than reading as a stylized impression of spring, the fragrance smells closer to an actual meadow after morning dew. The lilac and lily of the valley bring their white-floral sweetness without veering into indolic territory, which means the bouquet stays light and clear rather than dense or sultry. The accord breathes.
The evolution
The opening arrives with immediacy. Citrus and green grass hit together in a bright, sharp burst, like stepping outside after a rain has passed. There's a coolness in the first moments that reads almost crisp, before the florals find their footing and soften the edges. Lilac rises to take the lead, the powdery, sweet variety rather than the green leafy kind, and it wraps everything in a gentle sweetness without dulling the grass underneath. Lily of the valley joins quietly from there, lending the heart a dewy, almost watery quality that keeps the florals from feeling heavy or candied. The middle phase is where the composition truly lives: the floral-green accord feels alive, slightly cool, slightly sweet, and constantly in motion as the notes trade the lead.
Cultural impact
Within the wider Siordia catalog, Fleur de Mai occupies a distinctive position. The brand's other releases tend toward atmospheric and conceptual territory, with names that evoke places, historical figures, and artistic traditions. Fleur de Mai does none of that. It stands as a straightforward fresh floral, a scent that doesn't require any knowledge of art history or cultural reference to appreciate. You can simply wear it and enjoy the smell of green grass, lilac, and lily of the valley unfolding on skin.
The House
Siordia ParfumsSiordia Parfums is a Russian niche fragrance house that entered the perfume world in 2016 under the direction of founder Ekaterina Siordia. Based in Russia, the brand has built a catalog of 57 perfumes, making it one of the more prolific entries in the Russian niche perfumery scene. The house occupies a distinctive position within the niche fragrance landscape, drawing inspiration from art history, mythology, and cultural imagery rather than adhering to mainstream fragrance conventions. Siordia Parfums creates scents that range from smoky incense interpretations to florals and orientals, with names referencing subjects like Gustav Klimt, ancient Egyptian deities, and literary figures. The brand appeals to collectors and fragrance enthusiasts who seek perfumes with narrative depth and unconventional compositions, particularly those interested in Eastern European niche perfumery.
The Creator
Ekaterina SiordiaSiordia's stylistic signature lies in dramatic contrast and unexpected combinations. She layers familiar materials in unfamiliar configurations, producing fragrances that feel simultaneously accessible and strange.
