1,000 Lilies Dsh Perfumes

For Women
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2013
Moderate
Sillage
Good
Longevity
Spring
Best Season
Evening, Special Occasion
Best For

Fragrance Story

1,000 Lilies by DSH Perfumes is a Floral fragrance for women. 1,000 Lilies was launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Dawn Spencer Hurwitz.

Composition Profile

warm spicy 100%
white floral 85%
woody 70%
aromatic 60%
floral 50%
honey 40%
yellow floral 35%
sweet 30%
green 25%
soft spicy 20%

About the Perfumer

Dawn Spencer Hurwitz

Dawn Spencer Hurwitz

Dawn Spencer Hurwitz is the founder and perfumer of DSH Perfumes, with a catalog spanning over 30 years of work. Her creations include 1,000 Lilies, Acqua Di Venezia, and Amber, as well as the American Perfumer series like Colorado. Hurwitz is known for her classical approach, often drawing on historical and geographical inspirations.

Fragrance Notes

All Notes

Complete scent profile

Lily Lily
Cardamom Cardamom
Honey Honey
Australian Sandalwood Australian Sandalwood
Pink Lotus Pink Lotus
Narcissus Narcissus
Cinnamon Cinnamon
Red Wine Red Wine
Calamus Calamus
Spicy Notes Spicy Notes
Myrrh Myrrh
Ylang-Ylang Ylang-Ylang
Galbanum Galbanum
Orris Orris
Saffron Saffron
Turkish Rose Turkish Rose
Unique Character

1,000 Lilies Dsh Perfumes by DSH Perfumes offers a distinctive olfactory experience that stands out from other fragrances in its category.

Artisanal Creation

Crafted with the finest ingredients and a blend of traditional and modern perfumery techniques, this fragrance represents the pinnacle of the perfumer's art.

Signature Style

1,000 Lilies Dsh Perfumes embodies the distinctive style of DSH Perfumes while adding a unique chapter to their fragrance portfolio.

Character Profile

The Lover Archetype: Portrait of 1,000 Lilies Dsh Perfumes

Essence

The Lover archetype is the soul's longing for union, intimacy, and the ecstatic surrender to beauty. 1,000 Lilies embodies this archetype as a sacred offering, a fragrant bouquet that is both devotional and deeply sensual. The scent opens with a honeyed, spicy sweetness that feels like a whispered promise, before the white floral heart of lily and lotus unfurls in a creamy, almost narcotic embrace. This is not a shy love; it is a love that knows its own power, grounded by warm sandalwood and the resinous depth of myrrh and galbanum.

Style & Aesthetic

Their style is one of deliberate, romantic opulence. They favor flowing silks, velvet, and lace in shades of cream, ivory, and deep burgundy. Their home is a sanctuary filled with fresh flowers, antique mirrors, and soft candlelight. They are drawn to art that celebrates the human form and the natural world, from Renaissance paintings to botanical prints. Every detail is chosen to create an atmosphere of beauty and sensuality, a stage for connection and passion.

Philosophy & Values

At their core, they believe that love is the highest calling and the most profound truth. They value emotional honesty, vulnerability, and the courage to feel deeply. They see the world through a lens of connection, finding the sacred in the everyday and the divine in the other. Their philosophy is one of radical presence: to be fully here, fully open, and fully alive to the experience of loving and being loved.

Relationships

In relationships, they are the devoted partner, the generous giver, and the passionate lover. They seek a union that is both a safe harbor and an adventure, a space where both individuals can be their most authentic selves. They are attentive and intuitive, often anticipating the needs of their beloved. However, their deep need for connection can make them vulnerable to codependency, and they must learn to maintain their own center even as they merge with another.

Lifestyle

Their daily life is a series of small rituals that honor beauty and connection. They might start the day with fresh flowers, prepare a meal with intention, or write a love letter by hand. They are drawn to activities that engage the senses: cooking, gardening, dancing, and making art. Evenings are for intimate gatherings, long conversations, and the slow, deliberate pleasure of a shared glass of wine. Their life is a work of art, curated for love.

Shadow

The shadow of the Lover is the fear of abandonment and the tendency to lose themselves in the other. They can become possessive, jealous, or overly dependent, seeking validation from outside themselves. The honeyed sweetness of 1,000 Lilies can cloy if overdone, and so too can their love become suffocating. Their challenge is to learn that true love begins with self-love, and that the most profound union is the one they have with their own soul.

Conclusion

1,000 Lilies is a fragrance for the one who loves without reservation, who sees beauty as a path to the divine. It is a scent of sacred sensuality, a reminder that the heart's deepest desire is to connect, to give, and to receive. To wear it is to step into the role of the Lover, to embrace the vulnerability and the ecstasy of a life lived in full, open-hearted devotion.