The black diamond of the Perigord has starred on many a restaurant menu around the world. Local truffles were the centre of the third Bruno novel. Now Perigord truffles are a key note in L.I.L.Y., the latest perfume by Stella McCartney.

According to perfumer Jacques Cavallier, who developed the scent for Stella McCartney, “Stella wanted a fragrance that redefined the extremely natural and fresh image of lily of the valley. To create more depth, we infused it with notes of truffle from the Perigord region of France, adding a diffuse, caressing texture.”

They’re the experts, and earthy smells like vetivert work well in colognes. But I’d be wary of wearing the scent on a holiday to a truffle-producing region, lest the local trained pigs and dogs think you’re a prize discovery.

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