Lilac Path Eau de Parfum bottle Lilac Path
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2013 Year 2016
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A Lilac a Day Eau de Parfum bottle A Lilac a Day

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Lilac Path
If you are absolutely obsessed with lilac and you're after a photo-realistic, linear scent, then Lilac Path might just be your holy grail. But for the price, many find its fleeting nature and simple composition a hard pill to swallow, begging the question: is it truly worth it?
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Our Verdict - A Lilac a Day
This is *the* photo-realistic lilac, for better or worse. It's a gorgeous spring day for some, a potent green punch for others, and for a few, an unfortunately fecal floral. Discontinued, but still sparking intense devotion among its fans.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 2% 0%
Floral 57% 52%
Fruity 0% 1%
Green 28% 20%
Sweet 22% 17%
Warm 5% 4%
Woody 0% 0%
Earthy 7% 5%
Animalic 4% 16%
Fresh 15% 17%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Lilac Path EdP
A Lilac a Day EdP

Notes

Only in A Lilac a Day
Lilac 60% Freesia 40%
Only in A Lilac a Day
Ambergris 53% Rose 47%

Accords

Lilac Path A Lilac a Day
100%
White Floral
51%
95%
Floral
100%
63%
Fresh
55%
58%
Green
61%
49%
Musky
45%
Amber
White Floral shared
100%
51%
Floral shared
95%
100%
Fresh shared
63%
55%
Green shared
58%
61%
49%
45%

Performance

Lilac Path A Lilac a Day
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Lilac Path

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, delicate, and often moderate projection makes it suitable for office wear without being intrusive. However, its perceived lack of 'complexity' and occasional issues with longevity mean it's less ideal for formal events where a more impactful scent might be desired, and its gentle nature doesn't align with sporty activities.

A Lilac a Day

Seasons

Best For:
Spring

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its realistic green floral character makes it highly suited for casual wear and spring days. While beautiful, its sometimes potent sillage and divisive ambergris note might be too much for formal settings or a reserved office environment.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
87%
Accord
85%
Key Similarities

Both share Floral, Green, Fresh accords and Jasmine, Lilac notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Lilac Path
A Lilac a Day
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