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Delices Eau de Parfum bottle Delices EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2006 Year 2021
££ Price Tier ££
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Delices EDP
Divisive, alluring, and a complete tease. Delices is more than a perfume, it's a journey from medicinal cherry oddity to a sophisticated, warm embrace. It's often misunderstood, but loved intensely by those who 'get' it. Just make sure you get the EDP.
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Our Verdict - Illuminare Intensa EDP
Don't let the name fool you - "Intensa" this isn't. Expect a juicy, floral plum that's more fleeting daydream than lasting impression. It's affordable, pretty, and perfect for when you want a pleasant scent without commitment.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Delices EDP
Illuminare Intensa EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pink Pepper 32% vs 25%
Bergamot 22% vs 31%
Only in Delices
Cherry 45%
Only in Illuminare Intensa
Plum 43%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 25% vs 31%
Amber 23% vs 20%
Sandalwood 23% vs 23%
Only in Delices
Tonka Bean 28%
Only in Illuminare Intensa
Musk 25%

Accords

Delices Illuminare Intensa
100%
Cherry
50%
Floral
100%
95%
Sweet
75%
84%
Vanilla
58%
Fruity
84%
64%
Powdery
74%
72%
Amber
Citrus
58%
55%
Woody
51%
Musky
54%
Fresh
51%
Rose
51%
48%
Nutty
47%
Aromatic
100%
Floral shared
50%
100%
Sweet shared
95%
75%
Vanilla shared
84%
58%
84%
Powdery shared
64%
74%
72%
58%
Woody shared
55%
51%
54%
51%
51%
48%
47%

Performance

Delices Illuminare Intensa
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Delices

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its sweet and rich gourmand nature, coupled with good longevity and sillage, makes it less suited for a conservative office or sporty activities. However, it shines in evening settings or for a special date, with many reviewers finding it elegant and luxurious for such occasions.

Illuminare Intensa

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its poor longevity and close sillage make it ideal for casual wear or the office where an unobtrusive scent is preferred. While pleasant, it lacks the boldness for formal events and the intensity for a captivating date night, though its gentle character makes it suitable for day dates.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean sweet, vanilla, powdery

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Delices EDP
Illuminare Intensa EDP
100ml
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