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Illicit Eau de Parfum bottle Illicit EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
F Gender F
2015 Year 2024
££ Price Tier ££
Bali Paradise Eau de Toilette bottle Bali Paradise EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Illicit EDP
A honeyed, spicy floral with a creamy sandalwood base, Illicit EDP is playful yet grown up, radiating modern confidence and inviting warmth. It walks the line between sweet flirtation and polished sophistication.
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Our Verdict - Bali Paradise EDT
Escada Bali Paradise is a true-to-form Escada summer banger: playful, fruity, and fun. It's a sweet, tropical escape that has fans saying it's the best of their recent seasonal editions. If you want a vacation in a bottle, give it a go.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Illicit EDP
Bali Paradise EDT

Notes

Illicit
Bali Paradise

Top Notes

Top Notes

Heart Notes

Heart Notes

Only in Illicit
Fruity 100%
Only in Bali Paradise
Pitahaya 100%
Only in Illicit
Frangipani 100%
Only in Bali Paradise
Floral 100%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 100% vs 100%

Accords

Illicit Bali Paradise
Tropical
100%
85%
Floral
71%
75%
Sweet
70%
Spicy
40%
Fruity
65%
60%
Gourmand
55%
Woody
39%
Herbal
37%
100%
Floral shared
85%
71%
75%
70%
Fruity shared
40%
65%
60%
Woody shared
55%
39%
37%

Performance

Illicit Bali Paradise
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Illicit

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Illicit EDP balances honeyed warmth and spicy florals, making it versatile for spring and fall when its sweetness and spice feel comforting but not heavy. Its amber and sandalwood base gives enough depth for winter, while the ginger-citrus opening keeps it lively for cooler summer evenings.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

With moderate projection and inviting sweetness, Illicit is perfect for date nights and casual wear, adding a playful yet sophisticated touch. It remains elegant enough for semi-formal occasions but may be too rich and sweet for sports or very hot office environments.

Bali Paradise

Seasons

Best For:
Summer

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Bali Paradise, with its fruity, tropical accords and high-energy feel, is ideal for casual adventures or daytime events. While it's probably too playful for formal wear or the office, its refreshing nature and moderate longevity make it suitable for sports or warm-weather dates.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
83%
Key Similarities

Both lean floral, woody, fruity

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Illicit EDP
Bali Paradise EDT
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