Idylle
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2010 | Year | 2016 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
A Lilac a Day
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper British garden party in a bottle. Expect a fresh, polite floral that's either 'understated elegance' or 'unmemorable' depending on who you ask. It's a bit divisive on longevity, but for many, it's Guerlain's accessible, warm weather darling.
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.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 68% | 52% |
| Fruity | 0% | 1% |
| Green | 12% | 20% |
| Sweet | 19% | 17% |
| Warm | 0% | 4% |
| Woody | 0% | 0% |
| Earthy | 0% | 5% |
| Animalic | 12% | 16% |
| Fresh | 24% | 17% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean floral profile and moderate sillage make it ideal for office wear and casual settings, as it's unlikely to offend. The delicate nature and perceived weak longevity by some reviewers also make it less suited for formal events where a more impactful scent might be preferred.
Seasons
A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.
Occasions
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
Both share Floral, Green, Fresh accords and Rose, Jasmine notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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