Ilio Eau de Parfum bottle Ilio
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2021 Year 2017
££ Price Tier ££
Le Cri de la Lumière Eau de Parfum bottle Le Cri de la Lumière

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Ilio
Ilio is a divisive holiday romance: a fleeting summer fling with beautiful memories that evaporates all too quickly. If you can justify the price for its brief magic, you'll love this carefree gem. Otherwise, you might feel short-changed.
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Our Verdict - Le Cri de la Lumière
Le Cri de la Lumière is a divisive fragrance an aldehydic iris-rose on a musky base. Many find it luminous and chic, a true masterpiece embodying sophisticated elegance. Others, though, get scrubber vibes, finding it sharp, synthetic, or just a bit too much like a hospital.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 14% 13%
Floral 39% 46%
Fruity 23% 12%
Green 10% 3%
Sweet 21% 20%
Warm 0% 0%
Woody 2% 2%
Earthy 7% 6%
Animalic 2% 1%
Fresh 19% 26%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Ilio EdP
Le Cri de la Lumière EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Iris 29% vs 48%
Only in Le Cri de la Lumière
Rose 51%

Accords

Ilio Le Cri de la Lumière
100%
Iris
78%
Musky
100%
Rose
85%
52%
Floral
80%
76%
Powdery
77%
Aldehydic
77%
48%
Woody
74%
70%
Fruity
70%
Citrus
65%
Violet Floral
54%
58%
Earthy
58%
Fresh
58%
Iris shared
100%
78%
100%
85%
Floral shared
52%
80%
Powdery shared
76%
77%
77%
Woody shared
48%
74%
70%
70%
Violet Floral shared
65%
54%
Earthy shared
58%
58%
58%

Performance

Ilio Le Cri de la Lumière
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Ilio

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its intimate sillage and clean, airy profile make Ilio perfectly suited for office wear and casual outings where subtlety is key. While some find it romantic, its poor longevity and fresh shampoo-like nature limit its suitability for formal events, but it's great for light sport.

Le Cri de la Lumière

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, elegant, and often soft sillage makes it ideal for office wear and formal events where sophistication is key. While some find it too sharp for casual settings, its distinctive character could work for a confidently understated date night. Not one for the gym, though.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
85%
Accord
55%
Key Similarities

Both share Iris, Powdery, Violet Floral accords and Bergamot, Iris notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Ilio
Le Cri de la Lumière
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