Idylle Eau de Toilette bottle Idylle
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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 - Idylle
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.
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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 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

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Idylle EdT
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

Idylle A Lilac a Day
100%
Floral
100%
88%
Fresh
55%
87%
White Floral
51%
61%
Rose
55%
Green
61%
51%
Musky
Floral shared
100%
100%
Fresh shared
88%
55%
White Floral shared
87%
51%
61%
Green shared
55%
61%
51%

Performance

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

Season and Occasion Fit

Idylle

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

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.

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
94%
Notes
89%
Accord
84%
Key Similarities

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

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Idylle
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