Amouage 2016 EDP

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Lilac Love

by Nathalie Lorson , Elise Bénat

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Amouage Lilac Love is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Nathalie Lorson and Elise Bénat. Lilac Love opens with Rose, Jasmine, Heliotrope, and Peony, settles into a heart of Cacao Pod, Iris, and Tonka Bean, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Vanilla. Amouage's Lilac Love carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Lilac Love is a divisive, opinionated floral gourmand that splits the room: some find it a unique, powdery dream of lilac and cocoa, while others are put off by its 'old lady' vibe and synthetic sweetness. Not a safe blind buy, but a must-try for purple floral fanatics.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Romantic
  • Warm
  • Powdery
  • Classic
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Lilac Love Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

With its moderate to strong projection and lasting power, Lilac Love is well-suited for dates and formal events, though perhaps a bit much for the office. Its cozy warmth makes it great for casual wear in cooler weather, but it's far too heavy for sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Lilac Love is a richly textured floral gourmand, opening with a lush, powdery blast of lilac and heliotrope, underpinned by a creamy bouquet of jasmine, peony, and gardenia. This opulent floral heart gradually melts into a warm, comforting base where soft vanilla and tonka bean mingle with subtle hints of cacao pod and earthy patchouli, creating a sweet yet sophisticated dry-down. It's a complex dance between fresh bloom and a comforting, almost edible depth.

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