By / Rosie Jane 2010 EDP

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Leila Lou

by Sarah Horowitz-Thran

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By / Rosie Jane Leila Lou is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2010, created by Sarah Horowitz-Thran. Leila Lou opens with Nectarine and Grass, settles into a heart of Pear Blossom and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk and Vanilla. By / Rosie Jane's Leila Lou carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This fresh, green floral is a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde. Some find it a youthful, joyous spring day in a bottle, while others recoil from screeching jasmine and a pungent, realistic grass note. For some it's a happy clean shampoo scent, for others it's straight-up toilet freshener or even baby sick.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Playful
  • Energetic
  • Relaxed
Leila Lou Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Heartas listed
Baseas listed

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its fresh, clean, and airy profile makes it an excellent choice for casual daytime wear, especially in spring and summer. Some find the sillage gentle enough for an office setting, though others note a stronger, potentially polarising projection due to the grass and jasmine.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Leila Lou opens with a bright, juicy blast of nectarine and freshly cut grass, instantly evoking a vibrant spring morning. The heart unfolds into a soft, dewy blend of jasmine and pear blossom, lending a light, airy floral sweetness. A clean musk and a touch of vanilla in the base provide a subtle, comforting grounding without veering into gourmand territory.

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