Jimmy Choo 2015 EDP

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Illicit

by Anne Flipo

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Jimmy Choo Illicit is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Anne Flipo. Illicit opens with Fruity Notes, settles into a heart of Frangipani, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood. Jimmy Choo's Illicit carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A honeyed, spicy floral with a creamy sandalwood base, Illicit EDP is playful yet grown up, radiating modern confidence and inviting warmth. It walks the line between sweet flirtation and polished sophistication.
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  • Romantic
  • Sophisticated
  • Modern
  • Sensual
  • Confident
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Illicit Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Fruity Notes100%
Heartas listed
Frangipani100%
Baseas listed
Sandalwood100%

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
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Illicit EDP balances honeyed warmth and spicy florals, making it versatile for spring and fall when its sweetness and spice feel comforting but not heavy. Its amber and sandalwood base gives enough depth for winter, while the ginger-citrus opening keeps it lively for cooler summer evenings.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

With moderate projection and inviting sweetness, Illicit is perfect for date nights and casual wear, adding a playful yet sophisticated touch. It remains elegant enough for semi-formal occasions but may be too rich and sweet for sports or very hot office environments.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT. (SD ALCOHOL 39-C), PARFUM (FRAGRANCE) AQUA (WATER), BENZYL SALICYLATE, LINALOOL, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, LIMONENE, BENZOPHENONE-3, COUMARIN, CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, CITRAL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, CI 19140 (YELLOW 5), CI 14700 (RED 4), CI 60730 (EXT. VIOLET 2)

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Illicit Eau de Parfum opens with a vibrant pop of ginger and bitter orange, immediately enveloping the senses in a sparkling, spicy embrace. The heart blooms with lush jasmine sambac and rose, sweetened by a golden touch of honey and caramel for a gourmand twist. As the scent settles, creamy sandalwood and amber provide a sensuous, soft foundation, balanced by accents of vanilla and cashmeran. The overall impression is both inviting and subtly daring, perfect for those who want sweetness with attitude.

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Where to buy

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