Jimmy Choo 2016 EDT

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Illicit Flower

by Aliénor Massenet , Nicolas Beaulieu

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Jimmy Choo Illicit Flower is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2016, created by Aliénor Massenet and Nicolas Beaulieu. Illicit Flower opens with Mandarin and Apricot, settles into a heart of Grapefruit Blossom, Rose, Jasmine, and Freesia, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood, Musk, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Jimmy Choo's Illicit Flower carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This one is a real mixed bag. Some call it boring and generic, a forgettable floral. Others think it's a gorgeous, understated gem. It seems to be a subtle charmer for those who don't want to make a loud fragrance statement. Just don't expect a longevity powerhouse.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Romantic
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Illicit Flower Eau de Toilette 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
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:
Date Sport

Its light, often understated nature and soft sillage make it ideal for office wear, where strong scents are a no-go. The fresh and clean profile also suits casual daytime activities and even exercise, but its lack of projection limits its impact for formal events or evening dates.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Opens with a lively burst of sweet apricot and zesty mandarin, a proper fruity-fresh kick. The heart unfurls into a delicate bouquet of jasmine, freesia, and a touch of rose, brightened by grapefruit blossom and juicy pear. It settles into a soft, musky-woody base with a whisper of creamy vanilla and warm benzoin, giving it a comforting, clean skin scent.

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