Lalique de Lalique

Lalique de Lalique is the perfume that started the house's fragrance line, and it still wears like a statement from the early 1990s. The opening is floral: jasmine and rose with a spicy wallflower and a clear, powdery iris, with a touch of clove giving it an old-fashioned warmth. It is a polished, ladylike start rather than a fresh one. The heart turns fruity and slightly dark. Wild blackberry, pear and blackcurrant leaf give a juicy, almost jammy sweetness that sits between the florals and the base. Some wearers find this the most striking part and describe it as sweet, ripe and powdery. Others find it dated or soapy, so it divides opinion. The dry-down is soft and creamy. Mysore sandalwood, bourbon vanilla and white musk, with a little amber, leave a warm, close and powdery trail that lasts well. Longevity is good, and the sillage is moderate, so it is a scent that stays near the wearer and does not fill a room. It suits autumn and winter, evenings, and occasions where something elegant and classic is wanted. It will feel mature to people raised on fresh or gourmand fragrances, and that is part of its charm for fans of the older floral style. The bottle, with its leaf-covered glass and fan-shaped stopper, is as well known as the scent, and a limited crystal edition is released each year. This is the eau de parfum, the main current version of the 1992 original.