Lalique 2019 EDP

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Soleil

by Benoist Lapouza , Alexandra Monet , Barbara Zoebelein

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Lalique Soleil is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Benoist Lapouza, Alexandra Monet, and Barbara Zoebelein. Soleil opens with Mandarin, Cardamom, and Almond, settles into a heart of Milk, Jasmine, Coffee, and Pear, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Praline. Lalique's Soleil carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Lalique Soleil is a mixed bag, a genuinely divisive fragrance. Some rave about its creamy, comforting gourmand qualities, while for others, it's a muddled, generic mess that doesn't deliver on its promised notes. Certainly not a safe blind buy, despite that gorgeous bottle.
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  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Sweet
  • Soft
  • Elegant
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Soleil 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
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 Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate sillage and often-reported lack of strong projection make it suitable for office wear, as it's unlikely to offend. The warm, creamy accords lend themselves to casual and date settings, but it's generally too understated for formal events and entirely inappropriate 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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Imagine a sun-drenched cafe: a burst of bright mandarin and a hint of spicy cardamom awakens the senses, then settles into a milky coffee with candied almond and a swirl of caramel. A delicate heart of pear and jasmine adds a subtle freshness, leading to a cosy base of praline, sandalwood, and musk. It's a blend of sweet, lactonic warmth with a touch of citrus zest.

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