Lolita Lempicka 2012 EDT

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Illusions Noires Au Masculin Eau de Minuit

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Lolita Lempicka Illusions Noires Au Masculin Eau de Minuit is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2012. Illusions Noires Au Masculin Eau de Minuit opens with Anise and Ivy, settles into a heart of Oud, Licorice, and Myrrh, and dries down to a base of Olive Tree, Woody Notes, and Vetiver. Lolita Lempicka's Illusions Noires Au Masculin Eau de Minuit carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

If you are a liquorice fan, this is a must-have, dark, mysterious and addictive scent that’s a richer, more mature take on the original. Prepare for an intensely linear experience that some will adore and others will find cloying.
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  • Bold
  • Edgy
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Masculine
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Illusions Noires Au Masculin Eau de Minuit Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Anise61%
Ivy39%
Heartas listed
Licorice42%
Myrrh30%
Oud27%
Baseas listed
Woody Notes36%
Vetiver35%
Olive Tree29%

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage make it too potent for an office, yet perfect for intimate date nights where its unique character shines. The strong, linear liquorice note might be overwhelming in casual settings but works for special events and evenings out.

Ingredients and allergens

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Ethics and formulation

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About

Illusions Noires Au Masculin Eau de Minuit dives straight in with a bold, dark liquorice and anise hit, reminiscent of old-fashioned sweets but with an elegant edge. A smoky oud emerges, blending with myrrh to create a slightly medicinal, incense-like core. The drydown settles into a smooth, dark woody base, with vetiver and olive wood grounding the sweetness and adding a sophisticated, earthy depth.

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