Louis Cardin 2011 EDP

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Illusion

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Louis Cardin Illusion is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011. Illusion opens with Green Notes and Orange, settles into a heart of Rose and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Musk and Cedar. Louis Cardin's Illusion carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

Illusion by Louis Cardin is a surprisingly decent musky floral for the price, a clean and slightly sweet everyday fragrance that really shouldn't be overlooked. A solid, if not groundbreaking, easy-reach winner.
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  • Bold
  • Bright
  • Clean
  • Confident
  • Fresh
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Illusion Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Green Notes50%
Orange50%
Heartas listed
Lily of the Valley50%
Rose50%
Baseas listed
Cedar50%
Musk50%

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
Also Works:
Winter

Built on musky, citrus and powdery - a composition that sits best in spring, summer and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its clean, musky-citrus profile and light projection make it ideal for casual wear and office environments, as it won't offend. It lacks the gravitas for formal events or the intrigue required for a date night.

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

  • 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

Illusion opens with a burst of bright, juicy orange, quickly mellowing into a soft, slightly green floral heart. Lily of the valley and rose provide a clean, gentle sweetness, while a prominent musk note grounds the composition with a powdery, comforting embrace. A subtle cedar base adds a touch of creamy woodiness, rounding out this understated and fresh scent.

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