Vilhelm Parfumerie 2016 EDP

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A Lilac a Day

by Jérôme Epinette

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Vilhelm Parfumerie A Lilac a Day is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Jérôme Epinette. A Lilac a Day opens with Freesia and Lilac, settles into a heart of Jasmine and Galbanum, and dries down to a base of Rose and Ambergris. Vilhelm Parfumerie's A Lilac a Day carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

This is *the* photo-realistic lilac, for better or worse. It's a gorgeous spring day for some, a potent green punch for others, and for a few, an unfortunately fecal floral. Discontinued, but still sparking intense devotion among its fans.
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A Lilac a Day Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lilac60%
Freesia40%
Heartas listed
Jasmine52%
Galbanum48%
Baseas listed
Ambergris53%
Rose47%

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

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its realistic green floral character makes it highly suited for casual wear and spring days. While beautiful, its sometimes potent sillage and divisive ambergris note might be too much for formal settings or a reserved office environment.

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

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

Opening with a burst of lush, dewy lilac and sharp freesia, this scent immediately transports you to a vibrant spring garden. Green galbanum follows, lending a fresh, stem-like quality that grounds the heady florals. A delicate jasmine weaves through the heart, leading to a base of subtle rose and intriguing ambergris, which some find adds depth while others experience it as unexpectedly animalic.

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