65 community ratings

French Lilac (Perfume)

Name: French Lilac (Perfume)
Brand: Pacifica

Perfumer: Brook Harvey-Taylor

2008WomenClassic

7.9/ 10

Community score
65 ratings

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Pacifica French Lilac is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer, with an easy everyday feel.

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Skunky's take: Plenty say it suits a meeting and a coffee break alike.

How does it perform?

From 50 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.2 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.0 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

5.6 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

8.4 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

91% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Ylang-ylang Heliotrope Lilac Nectarine Hyacinth

Magnolia leaf

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Green
Sweet
Powdery

What does French Lilac (Perfume) smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are both moderate: noticeable up close without filling a room. Voters wear it mostly in the daytime, for leisure and for work, while evening use is less common. Most call it feminine, with some finding it classic and others modern.

The scent reads as one fresh, green, floral whole. Lilac and hyacinth lead, while ylang-ylang and heliotrope add a sweet, powdery softness. Nectarine brings a light fruity touch and magnolia leaf a green freshness. Harry Lehmann Flieder and Bud Parfums Fleur de Lilac have a close profile.