67 community ratings

A Lilac A Day

2016WomenClassic

7.7/ 10

Community score
67 ratings

Vilhelm Parfumerie A Lilac A Day opens with freesia and blue lilac, then carries a fresh, floral and green character with a touch of sweetness; it is a feminine scent that has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.

How does it perform?

From 66 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.5 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.2 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.6 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.4 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

81% 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

Freesia

Blue lilac

Heart notesfirst few hours

Jasmine Galbanum

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Rose Black amber

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Green
Sweet
Spicy
Woody

What does A Lilac A Day smell like?

Freesia and blue lilac lead the opening. In the heart, jasmine and galbanum add a sharp green note to the flowers. In the base, rose and black amber soften the scent and sweeten it slightly, with a spicy, woody undertone behind the fresh floral accords.

Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear lead, though office and evening use also get votes. Most voters find it feminine. Yves Rocher Vie privée and Balmain Ivoire have a close profile.