What does it smell like?
It smells mostly citrus and white floral. Mandarin orange and apricot at the top, grapefruit blossom and rose in the middle and musk and cashmere wood at the base.
- Came out
- 2016
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Illicit Flower notes
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About Jimmy Choo Illicit Flower EDT
Illicit Flower EDT is made by Jimmy Choo. Its strength is Eau de Toilette.
Illicit Flower through the year
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Natura Una Artisan spreads further.
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Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €52. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Gisada Ambassadora and Lily.
When in the day to wear Illicit Flower
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by white floral and floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and white floral smells and notes like grapefruit blossom and musk. Less obvious notes include freesia and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 3.75 out of 5.
Other versions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2015.
Illicit Flower dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Natura Una Artisan (7 shared notes), Gisada Ambassadora (7 shared notes), Antonio Banderas The Icon (7 shared notes) and Lily (8 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Antonio Banderas The Icon starts from €26.
Questions people ask
When did Illicit Flower come out?
It came out in 2016.
Can men wear Illicit Flower?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does it last long?
It lasts about 3 to 6 hours on skin.
What is the difference between Illicit Flower EDT and Illicit?
The other one is the Eau de Parfum and lasts about 3 to 6 hours.