Lilac Path

This perfume couldn’t be named any better! It smells exactly like a lilac bush. I can’t understand how lilac is not listed in the notes pyramid. Projection is moderate and staying power could range from 4-6 hours depending on the wearer and how much of it has been sprayed. On my skin this is a pure floral. If I had to imagine a color for it, it would be purple peppered with dark green dots. Google “Watermelon Tourmaline” and look at the pictures. In my mind, this smells exactly how that beautiful stone looks! Compared to a pastel floral such as Yves Rocher Pur Desir de Lilas, this is a bit deeper, spicier, and more complex. If you were to compare this to a more perfume-y lilac composition such as Fleurs d`Ombre Jasmin Lilas, I’d say this is a less musky and a more natural interpretation of it. I know that there are a lot of perfumistas amongst us who are mourning the discontinuation of Jasmin Lilas. I was lucky enough to snag a very expensive but small bottle of it a few years ago. I’ve been using it sparingly because I was afraid to run out of it. It’s virtually impossible to find it anywhere anymore. Folks, the good news is: This is a very decent replacement for it!! The composition opens with a very prominent lilac note. The first few minutes are nothing but fresh lilacs. Unlike Jasmin Lilas, there are no overripe fruits present. For me this is an improvement to the composition. The heart phase, much like the Jasmin Lilas, is dominated by a spicy jasmine note with lilac following as the secondary presence. I cannot detect any orange flower or angelica as the notes suggest. I think a touch of galbanum is what gives it that spicy edge and, when combined with a hint of green notes, imitates that smell of “bush” as you walk down the lilac path. The drydown is a light floral that is subtle, feminine, pleasant, and wearable in all seasons. I’ve been reading through the reviews for Aerin Lauder perfumes in general. I cannot understand the disdain generated towards them. I already own 4 of their beauties so it’s safe to say that Aerin is quickly becoming one of my favorite perfumes houses. I think, for the price, they are well composed with quality ingredients. Aerin Rose de Grasse is one of my favorite roses of all times and I’d be surprised if people wouldn’t plunk down a bunch of money if these were bottled under the Guerlain or Tauer or even Tom Ford brands. Give the Aerin perfumes a fair chance. They’re an understated house that deserves more credit. :)

Tested this one out yesterday, and right away I loved it, I almost bought it. They did not offer a sample only tester at the store. I doused my skin and jacket woth it and smelled a beautiful southern sidewalk lined with lilac bushes all the way home. But this morning, my jacket smells mostly of amber and powder, only a faint linger of lilac or flowers. This warm amber smell really gives me a headache so I won’t be buying. But wow those first 5 hours were fabulous!! I wish Diptyque would make a lilac EDT , I know it would be perfect, they do the florals right and true, slightly green the way I like. This smells more similar to Do Son than it does to En Passant, regardless of the notes >> to me. Edit: I found a lilac i like a lot , En Passant and bought it right away, nothing powdery about it! I wish the wheat note in it was less, but still had to have it because it’s made by my favorite perfumer! Now I’m reconsidering trying lilac path again... I’ll give it another spray on my skin when I have the chance. Update: I bought lilac path body cream because I couldn’t get Lilac Path off my mind, and it is gorgeous! Now I’m reconsidering buying the perfume also! It’s so round and smooth, slightly sweet. I tried a few other lilacs that don’t do it for me: sample 2ml of A lilac A Day by Vilhelm-way too green like cut grass, and now today my small 10ml bottle of Jacques fath Lila’s exquis arrived and it’s also too sharp green for me, but not nearly as much as the Vilhelm. I’m keeping Lila’s Ex. the bottle is gorgeous. I also tried Lilac Love 2ml sample, and although it’s a beautiful fragrance, it has a grandpa-style powder scent that is not for me. So far En Passant and Lilac Path are the best 2 lilacs I’ve tried. I have Ineke After my own heart on its way, and some day I want to try the Rochester lilac, but then I probably need to give up 😜 (Ineke arrived and it’s a really nice fresh clothes or fresh linen lilac scent, really creamy and round but not so lilac to me. In my collection it’s grouped with Ofresia, as a fresh clothes florals , not with my true florals ).

This fragrence is completely divine! Lilac is my favourite flower and this honours it! I tried it at Sephora on the weekend and could not stop bringing my hand to my nose... For the entire rest of the day!! Like a bloodhound or a crazy woman. I can still smell it on my scarf 4 days later!!! (She says with said scarf wrapped unnecessarily around her) I remember sampling it a year ago and being disappointed that it wasn't an EXACT replica of the scent of a lilac. I was clearly too fussy and demanding of it... I wanted a lilac but this perfume offers an entire lilac garden complete with multiple varieties of lilacs, giving much more complexity and depth than one would get from a solitary flower. We also have a number of other (lesser) green and white-flowery notes that enhance the lilacs and complete this little lilac path we find ourselves wandering. The lilac is real but not quite real. Like a friend in a dream who seems to be wearing someone else's face yet is perfectly recognizable as your dear friend. It's lilac but not quite as I've ever experienced before. Still, I'm in love. I cannot get enough of this scent, I'm shocked it isn't as loved as it should be... I can only imagine that too many people just wanted an exact lilac replica as I did at first. Give it another try!!! It's magical. Ps I also have the Pacifica lilac perfume but its super synthetic compared to Aerins version. Nice, but not wonderful by any means. I've had it for years and basically never pick it up. :(

White florals are back in fashion with a lot of new releases prominently featuring tuberose, gardenia, even magnolia. Out of the Aerin line, this is very strong, so good value for money. It's also part of their basic range, compared to the higher prices of say, for example, Rose de Grasse or Tuberose le Jour. Then they have an even more expensive gold bottle range. I love the smell very much. It's very versatile, inoffensive and can be layered with many other perfumes or notes. I think you can layer with coconut, ( think LFDG Coco du Yemen), greens ( think CH Virgin Mint or Miller Harris Found at Dusk) or coffee. ( Kerosene follow). When I sprayed it, it smelled like a straight forward lilies smell. The second time, I got about 50% lilies, and 50% jasmine and orange. However, it's still very strongly lilies/ lilac. The other notes are included just to take the edge off. If I compare with ScentAustraliahome Starlight Lily, ( that's a very very strong pure lily note)- this is not it. So this is lilies with some softness and dimension and complexity. It's really very beautifully done, a masterpiece. The galbanum or angelica elevate this perfume to superluxe. I don't really know what they are supposed to smell like, but it's herby like a bougie toothpaste or Aesop products. Sort of minty with a bit of aniseed. I see someone wearing a white dress with a big white hat, or alternatively, a very expensive LBD with diamonds. Completely addictive!

My favourite scent has forever been and forever will be lilacs. My favourite time of year is when the lilacs bloom and I enjoy it most on warm evenings. I’ve been in search of a perfect lilac fragrance but I didn’t want one that was a one note lilac as I imagined it would be too soapy and not interesting enough. I gave Gucci Guilty a try but to me the lilac was only present and fresh in opening and dried down to a sad, strange thing. I was recommended this one and I have to say that I absolutely love it, but it’s not quite there. I love this because it’s lilac, but it’s not a powdery, soapy lilac. It’s a bright, sweeter, juicier lilac that is just pleasant to experience. I love that the other notes play a supporting role to its main attraction and lift it up to be a very wearable, younger, brighter fragrance. The one thing I am missing though is an earthy quality. I feel that an ozone, maybe wood, maybe solar addition would really add depth and pull everything together into a realistic, yet interesting fragrance that could hold its own amoungst it’s peers. I could be way off, but until I find something like that, I will enjoy this little treasure and dream of spring.

Yes, this is so so pretty and well done. I got a huge bag full of samples from my mum and am working my way through and this as well as the Honeysuckle, Gardenia and Rose scent are among them. This is such a beautiful lilac scent. Not suffocating, not too sweet just right. Wearing it feels like sitting in the middle of some lilac bushes in full bloom. I like the green elements, that to me, ground the scent and beware it from becoming too sweet. It's also more realistic this way because I imagine smelling the earth and stems and all, too. Beautiful, especially for Spring with good longevity. Also beautiful bottles and may I add that I like the generous sample size. It allows for a proper test ride, thumbs up! Edit: Wearing it for two days in a row now and for those of you who are in search of an more affordable option, in the same vein - Avon Today. No kidding. It reminds me a lot - while Tuberose and Jasmine are the main players in that one, it is very close and might deliver the same feel. I also noticed in some reviews here, that some don't detect the lilac as much and especially the dry down is more Jasmine centered. So, could be :)

Absolutely stunning! Big love 💝 for me. I can see why this is one of her best sellers. I have been searching and searching and searching for the perfect lilac soliflore perfume for decades. Finally, finally it is here in my hand. I have 3 samples of this beauty but I will buy a full bottle. I almost pulled the trigger on her Rose de Grasse Rouge which is a perfect red rose soliflore but I held back because I wanted to try Lilac Path first. I have such a large collection that I want to keepy full bottle purchases down. Lilac Path is something I need more than another rose perfume as beautiful as it is. Lilac Path is sooooo much better than many of the lilac perfumes above and I have tried many of them. Most of them are either to green or to violet or to white floral or to powdery or to screechy. As pretty as some of them were they were they were not right. Lilac Path is the perfect lilac soliflore. If you are looking for lilac, true lilac, not lilac soap, not a bouquet with touches of lilac but pure lilac in its soft elegant glory look no further. Lilac Path is the one. FULL BOTTLE WORTHY!

For reference: I’m a woman in her late 40’s, and I purchased this as a sample size to try. I specifically chose this for nostalgic reasons as I grew up with a variety lilac hedges, and miss their scent. Opens as a strong floral that is very much lilac, and dries down to a soft, beautiful, realistic aroma of lilac, jasmine, and honeysuckle. The other floral notes are in there, but much more subtle. It is like walking down a garden path surrounded by these flowers in full bloom. A lovely, feminine perfume. Great for spring or summertime wear. This is a scent that smells uniquely beautiful, and I believe would be good for special events, but I will also wear it around the house to reminisce, and because it smells so good. Lasts for a couple of hours on skin. Unless someone is in your personal bubble, they would be unlikely to smell it, so it’s an intimate fragrance. I will be buying a larger bottle in the future. Expensive, but worth it if you love lilacs, jasmine, and honeysuckle.

Everything I hoped for and even more than that! I didn't expect to be surprised by Aerin's interpretation of lilac flower because I own Yves Rocher's Pur Desir de Lilas and I thought it would smell the same. For me this is not valid, maybe only in the first minutes of application. The major difference is the presence of jasmine in Lilac Path, an arrangement that prevents this lilac from remaining evergreen, watery and raw. I admit, it doesn't projects much after about an hour, but it's absolutely adorable and I want it for spring. I love lilac in real life and perfumes, and this interpretation is excellent! Now I also want to find the Pacifica creation (because Lilac Patch is quite expensive and not available in shops here), although it is harder in my country to have a chance like this. Thanks for the opportunity, SailorV 💐 !

This is the most flowery, soft, feminine perfume I've ever smelt, and unlike any other perfume in my collection. I love the way it smells on my skin, I think it needs that warmth to really bloom. On clothes I can't stand it, it becomes powdery and smells the way I imagine the color grey might smell. However, as much as I love it in my skin, it is far too gentle of a scent for me. Sometimes I spray a little on my wrist when I'm home because it evokes a sense of peace and comfort, but I don't wear it out much. And by gentle I don't mean in its sillage or longevity, it actually performs very well on my skin, sometimes I can even catch whiffs of it the next day. But it is demureness in a bottle, and I like my scents a bit more playful. I'm definitely going to hold on to and treasure my bottle though!

This is such a beautiful true lilac! It opens really strong with the freshest blooming lilac scent, and dries down a bit more green and powdery. My skin chemistry LOVES this formula, one spray in the morning and I can still smell it if I press my nose into my wrist late into the evening, by then it’s a lot softer but still recognisable as lilac. I can definitely see this as a signature scent like others have said, and it really seems like a people pleaser as even my mum who hates most perfumes liked this on me (other than the opening, she found that too strong). It’s light enough after that not to be a bother but the sillage is a nice arm length for quite some time, more when I gesture with my hands. Like you’re walking in a cloud, but a soft, dewy one. Definitely a new favourite!

This scent is gorgeous. Grown up, too grown up for a college girl, but certainly not elderly. Sophisticated yet simple. I'm 30, and I wanted a scent to wear around the house as I raise my young children; a scent they could catch one day and be reminded of their mother. Something soft and comforting, sweet but not overly so. Something my daughter smells when she comes up to me while I sit at my vanity, with my journal open and a vase of flowers being kissed by sunlight. This is the smell of our hug, the smell as I brush through her beautiful hair with my fingers and listen to her dreams. This is exactly how I want to be remembered--as pure, gentle and genuine as this lilac. I'm seriously in love.

I have a lilac bush under my kitchen window and when it blooms in the spring the fragrance comes through the open window and fills the house! Alas, this blooming is short lived i love likacs so much i'll pull up a chair as close as i can to the bush and spend some time with a good book. Now that i have found this feagrance i can experience lilac wgenever i want! I had purcased the sampler at the Estee Lauder counter and wore the lilac path on saturday . I dont know if anyone else could smell me but i smelled myself for a good part of the day . It was Spring in late January! And so, heres another perfume to add to my wish list. There are not enough days in a lifetime.....

Wow, just wow. I've always loved the smell of lilacs, but apart from buying essential oils of it I haven't found many fragrances over the years that do a pure and authentic lilac scent (or don't ruin it by combining with other scents that interfere with it). I stumbled on this purely out of boredom at Sephora and had to have it. It is the best lilac scent I've found so far and wear it when I want to be reminded of spring and smelling the lilacs that never stay around long enough. Luckily I don't smell any of the other notes listed, just the lilac. So if you're a big fan of the lilac flower like I am, I don't think you'll be disappointed trying this fragrance!

There's only a hand full of fragrances that I have felt compelled to immediately buy a full bottle of upon very first sniff. This was one of them. I wasn't anticipating loving this as much as I did. But WOW. It opens up with a really watery, lilac and teeny bit of orange blossom (which I think is a really good accompanying floral, it sweetens the Lilac a bit and makes it almost juicy). When it starts drying down it gets slightly drier, the greenness comes out to play, with Galbanum and Angelica 🙌🏼 this is perfectly done. I haven't smelled any others from Aerin, but after this, I'm dying to get my nose on some more!

The most pure, lovely, pleasant and endearing perfume in my collection. Simply a delight. My parents have a beautiful lilac bush in their garden. Every spring when it’s in bloom, I bury my face in the foliage and flowers and inhale as deep as I can to savour the smell because, as it seems, in the blink of an eye, the blooms fade away for another year. The fleeting beauty of those delicate flowers is photo-realistically captured in this stunning little bottle. This scent is uplifting and nostalgic. It’s like a hug from a cherished loved one. There’s beauty in the simplicity, and simply put - this is beautiful.

I'm so surprised by how much I like (even love) this! It's almost the same feeling when I first discovered En Passant.. How can such effortless fragrance caught me so off-guard! It has a similar vibe (not in notes) to YSL's Paris, but more natural, and I can definitely smell the honeysuckle even though it isn't rated that high. My favorite from this brand! *I think this is the best lilac fragrance I've come across because it's sweeter than En Passant without feeling artificial; also, the quality is (obviously) better than Pacifica, which is much sharper like a room spray.

This is a beautiful, realistic lilac scent - just what I was looking for for a while and was super happy when I blind bought it a while ago (I've been pretty lucky with blind buys, but this was one of my favorite blind buys). It smells like spring to me, everything starting to come alive after the cold winter, the birds start chirping outside and the lilac trees start blooming and that aroma in the air just brings me so much joy. I truly love this and if I had to cut down my collection to only 10 (lets be real, 20) perfumes this would always have a spot.

One of the longer lasting fragrances from Aerin but the longevity is decent not great or good. It lasts like 3-4 hours on my clothes. The smell is incredible though, so beautiful, fresh, elegant and feminine. The smell gives me a dopamine hit whenever I catch a whiff. If you like white florals you will most likely like this. It def has white floral and fresh notes, o don’t get green notes I also don’t get amber notes. This perfume is the closest I’ve come to smelling a photorealistic lilac. Out of the entire Aerin line, this one is my favorite.

I love the smell of lilacs, so with great anticipation I decided on this one for "Blind Buy Spring 2021." To my delight, it is magical. Sweet lilacs burst through the opening, followed by delicious jasmine. I love jasmine so I have no problem with the role it takes in this perfume. The florals are powerful, yet somehow soft and radiant. I've read complaints about poor sillage, but I think the delicate approach taken here is appropriate. Any stronger and it would likely be headache-inducing for some. Another victory for the AERIN brand.