Lilac Eau de Toilette

More fresh perfumey than lilac...ey. but in the best way. I've had a solid 5-6 hours on skin (limited sillage). If I'm feeling more of a floral moment, I will layer this with other more true to nose lilac floral (Totally White is my current favorite), which can be super overwhelming to the sinuses, and it mellows them out delightfully. I absolutely love this scent on its own though. Layered with their lilac bar soap that has permanently scented my bathroom in lilac, I feel very whimsical, airy garden witch vibes. Easily in my top 5 Spring/Summer list now!

I love it so much that I got the travel size today and I’ve already ordered a full size. It’s just lilacs—real, green, soft, lovely.

The most photorealistic Midwest lilac perfume I have ever smelled.

I have grown up with lilac bushes in our area, and I have two lilac bushes on my property now. I know what lilac smells like. Along with several other fragrances from the Aerin line, I have Aerin's Lilac Path. I also have the nicely affordable Pacifica French Lilac. I have a sample of Casswell Massey's Lilac EDT from Lucky Scent. I have a favorable impression of it. I find it quite pleasant. I think Casswell Massey's Lilac EDT smells as if Aerin made a high quality aquatic fruity floral, such as their Wild Geranium. But note that in Casswell Massey's Lilac EDT, the lilac note is buried a bit low in the scent notes. You have to focus to detect it. Those who like fruity florals that are not particularly indolic may find this enjoyable, as lilac is quite strong in real life. Compared to Aerin's Lilac Path, I find Casswell Massey's Lilac EDT to be greener and less sugary sweet. They are more akin to cousins and not sisters. And Casswell Massey's Lilac EDT is not really comparable to Pacifica's French Lilac: the Pacifica one is a much denser floral, and more like realistic lilac than the other two fragrances.

This is the epitome of springtime. It's incredibly fresh. I get a prominent green tea note in the opening. It is very floral but a bright, fresh floral that remains youthful and sweet on the skin. When I smell it, I imagine a spring garden party and wearing a white linen dress.