Idylle Love Blossom

To me this is like the original gucci guilty (haven’t smelled the current version) minus the pink pepper mixed with gucci rush but with honey instead of peach (still creates the same vibe as the peach does in rush). I really really like it! Might even love it! I’m a collector so I bought this primarily for collection purposes but it’s actually a really wonderful office/work scent-safe but professional, sophisticated, and elegant without being too formal; and it’s not boring! It’s actually quite an interesting scent for a safe soft floral, pretty complex actually, but no surprise there-it is a Guerlain after all, and a vintage one at that. It’s from what was once a VERY underrated era for Guerlain, but now people are finally starting to realize just how beautiful the softer Guerlain perfumes of the 90s & 2000s were. I’ll might even get a backup bottle of this at some point, but I have the other Idylles to collect and try first. Edit: surprised to see there’s no patchouli listed in the notes. I DEFINITELY get something like patchouli, hence the Rush comparison. Must be the green notes I guess, or maybe it’s unlisted. This is a lilac perfume yes, but it’s not a lilac soliflore. The other notes give it a lot of depth. If you’re looking for a really pure soliflore type lilac this probably won’t be it for you, but if you want a more interesting lilac that is still very much lilac, this is it. Gucci guilty lovers will adore this, though for some they might be too similar to warrant having both (those who prefer to keep smaller perfume collections, or are on a budget/prefer to save money). Collectors-you seriously can’t go wrong. PS. Get it with the box if possible (if collecting), the box is super pretty!

This was such a risky blind buy for me. I was eyeing this for a while because the notes sound so pretty and I love lilac, but had doubts because Idylle EDP looks like something I really wouldn't like. Lily of the valley and I don't get along, and anything similar to Narciso Rodriguez For Her usually turns too dirty on my skin. I hesitantly tried Idylle on a blotter, and surprisingly I liked it. Only Guerlain can do such magic! So I finally got me a bottle of Love Blossom on Ebay. Wow, this is really beautiful! What a soft and pretty honeyed lilac note, what a light and dewy rose. I'm not going to lie, there is some of that NR musky vibe in this, but it's softened by the florals and feels very polished and chic, so even I can wear it. The musk adds some sensuality to this otherwise demure floral, which is so good. A perfect balance of pure and just a little sultry. I agree with the voting that this is super fitting for spring, but the base adds enough depth to wear it in fall, too. It might not be the best choice for hot summer days, but this is also a matter of how your skin deals with musky fragrances. I'm happy I took the plunge and am excited to wear it often when summer is over. I will also explore the other Idylles more.

This was a blind buy for me based on all the positive reviews. I do like the original Idylle EDP. This bears only a slight resemblance in that the main rose-LOTV bouquet that Idylle is built around is buried in here. Otherwise, I smell a predominant powdery,honey-sweetened lilac and what smells like heliotrope since I smell a vague play-dough note hovering, especially in the first 20 minutes. It's all very soft and feminine. Projection is quite low and I can smell it 7 hours later, but only with my nose pressed to my wrist. It's pretty and inoffensive, innocent and calls to mind an impressionist painting in muted pastels. More sentimental than romantic. But it doesn't really wow me. But, for the minimal expense, it's nicely done, not harsh or too chemically as some of today's mainstreams can be. I'll probably end up using it as a bedtime scent. UPDATE: This has gone from like to love and I could easily wear this for several days in a row, but I have so much gosh darned perfume, that would seem irresponsible

03. November 2015 OMG!!! I'm in looove with this "love blossom"!!!! I somehow missed this edition but last week while being at the airport i've seen it and tested it. So i do not like the original "Idylle" that much, however i do love the "duet jasmine-lilas" edition, and i must say "love blossom" is a softer and more shy sister of "jasmine-lilas". I get a picture in my head of an extremely hot day in a lilac blooming garden. This is an impressive combo of a very concentrated lilac and jasmine and musk. I get a sense of a dusty hot lilac smell on my skin, im so in love and can't stop sniffing my wrist. I do not have to actually, since the sillage is more than enough! Opens up with a blast of lilac, rose abd jasmine, then i smell a syropy rose and a trace of liquid honey. I do smell a strong musk and lilac combo in the drydown as well. The whole combination is simply amazing, right up to my alley. Now if only i get a chance to get it next time, ill be more than lucky!!!!

OMG ...this is the most beautiful, pretty, elegant, classy, feminine fragrance ever...So many gorgeous flowers... The lilac in this perfume is so delicate and creamy. I can't understand why Guerlain would discontinue this perfume as it has more positive reviews than any of their other fragrances. I would love for this fragrance to be re-introduced. Online prices for this are crazy... £140 for 50ml. I am too afraid to use mine in case it runs out and I couldn't afford another bottle.