Rue des Lilas

Probably the most convincing lilac solifleur, (compared to Frederique Malle’s En Passant or Dyptique Jardin Clos). The opening stage is fresh, clean and floral, followed by a musky and powdery stage, and this transition is very well executed. The initial stage is not particularly long and then the lilac goes first, but what remains is pleasant, a somewhat old fashioned, powdery-musky-floral combo. It is a delicate, close to the skin and quite unassuming. While I generally don’t subscribe to a rigid gender classification of fragrances, this is more likely to be feminine and probably for somebody 30+. So not for me, sadly.

has been reissued in 2016 in a spray bottle (100 ml EdT) As the name may suggest, Rue Des Lilas (The Lilac Street) is centred around the subtlety of a lilac accord, one the smells realistic, green and fresh. Sitting on a bed of musk tinted with a touch of opoponax its a light and almost transparent fragrance thats perfect for the summer.

this is mostly musk on me but started off with a greenery-lilac note which quickly faded into the background. it ends up musk and some woods and maybe a hint of the lily. the lilac seems to come and go, blending with the musky and powdery notes. it is soft and close to the skin, and the musk definitely becomes more strong and warm as time goes on. i feel like the lilac doesn't stay put much on me personally.

Phaedon Rue des Lilas is very much a lilac scent. Lilac soliflore. Classic and old-fashioned; a pure, innocent, brilliant lilac, the first day of spring in a bottle. Absolutely gorgeous and at times a little boring, but always a good choice nonetheless.

True lilac is one of my favorite scents, but I've really struggled to find it in a more complex scent than a cheap (but realistic!) soliflore like Pacifica's French Lilac. I had high hopes this would be the one, but no luck. While it does have a recognizable, although not totally accurate, lilac scent, and the other florals don't overwhelm it at all, when it comes down to it, this perfume smells exactly like a fancy hotel bar soap. It lasts, but doesn't evolve at all, and honestly, if this is the scent I was going for, I'd just buy a bar of soap. I will keep trying...

Rue des Lilas by Phaedon evokes the sensation of a tender evening stroll along the French Riviera, carried by a delicate breeze of lilacs. The fragrance captures the soft, romantic essence of lilac blossoms, creating a serene atmosphere

This opened as a very pretty, musky lilac. Not as green as I was hoping for (I don't really see this as green at all). It's very feminine. However, after about an hour, it turned quite soapy on me. Like a fabric softener or something. I've said before that my skin has a habit of turning scents soapy, so it's doubtful it's the perfume, probably just my crazy chemistry striking again. Before the soapiness happens though, it's nice, but not all that exciting. It reminds me a little of Artemesia by Penhaligon's, but I find Artemesia more interesting. They're both soft, musky, flirty and slightly sweet, with the musk being the most prominent note. Perfectly nice, then soap. The lilac is nice, but this is musk more than anything. It's not the crisp green you might think you're getting (or maybe that was just me).

I just got my Lucky Scent spring sampler pack. I like to dump them all in my hand and make blind grabs; noting initial impressions. Lilas got my heart racing. First thought was 'oak moss', and OK, you can see how bad I am at this stuff. Do you know who will love this? Fans of palisander wood. This is a masculine, twiggy scent that is so screechy it could be an American Idol. But here it is paired with Lilac, one of my all-time spring favorites! And this is a full on purple lilac; not the white, virginal crap I so often sample. Mmm... the dance it plays with palisander makes you understand why spring is the season of love. I like this. It's closer to Malle's En Passant than Guerlain's Apres L'ondee; but is a distinct Lilac in its own right that oughth to be a big hit.

I was feeling super spring like and about to go on an adventure on a bright sunny, cold spring day when I opened this. The problem is that I could barely smell it. It's very weak on me and I have to press my wrist to my nose to really smell it. It's powdery, sweet and a little green. It's not bad but I don't really love it. It doesn't compare with a real lilac bush much. The bottle is nice enough and it gives you the option of spray or splash but the sprayer is plastic and so is the sprayer lid which I feel cheapens it a bit. It works well but I prefer Serge Lutens sprayers, much classier. Think I will keep it for headachey and sensitive days.

Rue Des Lilas is a perfectly composed masterpiece on it's simple,-but-, unique way.:) Before you think this perfume is about purity and innocence..I have to say NO!:) Rue Des Lilas...Pierre Guillaume shows to you the humble and innocent lilac's opposit side: the lush,sultry face of this simple flower. All ingredients just match perfectly together,the balance is just irremovable. The mixture of lilacs, musk and rosewood just merges under my skin, leaves a soft,velvety, powdery kiss. Love..I just drink it with my every breath.. Rue Des Lilas is a charming, tempting but a tender lover and He eventually won my heart...:)

Please note that it is "Rue Des Lilas." There is a typo in the listing. It's a lovely soft lilac sandalwood scent that on me is quite feminine. Its subtle. Great for summer. Not the most intense lilac frag but it's a safe one if you will be around people who get headaches from lilacs.