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zanyda – :
Well, you get what you paid for. Lilac! Beautiful, long lasting, gorgeous just very gorgeous lilac. I have more than 10 of Pacifica perfumes, this is one of the most longest lasting ones. It is so beautiful, dense and I love spraying at least once near my cleavage so I could feel like I am swimming in it while doing whatever it is I am doing.
Modyto – :
I wore a lilac deodorant in middle school that I was completely obsessed with. I think it was Lady Speedstick. Along with the deodorant, we had lilacs at my house. The deodorant was surprisingly close to the smell of the actual flowers. Cut to all these years later, and I have to say …this scent is super realistic, just as everyone said. I have a sample of Aerin’s Lilac Path and I find it to have an almost aldehydic “bug spray” sharp edge on lilac, making it a lot less literal than Pacifica’s. I doubt I’m going to wear this perfume, but I love having the bottle just to sniff and remember who I was, so long ago.
alexeleseev – :
Really strong lilac, that’s it. I don’t get anything else. French Lilac lasts longer than most Pacifica scents.
Super nice if you are in the lilac mood or if you want to accentuate the lilac in something else you are wearing with lilac.
This is cloying in extreme heat, but wonderful in early spring when there is still a chill in the air.
empasiash – :
An okay lilac that is strong and fresh but with a hint of synthetic/chemical vibe, other florals and some vanilla in the background. Doesn’t come close to a lilac like Highland Lilac, but in the final drydown, it’s a nice lilac with some musk.
Tupoutfip – :
A super buy for lilac floral fans. Realistic lilacs that last going on 5hrs strong.. Spring in a bottle..
emilly – :
Went to a well known organic food store, and just sniffed the atomizer. Didn’t even know the name of it or anything.
For some reason, I thought that it must be weak because it smelled so good, and it was a light color,… that I sprayed it twice in my hair once on my neck and once on my wrist…….Do NOT do that with this perfume!!
Oh yes I smelled great. Even walking through the parking lot with a mild wind sent this fragrance reeling.
Then I entered my car. I had to open the windows.
I had no idea what I just sprayed on…..was it meant to be a perfume?
Then when it settled, I smelled beautiful, fresh lilac. A beautiful, purple, moist, true, lilac.
I love this stuff….mmmm hmmmmm……
Gotsta get it in my collection. It lasts 4+ hours, sillage is enormous.
panikos – :
The most REALISTIC lilac on the market. Period. Love it.
mudilkoinogda – :
Such a wonderful representation! I find it to be moderately lasting (a few hours) before I reapply. Fresh and clean….the epitome of spring! I put it on when I get out of the shower while my skin is still damp and that seems to be the way it lasts the longest. I have gotten quite a few compliments on it. Love, love, love it!
aludgeclouche – :
I like this one, it was my introduction to the Pacifica line, of which I am now a fan.
As has been stated countless times already, this is a VERY REALISTIC lilac. It’s like sticking your face into a bush of white lilacs in early May. When first sprayed, it’s a bit heavy but give it an hour or two and it dries into something light and breezy. While it’s very much lilac-centered, I detect other florals like heliotrope and magnolia giving it even more green creaminess. And even though it’s listed nowhere in the notes, I keep feeling a hint of patchouli leaves underneath it all. I’ll have to try this layered with vintage White Shoulders and see how they play together.
nom1998 – :
this scent is innocent and refreshing and very realistic, like a walk in a georgian garden with your beau (and an old aunt as chaperone, of course) but unfortunately on my skin it disappears within ten minutes. perfume wears off unusually quickly for me in general, but this one had the shortest wear time of any i’ve tried, so it’s something to keep in mind if you’re like me. however my friend i passed it on to loves it!
Migmepetext – :
Bought this on impulse yesterday at Whole Foods. Really pretty scent! Smells like fresh cut lilacs and hyacinths.
I’ve had it on for about 3 hours and it’s still going strong, but not TOO strong. It’s not an overpowering fragrance. Great for work, weekend errands, or when caring for children or pets. Just the perfect thing to wear with a sun dress and a cute pair of Keds!
The price is very budget-friendly ($ 13 or so for the rollerball), and would be a totally safe and pleasing blind buy for anyone who enjoys the smell of lilacs (and who doesn’t?!)
My only complaint is the rollerball, which does not roll freely and it’s very hard to roll the perfume on. I prised out the rollerball with a butter knife to solve the problem, so I will just dab this on.
I’m very happy to welcome this little beauty into my collection!
Lion_13 – :
This is the strongest of the Pacifica scents I’ve smelled, and also the most realistic. I used to have a beautiful lilac bush in my yard, and this smells just like it, green leaves and all. It dries down to a sweet and powdery nondescript floral, The realistic lilac scent only lasts for around 3 hours.
ofv857speagoessenda – :
This scent spells youth in big letters. Sweet, young, simple, and delicate. Pure lilac, soft and true. Love this.
hov_am – :
Quite a realistic lilac scent, in my opinion. I wore this the other week, got on a bus to go home, and a woman carrying a bunch of lilacs sat behind me. I had a very hard time telling apart the Pacifica from the real thing. This is the fourth time I have bought this scent, and it will be repurchased again and again.
kernomarker – :
I desperately wanted to love this because I was hoping for a less expensive alternative to Aerin Lilac Path, but unfortunately this perfume smells strongly of turpentine.
андрей007 – :
The lilac bushes have nearly finished their blooming season, which is all too short, but I can keep myself reminded of their scent by wearing FRENCH LILAC. This is a very fresh, surprisingly natural-smelling fragrance that captures the essence of certain varieties of lilac. This isn’t heavy or over-sweet and it doesn’t have that “room spray” quality possessed by many of the less-expensive lilac fragrances. Sillage is on the soft side and longevity is moderate. As I associate lilac so strongly with spring, I tend to wear this fragrance most often at this time of year, but it’s just as nice on a hot summer day or a cold winter one as a reminder that spring is coming.
I purchased this two or three years ago and it leaked all over my purse on the way home. The store let me exchange it for a new one, but the reason I’m mentioning it is that even with so much leakage, the scent wasn’t overly strong and didn’t linger in my purse for more than a few days.
Bryant Frain – :
I purchased this after years of loving the beautiful, but always sadly short lived scent of lilacs in my grandmother’s yard and I do not regret it!
This is probably about as close to the real thing as you can get without rolling around in an actual pile of lilacs. No frills, just lilac, and that’s exactly what I wanted.
denisow2010 – :
I have an actual white lilac bush outside my window. The breeze brings in the exact smell of this perfume. I have the solid perfume as well as the spray. The solid doesn’t last as long but it smells a bit softer on the skin. I can sense a bit of magnolia and hyacinth in there but it is primarily lilac scented. I love this fragrance for daytime. It’s VERY similar to Aerin Lilac Path but significantly less expensive. I usually buy mine from Healthy Planet in Toronto as I haven’t seen it anywhere else.
John Ch. – :
This is why I’m leery of listening to reviews. After all the fuss I decided to give it a try. I honestly didn’t get anything but “Raid”, light bug spray scent. I dont know if that is a “lilac”thing or just this brand. I dont get the hype.
mroussev – :
I just started using my rollerball French Lilac perfume after not wearing it for a few months and I’m still blown away by how lovely it is and how literally and naturally it does smell of fresh, intoxicating lilac flowers.
It’s May and here in England the weather has been mild and very humid the past few days. My neighbor has a white lilac bush in her (very ornate!) back garden and the lilac flowers hang over my side of the fence so each morning one of the first things I’ve been doing is to go outside into the back garden to have a sniff, and inhale deeply, the gorgeous and intoxicating smell of those lilac flowers. The beautiful scent invigorates me and wakes me up . . I think the smell of lilac to me is a bit akin to the effect catnip has on a kittycat! I was a bit cheeky and ‘sneaked’ one of the flower clusters off the bush a couple of days ago and I have it in a little water glass on my bedroom windowsill. The beautiful scent lingers in the air and when I used my French Lilac perfume yesterday I decided to compare the smell of that with the smell of the white lilacs. The French Lilac smells almost EXACTLY like the white lilac flowers, with the addition of a smidgeon of vanilla but only a little.
French Lilac is the closest to real, fresh lilac flower perfume that I’ve ever smelled (and had the pleasure of owning!) and am ever likely to find. I have it in both a rollerball and solid perfume (and I love the solid perfume tin – it’s so pretty, although not hugely easy to prise open!). I’m so happy I discovered it on here and even though it’s not readily available from retail outlets here in the UK I can get it quite easily now via Amazon. Hooray!
yuka2009 – :
I’ve had this for years and keep thinking “there has to be some more sophisticated lilac out there.” Nope, have bought fbs of both Aerin Lilac Path and Ex Nihilo Sweet Morphine (+ sampling many others) and this blows them all out of the water for the authentic scent of shoving your face in a lilac bush. Its heavenly. I guess I kept thinking “its so cheap, and simplistic, there has to be some luxe ultra-lilac out there.” I searched for years, this is the realest lilac I can find. Best $22 ever.
pacygoact – :
Just tried this today, surprised by how nice it smells. In the beginning, I got a hint of “old lady”, which turned into a nice comforting, true lilac. I ended up picking up some for when I just want to be comforted. Lasted nicely as well, about 4 hours until I needed to reapply, which, for something so reasonably priced and cruelty free- is amazing!
ксиша – :
I was browsing in a health food store when I came across this. Having tried other fragrances by Pacifica, I thought I’d give it a whirl, since I tend to adore their line.
I couldn’t believe how true this scent was to the lilac bushes outside my home. Not at all old lady-ish. Very pure, young, fresh, a little green. Nostalgic. My daughter loves this as well and tells me that I smell beautiful.
A spring scent of course, but I wear anytime of the year. Lilacs are so short lived, I’m glad I can enjoy when winter seems never ending. I spray this on and it always feels like spring is right around the corner.
Deshin777 – :
I have a 2 year old bottle and believe me–this one gets STRONGER as time goes on!
I sprayed this on a work after not using it for a long time and was shocked that it stayed with me for HOURS and HOURS !
I suggest finding an older bottle on eBay or Amazon.
Meencecaw – :
Oh my wow. What a gem. French Lilac is a realistic lilac that stays just out of soliflore territory. It opens spicy and fruity, and then the florals really start to shine in the heart as a quite true, slightly green lilac tree scent. Performance is good, comfortably strong and reasonably lasting, definitely has some heft to it. It does smell very much like a stronger Aerin Lauder Lilac Path, and at a much, much lower cost. A simplistic stunner for fans of spring florals.
lidiagologan – :
Addendum: Anyone who is OLD ENOUGH to remember AVON products from the 1960s and 1970s: THIS will remind you of Avon Lilac products. Also if anyone remembers Mattel Liddle Kiddles – there was a Lilac Kiddle that had that same smell.
serg0911 – :
This was the first Pacifica perfume I tried, in the form of a candle. So, I prefer the solid to the spray. Really like it; calms and relaxes every time.
raimasha – :
I’m getting married in July, and I was nervous about what fragrance I would feel comfortable enough getting on the most beautiful, dramatic dress I will probably ever own. This. This is it. It’s simple and feminine. Just a little sweet and a little dreamy, and replete with the beauty of lush nature. My SO lit up with enthusiasm when he smelled it, too.
anutochek_89 – :
The best lilac perfume on the market! THE MOST REALISTIC LILAC SCENT! It’s not sweet or something if you have an authentic one! I’ve just bought it for my sister on official web-site(pacificabeauty.com) with coupons and there was a huge discount.
It’s very long lasting (after 2 spray about 7-8 hours minimum) and has good sillage also!
Cmoku_Mo – :
It smells more like a room spray (Bath & Body Works’ Fresh Cut Lilacs) than a perfume.
kpw285speagoessenda – :
This fragrance is a thick, sweet, purely floral lilac that is at once innocent and somehow chic as well, like a straight up shot of femininity without added coyness or fluff. Unfortunately, the scent of lilac has been forever connected to nausea in my brain because I bought and doused myself in French Lilac just as morning sickness hit me during my first pregnancy. That fact alone, not a fault with the perfume, forced me to give this lovely soliflore away.
thyncturn – :
Damn, I love this scent. It reminds me of walking around in my mother’s garden on a warm summer evening. The smell is so divine I take the bottle off my vanity just to get a whiff even if I’m not planning to wear it.
brad_pitt – :
I’m really not that familiar with the scent of lilacs, but I bought based on the good reviews (I do love florals).
I have tried wearing this several times now, and I just don’t think it’s for me. I find it very strong and sort of sickly sweet or something.
For reference, I do like other fragrances that contain lilac, so I won’t fault the flower. 🙂
far439speagoessenda – :
I now have the 1 oz. perfume along with the bath gel and it’s sooo pretty. This Lilac is so true to the flower!!! If you like Lilacs, look no further. Very happy and pleased to wear this alone or layered, either way, Imma smell good!!
The best part, I didn’t have to spend $110 for a 1.7 oz of Aerin’s Lilac Path. Yay!!
vady – :
I am reviewing the solid form of this fragrance – the scent is so long lasting, it is still there 9 hours later. This to me is a realistic lilac fragrance, a soliflore. Smooth and not sharp. If you like the scent of real lilacs, this is for you. The tin is inexpensive and the packaging is cute – the value is definitely there for the money.
toisessinaich – :
I feel pretty – oh so pretty!
GREAT frag to fill in your “Lilac” spot in your collection.
Pretty strong …considering.
Try it!
sancao – :
This is a very realistic lilac fragrance, and for the price it is definitely worth it. However, there is something slightly off. There’s a scent in there that I can only describe as a “candy” smell. It’s like lilacs and a hint of candy. There should be green notes in there that are lacking. The candy note takes their place. The authenticity of a living plant just isn’t there. It’s close, but it’s not entirely perfect. But, at the price it’s sold for it’s definitely a gem. Definitely one dimensional, but if you’re a lilac lover like I am you will likely be impressed.
arlekinderik – :
Thank you dear fragrantican for the generous sample. This is a lilac lovers dream, think my skin amps up the heliotrope which I’m not too fond of. Once it mellows out I dont mind it because it losely reminds me of guerlain idylle. I’m not familiar with the house but Seems good quality.
Flitteecaumma – :
I am very impressed with this little scent! I love everything about it…the VERY realistic lilac, the packaging, the price and longevity! One of the things I loved the most about this lilac is the heliotrope in it giving it a bit of an powdery feel and toning down any sharpness lilac can have to my nose. This is just the sweetest little purple aura…definitely my birthday scent this year…
I am really impressed with the Pacifica brand…superb quality for the price;)
I love that this smells like the old-fashioned country lilacs I grew up with that are so nostalgic and special to me, heady and intoxicating …absolute aromatherapy like wistfully floating in a rowboat on a secluded pond surrounded by lilacs in the late afternoon sun…
cktpsfyutkf123 – :
I’m a huge lilac fan and I bought this in the perfume and solid, and they smell lovely.
I’m quite happy with them, but I can’t say I’m in love. This replicates the smell of lilac (with a certain sharpness not found in actual lilacs) but not the spirit of lilacs.
That may sound vague but it’s true.
It doesn’t smell cheap per se, but nor does it smell expensive.
Aerins lilac path is way up the price ladder but is waaayyyy worth it for the embodiment of a lilac garden in bloom. They bloom for such a short time …such a fleeting, ephemeral experience deserves to be captured correctly.
baryshyev – :
So i have to admit that I don’t have any fragrance memory of lilac (i’m going to have to find a bush now). I also held off on purchasing this until i had most of the rest of the Pacifica solids (this was on sale) as I believed it was going to be too old-lady and possibly powdery on me.
That said, i really like it! It has no synthetic notes (unlike some of the other solids) and is quite “juicy” (the nectarine?) I don’t get any soap at all (which i get by the bucketload with say Star Jasmine (unfortunately)).
It is great on its own (I find i need to layer Persian Rose with something else as it’s too overpowering for me).
The solid has good staying power and I could see myself wearing this as day scent to work etc.
chfybl658 – :
Let me start by saying I adore Lilac bushes.
The colour, the shape and the fragrance which heralds in Spring.
Pacifica’s French Lilac is a natural Lilac scent which stays true. I can smell nothing synthetic here.
Starts off quite strong but softens with time and then just pleasantly lingers in the background. I am always aware I have this on and enjoy it immensely.
Longevity on me is good, I wore it all day and went to bed with it on and could still smell its sweetness in the morning.
If you love Lilac that is not up in your face or anyone else’s, this is definitely worth a try.
Of all of Pacifica’s perfumes that I own, this one lasts the longest and I think smells the best.
I am reviewing the roll-on.
евмил – :
I have tried/owned many lilacs, En Passant, Aerin Lauder’s, and this is different but as good. It lasts a long time and the smell is long lasting. Don’t let the price fool you, as it’s just as good a lilac as more expensive perfumes. If cost is not an object, get the others, but they aren’t “better”, only different.
FriendCameron – :
Natural lilac scent, very green and fresh. The most realistic lilac fragrance I’ve encountered. Simple floral with no other obviously detectable notes, powdery and warm drydown. Doesn’t have great sillage or longevity on me, but as inexspensive as it is I don’t mind reapplying.
Тимур777 – :
There’s not much that I can add to the reviews found here. I’m very picky about my floral scents, as I work in the industry of flowers & plants over summer. This is a very true-to-scent lilac. The touch of Heliotrope is very nice, it adds a hint of sweetness, but not too much. The overall effect is that of almost a pure Lilac soliflore, but lacking a bit of the indolic nature of fresh lilac in sunshine. Different than the quirky En Passant, which tells us a tale of Ancient Lilac Hedges, cool, damp soil, and fields of sun, this simple delight by Padifica, is indeed worth every dime and more. This is the Lilac blossom, as found in the sunny garden. A huge armful of spring delight, at a most reasonable price! Count it a resounding success, and a very suitable alternate to its pricier sibling. To be perfectly honest, I prefer it.
wdcwd – :
I am REALLY loving my French Lilac solid perfume and rollerball.
I find this such a naturalistic lilac and even though there are other notes (apparently magnolia, nectarine, etc) Lilac is pretty much ALL I can smell – which is fine by me as it’s one of my favourite flower fragrances! It’s so fresh, clean smelling and invigorating and is actually aromatherapeutic to me, making me feel happy and recharged when I apply it!
The solid perfume is, of course, in a small tin, and costs about £10.00 from websites here in the UK, which is not particularly cheap (although not exorbitant either!), but a little goes a long way so it probably lasts for quite a long time. The rollerball costs a bit more but again, a little goes a long way.
I just love this perfume and am so happy I’ve finally got it!!
Medicmedic – :
Yes for lilac lovers. Extremely realistic, decent sillage, very affordable…perfect for a perfume designed to represent that very specific, very brief time of year when lilacs bloom.
It’s quite sweet, but…so are lilacs.
magnum199111 – :
Pacifica perfumes are not easy to find here in the UK but you can find just about anything on sites such as Amazon so I looked this perfume up on there the other day and, to my delight, found I could get it from a UK website and with free delivery!
I ADORE the gorgeous smell of lilacs so, naturally, I was drawn in particular to this perfume and decided to give it a try as my first Pacifica buy! I ordered the rollerball perfume and also the solid perfume in the cute little tin as I love perfume solids but they’re not very easy to come by usually.
I’ve grown up with lilac trees in my garden and was always besotted with the smell of the flowers (probably my favourite smelling flower!) and have always longed to be able to have a natural smelling lilac perfume. I’ve got the Yves Rocher one (which I believe may have been discontinued) and that smells very natural, although it’s mixed with a little almond I think which dissipates the smell slightly.
I can happily say that Pacifica French Lilac definitely IS incredibly natural and true smelling, not at all synthetic and in fact, contrary to some other reviewers’ experience of it, on me it’s quite long-lasting and lasts for a good few hours. I just use a couple of little dabs of the perfume solid on my neck, behind my ears, on my wrists and a little on my ‘decolletage’ and I’m good to go and I get little whiffs of it for ages! The perfume solid tin is adorable and it comes in a little slidey-box, which is very nice in itself, and the rollerball is also very nicely presented in a lovely little lilac box and the rollerball bottle has little lilac flowers along the sides. Of course, both are super handy for slipping into a bag to freshen up on the go, if needs be!
On top of this, I’m a vegetarian and a MASSIVE animal lover so the fact that Pacifica perfumes are vegan, use natural ingredients and don’t involve any animal cruelty is perfect for someone like me! Also, given the perfume ‘scares’ most of us have probably heard about by now (the use of all sorts of chemicals in a lot of perfumes that may get absorbed into our bloodstreams and possibly cause god knows what ailments!) these perfumes would be ideal for anyone who wants to take care of themselves anyway and use products with healthy ingredients in them.
10 out of 10 from me and I’m definitely trying more Pacifica perfumes – in fact, I’ve just ordered a solid of the Waikiki Pikaka and am crossing my fingers it’s as positive a perfume experience as my French Lilac one is ! !
krivan – :
lilacs. one of my mothers favorite flowers, they remind me of her.
French Lilac is a very good representation of true lilacs. There is a slightly sharper green note from the start but quickly dissapates into pure lilacs. As this scent wears a very very subtle almond sweet heliotrope sort of mellows the fragrance. It is very faint. You never lose the lilac. Overall it performs like a lilac soliflore, extremely realistic.
very pretty, very lilac, very floral.
longevity about 4 hrs.
sillage is quite strong – an easy double arms length.
I don’t get soap in this, ever. Unless of course I’m smelling a high end, highly scented, French milled lilac soap that smells like lilacs and not suds.
rolexreplica42421 – :
I ordered this in a value set and truth be told, I will likely finish the body wash and butter before I finish the perfume.I would like this much better without the soapy dry down I get! It lingers on my skin like bar soap that has been sitting in the shower.The scent at first is delightful and fresh,green and soft…nice for Easter time.
Gurru – :
My review is for the solid–I have never sniffed the spray. I have a few nice, inexpensive Pacifica solids that I use primarily in summer as travel perfumes, they’re great for carrying in a gym bag and daubing on after showering off the pool/beach, etc. Last year I used Mediterranean Fig solid in conjunction with the Mediterranean Fig body lotion this way a lot. Anyway, while the rest of the country is still frozen in ice, my area is firmly established in spring, and I have been somewhat reluctantly putting away my rich winter scents and playing with things lighter, more floral. I blind bought a solid of French Lilac as that’s a springtime scent I have been jonesing for–living in this drought, there’s not a lot of real world lilac scent around me these days. True to what i have come to expect from the Pacifica line, this is a rather lovely, simple and simply pleasing scent. Strong true lilac notes, a bit of ylang ylang in the background, powdery, dries down a bit soapy fresh but without that certain synthetic laundry soap note that wrinkles my nose. Quite pretty, a bit sweet for me for every day but then that’s lilac for you, and I’m not really an everyday floral person. Nice for a casual spring day when you want an easy mood brightener.
LeGoM – :
This fragrance is childhood nostalgia for me. My grandmother had a couple of massive lilac bushes, taller than me, in her front yard. This scent takes me back to Summer days in the Sierras lounging in the grass by the lilacs. It’s very true to scent, it’s like I’m standing there smelling them all over again. Not to heavy, just right, lovely.
niroxaker – :
I think it smells synthetic-ish. Reminds me Yves Rocher “Lily of the valley” lotion.
ahlopkos – :
I really like this. It has a lovely, fresh and fragrant lilac scent, creamy but taking nothing away from the freshness. It has none of the overly sweet synthetic smell that so many lilac scents have. I do wish it had more longevity, but like the actual flowers the scent fades quickly. It’s true lilac though, and proof that you don’t always have to spend top dollar to get a good perfume.
Scorpionad – :
I tested this today and from first spritz I was hooked. The lilac smells fresh and real. It is so strong! On my skin, the scent didn’t die down for a few hours. I was impressed. By the evening the lilac has soften to a powdery finish. I thoroughly enjoyed the ride. This scent invoked a sort of bliss for me. I am sure I will be snatching up a bottle soon! Definitely worth a spritz for lilac admirers or floral lovers.
reethyacaxylzjxi – :
I’m really picky about lilac because of the tendency for things to turn to straight up powder on my skin. This is an interesting lilac that doesn’t have that odd gasoline quality and it doesn’t smell like old lady, woohoo!
This is an overwhelmingly lilac fragrance. I smell some hyacinth and a little hint of ylang ylang in the background. I only smell florals here, none of the nectarine note I see mentioned in the description above.
This is a comforting scent and it is perfect for spring. I wore it to see the cherry blossoms blooming in Washington DC and it was the perfect choice for that!
It is a bit powdery, but the combination of florals here keeps it smelling youthful. It has a very faint synthetic note on my skin, but is still very soft smelling. I like this fragrance.
It’s a peaceful kind of smell like watching puffy, blossoming trees in the spring at sunset.
Zyk – :
I bought it blindly based on the reviews below and because it was suggested to me in the “new to the world of fragrances” topic and OMG:
you were so right!
This is it. It smells exactly like syringa/lilac!!
I cannot believe it.
And so inexpensive as well and all natural.
It does fade rather quickly, I have to say, but then again, I have the roll-stick thing, just ordered the perfume spray, hopefully that will last a bit longer.
My search for the best syringa-based perfume has ended; this is it.
Now freesia and plumeria… 🙂
jeksan2011 – :
I love lilacs and this is great! sweet and beautiful and clean! It is more sweeter than the actual lilacs and does not last very well but for the price it is fantastic and realistic!!!!
polini – :
Do you enjoy lavender soliflores but find them to be too tonic-like, too crisp and masculine-leaning? Haha, I sound like an old fashioned TV commercial..
Lilacs have a similar kind of non-sweet, clean soap feeling to lavender, as well as a similar calming/uplifting duality to their scent. However, I feel that lilacs are the real elegant ladies of this purple pair. That said, a man could totally wear them too.
Pacifica’s French Lilac is straight lilacs and creamy heliotrope. It is fresh and realistic. The ample helping of heliotrope adds volume and creates a velvety plush sensation around this potentially astringent purple flower.
French Lilac could be dressed up or down, because though it is a simple scent, it also smells quite expensive to me, but in reality, I bought it at Whole Foods for 20 bucks.
Sillage is powerful, longevity is average. Effortlessly lovely.
Beapheree – :
Soft, relaxing lilac with a powdery dry down (to me the powder smell skews young instead of being reminiscent of old ladies). I’ve had the fortune of smelling lilac flowers in bloom in a botanic garden, and this smells very close to real lilac flowers.
I like to put this on before bed or when I feel a little high-strung since it has a calming scent.
batischevec – :
I have this in the solid form,the dinky tin is adorable!This is the bomb if you love lilacs as I do,perfection in a tin,how pacifica got the scent so dead on I,ll never know,total wow,buy it,you wont regret it!
exhalermaf74896 – :
I’m smelling this perfume, I’m closing my eyes, and what I see? Lilac bush….amazing!
artiompro – :
This is *not* a lilac scent, not really, but I quite like it. When I first tried it on it felt like I was being hit in the face with a bouquet of oversprayed perfume test strips, and I was a little bit worried about the headache I’d get if this trend continued. I’d tried it on in the first place because the bottle smelled like its dry-down which did, luckily, emerge after about an hour. It is clean, a little bit soapy, it’s more like fresh cotton and gardenia and actual a very gentle and soft scent. It smells the way that Sarah Horowitz’s “Perfect Veil” is described as smelling. While the latter doesn’t live up to the description, in my opinion, the former could do so quite easily.
korolev8383 – :
It’s okay. I have yet to smell a lilac fragrance that smells as good as the real deal. If there is one, I’d be glad to know about it.
матвеев максим – :
Pacifica is a brand of surprisingly good quality. I’m really impressed by French Lilac, a smooth, fresh and powdery floral that represents lilac well.
Lilac is indeed the most dominant floral note, however I can also smell a delicious heliotrope accord, which provides an almost nutty feel. French Lilac is the perfect fragrance for Spring, however it may not appeal to everyone.
Admittedly French Lilac does have a slightly more mature scent, as most powdery florals do. That’s not to say that it smells anything like an ‘old lady’, but I do find it somewhat unsuitable for young girls. It’s also important not to overdo this fragrance, especially seeing that the projection is strong.
Without being soapy, French Lilac has a very clean and crisp aroma. In some instances you could compare it to the scent of a floral laundry detergent. Nevertheless, I find it ve