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averin39 – :
A really gorgeous fresh green lilac fragrance, with just an added bit of depth that I’m attributing to the almond tree and vetiver…it’s not woody, per se…fresh and light and green all the way, with just something extra. I really enjoyed this one, even though I reached for it thinking “Oh god, another floral I may have to purge”.
This is essentially spring in a bottle.
valdemar – :
I agree with “sindri”- on me is also like a “dead fish”.
val1970val – :
another dali perfume i could not stand
how can you guys stand the top note ?
for me it’s just watery bamboo
smells like dead fish or men’s semen
so disgusting
even though after 30 minutes all the flowers could be detective
but the top note ruins all
dislike
natali_oksi – :
The drydown of Purplelight features a very noticeable fresh green powdery and milky almond accord, which makes me slightly queasy. This is the green almond of Heely’s L’Amandiere.
The opening of Purplelight is indeed fresh and lovely, like a bouquet of lilacs and leaves in a florist shop. I just can’t abide the drydown, though it is certainly not objectively bad- just a personal aversion to certain notes. I love almond, but I can’t handle the green variety.
xumuku72 – :
I blind bought this based on reviews saying it was similar to Yves Rocher Pur Desire Lilas, I love Lilac so much but when I sprayed this I was expecting the lovely warm lilac smell, instead I got something completely different but just as wonderful. It’s a gorgeous crisp,sweet sharp/sour green Fragrance quite similar to Body Shops Italian Summer Fig and the dry down reminds me of Lilabelle Truly Adorable. I absolutely love it, totally not what I expected but I fell in love on that first spray, it’s like crushed green leaves, very fresh. It’s a Winter Fragrance for me, I love Italian Summer Fig on cold Winter days and this will work just the same. Very happy indeed with this purchase 🙂
lzz435speagoessenda – :
It really really does not mix with me. It only smells like freshly cut green grass, but the unpleasant smell of it. I don’t get any other note. I am very glad I didn’t blind-buy it.
VVA1960 – :
Another perfume I have bought without trying first and I really do like it. I usually wear Daliflor but do like this too, but not as much. It has the same cold hit as Daliflor. Purple Light is very green and fresh with a hint of floral. It is in no way strong or offensive, a very gentle perfume that would be suitable for day wear or a warm summer evening. Its a bit like walking past rain drenched foliage and flowers. I like its delicacy very much. The bottle is very chunky, you could pop it in your handbag if you wanted to spray it later in the day, you would probably need to as this scent is so delicate it does not last long at all. But I am happy with it.
sten – :
Openning is very green and drydown is powdery. Gone in about an hour after spraying on my wrist. This is sadly a miss/fail.
MonstrCool – :
Lilacs + lilies + crushed stalks (scent of an florist’s shop)
andron729 – :
An extremely pleasant and basic lilac with ‘wet’ bamboo note (moist botanical and woody smell). There’s a slight tiare flower note (oily, tropical tuberose-like smell) that keeps the watery note from being too cool.
Be warned..I do detect a mildly coniferous and sharp bug repellent aroma (stronger in the lotion) in the top & middle notes. Not overly chemical. But that calms down after 45 minutes and allows the tiare and pungent lilac smell to shine the rest of the wearing.
Being honest, tho..save yourself a few pennies. Very quietly and discreetly go to your local big-box department store (here Wal*Mart) and spray Glade brand aerosol air fresher called.. “Lilac Springs” and envision the notes in paragraph one. You’d then be close to smelling this.
Spray lightly.. Projection is intense! I’m sure I killed a few birds when I let down the windows to air myself out. *ducks in mild shame*
Zoowaptutbaft – :
On me this opens bitterly green, the only scent that has truly smelled of cut new shoots from something shrubby. It becomes more floral on wearing and the lilac nuance peeks out but does not dominate. It softens slightly to a peachy lilac floral but it’s not creamy or powdery.
It’s intersting and certainly Kurkdjian did something unique but it does suffer for its synthetics. I’ll try again in spring summer and see if it works better.
Edit – Summer
I can appreciate this more now. It not as screechy as YR Lilas Mauve and certainly more interesting. The green quality also has an almond aspect to it but not in a creamy nutty way, more like almond milk or a fresh green almond that hasn’t matured and isn’t safe to eat yet.
Ulcetry – :
Purplelight is dainty to the point of being invisible. A weak skin scent with somewhat chewy aqueous notes and just a touch of lilac, this scent might work better as a room freshener, as it must be sprayed on cloth and in the environment to be enjoyed. PL does not last on skin, and can only be detected with the nose touching your wrist.
Overall, this is synthetic and too weak to be worthwhile. TEST before you buy- this is so barely there that it pretty much isn’t.
Meupi002intitytek – :
Francis Kurkdjian seems to have a fondness for creating soft florals that smell very “classic” and undeniably feminine.
When I first tried Purplelight, I was struck by something that reminded me of both Jesus Del Pozo’s In White and Lanvin’s Rumeur. It made sense when I found out all three had Kurkdjian as their nose.
The opening, along with an airy lilac note, has a licorice-like smell that makes me think there may be lavender in here.
The middle through drydown more “leafy” than floral. The woody notes are both green-aqueous and earthy. I start to pick up some almond in the drydown.
Very green, but not in a sharp or bitter way. Purpelight is an apt name. You could say this perfume recreates a moment lying in the grass under a lilac tree, looking up at the sun dappled leaves.
Highly recommended over Arpege if you are seeking a light lilac scent.
atmo – :
On my skin, this smells like old Ladies perfume. Will give this to my mom – I know she will like it 🙂
TYNCBYMNNEK – :
Very close to the skin type scent. I enjoy the green notes in this which remind me of Esprit d’Oscar (I often describe it as fresh cut flower stems) but without the powdery notes. A very floral/spring/green fragrance but perhaps too light for me (being a lover of sillage monsters!)
G – :
Normally green musky florals aren’t my thing but I was curious to try something with lilac… I would describe Purplelight as soft, feminine, fresh and green, like walking through a forest of bamboo. No hint of tiare for me, but still a very nice scent. If you love soft florals, this would be great to wear in spring 🙂
Verradlilia – :
This is a beautiful delicate fragrance. The opening of cherry blossoms, followed by the lilac is ethereal. The jasmine is subtle and really adds to this amazing combination of notes. The base notes of musk, almond, and vetiver all blend nicely with the florals.
I envision a lilac colored spring fairy flitting from flower to flower. Enjoying the beauty of the sights and smells in the deepening dusk of a purple twilight.
The only downside to this lovely fragrance is that the sillage is very poor, which is a shame.
arracekic – :
“Is the jasmine heavy on this one?” Definitely not. I hate strong jasmine note in perfumes, and I can reassure you, that in Purplelight jasmine is used only to “refinement” of lilac scent =)
Purplelight is a beautiful scent of lilac – however it has poor longevity and almost no sillage.
vovanpt – :
I bought it online, and what a regret. Smells like my grandma’s garden… I really like florals but purplelight is floral to a point it gets boring. It’s a comfortable scent, but it doesn’t go anywhere, it’s always the same boring musky lilac atmosphere. Plus, doesn’t last long and has NO sillage at all.
Lovestro – :
The best perfume I tried from Salvador Dali ,it’s good.. and I’m thinking of ordering a new bottle .. good for summer days
zlobott_pn – :
Is the jasmine heavy on this one? I gather the lilac is prominent, and I’m considering a blind buy, but not too fond of jasmine. Any advice is appreciated.
PS- thanks Groza! Saw your response only several months after you left it…
tgkppt – :
Purplelight is a stunning spring fragrance. Like in a beautiful watercolor painting, Francis Kurkdjian uses gentle, pastel notes of the lilacs and cherry blossoms to create a delicate picture of spring. The lilacs in full bloom are always magnificent. I feel like I am in heaven when I smell the fragrant clusters of flowers in all shades of purple and white. The cherry orchard in full bloom is an equally beautiful site with its pure pale pink flowers so dreamy and delicate. Purplelight captures this airy, soft and divine quality of lilacs and cherry blossoms in this scent. When I wear Purplelight, it is like I am floating through the dreamy cherry orchard and into a divine lilac garden at dawn. Such a beautiful, delicate and pure experience!
The opening of this scent is fresh and slightly green. The cherry blossoms are the leading note but I think bamboo gives this scent a lovely green accent. The lilacs rule the heart notes. I do not get jasmine or tiare that much. The dry down is too light for me to detect. Perhaps I can smell a bit of musk. But I really love the opening and heart notes. The only drawback for me is that this scent does not last long and the sillage is light. I reapply all the time.
Overall score is 8.5/10. If you love lilacs and cherry blossoms, then I definitely recommend this scent.
petro26193 – :
really great! not overpowering, suitable for daytime, perfect in summer, spring with wonderful floral and fresh scent. it lasts quite long.but the only thing i find it bad is that it doesnt stay on me with the same smell as it is in the bottle,so i always have to spray it on my clothes:(
vladislav1942 – :
its very nice lilac smelling, not too strong fume my douther like a lot!!its here signature fragrance
MrSkat – :
Smells like a garden of lilacs!!! Good for spring,summer, and fall. Daytime wear OR evening wear. Not overpowering.
dibeimpeday – :
I have tested Purplelight several times now and today I did it again. As it has one of my favourite notes lilac dominating in here I was hesitant whether to get it or not because testing it for the first time the lilac seemed to fade really quickly. But testing it later again the lilac stays to dominate for hours.
Until now I found Pur Desir de Lilas by Yves Rocher the best lilac scent out there but the lilac note in Purplelight is much more sophisticated while in Pur Desir de Lilas it is more sweeter. If you prefer elegant lilac scent Purplelight is recommended. I’m going to get this one very soon.
demonnn – :
It’s the first perfume that made me dream of beautiful,sunny spring days. It’s fresh and soothing.
I like it very very much.
utm330intitytek – :
Lilac heaven in a bottle…light and beautiful but lasting….never overpowering…easy to find on scentiments.com
ksuta_sh – :
I like the opening blast the best. The bamboo and lilac together were nice. That gave me hope that the fragrance would work on me. It became a little bitter in the heart, and the lilac note became more pronounced. It was the base that I could not tolerate on my skin. It became a floral-green scent. Where was my beloved musk and vetiver? I don’t know. It was entirely floral on me.
farWorway – :
This fragrance smells like a real lilac in the beginning, but then quickly starts to remind me a lilac soap, so I don’t like it a lot. It’s too musky. But anyway, I think that it is one of the best lilac scents.
slomistidgils – :
Where can i buy this perfume? Can’t find it on any online shop 🙁
wul913elipseskism – :
It’s hard to find true but complex lilac-themed fragrances so I bought this on Ebay based on the notes. It’s how I expected it to be. It’s watery green and slightly bitter at first with a lovely cherry blossom note that further freshens and brightens the woody bamboo note. The heart is a green, bittersweet lilac scent, pretty and transparent with moderate sillage.
A few hours later I’m left with an airy, woody note of musk, like the cool air you breathe in when you’re taking a walk in the forest. The only problem is the staying power (4 – 6 hours) and the zero sillage after 2 – 3 hours but it’s OK as it’s an eau de toilette anyway. Recommended if you’re looking for a pretty, greenish and airy floral with a lovely lilac heart.
Sanekt – :
The most powerful notes of tis scent are lilac and cherry blossom. The bamboo leaf offers it a noble aura. Great perfume for warm, spring days.
sergey бравый – :
Very delicate floral. I love this fragrance for the beautiful bouquet of lilacs in it! The scent is gentle and fresh, just like blooming lilacs in the morning, filling the air with their light yet distinctive aroma. Definitely one of my favorite fragrances, as I’m a huge lilacs fan. It is long lasting too.
alex1104 – :
because of the lilac, it smells to me electric 🙂