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Illicit Billy Jealousy — a 2006 fragrance that needs no introduction. A masculine fragrance from the fern and citrus families. Conceived and brought to life by perfumer Benoist Lapouza.
Brand country — the United States. A rich, layered composition that reveals itself differently depending on your mood and the time of day.
A scent you'll want to wear again and again — discovering something new every time. The official website of Billy Jealousy — http://www.emperperfumes.com.
The fragrance is very long-lasting, staying on the skin for 12 hours or more, gradually revealing its notes
The scent will linger in the air even after its wearer has left.
The perfume has a fresh scent that is not too intense, so it does not overwhelm those around you with strong essences
A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate trail
Fragrances for spring and summer unfold with light citrus notes, floral and fruity accords, filling the composition with freshness, airiness, and a feeling of carefree lightness on warm days
The note pyramid of Illicit unfolds as an expressive line of development, where layers reveal themselves smoothly and sequentially. The creative approach of Billy Jealousy is recognizable in details that define the fragrance identity. Nothing here feels random, and the structure feels complete all the way through.
At the note-group layer the profile is anchored in Citrus, Spicy, Green and Wood. At family level the fragrance belongs to Citrus and Fern.
In the top tier you detect sparkling citrus first note: Bergamot. This 1 note forms a sensation of cool purity that is impossible to miss.
At the core of development you detect Ginger, Ivy and Nutmeg holding a spicy-aromatic direction. At drydown level the structure settles through Tea, reinforcing a vetiver-green trail.
The internal accord map is built around these accords: Aromatic, Citrus, Wood and Leather forming a compact and readable structure. Background accords such as Spicy enrich the profile without taking over. The gender direction is masculine, which makes the scent profile easier to read.
In summary Illicit sounds complete from start to finish — the start forms character, the central phase adds depth, and the final phase leaves a stable imprint. These are the fragrances best judged in wear.
| Gender | Male |
| Brand | Billy Jealousy |
| Segment | Massmarket perfumery |
| Country | United States |
| Website | http://www.billyjealousy.com |
| Year of production | 2006 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de parfum |
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