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Eau de parfum
Documents Lilac 子丁吟
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Lilac 子丁吟 Fragrance
Lilac 子丁吟 is a unisex Eau de Parfum by the Chinese brand Documents, built around a contrast of radiant flowers, spices, and a warm woody base.
The composition belongs to the floral and woody families, yet its character goes beyond softness: it is an expressive, rich fragrance with a pronounced amber-musky depth.
The perfume was created by Maurice Roucel, a perfumer known for lending floral themes volume, sensuality, and a contemporary texture.
In Lilac 子丁吟, his signature is revealed in the transition from a cool citrus opening to a creamy white-floral heart and a soft, enveloping trail.
Place in the Collection
Lilac 子丁吟 is part of the Season 05 Xian 仙 collection.
For Documents, this release presents the floral direction not as transparent romance, but as a multi-layered olfactory story, with freshness, a spicy spark, and the skin-like warmth of the base.
Despite its name, lilac is not listed in the official note pyramid.
Rather than a literal starring flower, the fragrance offers its own interpretation of a floral atmosphere—denser, sunnier, and more sensual, with white flowers, woods, and amber.
Character and Sillage
This unisex fragrance has a very strong sillage: Lilac 子丁吟 makes its presence known and leaves behind a rich floral-woody trail.
Its expressive character will especially appeal to those who love fragrances with personality, a compliment-worthy aura, and beautiful development on the skin.
For everyday wear, it is best to start cautiously: one or two sprays on the skin are usually enough to appreciate the composition’s temperament.
Apply sparingly to clothing and test the fragrance on an inconspicuous area of fabric first—the rich base may last especially long.
When to Wear It
Bergamot freshness and a floral heart make Lilac 子丁吟 an interesting choice for spring, cool summer days, and early autumn, while amber, cedar, and musk allow it to shine confidently in the evening.
It is well suited to a date, a night at the theater, a meeting where you want to be remembered, or simply a day when you need a perfumed statement rather than a neutral backdrop.
If you would like to further explore the vintage-floral and powdery-romantic facets of the genre, compare it with Cacharel Anais Anais.
However, Lilac 子丁吟 is more individual in its woody-amber foundation and noticeably more intense in its presentation.
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