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Home Fragrances Lalique Noir Premier Illusion Captive
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Lalique Illusion Captive

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Identity and Release History

Discover "Lalique Illusion Captive" – a fragrance that captivates at first sight and first breath.

Released in 2017 by the legendary house Lalique, renowned for its glass masterpieces and exquisite perfumes, this perfume belongs to the Noir Premier collection, celebrated for its dark and mysterious creations.

As a eau de parfum with a unisex orientation, it falls under the chypre and oriental fragrance families, offering a unique blend of freshness, spices, and warmth.

Pyramid and Development

The aromatic story of "Illusion Captive" unfolds like a captivating performance: it begins with bright and green notes, transitions into a heart filled with flowers and spices, and concludes with a deep, enveloping base.

Each layer is meticulously balanced, creating an illusion of mystery and allure that evolves on the skin throughout the day.

Positioning and Wearability

This versatile fragrance is suitable for those who appreciate elegance and depth in perfumery, attracting both men and women.

Its moderate longevity as an eau de parfum makes it an ideal companion for work, dates, or evening outings, especially during the cool autumn and winter months, when the spicy and woody accords are fully revealed.

Creators and Impact

The perfumer Karine Dubreuil, known for her talent in creating complex and emotional compositions, worked on this masterpiece.

Her creative approach has strengthened Lalique's reputation as a house where the art of perfumery meets high-class aesthetics, bringing an element of modern sophistication to the Noir Premier collection and expanding the brand's audience.

If you're looking for a perfume that combines classic and innovative elements, "Lalique Illusion Captive" is an excellent choice.

For further exploration, check out similar fragrances: Carven Paris Sao Paulo, Juliette Has A Gun Romantina, and Yves Rocher Rose Absolue.

More information can be found on the official Lalique website.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Better suited for:
Men and women (unisex)
Very high fragrance longevity

The fragrance is very long-lasting, staying on the skin for 12 hours or more, gradually revealing its notes

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Sillage
Extremely noticeable

The scent will linger in the air even after its wearer has left.

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Style
Solemn

The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image

Solemn
Concentration
Eau de parfum

A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate trail

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Fragrance seasonality
Autumn - Winter

Perfumes for the fall and winter seasons often contain notes of vanilla, spices, ambergris, wood, and other warm accords, creating a feeling of comfort and warmth during the cold months

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Perfume information

Description of the composition

The fragrance pyramid of "Lalique Illusion Captive" begins with the refreshing note of bergamot and the green freshness of fig leaf, creating an intriguing and invigorating introduction.

At the heart of the composition, spicy and floral notes unfold: warm cinnamon, delicate jasmine sambac, and romantic rose, adding depth, sensuality, and elegant playfulness.

The base of the fragrance envelops in balsamic and woody chords: resinous labdanum and myrrh, earthy patchouli, sweet tonka bean and vanilla, as well as steadfast Virginia cedar.

This combination creates a complex and memorable trail that smoothly evolves on the skin, transitioning from the initial freshness to a warm, enveloping, and mysterious base, leaving behind a trail of sophistication.

Perfumers

Gender Unisex
Brand Lalique
Segment Luxury perfumery
Country France
Website https://www.lalique.com/
Year of production 2017
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de parfum
License holder Lalique Group SA

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Composition pyramid

Note photo Bergamot
Bergamot
Note photo Fig Leaf
Fig Leaf
Note photo Cinnamon
Cinnamon
Note photo Jasmine Sambac
Jasmine Sambac
Note photo Rose
Rose
Note photo Labdanum
Labdanum
Note photo Myrrh
Myrrh
Note photo Patchouli
Patchouli

Top notes

Bergamot Fig Leaf

Heart notes

Cinnamon Jasmine Sambac Rose

Base notes

Labdanum Myrrh Patchouli Tonka bean Vanilla Virginian Cedar

Families

Family Chypre Chypre
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Fragrance characteristics

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Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
High (5 to 12 hours)
4
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Noticeable
4
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Complex and profound
3
Gender
This scale depicts gender focus and demonstrates how the brand positions the fragrance - as masculine, feminine or universal.
Male
14%
Unisex
71%
Female
14%
What kind of event
Date
12%
Wedding
12%
Sport
12%
Sleep
0%
For party
12%
For every day
12%
Sex
0%
For Holiday
12%
Theatre
12%
Office
12%
For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
38%
Spring
Spring
19%
Summer
Summer
19%
Autumn
Autumn
25%
For what style / mood
Casual
0%
Gala
25%
Classic
25%
Avant-garde
0%
Romantic
25%
Sporty
25%
For what age
under 18
15%
18-25 years old
15%
26-35 years old
15%
36-45 years
23%
46+ years old
15%
Any
15%
On the skin
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50%
2-3 atomisations
25%
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0%
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Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
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14%
On the wrist
14%
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On the back of the neck
14%
Behind the ears
14%
On the elbow
14%
On the abdomen
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On the back of the hand
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On clothes
29%
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On clothing
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25%
1-2 atomisations
50%
2-3 atomisations
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3-4 atomisations
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4-5 sprays
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Associations
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Freshness
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Exoticism
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Luxury
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Euphoria
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Passion
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Joy
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Excitement
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Intensity
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The fragrance, where notes of rose intertwine with spices and tart fig, is truly impressive. You can feel the sweetness of vanilla and light resinous accents. It's playful and rich, revealing itself especially well in warmth. Longevity and sillage are simply top-notch 🌸
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How sad it is to remember how this jasmine with tonka beans and fig left its mark on my heart. A fragrance that was so feminine and alluring now seems unattainable. Vanilla-resinous notes add a special charm to it, but I no longer perceive it as I used to. It's amazing how quickly what seemed eternal fades away)))
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What an interesting fragrance! On me, myrrh and cinnamon are especially prominent, they're simply captivating. I also smell vanilla and patchouli, but I can't quite catch the other notes. Overall, it's quite unusual and pleasant! 😍
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What an amazing fragrance this is! Delicate jasmine blends beautifully with tart bergamot, and cedar adds interesting notes. There's a slight resinous quality and patchouli, but spices are barely noticeable, and that, in my opinion, is only a plus 🌸
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The fragrance, without a doubt, impresses with its luxury and the sillage it leaves behind. Longevity is excellent, you immediately feel that this isn't just a perfume, but something special. You can smell violet with iris, a hint of rose, sweet citruses or berries, as well as spices and patchouli… truly, very beautiful, but there's a certain bitterness to it, as if it reminds you of something important that's been lost 😔
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The fragrance is really rich and bright, maybe even too much. At first, it seems too strong, with obvious resinousness and warmth. I think it will unfold better in colder weather, but right now it feels a bit heavy
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The fragrance just explodes! It's bright, rich, and attention-grabbing. It blends woody, sweet, and floral accents. I can smell myrrh and tonka beans in it, they create an interesting effect
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Cedar and sweetness are clearly at the forefront here. Labdanum, myrrh, and patchouli are also present, but not as prominently. There's an oriental character, but no special magic is felt. Beautiful, yes, but not memorable
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