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Leilah Marks and Spencer arrived in 2000 — and it was immediately clear this one was here to stay. By character, a feminine fragrance drawing from the fruit and floral families. Perfumer Firmenich perfumer is the author behind this composition. An eau de toilette — light-footed, but utterly unforgettable.
Produced in the United Kingdom, and you can feel it in every note. Leilah Marks and Spencer — the choice of those who appreciate depth and character in every detail.
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 light and elegant fragrance with harmonious richness—the perfect balance between the depth of eau de parfum and the freshness of cologne
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 Leilah unfolds as a continuous scent journey, where notes flow smoothly and sequentially. The style of Marks and Spencer is clear in the way notes appear and fade. No excess details, only what works, and the fragrance holds its character from opening to trail. Eau de toilette supports a balanced rhythm of unfolding.
From the first breath you sense sparkling citrus top notes: Mandarin and Raspberry. These 2 notes form sunny vitality that is impossible to miss.
In the central layer you sense Lily of the Valley and red apple keeping a creamy tuberose direction.
The accord architecture rests on these accords: Citrus, Floral, Fruit and Musc forming a compact and readable structure. Secondary accord layers such as Spicy enrich the profile without taking over.
From the group perspective the composition is built around Citrus, Fruit, Whiteflower and Gourmet. The framework further includes Musk and Floral. From a family perspective the composition sits in Floral and Fruit.
Taken together Leilah holds a coherent structure — the start forms character, the heart develops the core line, and the final phase leaves a stable imprint. These are the scent structures best judged through real development.
| Gender | Female |
| Brand | Marks and Spencer |
| Segment | Massmarket perfumery |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Website | http://www.marksandspencer.com |
| Year of production | 2000 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de toilette |
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