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Parfums DelRae Eau Illuminee

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Fragrance information:

Identity and History

Eau Illuminee by niche brand Parfums DelRae was launched in 2002—the same year the brand itself was founded in San Francisco. This fragrance was among the first to set the tone for the entire collection.

Released as an eau de parfum, it was conceived from the outset for women who appreciate refinement and natural elegance.

Olfactory DNA

The fragrance belongs to the fougère family and is built around a contrast between fresh greenery and soft powderiness.

Top notes of basil and bergamot, combined with a green accord, create a sparkling, almost cool opening.

The heart unfolds with noble iris and lavender, evoking the sensation of a gentle breeze. A base of labdanum, oakmoss, and tonka bean brings warmth and a soft, slightly sweet trail.

Creator and Character

The composition was created by legendary perfumer Michel Roudnitska, a master known for his ability to craft transparent yet profound fragrances.

In Eau Illuminee, he combines herbaceous freshness with a delicate floral haze, resulting in a fragrance that feels deeply personal and intimate.

This is not a bold statement but a quiet whisper—an ideal adornment for everyday moments.

Sillage and Application

The fragrance has a subtle sillage, making it ideal for the office or close encounters. Do not be afraid to apply it more generously—it will remain delicate and will not overwhelm those around you.

Thanks to its eau de parfum concentration, it also offers quite respectable longevity.

Similar Fragrances

If you like Eau Illuminee, consider John Varvatos Vintage, which also has a herbaceous-woody character.

You may also want to try Dior Eau Sauvage and Van Cleef & Arpels Tsar—all are united by fougère freshness and masculine elegance, although Eau Illuminee has a softer, more feminine character.

Links

Official brand website: http://www.parfumxxi.ru/catalog/brends/.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Better suited for:
Girls and women
Middle fragrance longevity

The fragrance has medium longevity and lasts on the skin for about 5-6 hours, gradually revealing its notes and leaving a pleasant impression

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Sillage
Weak

A subtle trail—just a hint of fragrance

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Style
Everyday

The perfume has a fresh scent that is not too intense, so it does not overwhelm those around you with strong essences

Everyday
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
Spring - Summer

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

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Perfume information

Description of the composition

The olfactory pyramid of Parfums DelRae Eau Illuminee opens with a vibrant duo of basil and bergamot, complemented by a green accord. At the heart, powdery iris melts into lavender.

The base features warm labdanum, fragrant oakmoss, and sweetish tonka beans.

Perfumers

Gender Female
Brand Parfums DelRae
Segment Niche perfumery
Country United States
Website http://www.parfumsdelrae.com
Year of production 2002
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de parfum

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Composition pyramid

Note photo Basil
Basil
Note photo Bergamot
Bergamot
Note photo Green Chord
Green Chord
Note photo Iris
Iris
Note photo Lavender
Lavender
Note photo Labdanum
Labdanum
Note photo Oak moss
Oak moss
Note photo Tonka bean
Tonka bean

Top notes

Basil Bergamot Green Chord

Heart notes

Iris Lavender

Base notes

Labdanum Oak moss Tonka bean

Families

Family Fern Fern

Fragrance characteristics

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Chords
Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
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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
Medium (2 to 5 hours)
3
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
Imperceptible
2
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
Medium and varied
2
Gender
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Female
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Autumn
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For what style / mood
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Romantic
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Sporty
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For what age
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18-25 years old
25%
26-35 years old
25%
36-45 years
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On the skin
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Enter the cloud
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1-2 atomisations
100%
2-3 atomisations
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3-4 atomisations
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4-5 sprays
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Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
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On the wrist
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On the back of the neck
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Behind the ears
50%
On the elbow
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On the abdomen
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On the back of the hand
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On clothes
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On clothing
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Spot
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Enter the cloud
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1-2 atomisations
100%
2-3 atomisations
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3-4 atomisations
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4-5 sprays
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Honestly, the fragrance gives a sense of dustiness and heaviness, which you totally don't expect after it opens so pleasantly. It's unclear where this dustiness comes from, as there's nothing like it in the description 😔
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The scent really surprised me. At first, it was simply amazing - a whole bouquet of fresh flowers and herbs, as if just gathered after rain, very captivating… But after half an hour, all that freshness disappeared, and the grass became a bit dry (though for me this isn't critical, because even dried herbs can smell nice) Then a sweetness started to emerge in the fragrance, reminiscent of old theatrical dressing rooms: lipstick, old powder, a bit of moldiness and dust… 😕
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