Lilac as a key note: 6 fragrances for note connoisseurs
Lilac is one of the most recognizable scents of childhood. The bush at grandmother's house. The bouq...
Harlem Bloom Vilhelm Parfumerie, released in 2017, is marketed as a unisex fragrance, belonging to the east family. Perfumer Jan Vilhelm Ahlgren poured every ounce of mastery into this one. The fragrance belongs to the green, leather, and wood groups. In eau de parfum — and that's all it takes to fall in love.
Expect a noticeable sillage — enough to be remembered, not enough to overwhelm. Expect high longevity: it stays close to the skin for hours. Made in the United States, backed by a long and proud tradition. Harlem Bloom Vilhelm Parfumerie unfolds gradually, effortlessly, and with great refinement — a perfect choice for day or evening.
The fragrance is highly persistent and lasts on the skin for up to 8–10 hours, gradually revealing its notes and allowing you to enjoy the full bouquet throughout the day
The scent is clearly present near you, but it does not fill the entire space
The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image
A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate trail
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
The composition of Harlem Bloom is built as a cohesive olfactory arc, where notes flow with precision and warmth. The signature of Vilhelm Parfumerie is clear in the way notes appear and fade. Nothing here feels random, and the structure feels complete all the way through. Eau de parfum supports a balanced rhythm of unfolding.
The olfactory framework is shaped by these accords: Floral, Wood, Leather and Spicy with each one in a clear role. The gender direction is unisex, which makes the scent profile easier to read. For persistence High points to a sustained drydown presence. In projection Noticeable describes the way the scent radiates.
In the top tier you meet fresh green first notes: Angelica and Saffron.
In the central layer you detect Rose and Violet carrying a velvety rose-iris direction.
From the group perspective the composition is built around Green, Leather, Wood and Spicy. The framework further includes Floral and Gourmet. At family level the fragrance belongs to East.
Overall Harlem Bloom sounds complete from start to finish — the first stage creates momentum, the middle layer carries the identity, and the final phase leaves a stable imprint. This is the type of composition best experienced on skin.
| Gender | Unisex |
| Brand | Vilhelm Parfumerie |
| Segment | Niche perfumery |
| Country | United States |
| Website | http://www.vilhelmparfumerie.com |
| Year of production | 2017 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de parfum |
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