AERIN Lilac Path Eau de Parfum

As the name suggests, wearing this scent is like taking a perpetual stroll down a sun-dappled, lilac hedged pebble lane. It's delicate, graceful, and feminine, reminiscent of a more romantic, simpler time. I can't imagine a perfume that better represents the fresh hope and happiness of spring. Just beautiful!

I think this perfume smells even better that En Passant. So light, so feminine, so simple and elegant. Love it.

A very nice green lilac scent. It doesn't seem to have quite the same longevity at the others in this series, but it is still very true the lilac and spring flowers throughout the life of the fragrance on my skin.
Very well done.

Wow, just wow. I've always loved the smell of lilacs, but apart from buying essential oils of it I haven't found many fragrances over the years that do a pure and authentic lilac scent (or don't ruin it by combining with other scents that interfere with it). I stumbled on this purely out of boredom at Sephora and had to have it. It is the best lilac scent I've found so far and wear it when I want to be reminded of spring and smelling the lilacs that never stay around long enough. Luckily I don't smell any of the other notes listed, just the lilac. So if you're a big fan of the lilac flower like I am, I don't think you'll be disappointed trying this fragrance!

This perfume couldn’t be named any better! It smells exactly like a lilac bush. I can’t understand how lilac is not listed in the notes pyramid. Projection is moderate and staying power could range from 4-6 hours depending on the wearer and how much of it has been sprayed. On my skin this is a pure floral. If I had to imagine a color for it, it would be purple peppered with dark green dots. Google “Watermelon Tourmaline” and look at the pictures. In my mind, this smells exactly how that beautiful stone looks!

Compared to a pastel floral such as Yves Rocher Pur Desir de Lilas, this is a bit deeper, spicier, and more complex. If you were to compare this to a more perfume-y lilac composition such as Fleurs d`Ombre Jasmin Lilas, I’d say this is a less musky and a more natural interpretation of it. I know that there are a lot of perfumistas amongst us who are mourning the discontinuation of Jasmin Lilas. I was lucky enough to snag a very expensive but small bottle of it a few years ago. I’ve been using it sparingly because I was afraid to run out of it. It’s virtually impossible to find it anywhere anymore. Folks, the good news is: This is a very decent replacement for it!! The composition opens with a very prominent lilac note. The first few minutes are nothing but fresh lilacs. Unlike Jasmin Lilas, there are no overripe fruits present. For me this is an improvement to the composition. The heart phase, much like the Jasmin Lilas, is dominated by a spicy jasmine note with lilac following as the secondary presence. I cannot detect any orange flower or angelica as the notes suggest. I think a touch of galbanum is what gives it that spicy edge and, when combined with a hint of green notes, imitates that smell of “bush” as you walk down the lilac path. The drydown is a light floral that is subtle, feminine, pleasant, and wearable in all seasons.

I’ve been reading through the reviews for Aerin Lauder perfumes in general. I cannot understand the disdain generated towards them. I already own 4 of their beauties so it’s safe to say that Aerin is quickly becoming one of my favorite perfumes houses. I think, for the price, they are well composed with quality ingredients. Aerin Rose de Grasse is one of my favorite roses of all times and I’d be surprised if people wouldn’t plunk down a bunch of money if these were bottled under the Guerlain or Tauer or even Tom Ford brands. Give the Aerin perfumes a fair chance. They’re an understated house that deserves more credit. :)