After sampling Lilac Brûlée in a custom Discovery Set, I decided to splurge on a full size bottle. Despite its name, I personally don’t pick up a lot of lilac, but more of the rhubarb, sandalwood, vanilla and tonka bean. It’s a very rich, cozy gourmand that is probably better suited for cool weather than warm. It’s a distinct scent and pleasantly lingers for the better part of the day. Very different from the bright citrus and sandalwood notes in Unsettled or the delicate green notes in Monserrat, both of which I also love. I may try layering Lilac Brûlée with one of the other two lighter scents just to see how they interact.

I tried a sample of lilac brûlee as part of a perfume smell club that I participate in monthly. One whiff of this and I knew I had to grab a full bottle. It’s just an incredible scent and I am so happy that I have it!

I’m now a reformed gourmand hater. I got a sample in a curated pack from luckyscent and immediately went full bottle. This scent is so beautiful, I’ve been reaching for it nonstop.

I was intrigued by Lilac Brûlée, and prior to testing I thought I’d love it. At first inhale I felt like it was too youthful for me, but the dry-down changed my mind. After wearing a sample from my local perfumery, I purchased a full bottle and am so glad I did. For me this is a wintry fragrance; I don’t pick up much lilac at all, and instead get heavy marzipan, which I adore. It’s firmly a gourmand to me, but isn’t cloyingly sweet at all. I find it incredibly comforting but also chic, like wrapping myself in a beautiful white angora sweater.

Smells incredible, better than the soap I love so much and compliment each other well to be surrounded in warm lilac smell. I agree with other reviews I've seen that the lilac smell could be a bit stronger, but I like the gourmand strong scent. I feel like has great staying ability and I usually can smell it in my hair the next day. I bought the travel but will be buying the full next time.