Illicit by Jimmy Choo
Brand: Jimmy Choo
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
A seductive floral amber: orange and ginger flirt with rose and jasmine, drying down to a honeyed amber accord and sandalwood.
Is Illicit worth it?
How it smells: Opens with orange and ginger, rose and jasmine at the heart, then dries down to honey and amber.
Scent Score: 52/100 (Fair). Doesn't stand out. Fades faster than most fragrances. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 39, versatility 67, layerability 70 and value 39, each out of 100.
Buyers say it lasts long and smells sweet and warm. Hardly any complaints. Buyers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 116 FragranceNet reviews.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2015 · Women
Key accords: Orange, Ginger, Rose, Jasmine, Honey, Amber
Top Notes
- Orange
- Ginger
Heart Notes
Base Notes
- Honey
- Amber
- Sandalwood
Occasions: Evening, Date
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Illicit by Jimmy Choo belongs to the floral fragrance family. A seductive floral amber: orange and ginger flirt with rose and jasmine, drying down to a honeyed amber accord and sandalwood. Illicit opens with Orange and Ginger. The heart brings Rose and Jasmine. It dries down to Honey, Amber, and Sandalwood.
How to wear Illicit
On skin, Illicit by Jimmy Choo has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for evening and date. Its best layering match in the catalog is Bleu de Chanel by Chanel. Apply Illicit first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Illicit : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Illicit opens with Orange and Ginger.
The heart brings Rose and Jasmine.
It dries down to Honey, Amber, and Sandalwood.
What to layer with Illicit
Bleu de Chanel by Chanel
TrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share ginger, jasmine, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Illicit first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Illicit : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel
CK One by Calvin Klein
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose, jasmine, and amber.
Order: Apply Illicit first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer CK One on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Illicit : 2 sprays CK One
Fahrenheit by Dior
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine, amber, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Illicit first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fahrenheit on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Illicit : 2 sprays Fahrenheit
For Her by Narciso Rodriguez
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and musk scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose, amber, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Illicit first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer For Her on top for musk lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Illicit : 2 sprays For Her
Nomade by Chloé
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share orange, rose, and jasmine.
Order: Apply Illicit first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Nomade on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Illicit : 2 sprays Nomade
Pairings to approach with care
Epic 56 Woman by Amouage
Not Recommended · 37/99
Epic 56 Woman has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Epic 56 Woman brings an amber contrast to this floral scent, and they share amber and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Illicit first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Epic 56 Woman on top for amber lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Illicit : 1 spray Epic 56 Woman
Megamare by Orto Parisi
Not Recommended · 37/99
Megamare has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Megamare brings an aquatic contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Illicit first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Megamare on top for aquatic lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Illicit : 1 spray Megamare
Related fragrances and why
- Bleu de Chanel by ChanelTrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include ginger, jasmine, and sandalwood.
- CK One by Calvin Klein — Both include rose, jasmine, and amber.
- Fahrenheit by Dior — Both include jasmine, amber, and sandalwood.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Illicit?
Illicit opens with Orange and Ginger. The heart brings Rose and Jasmine. It dries down to Honey, Amber, and Sandalwood.
How long does Illicit last, and how strong is it?
Illicit by Jimmy Choo has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Illicit?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits evening and date.
What layers well with Illicit?
Bleu de Chanel by Chanel is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share ginger, jasmine, and sandalwood. Apply Illicit first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Illicit : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel.
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