Porte des Lilas sits at the outer edge of the 20th arrondissement — one of the quieter ends of Paris, where the city softens into small gardens and side streets that feel largely unchanged from a century ago. The metro station that gave this fragrance its name still has something of that unhurried quality: emerging from it in spring, the lilacs are everywhere, spilling over garden walls in dense mauve clusters.
In a room, it is openly and unashamedly floral — the kind of fragrance that fills a space with the feeling of cut flowers and warm air. The throw is generous; it carries well and suits a living room, bedroom, or bathroom. A spring and summer scent, though it works equally well as a counterpoint to colder months.
Lilac leads — soft, powdery, and distinctly French in character. Rose adds a fuller, rounder floral body at the heart. Sambac jasmine weaves through with its warm, slightly honeyed quality. Heliotrope brings a faint almond sweetness that deepens the composition without weighing it down. Bergamot keeps the opening bright and fresh, while musk and ylang-ylang settle quietly at the base, giving the whole scent something to rest on.
Scent family — Floral
Scent profile — Lilac, rose, sambac jasmine, heliotrope, bergamot, ylang-ylang, musk
Perfume designed with Alexandra Monet.
Hand-blown glass vessel, 260g. Dimensions 90 x 90 x 100mm.
Burn time 60–70 hours.
ABOUT the MAKER
Astier de Villatte
