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Lalique

Illusion Captive

Illusion Captive by Lalique is a fragrance for women and men

The Quick Read

Well loved by wearers — a amber, sponsored composition with a woody undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.

warm embraceintriguing comfortrich woodsspicy warmthenveloping
4.02· 229 Ratings
Created byKarine Dubreuil-Sereni
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Longevity
8.2
Sillage
6.5
Best Time
🌙Night67%
Seasons
🍂 ❄️Fall/Winter
The Story

Launched in 2017, Illusion Captive by Lalique is a fragrance that weaves together warm spices and rich woods into an enveloping embrace. Perfumer Karine Dubreuil-Sereni creates a composition where fig and jasmine mingle with cinnamon and myrrh, giving way to a base of cedar, patchouli, labdanum, tonka bean, and vanilla. The result is a scent that feels both comforting and intriguing, perfect for those moments when you want to feel grounded yet mysterious.

Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

When to Wear

🌸
Spring
☀️
Summer
🍂
Fall
❄️
Winter
🌤️
Day
🌙
Night

Who Wears It

Masculine40%
Unisex40%
Feminine20%
Performance

How It Wears

Longevity
Very Weak2.4k
Weak5.9k
Moderate16.0k
Long12.5k
Eternal4.3k
Sillage
Intimate4.6k
Moderate16.0k
Strong10.4k
Enormous9.9k

Application Tips

Apply Illusion Captive with two sprays — it develops slowly but steadily. The spicy notes are most apparent initially, while the base notes like vanilla and patchouli gradually emerge over time. This fragrance is best worn in cooler weather when its warmth can be fully appreciated.

Designer Lalique

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04 · Dossier

Edited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

The quiet intimacy of a cozy library where the scent of warm spices and rich leather books fills the air, inviting you to lose yourself in thought.

Fig. 01 — Illusion Captive, Lalique

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