Exotic FruitsOpens with
FrangipaniHeart
SandalwoodDries down toWill you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Jimmy Choo · Sold as feminine
Illicit Special Edition
The heat of a summer afternoon in a bustling market, where the scent of ripe fruits and fragrant flowers mingles with the soft hum of conversation.
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Illicit Special EditionMid-range · $40–100
64%Similar accords, often for lessSucculent Flower · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares frangipani and sandalwood8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2019, Illicit Special Edition by Jimmy Choo is a Floral Fruity fragrance that encapsulates the brand's signature blend of elegance and boldness. The composition opens with exotic fruits, bringing an immediate sense of vibrancy and playfulness. This gives way to frangipani, a tropical flower known for its sweet, heady aroma, which adds depth and warmth. The base note of sandalwood rounds out the fragrance with a woody, slightly creamy finish that is both comforting and sophisticated.
For this fragrance to shine, apply it directly after bathing when your skin is still slightly damp. The exotic fruit top note fades quickly, so you want the frangipani heart and sandalwood base to take center stage as they blend into your skin.
Fig. 01 — Illicit Special Edition, Jimmy Choo
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The originalIllicit Special EditionJimmy Choo · Mid-range · $40–100Zara · 2025Succulent FlowerShares Frangipani and Sandalwoodunder $40★ 4.09 (68)50%Match
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