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Karine Dubreuil-SereniThe nose · 54 fragrances · also made Gucci Pour Homme II (2007)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Lalique · Sold as unisex
Illusion Captive
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.
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Illusion CaptiveMid-range · $40–100
51%Similar accords, often for lessObsidian · French AvenueBudget tier, under $40 · shares 5 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
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.
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.
Fig. 01 — Illusion Captive, Lalique
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Karine Dubreuil-Sereni
Grasse's jasmine, in every compositionKarine Dubreuil-Sereni was born and raised in Grasse, surrounded by jasmine, orange blossom, mimosa, rose, and iris, and trained at Roure Bertrand Dupont, now Givaudan.
Designer Lalique
More from the house · founded 1888 · France
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The originalIllusion CaptiveLalique · Mid-range · $40–100French Avenue · 2025ObsidianShares 5 of its 9 notesunder $40★ 4.33 (1,007)53%Match
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Adds powdery, leather and lavender; shares bergamot.
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 36%, disliked or hated by 11%.