1995
Nilang
Also asExtrait de Parfum · 2011 →
Gérard AnthonyThe nose · 12 fragrances · also made Balenciaga Pour Homme (1990)Portrait →

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Lalique  ·  Sold as feminine

Nilang

The quiet sophistication of an afternoon tea where fresh florals mingle with sweet praline and warm amber notes.

3.91223 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
floralsweetaquaticfruityamberpowdery
NilangMid-range · $40–100
47%Similar accords, often for lessThe Kingdom For Women · Lattafa PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 5 of its 10 notes8 matches →

How it wears

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LongevityLong lasting61% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak7%
Weak12%
Moderate21%
Long lasting44%
Eternal16%
SillageStrong66% say strong or enormous
Intimate14%
Moderate20%
Strong45%
Enormous21%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

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Who Wears It

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Masculine0%
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Unisex12%
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Feminine88%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 1995, Nilang by Lalique is an Oriental Floral fragrance created by perfumer Gérard Anthony. The composition opens with the fresh and aquatic notes of water lily and freesia, which give way to a heart of narcissus and blueberry. The base notes include praline, vanilla, amber, sandalwood, and musk, creating a warm and sweet finish that is both comforting and elegant. This fragrance captures the essence of Lalique’s French heritage, blending crisp freshness with rich warmth.

How to wear it

Apply Nilang sparingly to pulse points — the top notes are vibrant but fade quickly, while the base notes develop slowly over time. This fragrance is best worn during cooler seasons when its warmth can be fully appreciated.

Fig. 01 — Nilang, Lalique

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Gérard Anthony portrait
03 · The nose

Gérard Anthony

Fifty years, from Lautier to Jean Niel

Gérard Anthony, born in 1944, discovered his passion for perfume at fourteen while working a summer job in Grasse, captivated by the scent of jasmine in the morning air.

12fragrances
1944born
Frenchnationality

The Nilang line

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Designer Lalique

More from the house · founded 1888 · France

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NilangChypre Silver
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Adds aromatic, warm spicy and green; shares two accords.

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06 · The Room

What people
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3.91/ 5 · 223 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 29%, disliked or hated by 17%.

Love29%
Like52%
OK3%
Dislike17%
Hate0%
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