Ilaya
ID Parfums2007
Side by side
Ilaya vs. Pikovaya Dama
Pikovaya Dama rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Ilaya | Pikovaya Dama | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2007 | 2014 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Christian Carbonnel |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Ilaya
Amber
Warm Spicy
Coffee
Yellow Floral
Balsamic
Sweet
Smoky
Aromatic
Pikovaya Dama
Powdery
Citrus
Woody
Aldehydic
Fresh
Iris
Musky
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
CardamomGinger
AldehydesNeroliBergamotLemonRose
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmine
—Base
CoffeeIncenseBenzoinSomalian myrrh
MuskBourbon VanillaSandalwoodPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Ilaya | Pikovaya Dama | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
The coffee in the base surprises people who expect pure tropical florals. It is not a Starbucks latte, more like the bitter aroma drifting from a vendor's brazier at dusk.Ilaya
It wears its aldehydes like rouge, old Hollywood glamour with a pulse. The powdery iris heart isn't shy, and the vanilla base leans warm rather than sweet.Pikovaya Dama