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    Side by side

    Red Shoes vs. Lilas Exquis

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Red Shoes peaks in fall, while Lilas Exquis belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Red Shoes vs. Lilas Exquis
    Red ShoesLilas Exquis
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20182017
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerCécile ZarokianLuca Maffei
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Red Shoes

    Fruity
    Fresh
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Citrus
    Rose
    Patchouli
    Sweet

    Lilas Exquis

    Floral
    Green
    Musky
    Powdery
    Fresh
    Sweet
    White Floral
    Fresh Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Red BerriesGrapefruitBlackcurrantAldehydes
    BergamotBlueberryHyacinth
    Heart
    RoseGeraniumPink PepperGinger
    LilacLilyVioletLime (Linden) BlossomAngelicaMagnolia
    Base
    PatchouliCashmere WoodMusk
    Ambrette SeedAmbroxanWoody NotesAmber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Red Shoes vs. Lilas Exquis
    Red ShoesLilas Exquis
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The aldehydes are the divide. Some people want that vintage shimmer, the old-movie glamour of it. Others find it sharp at first. But give it an hour, the berries soften, the rose opens.Red Shoes
    The opening is a trick. Bergamot and blueberry look simple on paper. But the lilac doesn't come to play, it comes to take over. People who wear this twice notice the base first.Lilas Exquis