Silver Illusion
Tree Of Life2023
Side by side
Silver Illusion vs. Heretic Gardenia
Silver Illusion wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Silver Illusion | Heretic Gardenia | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2023 |
| Gender | Male | Female |
| Perfumer | Angéline Leporini | Lucas Sieuzac |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Silver Illusion
Woody
Warm Spicy
Patchouli
Amber
Leather
Balsamic
Earthy
Aromatic
Heretic Gardenia
Gardenia
White Floral
Sweet
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
AmyrisGingerPink PepperMandarin Orange
GardeniaLitsea Cubeba
Heart
RoseWhite FlowersNeroli
Orange BlossomPeony
Base
PatchouliLeatherBenzoinRumVetiverMusk
MuskTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Silver Illusion | Heretic Gardenia | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
This one's a slow earner. The opening reads sharp, ginger, pink pepper, that mandarin brightness. Not everyone stays for what comes next. But if you do, the drydown rewards.Silver Illusion
Most gardenia fragrances overshoot. Too creamy, too loud, too much. Heretic Gardenia takes a different angle, the litsea cubeba citrus cuts through the lactones, keeping everything bright and honest.Heretic Gardenia