More about Jimmy Choo Illicit
Illicit by Jimmy Choo is a 2015 floral eau de parfum for women by Anne Flipo, a modern floral with a warm, honeyed amber base. Ginger and bitter orange open with a zesty, spicy sparkle. Jasmine sambac, orange blossom and rose form a rich, sensual floral heart. Honey, amber, caramel, vanilla, sandalwood and cashmere wood leave a sweet, enveloping trail. Seductive and warm, it is best worn in fall and winter, from day into the evening.
Featured Notes
Illicit opens with Ginger, Bitter Orange, a heart of Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom, Rose, a base of Honey, Amber, Caramel, Vanilla.
- Top Notes
- Ginger, Bitter Orange
- Heart Notes
- Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom, Rose
- Base Notes
- Honey, Amber, Caramel, Vanilla
Longevity & Projection
Illicit is best suited to fall and daytime.
What does Illicit smell like?
Illicit opens with Ginger, Bitter Orange, develops into a heart of Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom, Rose, and settles into a base of Honey, Amber, Caramel, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Cashmere Wood. The top notes lead the first impression, the heart defines its character after a few minutes, and the base is what lingers longest on skin and clothing.
How long does Illicit last?
Illicit offers balanced performance suitable for all-day wear. Longevity and projection vary with skin chemistry, season and application — see the community reviews above, or try a decant first to gauge how it performs on your own skin.
What's similar to Illicit?
Fragrances with a similar character include XJ 1861 Naxos, Le Male Elixir, Sindbad. They share comparable notes and a similar wear experience, so they are a good place to start if you enjoy Illicit — and you can sample each as a 2 ml or 5 ml decant side by side before choosing a favourite.
Where can I buy Illicit samples?
You can buy authentic Illicit by Jimmy Choo samples and decants at Scento, hand-decanted from original full-sized bottles sourced through authorised European retailers. Choose from the sizes currently available on this product page, order online, and get tracked delivery to 26 supported European countries — so you can wear the real fragrance before committing to a full bottle. Availability and rates depend on the delivery country and order value.
Illicit by Jimmy Choo is a fragrance that opens with top notes of Ginger, Bitter Orange.


