Reinvented Parfums Illusion Extrait

Description

Illusion Extrait is a sweet, warm-spiced unisex fragrance from Reinvented Parfums, a niche house founded in 2023 and listed as Italian. Created by perfumer Cristian Calabrò and launched in 2023, it opens with dried fruits, juniper berries and cotton sugar, moves to a heart of rose, saffron and clove buds, and rests on sweet vanilla, amber, gurjum balm, cabreuva and cedarwood. It plays warmth against vibrance, blurring the line between what is real and what is imagined.

Scent Character

• Sweet: 36%
• Woody: 27%
• Spicy: 18%
• Floral: 9%
• Fresh: 9%

Translation: Dried fruit and candy-floss sweetness over rose, saffron and clove, resting on vanilla, amber and soft woods. Cosy and sweet with a spicy edge.

Fragrance Pyramid

• Top: Dried Fruits, Cotton Sugar, Juniper Berries
• Heart: Rose, Saffron, Clove Buds
• Base: Sweet Vanilla, Amber, Gurjum Balm, Cabreuva, Cedarwood

Performance

Reviewers describe Reinvented's extraits as having above-average longevity, and Illusion's vanilla, amber and balsamic wood base supports that, with long wear on skin and fabric. Projection is moderate to strong in the first hours, then softer and closer.

Best Occasions & Season

Best in fall, winter and spring, when sweet, spiced scents feel most welcome. It suits evening, leisure and night out wear, and works for any gender.

Concentration & Provenance

Extrait de Parfum, launched in 2023 by Reinvented Parfums, a niche house listed as Italian, with founding city unverified. Perfumer: Cristian Calabrò. The house's fragrances are vegan, phthalate-free and cruelty-free.

Try Before You Commit

Sweet and spicy scents can go different ways on different skin. Try the 1mL sample for $7.99, the 5mL for $30.99 or the 10mL for $54.99 before choosing the 2.5 oz / 75 ml bottle at $169.99.

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FAQ

What does Illusion smell like?
Dried fruit, juniper and cotton sugar, then rose, saffron and clove, finishing on vanilla, amber and cedarwood.

Is it a gourmand?
It is sweet, but the clove, saffron and juniper keep it from being a plain dessert scent.

Is it unisex?
Yes. It is designed for women and men alike.

When should I wear it?
Fall, winter and spring evenings are where it shines.