Eilish by Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish launched her perfume line with Eilish EDP back in 2021. I recently picked up some samples to try it out finally, and do a full review for the site. I didn’t know anything about it coming in, so I was pretty curious to see what it was all about. How does this smell? How long does it last? Is it worth a try?

What does Eilish Perfume Smell Like?

Notes include: vanilla, cocoa, musk, sugared petals, wood, red berries, mandarin, spices, amber

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My Full Review

Here’s how Eilish EDP is described: Delicate sugared petals invite you to experience the alluring fragrance as you immerse yourself in the sensorial appeal of vanilla, soft spices, and cocoa. Sleek woods and musk leave a lasting impression that is warm, sensual and powerfully you.

My first initial impression of Eilish EDP, is how familiar it smells, while still being unique. I can’t really pin down an exact comparison right now of what other perfume this smells like. Kokorico by JPG, as a men’s scent? Also has the chocolate and spice and wood, but still not the level of sweetness.

Anyway, the immediate spray is a blast of the red berries and hint of mandarin. But, Eilish EDP doesn’t go completely fruity, and those notes are actually bit players in the scheme of things.

There is a profound spiciness here. Cinnamon seems to be in the mix, but other ingredients are there as well. It also has an ambery warmth, vanilla cream, and the emerging powdery cocoa aroma.

It is sweet, with it’s ‘sugared petals’ note. Petals of what? Rose, maybe? What is interesting to me, is that there is also something greenish and cold here. Menthol-like the way it hits, not necessarily mint, but perhaps, geranium. Not listed, but that’s what I get.

It’s like Eilish EDP shifts from that initial spice to something cooler.

Again, I get reminded of another men’s fragrance, Kryptomint by Mugler. With it’s chocolate, tonka bean, and coffee sweetness. But, that of course has a much larger dose of pure mint.

As it dries down, this one get simpler with what it provides. The vanilla note, really takes over with the cocoa taking a step back in weighting. But, it’s not like the cocoa ever disappears.

Still sugary, warm, and has more of a generic woody base. A lot of the spice (both warm and cold) kind of fade away on my skin. Much more of a warm baked goods smell.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

On my skin, this feels like it has a pretty bold and far reaching start. For the first 30 minutes or so, Eilish EDP seems loud and will leave a nice scent trail. Thereafter, it moderates, but this has a scent bubble effect. The reach is probably in the 4-7 foot range, depending on how much you spray.

I personally get up to 8.5 hours of wear from Eilish EDP. It might go further than that for some folks, but this is what I’ve gotten out of it. Not a super marathon runner, but a fragrances that is well above average.

Seasonally, it is obviously an autumn and winter wear. Once you’re in the warmer weather, Eilish perfume wouldn’t be great. Stick to the chilly weather up to more middling room temperatures.

Yes, this does skew younger with its sugary sweetness. But, It’s one that doesn’t go completely into teen girl mode. Sure, it fits that demographic, but if you’re older and like sweetness, there is still plenty here for you.

This could be a daily wear or venture into the nightlife. It’s pretty, with that appealing baked goods gourmand style, which is popular with most people.

Overall Impressions of Eilish EDP

Overall, do I like this fragrance? I do. I enjoy sweeter perfumes, so, I predisposed to liking something like Eilish EDP. I don’t think it is incredible, but it’s a very good example of this sort of scent and is actually unique.

Most celeb perfume lines seem to start out with the mass appealing sweetness bomb. Eilish EDP follows that track, but does offer up something a bit different, and of a bit higher quality. Not super amazing with the ingredients, but not entirely cheap or off-putting.

I do like the blend here. The moments of spice and greenish cold, the powdery cocoa, and the overall sugary warmth is all well done.

But, I will say, if you don’t like the sweet perfumes…this one probably won’t change your mind. If you like the edible gourmand baked goods, this will most likely fit the bill. I like the lack of patchouli with Eilish EDP, as that’s usually what gets infused into these.

The latter stages are kind of meh. It’s fine, but that’s when it actually does have more of the generic body spray sort of vibes.

The performance is good and this is a solid perfume across the board. Is it overpriced? Probably. I’d say that this $70-100 range, is a bit of a stretch. Not a complete ripoff, but just a tad more than it should go for.

Having said that, I was pleasantly surprised by this release. I liked the entirety of the wear, never got sick of it, and think that it is a nice first release.

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