Jimmy Choo Illicit Eau de Parfum wraps sparkling ginger and zesty bitter orange around a soft floral heart, then melts into a comforting glow of honey, caramel, vanilla, and woods. The effect is feminine and sensual yet poised, a sweet amber floral that feels plush rather than sugary, with a silky trail that suits day into night and flatters in every season.
Launch and Perfumer
Launched in 2015. Perfumer Anne Flipo.
Olfactory Notes
Top: Ginger, Bitter Orange
Heart: Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom, Rose
Base: Honey, Amber, Caramel, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Cashmere Wood
Story and Positioning
Created as an invitation to live boldly, Illicit channels a confident, glamorous mood with modern ginger playing against luminous florals and a warm, honeyed base. Brand language presents it as an audacious golden elixir made for women who take control, a message echoed at launch in August 2015. If you enjoy plush honey and amber florals with a touch of spice, this sits near approachable crowd pleasers that blend sweetness with sophistication. It anchors a small line that later included Illicit Flower in 2016 and Illicit Special Edition in 2019.
Bottle and Design
The bottle is a weighty cylinder cut with jewel-like vertical facets that catch and scatter light, revealing the golden juice within. A polished square metal cap tops a short neck for a sleek, modern profile, while the glass base gives a steady stand on the vanity and a pleasing, substantial feel in hand.
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Wearers often mention overlaps with the warm ginger honey glow of designer favorites such as Armani Code and the caramel-kissed vibe of Viva la Juicy Gold Couture, placing Illicit in that inviting sweet floral sphere while keeping a spiced signature of its own.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Manufacturer: Interparfums
Address: 10 Howick Place, London, SW1P 1GW, United Kingdom
Country of Manufacture: France
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