Lilac smells like spring nostalgia in flower form, powdery, sweet and honeyed with a distinctive green freshness and a hint of almond. The real flower yields no oil, so perfumers reconstruct its beloved scent from heliotrope, almond and green floral molecules. It evokes cottage gardens, May mornings and innocent romance. In perfumery it stars in powdery spring florals and nostalgic retro compositions. In India, lilac's springtime character suits the pleasant months of February and March, when its fresh sweetness feels perfectly timed. In summer heat it can turn cloying, so enjoy it in season. A note that smells like youth and first love, tender and fleeting.