Aromatic
Notescedarwoodclary sagefreesialavendermuskoakmossplum
Tags
#aftergym
#fresh
#savory
Style
for him
A nostalgic, comforting fragrance that enfolds you in a hug of lavender, moss and musk. Perfumer Frank Voelkl was inspired by Jeff Buckley's yearning interpretation of the emotional lament Lilac Wine. The namesake eau de parfum unites memory and longing by complicating the freshness of lavender with deeper notes of cognac, plum and cedarwood.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
An evening at home while a familiar song plays through to its last note. Lavender lends a composed, freshly washed feeling, but cognac and plum draw it away from brisk freshness toward something more reflective. It suits quiet conversation and a presence that feels warm without becoming sugary.
How to wear
Try it in mild or cooler weather, when the contrast between aromatic lavender and the warmer cognac and woody base has room to unfold. Start with one or two sprays on the chest or wrists for a restrained effect; in warm weather, apply lightly to keep the herbal freshness in focus.
Who it’s for
For those who enjoy lavender beyond the traditional cologne register: herbal and slightly savory, but softened by fruit, musk and mellow woods. It appeals to tastes that favour comforting aromatic fragrances with a subtle alcoholic accent rather than overt sweetness.
Release year
2017
The nose
Frank Voelkl is known for compositions that balance tactile warmth with clarity, often giving woods and musks an intimate, skin-like quality. His work includes Le Labo Santal 33 and Another 13. For Lilac Wine, he translated the dreamy longing of Jeff Buckley’s interpretation into aromatic lavender, mellow cognac and a comforting woody-musky base.
Collaborators
Tanguy Le Baud helped shape the musical concept, explaining the choice of Jeff Buckley’s interpretation through its expressive voice and electric guitar. His creative approach involved discussing the song’s imagery and mood with the perfumer while leaving considerable freedom over the composition.
Art Meets Art’s story
Art Meets Art is an independent French house built around the meeting of music and niche perfumery. Designed in Paris and made in France, its fragrances translate songs into moods and personalities, forming a scented equivalent of a personal playlist rather than a wardrobe organised solely by fragrance family.
Lilac Wine’s concept
Lilac Wine takes its emotional cue from Jeff Buckley’s interpretation of James Shelton’s song. Voelkl sought to capture its dreamy atmosphere and the idea of a romantic potion awakening memories of a loved one. Lavender, cognac and cedarwood establish a timeless register, while violet, plum and musk give the composition a softer, contemporary texture.
Extra info
Despite its name, neither lilac nor wine appears in the official note pyramid: the alcoholic accord is cognac. Lilac Wine belonged to Art Meets Art’s debut six-fragrance collection, and its perfumer, Frank Voelkl, also created Le Labo Santal 33.
Notescedarwoodclary sagefreesialavendermuskoakmossplum
Tags
#aftergym
#fresh
#savory
Style
for him
A nostalgic, comforting fragrance that enfolds you in a hug of lavender, moss and musk. Perfumer Frank Voelkl was inspired by Jeff Buckley's yearning interpretation of the emotional lament Lilac Wine. The namesake eau de parfum unites memory and longing by complicating the freshness of lavender with deeper notes of cognac, plum and cedarwood.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
An evening at home while a familiar song plays through to its last note. Lavender lends a composed, freshly washed feeling, but cognac and plum draw it away from brisk freshness toward something more reflective. It suits quiet conversation and a presence that feels warm without becoming sugary.
How to wear
Try it in mild or cooler weather, when the contrast between aromatic lavender and the warmer cognac and woody base has room to unfold. Start with one or two sprays on the chest or wrists for a restrained effect; in warm weather, apply lightly to keep the herbal freshness in focus.
Who it’s for
For those who enjoy lavender beyond the traditional cologne register: herbal and slightly savory, but softened by fruit, musk and mellow woods. It appeals to tastes that favour comforting aromatic fragrances with a subtle alcoholic accent rather than overt sweetness.
Release year
2017
The nose
Frank Voelkl is known for compositions that balance tactile warmth with clarity, often giving woods and musks an intimate, skin-like quality. His work includes Le Labo Santal 33 and Another 13. For Lilac Wine, he translated the dreamy longing of Jeff Buckley’s interpretation into aromatic lavender, mellow cognac and a comforting woody-musky base.
Collaborators
Tanguy Le Baud helped shape the musical concept, explaining the choice of Jeff Buckley’s interpretation through its expressive voice and electric guitar. His creative approach involved discussing the song’s imagery and mood with the perfumer while leaving considerable freedom over the composition.
Art Meets Art’s story
Art Meets Art is an independent French house built around the meeting of music and niche perfumery. Designed in Paris and made in France, its fragrances translate songs into moods and personalities, forming a scented equivalent of a personal playlist rather than a wardrobe organised solely by fragrance family.
Lilac Wine’s concept
Lilac Wine takes its emotional cue from Jeff Buckley’s interpretation of James Shelton’s song. Voelkl sought to capture its dreamy atmosphere and the idea of a romantic potion awakening memories of a loved one. Lavender, cognac and cedarwood establish a timeless register, while violet, plum and musk give the composition a softer, contemporary texture.
Extra info
Despite its name, neither lilac nor wine appears in the official note pyramid: the alcoholic accord is cognac. Lilac Wine belonged to Art Meets Art’s debut six-fragrance collection, and its perfumer, Frank Voelkl, also created Le Labo Santal 33.