Living in a universe that is so deeply connected to emotion through fragrance is an otherworldly reality to live in — Magical, spellbound and arousing at times, if you will.
Billie has brought forth a vessel to bring us closer to her through her first ever fragrance launch, 'Eilish.' Scent has been known to be something so special and personal to Billie for so long in her day to day and through her synesthesia, so releasing a fragrance comes to no surprise but one that is so beautiful and unique to the world. It just makes so much sense, and I'm so thrilled to have it on my shelf. As someone working in the beauty space myself, of course I knew this launch would mean everything to me, more so because it’s Billie.
For me, fragrance is a vessel to intend my feelings that pen and paper simply cannot. It's the ability to feel tactility from memories through a spray or two, so perplexing and mysterious... Yet so straightforward, so unmistakable. The feeling of being so present yet being brought back all at once; That is the beauty of the olfactory experience, one so intimate, one so particular.
Oneness.
Seeing as Billie is my muse, I inevitably have a deep connection tied to the fragrance. When I sprayed it for the first time, ‘Eilish’ evoked a familiarity that I knew nothing of yet one that I’d been longing for, bringing me to tears, beautiful reassuring tears. I’ve never felt closer to her than I do right now…
With an open heart, nose and mind, I instantly fell in love with ‘Eilish’ after one spray. Quite frankly, I never want to be without it now, so allow me to happily share why.
Eilish by Billie Eilish
To note: Billie Eilish Fragrances claims to be vegan, cruelty free and paraben free.
Fragrance family: Amber Gourmand
Fragrance type: Eau de Parfum
Key descriptors/fragrance claims:
Unisex
Warm
Magnetic
Sensual
Alluring
Powerful
“I wanted it to feel like a warm embrace. It’s a scent that I’ve been chasing for years and years and years. It’s my favorite smell in the world.” - Billie Eilish
Notes:
Top — Delicate sugared petals, juicy mandarin, red berries
Heart — Soft spices, rich cacao, creamy vanilla
Base — Sweet woods, alluring musk
View the full ingredient list for ‘Eilish’ here.
My experience + thoughts
I’ve experienced love at first spray and tears of wonderment many times with fragrance, but nothing like the fondness I have with ‘Eilish.’
Leaving room for both peacefulness and playfulness, ‘Eilish’ is a blanket of cashmere cacao kisses, gently kissing each part of your skin as velvety fresh snowflakes land on every crevice. Nostalgia and tenderness come to say hello and for a second, all feels well in the world.
This fondness I speak of is so unique for me that it’s quite difficult to put into words. To me, this fragrance encompasses all that is Billie through sentiments of warmth, comfort and peace with a little bit of mystery. I swear, the second I sprayed this I told myself, “It’s so precious and sweet yet so, so sexy all at the same time. It allows for a youthfulness, a wave of sunshine in the sweet warmth of safety.”
Described as an Amber Gourmand fragrance, it is precisely that. Going back to the notes, the rich cacao is most prominent to me, even more than the vanilla, which is bold to say considering it’s been described as a vanilla lover’s go-to by critiques and fans around the world. Though yes, I’d have to agree, it is a vanilla lover’s dream without being too overpowering and sweet. It actually has a sparkly, fresh kick to it in the beginning as I spray it again, realizing that while typing this. It’s intoxicatingly good.
Now, where do the delicate sugared petals, juicy mandarin, red berries come into play? I’d say as it settles down, although the more I wear it, the more I experience the freshness from the top notes right away alongside the cacao at first spritz. Interesting enough, the blend of warmth from the cacao and vanilla with the spice/freshness from woodiness and musk work incredibly well together. The longer it dries down, the more you get that “skin” scent, that musk, perhaps even a gentle tonka bean kick.
You know, I think one of the things I love most about this fragrance is how it lingers throughout the day. At some moments, I sense more creaminess and others more freshness. It’s so beautiful to me. And speaking of lingering, I remember wearing it to bed the other night and when I woke up in the morning, the scent still trailed every so gently through my white sheets and honestly, I hadn’t felt that at peace in a very long time. A cloud in my complete and utter bed peace.
Some say Billie played it safe by going with a vanilla perfume, but on the contrary I think it’s quite complex with the way it plays on me throughout the day. Some also say they expected a more “edgier” fragrance to reflect her brand/image, but that makes me think — What does image have to do with essence? Billie is ever evolving. For me, ‘Eilish’ is Billie’s essence and always has been, through warmth, comfort and softness, words I’d describe her aura with, whether she had dark hair sitting in her old bedroom with red sheets or in a vintage chair with blonde hair.
Here’s a collage of photos of Billie that I connect the fragrance to.
Packaging + user experience
The body that is one, a golden one.
“The inspiration for this campaign was an appreciation for the human body. It’s really about embracing yourself, being confident, and loving how you look and the way you feel. I wanted it to be very inviting, but also intimidating, comforting and a little bit romantic and dreamy.” - Billie Eilish
Besides the vessel holding its own weight as a statement in my perfume closet (quite literally, the thing is STURDY), it makes for such a beautiful decor piece, one that invites feeling of mystery, lust and curiosity to those unfamiliar with it. I love that when you open the cap, you see the glass rectangular bottle holding the perfume peek through the bust of the body of the vessel. It was so elegantly thought out. (It also photographs BEAUTIFULLY. I mean look at it…)
It’s so exciting to see Billie dive into the beauty space, debuting with a fragrance launch.
Overview
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Price: $68.00 USD / $87.00 CAD for 3.4 fl. oz/ 100 mL
Please keep in mind that I review my products with a Canadian price tag/conversion in mind.
Does a little go a long way? The projection isn’t too strong but it lasts for at least 6 hours for me, even longer some days, honestly.
Would I repurchase? A million days and forever, yes. I don’t ever want to be without it, and what a privilege it is to be able to have my sense of smell to experience it.
Do I think it’s worth $87.00 CAD? I’d happily pay $200.00 CAD for it. There’s your answer!
Available for purchase:
Exclusively on https://billieeilishfragrances.com
As I sat on my couch, eyes wide to my computer screen at 11:59am EST on the first launch day waiting for the clock to turn to noon, I’m beyond grateful I managed to get a bottle that apparently sold out in forty minutes. The restock is coming on Monday, November 29 exclusively on billieeilishfragrances.com — Make sure to be on the site a few minutes early and refresh when the time is announced. International shipping is set to go live spring of 2022.
I feel happier than ever to sit here and gush about ‘Eilish’ with you. Billie, if you’re reading this, thank you for allowing us to experience you in a whole different way, one that is so intimate and cherished. I feel safe with it. I feel safe with you.
You are so loved. Thank you.
