Tilia

Pleasantly Surprised

Loathed this one on paper. I found it sharp, shrill and overly cloying. Recently revisited it on skin when it popped up in a sample kit, and I’m glad I did. On skin it tempered significantly, the shrillness burning off and settling into a woody, green, Vetiver dry down. Not an overly masculine scent, but a genuinely pleasant wear and a good reminder not to judge a scent on paper alone. I’ll likely pick up a bottle.

Jul 7, 2026

What does Tilia smell like?

The top notes include Lime (Linden) Blossom, Jasmine Sambac, Linden Blossom, Broom. Tilia is a solar, unisex floral-woody fragrance that evokes an endless summer with bright lime blossom, creamy heliotrope, and warm Ambrofix.

What season is Tilia best for?

Tilia performs best in spring and summer. The Marc-Antoine Barrois fragrance is a great choice for those seasons.