Ilía Secreto by Natura

Bought it based on the reviews and it didn’t disappoint. It smells great, but I detect a lot of jasmine in this new version; it feels very wintery and not youthful at all.

No wonder it’s Natura’s best-seller. It’s sweet, fruity with a creamy and vanilla base. Ultra-feminine and easy to wear.

It’s a sexy, sweet, and incredibly long-lasting fragrance. It reminds me of Black Opium.

Super delicious fragrance. Sweet but elegant. Good longevity, about 6 hours, and moderate sillage at first. One of the best from Natura.

Great perfume, sexy, sophisticated, and lasts forever. I was scared to try it because I thought the coffee would be too strong, but it has the perfect balance. It’s perfect for cold weather and night. Only for confident women who want to make an impact.

Bought it to complete the Iliá line, and what captivates me most is the plum and coffee combo. It’s a night scent, sensual, perfect for fall and winter. The plum is intense on sunny days, but very comfortable on cold days or nights. It’s not easy to find or common; it has a dark, vintage profile. I think the tonka bean, coffee, and plum sweetness create that vibe. It’s not a modern gourmand, but rather elegant and mysterious.

I have a decant and loved it; as soon as it’s in stock, I’m buying the bottle. I smelled it as super fruity, but not the typical sweet fruit scent; it felt more sensual and nocturnal, probably due to the coffee. It reminds me a bit of Amis Violet, clearly sharing notes, but this one is better and more of a night scent. Already added to my wishlist.

I tried it and detected a shoe sole rubber smell in the dry down; I didn’t like it.

Bought it on promo; the first impression was disappointing because it reminded me a lot of Ciel Violet, which is a perfume that cloyed me. I put it in the drawer and waited to be more relaxed for a second impression; there, I perceived it differently. It’s still sweet at first, but as it dries down, it becomes warm and spicy. I don’t notice the coffee they mention, but it turns more pleasant. On my skin, the trail lasts at most 2 to 3 hours, but the longevity is good, at least 8 hours. I saw a friend who had it for a long time, and the liquid was amber; this new one isn’t that color, so I suppose it changes with maceration. I’ll update this data.

So delicious! While on a buying spree looking for pear notes, I stumbled upon this gem. Natura never disappoints.

My top pick from Natura: lasts like few others and smells like a cozy caramel without being cloying. At first, there’s a plastic note that vanishes in seconds, then the fruits explode with pear as the star, orange, and plum, followed by a subtle iris giving way to flowers like orchid and shy jasmine. The base is woody, creamy, and sweet with coffee and tonka bean. I don’t detect the cinnamon, which is better since it’s too strong. It smells like a confident, sexy woman without being vulgar. At around $37 for 50ml, it drops to $17 with coupons, making it an incredible steal. I’ll be buying it again for my winter collection. PS: I just tried the Qimmah by Lattafa, a dupe for Good Girl, and in terms of creaminess and sweetness, it reminds me of this Ilia, though this one has more fruit.

Another time I’m categorizing a perfume as ‘lady-like’. Check your olfactory senses: I didn’t detect the grape or coffee, despite the claims. It’s sweet, heavy, but delicious. It works day and night in cold climates, but if worn daily, it becomes overwhelming. I made the mistake of bringing it on vacation and got so saturated that I didn’t want to use it again for a while.

I bought it blindly based on the notes and reviews, and I didn’t like it at all. Even though they say it smells like grape and coffee, what dominates is the pink pepper. At first, you can smell a bit of grape and plum, but once it dries down, only the pink pepper remains with very distant fruits. Many people loved it, but not me. It has excellent projection and longevity, it’s something stately, for night and not daily. It reminds me of the freshness of pink pepper. Try before you buy, it’s not for everyone.

I gifted the last bottle to my sister. I bought it out of curiosity about the grape and coffee notes, but even though I wore it to work, I couldn’t detect those scents at all. It’s a nice perfume that flatters, lasts, and projects well, but it lacks its own personality; it smells like a mix of Poison Girl and Girl of Now. Honestly, I detect caramel, vanilla, and praline. For almost $47 and 50 ml, it’s a bad investment; with that plus $20 more, you could get a Girl of Now Forever or something better in 100 ml. Also, the bottle is ugly—I didn’t even display it, and gifting it felt like a weight off my hands. Aesthetics matter a lot to me. Conclusion: there are more original options at this price. If you can find it cheap, it’s worth it, but on my skin, it had no evolution.

I love it madly. Spectacular performance: lasts more than 8 hours and few perfumes last this long. It’s heavy for daily wear, I use it on special occasions, day and night. It’s not hyper sexy or elegant, but it has a lot of personality and doesn’t overwhelm me. It’s already the third one I’ve bought.