What does Delusions of Grandeur smell like?
Delusions of Grandeur is juicy, warm, and boozy. It opens with apricot, tobacco, and rum, moves into jasmine sambac, leather, and saffron, and settles into amber, sandalwood, and musk. Rich without being heavy.
Is Delusions of Grandeur a boozy fragrance?
Yes. Rum and tobacco open Delusions of Grandeur alongside juicy apricot. Warm, heady, and a little delusional.
What is the story behind Delusions of Grandeur?
Delusions of Grandeur is the irrational confidence of wanting everything. The feeling of standing at the edge of something vast and dangerous, convinced the world is yours for the taking. Like falling in love with your own reflection at golden hour. It is one of the two fragrances L'Epoque launched with.
When should I wear Delusions of Grandeur?
Any time you want main-character energy. It was made for nights out, and for any room you've decided is yours before you've walked into it.
Is Delusions of Grandeur a good night out fragrance?
Yes. Delusions of Grandeur is the perfect night out scent with main-character energy. Warm and confident, built for golden hour turning into 2am.
How long does Delusions of Grandeur last?
Delusions of Grandeur lasts 6-8 hours on skin and longer on fabric. It is an eau de parfum at 20% fragrance oil.
How strong is Delusions of Grandeur?
Delusions of Grandeur has bold, strong sillage. People will notice it.
Is Delusions of Grandeur for women or men?
L'Epoque fragrances aren't gendered, and Delusions of Grandeur is truly unisex.
What can I layer with Delusions of Grandeur?
L'Epoque offers two duos built around Delusions of Grandeur. Dopamine Dose pairs it with Dopamine Rose, two straight hits of dopamine and how L'Epoque began. Jungle Juice pairs it with Serotonin Spritz for citrus and stone fruit.
Is there a Delusions of Grandeur candle?
Yes. The Delusions of Grandeur candle carries the same scent into your space. Apricot, rum, and tobacco up front, jasmine sambac and saffron through the middle, amber and sandalwood underneath.
Can I try Delusions of Grandeur before buying a full bottle?
The L'Epoque Discovery Set is a curated selection of 1mL samples that changes from time to time. Check the Discovery Set page to see which fragrances are currently included.
Who is the perfumer behind Delusions of Grandeur?
Delusions of Grandeur was composed by perfumer Elena Valdivieso Ruiz of Robertet for L'Epoque Parfums, an independent fragrance house founded by Rachel Green in Dallas, Texas.
Is Delusions of Grandeur vegan and cruelty-free?
Yes. All L'Epoque fragrances are vegan and cruelty-free.