Radiant Mirage Estée Lauder for women and men

I swear I smelled a very slight coconut-y undertone, in a clean way. Don't get me wrong, there is no sweetness or suntan lotion in this. Just white florals and clean earthy woody notes.

The drydown to me smelled like the freshly washed fluffy white towels and linens at a very upper class beach resort or spa. No sharp screechy dryer sheet smell left from the wash. Simply a classy, understated, serene woody floral with probably the cleanest patchouli I've ever smelled in my life.

I wish I still had my little 4ml sprayer. I don't know that I would shell out for a full bottle, just because this doesn't strike me as a scent for wearing out to me, personally. And $100+ for a "lounge at home and tangle up in clean linens" fragrance is a bit steep. I have thought about it though, because that is exactly what Radiant Mirage makes me want to do - laze about on a sunny warm day with opened windows, a gentle breeze moving the curtains, in a white room on a bed of fresh white linens and pillows. Possibly even with nothing else on. 🫣

Did anyone get ylang ylang from the scent? I get ylang ylang, jasmind and patchouli. A wonderful blend. Nothing is too strong. Earthy but still light and elegant.

The 30 people who voted that this doesn’t smell like Bottega Veneta are deluding themselves! It clearly does, and that’s a great thing because the sadly discontinued Bottega Veneta was a wonderful classic.

Radiant Mirage is up there with Tender Light as a favorite from the Mini Wonders discovery set. I agree about the "clean patchouli." In fact, I thought I smelled cedar, but it must have been the "clean patchouli" combined with sandalwood, or else there are notes in Radiant Mirage that EL didn't bother enumerating. Every so often I ask myself if I actually don't like patchouli all that much, and then a perfume like this one proves me wrong. I guess I like it just fine if it's well blended, and composed of high-quality ingredients. This reminds me a tiny bit of Perles de Lalique, a Nathalie Lorson woody-peppered-rose frag that I love but concede might be a bit polarizing, or perhaps just de trop more generally--but as with so many "luxury" Lauder offerings of late, Radiant Mirage (with its cringily moronic stoner name) is tasteful to a fault. Personally, I'd rather wear Perles de Lalique, but if someone gave me a bottle of this, I would certainly wear this one as well. The patchouli is so sanitized that it gleams mintily; in the aforementioned Lorson creation, it smells wilder, earthier, darker, more aromatic.

A crisp, floral patchouli. I don't get the jasmine here - the patchouli is very dominant on my skin, with a slight woodiness and "crispness"/menthol-like vibe from the sandalwood. If you like patchouli, give this a shot - it's a very clean, crisp patchouli, very put-together and very unisex.
I have Gris Dior as well, but Gris Dior is stronger in the rose with the patchouli in the base whereas this is the reverse with the strength of the patchouli.

Scent: 8/10
Projection: Moderate
Longevity: Average to good
Polarity: Unisex

The frost patchouli providing a crisp, almost icy freshness with the warm, earthy undertones of sandalwood. It is a versatile scent, suitable for various occasions and seasons.

A highly sensual, elegant, persuasive fragrance that inebriates the senses, warms the heart, warm spicy, woody and earthy notes that cuddle and envelop, an enveloping fusion of patchouli and sandalwood with a very high erotic content. The ultimate in amber fragrances. Persistent olfactory experience that leaves a reassuring powdery note. I adore.

Another wee beauty from Estée Lauder Luxury Collection!

Lovely, clean scent profile. The sandalwood is quite unique in this one - almost has a cedar quality to it which, mixed with the softness of the jasmine and the extremely clean patchouli - dries down and lingers beautifully.
It is a very uplifting perfume and is very easy to wear.
I spend a lot of time outdoors and this feels like a perfect fit for me as an everyday wear when I want to just feel 'put together' and getting on about my business.

Lasts really well on skin - easily 8hrs and sits nicely on fabric for days. Lovely sillage - there in an understated, luxurious 'yeah.. I know who I am and what I'm all about' kind of a way rather than a 'this perfume is wearing me' statement.
Perfect!

I recived my 8 MINI WONDERS today:

I have a lot of patchouli-perfumes, this is also very nice! It smells very fresh cut patchouli, I think it's because of the flowers, the first spray is so lovely, but than it comes down to just a very nice patcholi, patcholi never never let you down, either you hate the notes or love it,

buying this perfume is as another "must love cats" or "must love dogs", or "icecream", I would have bought a bottle of this nice perfume if it wasn't because of I'v already have a lot of similar cozy perfumes :))

I love it on test strip, but on my skin, all I get is pink pepper.

I don't get as much jasmine as I'd like, and it reminds me of many other pink pepper/patchouli fragrances I have smelt, so I can easily skip this.

Still, a solid pick if it works on your skin. Sadly, on mine it doesn't fare well.

Simplistic but elegant. A sharp sandalwood and patchouli bomb really, with a tiny hint of Jasmine to give it a tiny tiny edge of sweetness to round off the sharpness. As it is a bomb it is a mistake to dig your nose into it immediately as it will just numb your experience and the initial minutes can also feel a bit overwhelmingly sharp to me as the sandalwood initially feels a little bit too much like pencil shavings…
But when it begins to settle that is where you will experience the elegant blend of these three or should I say two and a half components. As then the patchouli begins to blossom and show off its cool elegance and also smooths out the sandalwood a bit.

This is beautiful on its own on warm days and evenings when you are not into the beachy sunmilk kind of vibe but want something more sophisticated and classic. It’s more that to me than something whimsical or fairytale surreal like that it is sometimes described as. Beautiful on its own, but also a fantastic fragrance to mix other things with that lack a bit of bottom. Like citrus colognes or something vanilla that needs a bit of earthy ness.

Pretty good longevity and excellent sillage. Stays on my skin at least 8-10 hours. And you do not need a lot of sprays. Perfectly unisex also. My only wish is that the sandalwood note could have been ever so slightly softer or more smooth. But at the same time the sharpness gives the composition a bit more character so it’s more a matter or personal preference.

This Estée Lauder series is incredibly underrated if you ask me. This, and Infinite Sky and Tender Light are all little gems! ❣️

Tried this today. A sensitive family member could smell it on me from another room!
I get the comparison to Perles, which I have, but Perles is a little lighter and has more iso, and a sharper edge, I think. RM is 'warmer'. Basically, RM starts off as similar to Perles - the drydown is different. The end of the drydown, what lingers longest, is absolutely delectable, actually! Veering into Estée/Caleche territory.
I've also deduced that, like with Aromatics Elixir, 'one tiny spray' is enough..
Nice range, nice bottles.

Loving it, but not buying it again. Suitable for the hot weather we have in the south Texas. A little bit on the feminine side, but it changes well due to my pheromones.

Maybe too peppery and slightly bitter.

I don't smell any jasmine; in fact, there is a sharp peppery scent, like maybe Szechuan pepper. I can't get over that sharp scent.

This is a strong like for me but for about a hour, there is a scent of cumin or like someone is having a curry by you.

I love the patchouli in this and the jasmine is not indolic at all. I won’t be buying it because the cumin note ruins it for me, but the drydown is very nice.

I found this on Dillard’s website:
Fragrance Family: White Floral Woody
Key Notes: Jasmine Sambac, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Pink Pepper, Cedarwood, Vetiver, Angelica Seeds, Musk, Akigalawood

A more citrusy, bright, less powdery Gris Dior. Somewhat sour scent is annoying me sometimes.

With an animalic punch to the schnoz to start, I was unsure of where this was headed. Initially a scent of stanky butt had me raring back from the spray on my wrist with a “what the heck” (the words were different but the sentiment the same) 🤣…
A few minutes later and another hesitant sniff, things started changing quite dramatically.

The patchouli was so present. But the animalic notes were gone. This clean almost barbershop scent pushing up through it all - in front of the phantom leather notes my nose perceives somehow. I really dig it. The jasmine comes across to me as a fresh creamy soap like note.

It calls to mind some vintage aftershave I no doubt snuck sprays of back in the day. Something citric, soapy, violet leafy. I’m not sure what. Maybe a couple of scent memories combined.

It walks the line. Ever so lightly more masculine but I love it. Another that I will eventually call home. This one is one of the stronger and very long lasting ones of the line. Over 8 hours now and counting - I can clearly smell it as I move my hands around.

This is a real elite perfume. It is becoming one of my favourites and the best one from this Estee Lauder line. Elegant simplicity, very formal scent and amazing performance during the day.

I love all the notes so I had high expectations. Upon first spray, I was underwhelmed. It’s patchouli forward and the other notes just blended together in a faint whisp. It’s so ordinary that I could’ve sworn I’ve encountered this before. I tried the other two: Infinite Sky and Paradise Moon. Again, very low sillage, and while they’re pleasant, they’re nothing special, especially considering the price point. I went about my day lamenting the blind buy fails and contemplated returning them. I took a whiff an hour later, and to my surprise, they all bloomed! They’ve become fuller bodied and more pronounced (maybe from the warmth of my skin). The floral notes in RM became brighter, the sandalwood lends some creaminess, and the patchouli settled into a hazy woodiness. I might just keep this one…

Radiant Mirage is an enormously wearable, well-made patchouli scent. Like all fragrances from Estee Lauder’s Luxury Collection, it has a sparkling, effervescent quality, even when composed of normally heavy notes. Fragrantica users suggest a similarity between Radiant Mirage and my all-time favorite designer fragrance, Midnight Poison; I actually agree in a away. Radiant Mirage is absolutely NOT a clone. Rather it is a sheer, day-time version of Midnight Poison. It’s the same hot goth girl, but in her sharp work attire and lighter makeup rather than her leather and bondage club getup.

Stunning classy addictive wearable patchouli!
I do own Gris Dior and don't like it. Something annoys me in Dior.

There is something truly spiritual about this latest line of Estée Lauder fragrances. Radiant Mirage is ethereal and mesmerising to wear. Patchouli, Jasmine and Sandalwood taken to a whole new level. Not just a perfume but a spiritual ambience and aura which elevates the emotional vibrations of the person who wears it, with mood-enhancing properties. I cannot rate this fragrance highly enough! I’ve also tried Infinite Sky and Tender Light and I can say the same for all three fragrances. Truly outstanding!!

An excellent take on patchouli. Elegant and crispy like Fashion Decree. They are quite similar with the same vibe.

Like others in Estée Lauder's luxury line, Radiant Mirage features a silly name and a simple-yet-excellent composition. It is a refined, grown-up scent that features a creative riff on a familiar accord - a risk that really pays off.

RM features an aromatic woody opening, rich and full-bodied, setting off the clean jasmine note beautifully. But it is the patchouli that sets this scent apart. Unusually clean, it is herbal in a cleansing manner and complements the other notes to perfection. Woody jasmine is quite a common accord, but the patchouli here sets it apart. The jasmine note is fleeting, giving way to the patchouli that takes centre stage.

As it dries down, it becomes a balsamic patchouli scent with remnants of sandalwood. No jasmine remains by this point. The patchouli develops beautifully, becoming slightly oud-like during its later stages, but in a palatable, dry, earthy manner. It fades to a dry patchouli skin scent. Sillage is moderate and longevity is long-lasting.

Unisex to my nose, RM is a sophisticated everyday scent featuring an ingenious use of patchouli. Simple yet effective, it is comforting and wearable as well as being artistic. Really good stuff. 4.5/5.

This was a surprising love! I tend to shy away from patchouli but I think I have just misunderstood this note especially since it is so prevalent. Anyway, this is a pure, clean patchouli with a hint of sandalwood. The Jasmine didn’t last very long and didn’t stick around at all. But the heart is just gorgeous and I could see myself wearing this. It is uncomplicated and beautiful.

I adore Gris Dior and detest Perles.
I am so curious if I will like this.

EDIT: Got this in a tiny little miniature bottle, which is substantial and lovely to hold. The smell simply from the bottle is promising in a Gris Dior kind of way. Upon the spray though, a soil like earth and pungeant stink comes out - I immediately regret spraying this on my skin. Arms broke out after first attempt at a full test. Such a shame because the longevity was definitely there. However the smell was absolutely not for me.

So many distinct phases that a quick 00 size-up would equate to haste.

Essentially a great jasmine patchouli with a camphoric, scandinavian sauna wood opening.

Excellent, just excellent patcouli. Same patchouli note as Villoresi Patchouli. If I didn't already own that one, I would have gone for this.

This is one of my favourites from the Luxury Collection from Estée Lauder. I also love Desert Eden and Infinite Sky.

On my skin the star ingredient is patchouli. It is dark, musky, smoky, but not too dense. It has decent sillage, and dries down to a gorgeous patchouli blend. Very smooth and well put together. Full bottle worthy.

literally in love. I have some samples of Estee lauder perfumes and OH MYYY this is my favourite. I love florals, fresh and musky smells and thought I would prefer the dream dusk one (cherry blossom) but no. this is so overwhelmingly beautiful so luxurious and white floral and musky and string. its so fresh like citrusy but sweet but not sickly I just love it.

This a dry patchouli in the style of Perles de Lalique. It projects well and is classy and sophisticated. If I smell it close up, however, there's a veeeerrrrry slight resemblance to moth balls, which is slightly offputting but doesn't kill it completely. Since I already have Perles de Lalique and like it slightly better, I'll pass on this one.

I love this one from Estée Lauder. It lasts and lasts on me and I always get compliments. I wear on every occasion even casual ones. But it does warrant an evening out.
I stumbled on this while at the counter waiting for some makeup. I picked it up and sprayed the card thingy and was shocked! I bought it right then. It’s classy. ❤️❤️❤️

This is by far one of the most appealing dry-downs I can recall in a modern scent; a low-pitched, Zen-like, polished patchouli that manages to calm and even entrance me a bit.

I begin with the ending, because upon first spray, it's nice, but not mind-blowing. In fact many people who have grown up with '80s- style chypres will sense a familiarity with that balanced opening. Jasmine can be tricky as a top note, but here it's anchored well, and stays away from headache territory. It quickly becomes linear, which in this case, is to its credit. In that regard, it reminds me of EL's Sensuous-- more to the style, that is, than the notes (although both feature sandalwood). Because of that expert note coupling, the patchouli in the dry-down seems to have absorbed all the other notes, and is richer because of it. After more than 8 hours, I could distinctly smell it on my forearm.

This line is a bit pricey, but very well done. There are more than a few (like this one) that are signature-worthy.

The way this fragrance utilizes the patchouli is incredibly reminiscent of Mugler Angel! It truly radiates and I’d say is a great option for those that love that DNA and want it amped up!! This private line from EL boasts incredible quality and longevity and a few have truly impressed me from it.

Oof, this was a hate-at-first sniff. Then it grew on me ever so slightly to an affectionate dislike.

It does smell like paint, with a little floral and fizziness. I can never tell if I’m going to like a patchouli scent or not, but in this case it wasn’t meant to be. It doesn’t smell bad, but it just isn’t something I want to wear.

Solar notes, sandalwood, and something that approximates ambergris. No patchouli in sight...wait, I mean there is patchouli in sight but it's actually a mirage. It's not there. See what I did there? I'll see myself out...

This is like the Gen-Y redux of Dune: baked earth, bleached deadwood, and ghostly resins.

A true lovely clean woody floral. It’s a very simple perfume as the notes aren’t too intense. This is an elegant scent that oozes “clean maturity” in its sillage. I wouldn’t recommend this scent to someone 18-22, however if you think you can pull it off go for it - it’s just not a fun young scent. But it is simple and gorgeous. It wears pretty long on the skin about 7-8 hours and it’s sillage is okay - I hugged my brother today and he said “you smell good” but he definitely couldn’t smell it on me too much farther than that. If you’re looking for a clean, classy woody floral go for this elegant beauty.

Of the new EL collection, this was my immediate favorite and it struck me as familiar, but I couldn't quite place it. Fast forward to today - the second I sprayed it, it brought me back to my grandmother's Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio in the early to mid 1990s. It almost always smelled like this, because my grandmother used their signature perfume (Décolleté) as an air freshener. She wore it, too, but she would spray it in the air, so people would ask what the scent was and buy it. They do have similar notes and must have a very similar blend of woods and jasmine, because this is near identical to my memory of the scent. It sounds like it would be a heavier scent, from the notes. However, I think the jasmine elevates and lightens it. I guess you'd say it was a mirage. haha
So it becomes an airy, almost effervescent, floral with the slightest hint of woods and patchouli. Smells "rich" (as in, money) but not in a heavy way.

This is beautiful. When I was wearing it, I was thinking that it smelled like paint or something. I drilled my brain to think of where I have smelled that fresh paint scent before, and I realized it was Tom Ford’s White Patchouli. The notes, at least on paper, are very similar: white flowers and "clean" patchouli. I mostly smell the jasmine and patch combo, and binding them together is a teency bit of sandalwood. I can't smell the sandalwood clearly, but occasionally it gives an effect that reminds me of a sandalwood incense stick. The scent is very modern and sophisticated. This is by far my favorite of this collection, the only one I want to own!

Edit: I got an official sample from the counter, and upon further tests, I swear that there’s a cool, clean, crisp fruity note in the top that smells like you’re biting into a fresh apple. So enticing! Really sets it apart from White Patchouli.

This is exactly similar to Gris Dior at the dry down.

I read the notes and several reviews first and I was so exciting to test a patchouli fragrance that would remind me my beloved Perles de Lalique. But skin is both an amazing and a weird thing when it comes to perfumes! No Perles, no Midnight Poison, not even YSL Elle! From the first minute I wore it till now (two hours later) this is Ermenegildo Zegna's Javanese Patchouli in its best edition! I love it but I don't think of purchasing it.

This is a bit of a departure from what you expect of Estée Lauder. It opens earthy, natural and woody conjuring fresh, damp woods and forests. I think there's more here than the note list is letting on. Alongside the super-transparent patchouli and a tiny green jasmine I want to include a greener wood — something like juniper — and maybe galbanum or possibly moss? I love this part of the progression and it would be a solid buy if it was sustained but the clue is in the name and it is indeed a mirage. 40 minutes after the opening Radiant Mirage loses its greeness and develops in a more familiar direction: a transparent, shimmering, pleasant but generic patchouli skin scent.

I can detect the floral and spicy patchouli notes when this is first sprayed, but as it dries down there are some truly odd aspects to the scent that also come forward. I'm not a huge jasmine fan, but this isn't the typical perfumey jasmine that is not my jam. After dry down, it is significantly earthy, and the warm spicy accords turn more fresh spicy on me. As usual for fragrances with a subtle sandalwood note, it is completely lost on me and adds zero interest to the overall scent. I would characterize this as a fairly "clean" floral patchouli, as the earthiness isn't dirty, but more "fresh soil after the rain." Unfortunately, after a while, its more unique qualities fade and one is left with patchouli, and only patchouli. While it's a nice, earthy but not dirty, balanced patchouli, there are no other notes discernable to my nose. For that reason, it's a no for me. However, patchouli lovers might truly enjoy this as it is a slightly different take on that note than normal.

This one is beautiful and the best of the Luxury collection in my opinion. A wonderful floral patchouli that seems to have much more going on than just jasmine, sandalwood and patchouli...love the drydown.

@judycox I have been wracking my brain to think of what this one reminds me of too and it finally dawned on me today...YSL Elle! I have a teeny bit left of both YSL Elle and Elle Intense and will do a proper comparison. I can see Midnight Poison a bit but Elle is much closer in my humble opinion.

Reviewed from a single use sampler.

The woodiest of woody perfumes with an airy floral accord. I am not getting the listed sandalwood this is more cedar and blonde woods to me, I have a bottle of Desert Eden and that is a sandalwood forward fragrance whilst this one only has a hint of spice and aromatic notes. As a patchouli lover I don’t consider this a ‘patchouli’ perfume as there is no earthy note and I am struggling to pick it out as a separate note. I don’t really agree with the Reminds Me Of list which contains many patchouli bombs.

To me this has Chanel Chance eau Fraiche vibes but without the lemon/citrus which makes it wearable all year. It is classy, clean, unisex and very wearable.

The longevity is good, I am not getting much silage but it may be the nature of the sampler. I feel this is more an intimate perfume giving off gentle whiffs throughout the day. Would be office appropriate.

I really do love this RM. This is a very interesting take on jasmine. It is a patchouli jasmine perfume but there are other facets coming forward to my nose w/ this one. It is almost like a walk in a coniferous forest w/ blooming jasmine all around. There is a natural sensuality to this one, like a forest on a cool evening, at twilight and the stars are illuminating the sky. There is a honeyed earth smell here as well that I am picking up. This is radiant, magical. Full bottle worthy.

This is the first and only one I've tried form this line, and its lighter and more transparent then I expected. Definitely unisex in that its very woody, I get very little jasmine. The patchouli is spicy and it reminds me of licorice. Not perfumey in the least, but light and natural smelling. Its has more than decent staying power for as light as it is. I used to wear Eau de Cartier Vetiver Bleu and this reminded me of it a little bit albeit softer and slightly sweeter. I can see this being an easy to wear, everyday type fragrance. I tested a lot of high end niche fragrances on the day I tested this, and surprisingly Radiant Mirage is the one that got my attention. I sprayed both sides of my neck and then on my wrists and enjoyed it throughly. End of the day, I wouldn't mind having a bottle of this. Side note, the names and packaging of this line doesn't convey how unisex they are (at least for RM).

I have to admit, i don't like Lauder, but this Luxury line, is beautifully composed.

The bottle and name is very fitting. A bright and spicy white floral note,and a sweet honey dry down.. yes, it is sexy.
The honey has this intensely sweet and sultry muskiness to it.

in fact... if i blind smelled it, i'd swear it was Jasmine + Oudh

Beautiful and sophisticated scent of sandalwood mixed with patchouli with a delicate floral twist thanks to jasmine. It is rather cold and uncompromising - I would say it's the smell of sheer elegance. The name Radiant Mirage conveys the character of this perfume perfectly. It is original, yet smells familiar and reminds me of a perfume I knew years ago, but I can't figure it out, it must have been something with sandalwood and patchouli for sure. It smells strikingly similar to that forgotten perfume, but it's not Midnight Poison or Perles de Lalique. If anyone knows what it might be, the voting feature is there for you! Much appreciated ;)

From all the designers-Skincare brands Estee Lauder & Cartier never fails to deliver quality, & great creations..

"Radiant Mirage" is a sheer woody watery floral blend with vintage like touch of lilies, sambac, & sandalwood. Nothing much to say in here rather to enjoy the fragility, yet the sensuality it brings. Beautiful.

I just bought Radiant Miracle and Sensuous Stars by Estée Lauder this week from Boots.

The name is apt: a mirage in that, I’ve worn it for three days and every time I wear it, I’m pulled in by this woodiness, it almost feels as though it’s taking me somewhere but after an hour, I’m disillusioned and left wondering if I’m wearing a perfume or if it’s wearing me. It smells a lot like camphor cream once dried down. I don’t particularly like this. It has a very medicinal aura. The sandalwood and patchouli remind me too much of incense, I can almost feel it enveloping me and then it dries down in a most strange way: it overpowers me, confuses me but I do not like to be seduced by distortion.

I would give this a 3/10
If you like expensive scents, particularly Bvlgari, you might actually like this.

Floral with a little sexy kick, another favourite amongst the new estee lauder collection. Again, looking at the name behind this I’m not surprised. I love his Ex Nihilo fragrances, which I guess this reminds me a little bit of

I can officially vouch for this one. When I sprayed it at first, it reminded me of Cartier Panthère. After about an hour's wear, it turns into a sensual, soft leathery fragrance similar to Bottega Veneta. I guess the sandalwood is registering as leathery. There's also a lovely chocolately quality, which I'm guessing is the patchouli. Radiant Mirage is smooth and sophisticated, and I love it.

Perfumer is the well know QUENTIN BISCH, he has done well known, and very successful perfumes. I am interested in trying this one.