Lilacs are my #1 favorite flower. Well, they're really a bush or shrub, but that's not the point. The bloom...the scent: my absolute favorite! Sadly, I'm really, really allergic to them. Seriously, if a lilac bloom is on the other side of the house, I will still feel like someone shoved and itchy mohair sweater up my nose and my eyes will water 'til they can't anymore, and then water again!
A few years ago, I picked up Lilac, one of the Elizabeth W Signature Scents (and Woods, too, which they no longer make). Here's a review of the Lilac and a bit about the company. Yummmm....