Likely a reference to Yennefer of Vengerberg's signature scent. Mentioned in Andrzej Sapkowki's witcher book series and CDProjekt Red's hit videogame Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
"Lilac and gooseberries. Her tastes haven't changed"
"The letter smelt strongly of lilac and gooseberries, he knew what it meant"
"The letter smelt strongly of lilac and gooseberries, he knew what it meant"
by GamingSolvesMyIssues August 23, 2019