I don’t need a new fragrance of course, but there’s always some kind of
list. Mine is called ˝When is use up… I will buy…˝. Sounds familiar? I just
bought myself mini fragrance from Marc Jacobs a few days ago and a full bottle
of Black Opium in September, so no more for me this year.
Yves Sain Lurent – Mon Paris
(2016, chypre fruity)
Top notes
Strawberry, raspberry, pear, Calabrian bergamont,
calone, orange, tangerine
Middle notes
Datura, peony, orange blossom, jasmine sambac, Chinese
jasmine
Base notes
Indonesian patchouli leaf, white musk,
ambroxan, patchouli, cedar, moss, vanilla
Fragrantica.com
Based on notes and reviews I doubt I will like it, but the bottle is
just so gorgeous that I need to give it a try. Maybe this sounds very shallow
and childish, but the packaging is almost as important as product itself. And
yes I often judge book by its covers. Mon Paris is not in our stores yet, but
it supposed to come by the end of this month, so I’m excited about this one.
Dolce Gabanna – Pour Femme
Intense
(2013, oriental floral)
Top notes
Green mandarin, neroli
Middle notes
Tuberose, orange blossom
Base notes
Sandalwood, marshmallow
Fragrantica.com
I own ˝regular˝ Pour Femme version, which I like, but can be sometimes
too sweet and cloying. Intense version supposed to be fresher, lighter and less
sweet – the opposite of the name Intense. So I’m curious how this one smells
and if ˝the down˝ side of the previous flanker is repaired. This fragrance is
often on sale maybe because it’s not very popular.
Viktor & Rolf – Bonbon
(2014, floral fruity gourmand)
Top notes
Mandarin orange, orange, peach
Middle notes
Caramel, orange blossom, jasmine
Base notes
Guaiac wood, sandalwood, amber, cedar
Fragrantica.com
Now this is almost called perfection. Very beautiful and unique bottle which
contains special caramel - orange smell. Even the price is a bit justified. My
only concern is that the smell can be too much sweet and over the top when you
wear it. I tested this only on paper, so I can’t really tell how it develops on
the skin. If it’s fresh enough then would be great. I’m always looking for
something I can wear all the time, not just on special occasions.
(2014, floral fruity)
Top notes
Blackberry, grapefruit, pear
Middle notes
Wisteria, jasmine, litchi
Base notes
White wood, musk, coconut
Fragrantica.com
Based on descriptions I could easily like this. I have a hard time
finding a fragrance for warmer days, because I like heavier scents, especially
orientals. Summer fragrances can be too flat and watery, without a character
and just simply boring. I got attracted firstly of course by the cute bottle
and secondly by coconut note. Most Marc Jacobs fragrances supposed to have an
issue with longevity hope this one doesn’t.
Givenchy – Play
(2008, oriental floral)
Top notes
Orange blossom, bergamot, pink pepper, sweet
pea, peach
Middle notes
Tiare flower, orchid, amyris, magnolia
Base notes
Musk, sandalwood, patchouli, benzoin, tonka
bean
Fragrantica.com
Recently I’ve been using a product with orchid scent and I felt in love
with the smell. So I searched for fragrances with orchid notes and this one
caught my eye. Again yes, I adore the packaging. Although is not trendy and
revolutionary anymore is still appealing. The idea of orchids and pepper sounds
interesting, but the reviews online are not so promising. I simply need to give
it a try.
(2015, floral)
Top notes
Bergamot
Middle notes
Ylang-ylang, Casablanca lily, orange blossom
Base notes
Amber, sandalwood, Tahitian vanilla
Fragrantica.com
I gave it a try on a super hot summer day. I remember it as very fresh,
light, floral and uplifting. Something clean and simple, but I don’t like the
price of it. Gucci is expensive; it will still need to convince me that it is special
enough and worth the money. Yes, I don’t like the bottle very much.
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