Ici (1995)
by Coty

This is a very fruity fragrance. I smell a lot of vanilla and chocolate. It's very sweet too and makes me think of velvet. It smells good alone, sort of dark and luscious but in a foodie sort of way.

The longer I leave it on the more bitter it gets. I don't believe this is a good fragrance on me.

I've used it in the past as an air freshener. It makes the bathroom smell good.

This is way too sweet for my liking. It's like 7 sugars in your coffee when you usually take 2 equals. I gave it a neutral because I did have one girl compliment me on it. If you are a fan of sweet perfumes this is for you but as someone who prefers fresh scents this was just too much. It did have some longevity to it.

I bought Ici based on the reviews posted here. Wow, do I love this scent. It's become almost an addiction for me. The first spray didn't impress me, but after just a few minutes, when the opening magnolia/mimosa had dried, the wonderful lower notes took over. It's like drinking hot chocolate while burning a good incense, and under the creamy softness there is something earthy and smoky peeking through. My only complaint is with the strange bottle - the bottle is ok, the silver is ok, but what's with the cheap-looking, ill-fitting faceted pink thing on it? And why is the liquid tinted pink? There is nothing pink about this scent, which is why I like it so much.

Just fund a bottle of this in my guest bathroom! Where and when did I acquire it? Love the mimosa accord in this very feminine Coty. Dries down to a creamy amber. Great on longevity. Serendipity!

After reading Calchic's review, I purchased a bottle of Ici. (I actually went out of my way to find it, had to hunt it down!) The bottle was weird, design wise, and the sprayer malfunctioned so you got "a whole lotta Ici" but it was Ok because it smelled delicious without being obnoxious in any way. Maybe it is the magnolia combined with the gourmand notes that makes it just right--I don't know, but it is a good scent.

I've heard this called an oriental floral fragrance. I don't remember it smelling very floral; the cocoa and amber are what stood out for me, and I loved it. Very sweet and romantic (especially in the evening), but not cheap-smelling. It wouldn't be the best choice for warm weather.