Vera Wang (2002)
by Vera Wang

Vera Wang is another one of those Summery wedding fragrances.

To my nose, this fragrance is a rather intense floral blend with subtle citrus undertones and freshness. The rose, gardenia and lily tend to be the strongest floral notes throughout, however although pleasant, there is nothing particularly outstanding about the way it has been composed.

Beautiful this scent certainly is, however I do crave more depth and character. Vera Wang doesn't evoke any strong feelings or themes for me. It is neither romantic nor memorable, which should be the requirements for a wedding scent.

Personally I find Vera Wang to be more casual than elegant and sophisticated. This fragrance is unfortunately not compatible with my skin either, as it tends to turn sour towards the drydown.

I had high hopes of this fragrance being a rich and creamy white floral scent, however the jasmine, gardenia and lily tend to create a clean-like quality that is both classic and pleasant, but not to my tastes.

As in regards to Vera Wang's lasting power, it is rather average and disappointing for its high price tag. I somehow expected more from this famously renowned designer label.

30th June, 2011.

I have no idea why I wasted money on this fragrance some years back. It's a ho hum floral that's rather boring and nothing special. I don't dislike Vera Wang, I just don't like it.

3rd March, 2011.

So I got this as a gift about 3 years ago. I didn't like the scent at all, but have the giant bottle. I decided to wear it to work as an everyday. This scent actually starts to smell nice on me, maybe due to body chemestry. It just works. I won't buy it again but I am going to finish the never ending bottle. I tend to wear it more in the Winter/Fall for some reason. If your on the fence go to the dept store and spray it as you shop through the mall. I would not suggest this as a gift for anyone, especially under 26 or over 30.

23rd February, 2011.

It's ok, I'm not asian but lol, received my sample from one of my asian friends to try.
Its construction is balanced, and upon intro I sense a hint of green moss, which upon drydown somehow changes into green candied apple (mixed with rose).
Sillage is low to medium but I've found it will make one final comeback upon sweating.
I agree it is not a memorable or distinctive scent, rather just a better than average run of the mill product. It's best worn in the fall when I believe that crispy green candied apple note I spoke of above comes out best in clear chilly air.

16th February, 2011.

No personality, unfortunately. I can't put a face to this at all.

Pretty linear; rose & gardenia at first, then rose, then some more rose. And not the heady, vivid rose I like... just a MOR, inoffensive, somewhat synthetic scent.

I can't imagine wearing this to my wedding. Unless I was getting married to legitimize my children, or because I'd decided to bow to familial pressure, or something. You know, if I was just going through the motions.

It's not ugly, so it gets a neutral.

4th November, 2010.

I purchased this when it first came out, very strong, linear, long lasting on me, nice fragrance for outdoors, could be too much if you are around a group of people or anyone sensetive to fragrance, fantastic on late summer days and cooler evenings. It "blooms" with gusto in the heat.

26th May, 2010.