Pleasures Exotic (2004)
by Estée Lauder

Tropical. That's one way to describe Pleasures Exotic. Sharp, acidic and synthetic, are three others.

I was not surprised when I saw grapefruit listed as a note, (I'm not a fan of it). Pleasures Exotic smells too much like a fruity beverage, very juicy and rich, yet not something I particularly want to wear.

This fragrance has a very strange edge to it. The fruity opening is far too strong and sharp, and the hibiscus, peony, cassia and litchi far too prominent. I sense a shampoo/soapy aspect which doesn't blend too well with the dominant fruits. One minute it's fresh like just stepping out of the shower, the next minute I'm on a beach with tropical juice spilt all down my front.

A majority of the time, Pleasures Exotic makes me nauseous. I don't know what it is, but this fragrance really isn't for me.

26th June, 2011.

I've only tried it once so far, but I really like it. It has enough of the original Pleasures scent, but the fruitiness makes it stand out. I smell peaches, although that isn't in the notes.

1st November, 2010.

The "marketing" description to me is not at all deceptive. The original is very ambiguously floral and was a little sweet in the base. Exotic gets all fruity on you with the mangoes and such. They are definitely there and makes the fragrance something new. When I read "exotic" I really did think of tropical fruits and such. Ah! Get out of my head!

17th July, 2010.

Of all the versions of Pleasures I've tried, the original Pleasures, Pleasures Intense, Pleasures Exotic and Pleasures Delight, I like Exotic best lately. I suppose it's because of the mango/fruitiness. I do enjoy fruity scents. But also, the drydown of Pleasures Exotic is very pleasing to me, the soft woodsiness that goes well with the fruits. I smell something in the base of this that I also get in Bronze Goddess, something tropical, whatever it is. I own a bottle of the original Pleasures, but I think I'm liking this one better.

16th May, 2009.

A clear, refreshing, green scent that I enjoy wearing when I need a lift. It smells clean without being soapy or using that dreadful "marine" note. Quite calming, too - I wear it when I practice yoga. Not a seductive scent; rather, it's great for the office and/or hot weather.

26th January, 2009.

yummy yummy mango and a lot of fresh flowers to remind any one that you are not an edible sweetie but just stepped out of heaven. A very nice summer fragrance for younger ladies.

16th July, 2008.