Pleasures Exotic (2004)
by Estée Lauder

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.

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.

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.

Pleasures Exotic is the fruity variation of the original. Since fruity notes are not among my most favorite, I'm still loving the original best. But, having said that, PE is one of the nicer spin offs I've experienced. The fruitiness is not too sweet (IMO), the florals and wooded base still shine through and hold true to their parent frag! I'll use my sample, but won't purchase a full bottle of this one. Oh yeah, my daughter gave my wrist a sniff and said, "...it smells like a hair product...".

Absolutely delicious. I can't even wear this too often because I feel like I need to be "in the mood" for it, I mean I've to bee happy at the moment, because I like this so very much I can't wear it when I'm kind of down.

A sample my wife got when she bought some Estee Lauder products,and she used it during last winter and spring. Not so similar with the original Pleasures, as it isn't based on so much flowers like its predecesor.

Pleasure Exotic starts with soft citric notes, almost aquatic, then appears tropical fruity notes without turning it in a tutti-frutti mess. Also appears flowered middle notes (maybe the Peonia) and as base note a trace of sandalwood is felt, but without losing the upper fruity and flowered notes.

A fragrance for warm seasons (although my wife used it at the end of winter and smelled nice), for daytime and office use, and also for some evening events (maybe not like weddings or those under formal dressing code, instead romantic ones). For a range of ages over 20 years old, and classic enough for 50-60 years old women.