Maitresse (2006)
by Agent Provocateur

Initially attracted to the sexy bottle, my expectations for this fragrance were extremely high. I am a lover of white florals yet a hater of aldehydes, so I knew that my opinions regarding this fragrance would be mixed.

Maitresse begins with a soft and powdery white floral. At this point I was glad that the aldehydes were not too prominent yet disappointed that the fragrance didn't have enough power. Unfortunately this perfume didn't have the strength of Agent Provocateur, to me it was a subtle, musky and soapy scent.

For some people this fragrance may be sexy, but for me, my definition of sexy is very different. If I had to describe Maitresse, I would say it is more romantic. Because it is so light, this fragrance would make a perfect daytime or office scent.

26th April, 2011.

I smelled this in the store a few times and was never really impressed with the way it smelled on the card and so I never actually tried it on my skin. A few years later my best friend gave me the scented, shimmery lotion and I love it. It is not like any perfumed lotion I've had before. I don't feel the need to layer because the lotion has incredible staying power. It is a subtle scent, nothing overpowering. It is warm and just a bit sweet. I usually hate florals but there is something different about this one. I love it.

29th October, 2010.

At first my mother used to were this lovely scent then i needed to buy it to!
With my chemistry this smelled so oriental and sexy.
This is really my favorite scent for romantic or pick me up perfume.
I found the love of my life with this perfume now my husband and he still go's crazy about it everytime i wear it.
Men really love this scent!
But be carefull with applying just a little go's a long way...

12nd May, 2010.

I bought this quite some time ago based on its name. But the scent really really doesn't work on my skin.

It doesn't conjure up the stockinged, quite possibly kinky dame pictured on the bottle. Instead I feel like I've put on the perfume of someone at least 25 years older than I am: she's a well-off, stout, formidable lady in late middle age going out to dinner or the opera. The sort of person whom Hyacinth Bucket - of silly 90s sitcom Keeping Up Appearances - hoped she was.

I feel a million miles away from seductive in this. In fact, the white florals are so loud they're giving me a headache.

Note to self: don't be too seduced by a name.

4th April, 2010.

Sweet Floral. Too bad it does not have a staying power like Agent Provocature [the Pink Egg Bottle]. Great for a night out. Jasmine, Ylang Ylang, Iris, Violet, and White Lotus gives it a sweet elegant earthy aroma.

6th February, 2010.

On my skin, the big floral took completely over and made me think I was wearing maybe an Elizabeth Taylor fragrance? Kinda loud, and not a lot of development, so I just got sick of smelling it by the afternoon.

24th August, 2009.