Reviews by Oriental Muse

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    Gaultier² by Jean Paul Gaultier

    First impression: Confusion. What am I smelling here?

    Second impression: This is very sexy. Smells like I just did something naughty and got away with it.

    Third impression: Incredibly long lasting. Sprayed it in the afternoon, still smelled in in the evening and even after a long bath, it's still there.

    Final impression: I am in love.

    9th January, 2008.

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    Ange ou Démon by Givenchy

    Ange ou Démon for me is a little bit too soft, almost weak at certain points on my skin. But it's definitely a great feminine scent, generic enough to be well-liked by women of all ages but still has that classy feel that one loves to own.

    I interpret it as a Angel who aspires to be a Demon. An evening wear, to my nose at least.

    5th December, 2007.

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    Lovely Prism by Givenchy

    Interestingly enough, no matter how many times I've tried this perfume, I'll forget how it smells the very next morning. Was it sweet enough? Complicated enough? I still can't remember. Unlike Chanel No. 5 or Estee's Youth Dew, this one doesn't hit the right chord.

    A Limited Edition? I find that quite pleasurable to know. Not something I would be proud about. Harsh but true.

    5th December, 2007.

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    Aromatics Elixir by Clinique

    It's an intense scent, hard to control and master but once you've tamed it, it's incredibly gorgeous. Such a winner when compared to the rest of Clinique's 'easier-to-digest' recent perfumes.

    I have only compliments for this one.

    5th December, 2007.

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    Bobbi by Bobbi Brown

    I'm a little confused with this one. It started bright and perky with its citrus notes, then became quite edgy and made me questioned whether I should like it or not, before finally resting to a gorgeous scent that is powdery, incredibly long lasting and well, pleasant.

    5th December, 2007.

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    Mediterranean by Elizabeth Arden

    I do agree with *Kewart's interpretation of Mediterranean as light and watery. Although the name reminds you of salty sands and heavily fragrant air, the fragrance is actually the opposite of it. Despite the gorgeous notes such as Sicilian Mandarin, Damask Plum,Sandalwood, Musk etc., Mediterranean lingers for awhile before blending to an unrecognizable scent.

    Impressive? It's definitely not my cup of Mediterranean tea.

    22nd November, 2007.

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    Sheer Veil by Vera Wang

    Too simple and light. I need complexity in a perfume and this one just does not deliver.

    22nd November, 2007.

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    Tocade by Rochas

    Tocade has always and will remain in my top ten fave perfume list. Its strong, powerful lasting, gorgeously warm and it doubles as a lingerie for your skin too.

    If you haven't tried it, it's high time to do so.

    22nd November, 2007.

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    L'Eau D'Issey by Issey Miyake

    I don't usually go for fresh green-floral fragrances until I met L'Eau D'Issey many years ago. Now, it still managed to surprise me with its ability to attract a bevy of admirers, which one of them is me!

    A gorgeous scent. Makes you wanna get out from your cave-like room and do something, pronto.

    22nd November, 2007.

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    Green Tea by Elizabeth Arden

    If you love clean, crisp green fragrances, this is the one for you. I wouldn't even think twice before recommending a cup of it for those nice summer days, and where I come from, it's summer every day so this perfume suits perfectly.

    22nd November, 2007.

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    Tendre Poison by Christian Dior

    Developed by Edouard Flechier, Tendre Poison has the notes including galbanum, mandarin, vanilla and sandalwood, and was supposed to attract the younger group of Dior's customers.

    For me, it has nothing to do with youth. Instead Tendre is tenderly mature and feminine in its touch. But of course, I could be bias because my mother used to wear it when I was younger and it smelled divine on her :)

    Fresh, light and with a hint of oriental depth, Tendre smells great enough to put a smile on your face.

    22nd November, 2007.

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    Covet Sarah Jessica Parker by Sarah Jessica Parker

    I quite liked Covet's Paris-inspired ad and looked forward to giving it a whiff especially when Lovely was such a big pleasant surprise. But Covet just managed to get a brief approval from me. I admit I did like the initial scent especially with the strong presence of geranium leaves, and the later half of amber and the lingering air of lavender.

    But of course, the compliments end here and I was left a little bit disappointed but you never know, fresh and mainstream perfumes like this one never fails to get its young fans!

    19th November, 2007.

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    Champs-Elysées by Guerlain

    I know one friend of mine who is head over heels in love with this perfume and she is complicated yet bubbly, friendly and enthusiastic about everything. I have to say, this perfume suits her perfectly.

    19th November, 2007.

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    Angel by Thierry Mugler

    It's incredibly strong and has the ability to either attract or scare people away. Isn't this a good enough of a reason to get one now? :)

    19th November, 2007.

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    Samsara by Guerlain

    I tried this at a local departmental store and was figuratively blown away, so to speak. Its very rich and sensual, and had my lady friend looking at me differently. She had only one thing to say, "It's so sexy, you're looking attractive to me," :)

    I think what made me smell this perfume twice and more on my wrist was its woody notes that are of course one of my best preferences in a fragrance. What made my friend very interested in the perfume was its androgynous quality, its almost like a perspiring man wearing Samsara.

    Interested, I am for sure. This is a perfume that needs a real woman to wear it and make it whole. I love it.

    19th November, 2007.

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    Shalimar by Guerlain

    Incredibly sensual and I'm still surprised with its effects on both sexes. They love it, no matter what.

    19th November, 2007.

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    Mitsouko by Guerlain

    Mysterious, it definitely is and I love how it makes a very loud, and long lasting, voice to the current perfume trend.

    This is a time where popular perfumes are usually by popular actors and artists and the smell are usually soft and very mainstream friendly. By the end of it all, people tend to smell the same!

    That is why when I put this on and see the surprised look on my friends face, I knew this is one perfume to keep. Rich, often misunderstood and instinctively earthy, I'd wear this sparingly during the evening and anytime when I want to make a statement.

    19th November, 2007.

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    Youth Dew by Estée Lauder

    I don't know why people often equate Youth Dew to old church ladies because I am 25 and practically in love with it.

    Its complicated and sexy with its bergamot, cinnamon, rose, amber, and vanilla notes. Spicy but warm almost with an erotic hint. Its no wonder perfume addicts are crazy about this after having tried it, I am beginning to know why.

    Ps: Its incredibly long lasting, and priced just right for me wanting to get one by the end of this week!

    19th November, 2007.

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    Coco Mademoiselle by Chanel

    I was with my friend when I encouraged her to branch out from her normal selection of perfumes. She wondered what to try and I looked around, saw the Chanel counter and Coco Mademoiselle sparkled in my eyes. There was something very feminine and classic in its bottle, and I didn't think twice but asked the lady to spritz on a strip asap.

    That was it, I was seduced. But of course, I could be a little bit biased because I've always been an avid fan of the bergamot+rose+musk+vanilla+amber notes combo.

    My friend on the other hand was head over heels in love. She bought the 100 ml bottle in 10 minutes and every time she wears it, she exudes an endearing romantic and feminine aura that's too hard to resist :) And I'm a woman.

    16th November, 2007.

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    Coco by Chanel

    I'm easily intrigued with 'challenging' perfumes like "Mitsouko", "Youth Dew" and "Angel" so when they say that Coco Chanel is for those as unique as the scent itself, I just had to try it.

    After asking the girl to spritz on my right wrist (in moderation, of course), I knew that I could have a a worthy love-hate relationship with it. Coco is heavily floral-oriental, full bodied, potentially pungent, and classy. Wearing it could either invite a compliment or a wrinkled up nose. Either way, it makes a statement.

    I don't know why but wearing this makes me want to wear a deep burgundy-coloured lipstick, a fitting black suit and drink something strong and smooth like a Manhattan or a crisp Saketini.

    16th November, 2007.

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    No. 5 by Chanel

    Honestly, No.5 is robust, complicated, strong, classic and almost too mature for anyone under the age of 25. Its opening notes have the potential to drive people away, its middle notes could disguise as a freshly showered smell of soap, while its basenotes linger seductively for those close enough to detect it.

    But for me, the beauty of this perfume lies exactly in this Jekyll and Hyde persona. The woman who chose to wear this and wears it well, knows how to have her cake and eat it too, sans guilt.

    16th November, 2007.

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    Marc Jacobs Essence by Marc Jacobs

    I have always preferred musky,ambery scents but Marc's Essence is refreshingly floral and sensual. I loved it. It's definitely the perfume to wear to a party, on a weekend or on a bright sunny day :)

    8th August, 2007.

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    Gloria by Cacharel

    My first impression of Gloria was that it was most certainly strong. I was right. The first smell of it was quite overwhelming but I decided to buy it anyway and found out later, much to my pleasure, the smell was powdery, very sensual and exactly what I wanted in a perfume. Suitable for evening wear and whenever u feel powerfully feminine. Love it.

    8th August, 2007.

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    Miss Dior Chérie by Christian Dior

    My boyfriend chose this perfume for me and I was quite surprised (and quietly pleased) to find out that he actually thinks that this smell suits me.

    What do I think? It's incredibly sweet. Thats for sure. Tried it on my skin and the sweetness made me worry if I would wake up tomorrow with my body infested with ants. The strawberry leaves and caramelised popcorn sure come out strong but still, not surprisingly, it didnt last long on my skin.

    Definitely a scent for the young at the heart, and the literally young. Its feminine, which I doubt wouldnt attract the opposite sex. Having someone smelling like caramel popcorn should never be a bad thing. I wouldnt mind smelling like one for my boyfriend too.

    31st May, 2007.

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    Allure Eau de Parfum by Chanel

    My boyfriend's mom bought this for my birthday and I have to say she did a pretty good job in impressing me!

    I love the musky, oriental feel of the perfume and eventhough I do pick the subtle resemblance to the smell of an ashtray (haha), its actually quite sexy, reminds me of being in a jazz cafe and all you got on you is sensuality to claim as your own.

    31st May, 2007.

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    Prada Intense by Prada

    I love the bottle. Very sophisticated but the smell is too strong, almost acrid, for me. Didnt think twice to pass this one. Prefer it's sister i.e. Prada Tendre.

    13rd May, 2007.

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    Prada Tendre by Prada

    I love this perfume and how it makes me feel sexy. The amber touch to it compliments my skin to perfection. Very parisienne I have to admit. The only fallback is that it didnt last long at all.

    13rd May, 2007.

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    Kenneth Cole Signature by Kenneth Cole

    I love this smell on my boyfriend. He has always been into fresh and citrusy perfumes but this time, Signature seems to catch his olfactory attention as strong as mine was! He smells great, sexy and what is not good about that?

    13rd May, 2007.

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    Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker

    I am not surprised with the reaction from most people about this perfume. I've tried it before and the acrid smell almost reminded me of burnt skin, but of coz, the chemical in me is really tricky.

    However, surprisingly, my mother bought a bottle for herself and it smells gorgeous on her. I couldnt stop complimenting her infact. I guess the compliments worked fine for me coz she bought me the perfume's body lotion despite of my pessimism. This was another surprise, it turns out that it smells a whole lot better on me than the edp version.

    I had infact gotten a few compliments each time I've applied the lotion on me. Interesting eh?

    13rd May, 2007.

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    Cinéma by Yves Saint Laurent

    I've been told that Cinema should be the best bet after I've finished my last bottle of Tocade. Unfortunately, trying it out on my skin turned out to be a very complicated process. Not only did the smell came out a bit intimidating, it lasted quite awhile with the unpleasant smell. Such an unfortunate thing coz I actually really liked it before they sprayed it on my skin.

    13rd May, 2007.

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