Fragrance Reviews by margi

I hesitated to review this for a long time as I could not make up my mind if I liked it or loved it. Decision made, I like it. Patchouli is a must for me to be a firm favourite, and although this has lots of patchouli, the other notes make it quite fruity and fun rather than the gothic effect I usually yearn for. Ideal for work for me, not too strong or too offensive to non patchouli lovers as some.

Another WAG from my beloved hometown, Liverpool giving the city a bad name. Why would anyone aspire to smelling like one of these unfortunate women. I have never smelt this and would avoid any WAG perfume at all cost. Totally tasteless and tacky are far from the image that most ladies wish to be percieved, so save your money.

I have passion dance for her and loved it so much, i bought the men's version for my husband. BIG disappointment. It is not unpleasant at all, but does not have the WOW factor that the female frag has. Not very good longevity either but for the price, who can complain too much.

I am appalled that a sleazy foul mouthed racist chav such as this horrible specimin is now one of the best known British 'celebreties' from UK. I do not agree with celebrity scents at the best of times, but this particular product is in extremely bad taste considering the recent racism and bullying associated with this young woman. Avoid at all cost.

I love smelling this frag on others, but when I recently was given it as a gift, I find to my disappointment that I cannot bear it on me. It feels too sweet and sickly, it must be the peach. I don,t get the leathery note either. Lasts on me approx 6 hours which is a shame as it usually induces a migraine!!
Needs to be used very sparingly, and I would definitely try before you buy. It also reminds me of old favourite white haired aunts. I havn't got one personally, but if I did, this would remind me of her!!?

Cheap but not nasty, just sort of clean smelling. Smells like a good quality air freshener, but not nearly nice enough for me to wish to use on my skin. Having said that, on the few occasions I have worn it,lots of people commented on how nice it was?? I feel they must have stopped taking their medication.!!

I couldn't wait to try this, and sadly bought before i tried. Nothing sophistocated about this at all, nor special enough to wear on your wedding day!! Very ordinary floral that smells like drug store quality instead of the supposed high quality that the price tag suggest. fragrance vanishes after an hour, makes me sneeze, and people have commented that it smells too sweet for my personality!! How very dare they. HA HA

Light fresh and floral. Great longevity. Ideal for after shower, but not special enough for evening. Price reflects quality, but OK as a stocking filler.

Spicy citrus with some patchouli. WOW. Fantastic, only problem is longevity. Only lasts on my skin for an hour MAX. Too pricy to be reapplying by the second, so is a definite considered purchase for those of us who are not made of money.

I absolutely adore this fragrance. It smells so expensive despite its rather low price tag. It is sensuous, warm, sexy and spicy. Great longevity. Always attracts comments. Men love it. Not sure on the notes, but whatever they are they WORK. Totally recommend this for gals who like to stand out from the crowd. This is way different from any previous Avon frag.

I would never buy or even try this fragrance. I am from Liverpool, and feel she is a disgraceful ambassador for our wonderful city. I hate celebrity scents at the best of times, but this chav is not a celebrity, just consorting with a sportsman. Big Deal. It is so easy to meet and dupe a footballer, especially if you live in our area where they literally in abundance.

With all the lovely notes in this I thought this would be a new favourite. How wrong was I. It is cloying, syrupy and so headache inducing that it should be issued with a health warning. Vanilla is the overall note, drying to a sticky almost sweaty effect.( Where are the fresh notes???)
My advice is try before you buy.

I rarely wear this fragrance as I feel it is pleasant enough but not special. I like the warm honey and amber, but just a tad too much vanilla. However, this is one frag that always gets great comments from others. I wonder that they are from people who are used to high street samey smells, as the same people hate it when I wear my favourite frags i.e patchoulis, CDG incense series etc. This leads me to the conclusion that I would not take much notice of the high street junkies, and always please myself. In summary, Initial is nice but not a first choice for me.

Every time I use this fragrance I notice different notes. I agree that it is slightly similar to Passage d'enfer, but I fing it much more woody. I feel at times it is very similar to Bois D'Iris by the Different Company. Enough incense to help with meditation on stressful days, and spicy enough to help with moments in your life when you need a bit of spice!! Not a scent I would use to work, as I feel this would mainly be appreciated by perfume lovers who steer clear of high street mediocrity.

After all the hype and expectation, this was a mega disappointment. Sickly, headache enducing and syrupy. I imagine a bordello in a red light area to smell like this. I could not smell any truffle or indeed any of the listed notes. My husband gave me a wide berth the evening I wore my sample, and told me I had an 'unpleasant odour'. I think it was his hint for me to hit the shower!!

I disregarded this fragrance as cheap drug store trash, however although it will not win any awards for its originality; it is quite a pleasant day time option. Nothing about it is offensive. It is very feminine and smells like there is a lot of rose in it but this is not listed in the notes. For the price tag it is worth a try.

I absolutely adore this fragrance. It is so dark and mysterious, but definitely not disturbing. Very sexy unisex frag that always induces naughty intent whenever I wear this or I smell it on my husband. Very incensey, but apparently does not have incense in its notes!! Does wear close to the skin, so good excuse for snuggling.

Lovely light fruity and flirty frag. Ideal for young or young at heart. Smells very much like Choc de Cardin. Longevity very good. It is great fun to wear, but doesn't particularly fit my idea of a sexy fragrance; however, each to his/her own!! Whatever floats your boat!!

This is one of my all time faves. Patchouli, musk, leather and honey drizzled over a sunkissed skin. Yummy. Makes me feel all woman when I wear it, and gets great reaction from my husband.!!! Every time!!! What more can a girl ask!!! Joking aside, this scent is perfect for any occasion as it makes you fell invincible. Ideal for that tricky business meeting when you want to feel confident and succesful.

I loved this lovely fresh fun fragrance, but cannot find it anywhere now. It was spicy and fruity all at once, great longevity, and reminded me of a great holiday dancing the night away. Cannot remember any distinct notes, but if anybody does ever find this by chance, definitely worth a try.

Yes this is a cheaper than cheap drugstore scent, but guess what. It's lovely. It really does remind you of sunshine, the colour yellow, birds and bees and all things summery. This is a feel good fragrance, and makes me smile. Not at all sophisticated or chic, just great fun to wear once in a while.

Very fresh, very green, very youthful, problem is it only lasts as long as your finger is on the atomiser. I really think EA are taking people for fools expecting them to pay good money for a whiff of a scent. Forget talking about notes and drydown, it is not around long enough to make a comment.

I have nicknamed this fragrance Sickly. Too much nauseatingly sweet vanilla going on for me. This is the only fragrance I have ever worn where friends have begged me not to wear it again. Truly dreadful. truly sickly, truly not worth losing friends for.!!

I usually like woody fragrances, but find thid too sharp and dry. reminds me of L'Artisans Dzongkha, but hasn't any incense. To me the hype is unjustified. It is rather boring and sooo not worth thre price. I am asking my husband to use this up as I would not choose to wear this again.

Very fresh and green with a twist. A twist of what you may ask. truth is, I dunno. I just know that this is sufficiently unpredictable to make me smell different things each time I wear it. Never fails to get compliments. i love my husband wearing this too. Very sexy.(The perfume, not my husband)!!

I own lots of expensive patchouli fragrances, but nothing compares to this beautifully pure woody patchouli. I cannot find this now in the UK, so I live in hope if finding something one day as beautiful as this.

Lovely spicy cinnamon oil. Gorgeous for winter evenings. Aroma stays constant as drydown does not affect the initial aroma. Fantastic price and longevity excellent.

Lovely spicy aromatic fragrance that reminds me of christmas, or cold nights in front of a log fire with a mulled wine. However this fragrance is ideal for anytime. I wear this on hols as the oil base does not react negatively with heat or sweat.

This is a lovely fresh oriental musk that has a hint of incense. Ideal for travel, as it is in a tiny bottle of oil, and takes up such little space.
Longevity is great, and as it is oil, sweat and heat does not seem to affect the lovely aroma. Alcohol based perfumes can turn sour in hot climates. fantastic price too.

I would really like to be positive about this frag as my husband loves it, but fact is, it makes me feel nauseous. Probably too much vanilla, which IMHO should be found only in desserts, and should be kept out of fragrance. My husband can only wear this when I am away on business. I agree with ruggles that it bears no resemblance to Dzing, thankfully.

I have worn this frag since school, and love it today as much as I did then. It smells very like Miss Dior, and longevity is better. Very elegant and feminine despite the patchouli notes. Considering the price tag, I am amazed that more people don't wear this. I feel people discount this as it is not 'cool' to wear Avon, or maybe the snob element prevents people from using a mere Avon frag. Shame really as this stands up amongst the best of em.

WOW. Fantastic fragrance. Smells luxurious, rich and exclusive. Chpre with complex spicy undertones. Lots of patchouli and musk which definitely hit the spot for my taste. Longevity brilliant. Lasts all day into the evening. Not ideally an everyday fragrance unless it is a very special occasion. Very sensuous, so may attract unwanted attention!! Only down side is the rediculous cheap looking cap. Totally uneccesary, especially for the price tag.

This is a very fresh green cucumbery frag that smells exactly like Issy Miyake. In fact longevity is better, body lotion is better quality, and all at a fraction of the price. Well done M&S

I did like this frag, but it is a rather uninteresting and very run of the mill drugstore green fragrance. I find that it has good longevity on my skin, and for the bargain price it is a good stocking filler for teenage relatives, or a nice frag to wear after the shower. Not for serious fragrance junkies.

I loved pluran's review. I too am a patchouli junkie, and yes I do love it as dirty and hippieish as possible, but I cannot get along with this one. There is too much vanilla in it to be pure, and I feel nauseous when I wear this. I hate to give a thumbs down to any patchouli frag, but here goes!!

I love this incense fragrance, but when you compare it to the CDG incense series, it simply doesn't quite hack it. It is much more subtle and feminine than other incense frags, but longevity is a problem. It dries out to lose a lot of the gothic effect and develop a more floral aroma, but for the incense junkies amongst us, and yes, you know who you are; I feel this is may not be bold enough?

I agree totally with Purplebird. The only other comments I can add is that it smells very similar to Chanel's new Coromondel only much less expensive. Another grown up Patchouli frag, but I agree that people should ditch the high street and search for some individuality with nich frags. I do like this enough though to give it a thumbs up.

I used to wear this in the 80's but realize it is just as obnoxious as my curly perm and big shoulder pads were.
How the lovely notes that are allegedly present can amount to such a cheap tacky nauseating effect is astounding. Ideal for anyone who may like to develop an eating disorder. wear this and you are bound to throw up. Thumbs WAY down.

This is very pleasant. Slightly spicy and very green. An unusual combination. longevity is poor, about 2 hous tops on my skin, but it is so inexpensive that you can afford to reapply as much as you like. Not a drop dead gorgeous smell, but nice enough to use for every day use.

Lovely fragrance. Pink, pretty and feminine, but smells too much like Coco Mademoiselle and Chance to want to repurchase. One plus is that it is considerably less expensive than its Chanel relatives.

Spicy floral. Just up my street, however this was slightly disappointing. All the notes are fine, just together in this frag they just don't hit the mark. Pleasant enough, fresh enough, affordable enough but totally forgettable.

All of the notes in here I love, so why do I not wear this more often. I guess that it reminds me of BAD 80's fashions, big shoulder pads, bad perms, and cheap package hols when I was a student. Great to look back on and smile, but not experiences you would like to repeat!! More a winter/Autumn frag and definitely worth a try if you are sure it is not going to evoke confusing semi weird memories.

What more can you ask of a frag. Benzoin and pomegranate. And guess what? Longevity is fantastic. Lasts all day. Gets lots of compliments, maintains its aroma all day without changing musty, as so many other benzoin type frags tend to. the price tag is also very attractive so this is a win win deal.

Lovely frag. Very mysterious and includes my favourite notes, patchouli and frankincense. The pomegranate fruitiness gives it an overall 'burgundy' feel to it, and a much lighter effect that patchouli in its purer form. Very vampish and sexy. A winter fragrance that would be great for a special Xmas party.Instead of little black dress, maybe little red dress would be more suitable?

I bought this fragrance following the rave reviews from this site and feel quite inadequate, as I must be missing something. Yuck.I am 46 years old and feel like an old lady wearing this. It makes me feel as if I should be knitting and drinking cocoa.IMHO, this is just too powdery and sickly sweet for anyone other than some sweet 90 yr old granny. My colleagues have told me they will pay me to get rid of this one as it makes them feel unwell. I have half of a 100 ml bottle left so if anyone wants to pay P&P they can have this for free.

Pleasant. That is about it. Reminds me of Hermes Le Jardin Sur Le Nil which always gives me a nauseous headache. This frag doesn't but it is too similar for me to want to repurchase. Too fruity. Maybe young prepubescent girls would like this, but certainly not for grown ups.

I do agree with takemyhusbandplease to a certain extent. It is a very generic white frag, however you can get this on offer for $8.00 quite often, and for this price it has to be said it is a very pleasant everyday option. I would never wear this anywhere special, but it is amazing how many people comment positively when I do wear it.

This is the secret of the century. This fragrance is exactly like eau de Rochas only with much better longevity. Only problem is that I think that Avon is not making the perfume any more, only the body spray. Even if this is so, use the Avon L'eau to layer with Eau de Rochas perfume. Very economical option.

This is such a complex fragrance that I am not sure if I can find the inspiration to describe it and do it justice. It definitely smells like a Cathedral, but instead of making me feel melancholy, it evokes feelings of wonder and joy. The incense Frankinsence and Myrrh are the obvious notes, but there is a softer greener aspect that emerges on drydown to soften the effect. Definitely gothic, and not suitable for a romantic first date. This screams to people that both you and your fragrance have hidden depths if they care to look! I think those on a spiritual journey would find this fragrance helps with meditation or various saddanas. Jai Sai Ram.

I like this fragrance, but it smells so much like Chanel Coco Mademoiselle that it will not be a repeat purchase. Every time I wear it people ask me if I am wearing Coco Mademoiselle. I don't see the point in yet another copy fragrance, as lets face it, there are so many fragrances that smell very similar to CM. Nice enough though and has good staying power.

I loved this when it was first launched, but now can take it or leave it. Yes it is very frivolous and flirty, but seems slightly shallow to me. No depth whatsoever, maybe because there are sooo many notes piled into one bottle, I feel it somehow lost its way. I wear this only occasionally but do not really enjoy the experience. Will not repurchase.

This is not one of my faves as it doesn't seem to make any statement at all. Very nondescript cucumber citrus and melon type frag. Pleasant to wear after a shower, but it is way too ordinary for me to wear even to work. Longevity also not great. Not unpleasant, just not at all memorable.

What an amazingly sophistocated chic fragrance this is. Men absolutely LOVE this, and I get more comments from this than any of my others despite this not being my favourite. Totally agree with all Goddess-dreams very eloquent comments. Not for everyday use, although it is so reasonably priced, IMHO this is way too special to wear in the daylight hours. However, I find myself tempted, and usually succumb to wearing this for work.

Another very grown up sensuous frag. When you are wearing this you immediately feel confident and up for any challenge. This frag screams to me the type of person that is not afraid to take risks and lives life to the max, so I feel confused when people think it is an old lady smell. The patchouli and honey work very well together, and lasts for at least 6 hours on my skin. I always wear this when I go to see a rock gig and leave the real patchouli for home use!! I call this my Aerosmith fragrance.

Although I dislike the original allure, I really love this one. I think it is because of the Patchouli and frankincense. It is very sexy, and I agree with all Blackambermoon said. Definitely need to be self assured with this one. Not for the shrinking violets of this world, and should have the instruction 'only for grown ups' on the bottle.

This is very pleasant especially for the price, however it is not a head turner. It smells like a cross between Fendi and Euphoria despite the notes being different!! Slightly spicy, and thankfully I cannot detect the vanilla note that is allegedley in it. OK for everyday wear.

I love every single note in this frag, and to have them alltogether in one scent is pure bliss. It is very bold, and ideal for confident individuals. I have asked my husband to wear this as I feel it is quite masculine. It is a golden warm sexy scent, and the amaretto adds a comforting aspect that does not detract from it being exciting and fun to wear. Very luxurious and sophistocated. Smells tres expensive.

Total bliss in a bottle. All of my favourite notes altogether. The most lasting overall note is the incense, but the patchouli and benzoin is also very apparent especially on drydown. I don't get too much musk or vanilla at all. Only problem is that outside of Lithuania it is impossible to find. CDG Jaisalmer is as near a dammit, and slightly less expensive. Longevity is also great on this frag, approx 6 hours on my skin. However, most people I know dislike so much incense and say it makes them feel sad, just as well we all don't feel the same. I just love smelling like a sexy vampire.

I love most of the Chanel frags, but find this least interesting, in fact downright boring. Loads of lovely notes, but somehow don't quite work well together. I usually love green fragrances, but find this very metallic and headache inducing. Pity my husband always forgets and buys me this for Xmas, birthdays etc. Obviously getting his 5's and 19's confused. AARRGGHH

Woods and florals with just a hint of spice. looking at all the notes, I expected it to be much spicier, but instead is a very feminine white fragrance. I cannot see the resemblance at all to No 5, and I also find the longevity poor on my skin, but still well worth the price tag.

My husband says this smells like the colour purple. Now I know there is violet in it, I can forgive him his eccentricity. This is floral overdose for me, and reminds me slightly of Ultraviolet Man by Paco rabanne. The musk is the only redeeming quality for me, and whilst I think it is pleasant, I would not purchase another bottle.

Very pleasant warm fragrance. Lots of amber and berries, smells creamy and sweet and also a hint of vanilla. The vanilla note is the only let down, otherwise it is very acceptable. Not one for a special event, but ideal for daytime and after the shower home alone.

For such an inexpensive fragrance, this smells incredibly sophistocated and exclusive. Lots of red berries and musk. Very sensual, and longevity is brilliant. When I tell people I am wearing Avon, they always feel sure I have made a mistake with what I used that day. My husband LOVES it, and always wants to snuggle when I wear this, lets hope his secretary doesn't decide to use this!!

Sadly this is no longer available in the UK, so I have to source it from overseas, but boy is it worth it. It has a lovely warm sexy spicy opening, revealing honey notes on drydown. A friend said it smells rich both in spicy aroma, and also in perception. The best thing about this fragrance is that nobody else uses it as it is not on the high street, and whenever people comment about how delicious this frag is, I just smile and tell them it is now difficult to find and I don't know where they can find any now. Aren't I wicked?? Very long lasting, approx 6 hours on my skin.

When I first bought this in the Eighties, I thought I was sooo cool. Huge padded shoulders, curly perm, red lipstick, and of course Coco. Now I find it reminds me of all that was bad about the eighties. The fashions, the obscene materialism, and yet when I smell it on others it does make me smile. I could never own or wear this frag again, but sometimes nice to smell on others.

This is the worst Guerlain I have experienced. Smells like lemon furniture polish for an instant, and then ALL smell disappears. I have drenched myself with this only to find that 10 minutes later there is no evidence of anything. Why this is still available, and yet Gentiana is discontinued is a mystery to me!!

I am so upset that this is no longer available. This is a lovely green fragrance but not too bracing. The musk makes it much warmer than most of the other Allegorias. Floral and citrus all at once, and the grapefruit is a change from all the lemon that is used in most citrus/green frags. Longevity is surprisingly good. I will have to use my current bottle sparingly.

What a fun fragrance. Ideal for all ages, and a must for all those who like quirky, and do not take themselves too seriously. Fresh, green, grassy, citrus and lots of mint. Makes you feel cool even in a heatwave. Cheers you up on the greyest of days, and lets face it, where I am from( Liverpool UK) we should all get this on prescription.

I do enjoy wearing le Dix, and yes it does have some similarities to Chanel No5 and also Bois des Iles. It is very chic and French, a more mature fragrance, but I cannot think of it in the same class as my beloved No5. It is not nearly as charismatic, and longevity is not in the same meg specs as I have to constantly reapply Le Dix, however it does always draw compliments, so to me it stands alone as itself rather than a poor comparison to such unachievable status as No 5.

I first wore this when I was 21 and considered myself very grown up and chic. Then it was one of the most mysterious frags I had used. It seemed very chic and french as FroFro commented. I recently began to use it again now I am in my 40's and found that either it had changed or possibly I had grown up. I found it mildly sickly and shallow. Still woody but also too sweet! I was disappointed and still grieving as I had lots of lovely memories wearing this frag. I won't buy it again, just good to remember it as it was. For those trying it first time, try before you buy. Goodbye old friend!!!

Lovely vintage fragrance that must have been quite daring in its heyday. I love the smell but do associate it with ladies much older than myself so I wear it only occasionally. Ideal for a garden party or fete. Leathery and powdery all at once although I do detect a patchouli presence. This also smells identical to Avon's Timeless, and for a fraction of the price is a great altenative.

This is a very sweet ambery mix. Very masculine, so I share this with my husband. Closer to hippie patchoulis that any other I have smelt, but for me this is a good thing, although I know some would find this offputting. I like this as I cannot detect any vanilla, which seems to be included in lots of patchouli fragrances, and for me makes them sickly. I like to think of Jim Morrison wearing this in the desert, however this is just pure fantasy!!

Oh how I love patchouli. I love this one but not my fave. That has to be Patchouli Noire, however this is a lighter fragrance for those who do not wish to smell like a biker chic. Personally I love smelling grungy, and this reminds me of all those rock festivals where you just about love everybody on the planet. Fantastic way to feel, so why not try this. Patchouli may even help towards world peace. Seriously though, this warm earthy fragrance does have great longevity, but unlike some patchouli frags, you can actually wash it off. Thumbs way up.

One of my all time faves. Have worn this since I was a student. Very dark, mysterious and sexy. I agree with tvlampboy that is is rather melancholy and not at all suitable for spring or summer. Ideal with mac and boots, and red lipstick. Very french and chic. I love the patchouli/musk combo, but it has enough other warm notes for it to be wearable by most age groups, however not by the very young.(Although I did)What a precocious kid I was!!

HUGE disappointment. Too fruity to be appreciated outside a fruit salad. Something sickly lurking among the fruity notes, possibly the lotus? very nauseating and headach inducing, and smells like a cheap supermarket toilet cleaner. YUCK.

Way too girly and floral for this old rock chic. Possibly the lilac that makes me feel slightly nauseous when I wear this. Longevity is also very poor. Lovely bottle, shame about the potion.

A very well heeled boyfriend bought this for me when I was a student, and now 25 years later it is affordable for everybody. Thankfully everybody does not wear it, so this is still one of my all time faves. Truly sophistocated and 'rich' smelling. Spicy and flowery all at once. I feel now that I may have been too young to pull this off when I first started wearing it, but ideal for me now. Ideal for theatre, art exhibitions etc, and subtle enough to wear for a special dinner date, however I have been known to wear this to an Aerosmith concert so I suppose aytime anyplace anywhere is appropriate.

This is just wonderful as all things dark and dirty must be lurking in these notes, however I still prefer the original. This is much lighter and would appeal to those too wary of the original, and probably may appeal to the younger buyers. The combination of patchouli and dark chocolate is sooo sinful, but is lightened by the fresh tea notes. Definitely an evening perfume, but I wear this in the daylight hours too. Men lurv it.

Someone said in an earlier review that you either love it or hate it, and I LOVE it. All of my favourite notes are here such as patchouli, amber benzoin etc and I feel warm all over just thinking about it. I can understand if you are a girly girly type of gal that this would possibly be your worst nightmare, but if you are a gutsy go getter, not afraid to be noticed the this is the one for you. Old Ladies?? What old ladies wear patchouli!! Definitely to be used sparingly, and not for a dinner date, but for use after eight pm, go on I dare you!

I have worn this off and on for years, although now it is very difficult to find. It is fresh and fun, but also rather masculine, therefore my husband also occasionally wears it. he says it smells like Aramis and I would have to agree. Longevity is amazing, and the drydown does not seem to alter the initial sneezy oakmoss opening. This fragrance does make a lot of people sneeze, so I never wear this to work. I have also felt recently that it feels a bit dated, as some other older fragrances do not. I am wearing it less and less, but when I do wear it I remember its heyday(and my own) with affection.

For a high street frag, this is one of the most interesting perfumes in my collection. Each time I wear it I percieve it differently. Overall, initially it is very woodsy and green, add in the pine and you have a splendid opening. The drydown is also captivating as the musk, cedar and amber reveal themselves. Throughout all of this i still detect a soapy element which strangely enough in this array of notes is a pleasant experience. I can never make my mind up wether this is an everyday fragrance or an evening one. Whenever I wear this I do feel exclusive and 'different', so wearing it is always a pleasure.

Overall this is a very pleasant fragrance, but i feel will never reach classic status. Initially very white and flowery. Freesia and tuberose the most noticeable, but does dry down to be ever so slightly spicy with the patchouli, ginger and cardamon making their presence felt. I can understand someone likening this to fabric softener, as I did initially, but I am glad that the drydown proves this scent to be a bit more complex than one might initially think. That being said, it is not interesting enough for me to buy another bottle.

Loads of people comment on this when I rarely wear it, that I feel unfair in saying that this is one of my least favourite purchases of all times. I love the musk, but the overpowering vanilla nauseates me and gives me a headache. Longevity is good, which is always unfortunate for me when I wear it!! I have never smelt this on anyone else so have little insight into how it might smell on others, maybe it is my chemistry that makes it so unpleasant. Definitely try before you buy, and IMHO not ideal as a gift, way too risky.

I was so excited to read about this fragrance in the press that I bought it blind. I am somewhat disappointed and although I feel this fragrance is unique, mysterious and complex, however I do not like smelling like a train drivers bottom. Animalic---Yes, Fecal---Definitely, Pleasant---Erm not exactly. I am still unable to give this away as I feel that someday it will grow on me, next to Cuir de Russie by Creed, this is a poor evil smelling poor relation. Sad but true. BOO HOO.

This IMHO is the ultimate 'white frgarnce'. I am amazed that the only listed notes are gardenia and vanilla. I don't get any of the vanilla thankfully, as for me vanilla is best left to use in custard!! What I do get is a shower of delicate floral, and feel as if I am walking in a beautiful English garden in spring. It is a pretty squeeky clean smell, and not at all sexy. Ideal for carefree days out in the countryside holding hands, sipping champagne and nibbling strawberries.

This is a lovely chic fragrance that transports you back to 1920's Paris. Very feminine but bold. Does smell very similar to No 5 on drydown, but sufficiently different to make me want to purchase. I cannot identify any particular notes except maybe jasmine?? Longevity on this one was not as good on my skin as was Coromondel, or indeed other Chanel frags, but hey it comes in a 200 ml bottle so no problem with reapplying!!

I loved cedriceccentrics ver eloquent review as it says exactly what I feel about this fragrance. It was a gift, and not one of my personal favourites, but I recieve more compliments for this than any other fragrance. I dislike that it is a 'high street' frag, and I prefer the niche/cult type brands rather than smell like millions of others, however I do look forward to wearing this on occasion. Much lighter and less obvious than original Beautiful, but still has great longevity. Ideal for any occasion

I feel this is the younger less attractive sister of Coco Mademoiselle. You know the one that is always overshadowed by the glamarous charismatic older sibling, which makes me feel quite sad when I wear it. This is also a younger fragrance, and maybe the wearer will grow up to switch when she feels more confident. Lots of patchouli evident which IMHO is always a plus. Longevity is good, so maybe try both before you buy.

Looove this frag. Very fresh and classy, but also fun and flirtatious. Has the effect of making me feel happy and uplifting my mood every time I wear it. I would challenge anybody to feel grumpy after smelling this. I love the subtle patchouli, as this adds a hint of sexiness to this othewise fruity experience. I feel this should be available on prescription to make every female feel good about herself.

This one of only 3 Chanel frags that i dislike. I agree with ubuandebeme that on me it smells dry and powdery. Not unpleasant, but more ideal for a very VERY mature lady. I am amazed that some find it similar to my beloved No 5?? NO WAY?? IMHO they are polar opposites. I am unable to detect any incense or ylang ylang, but find lots of vanilla and jasmine. Ideal present for favourit elderly aunt, but makes me feel dowdy and frumpy when I wear it.

I love all of the incense series, but chose this above the others. I have visited Jaisalmer many times and this does not smell like the place at all!! One would expect to smell indian type incense here,or indeed bazaar spices but instead it smells like eastern european gothic churche type incense. That being said, I still love this frag, so will forgive the misleading name. Smells exactly like the Lithuanian fragrance Jozias Stravithicus, but much better longevity. Just wish it was more readily available in the UK.

I agree with almost everything robyogi has said. I love most of the chanel range and this is no exception, however if I had known how much it resembles Prada, I would have chosen one of the other of the new six. It is lighter and more feminine, but still has that constant benzoin aroma from application through drydown until last lingering aroma. Longevity is amazing, so need to use sparingly. My only disappointment is that the size of bottle is not sensible at all. I will never use 200 mls however fond I am of it.

As a rule I adore spicy scents, but this is one I simply cannot get along with. it seems to always induce a sickly headache, which other people have commented on. It is sickly and quite cheap smelling, and for the life of me I cannot identify any one particular note. Maybe pepper?? Anyways I would advise to definitely try try try before you buy.

I bought this on a whim as it was half price in a sale, but was pleasantly surprised. It is warm without being dark, and the ylang ylang is the most percievable note for me. It reminds me of something I used to wear in the 70's but I cannot remember what?? For that very reason it brings happy memories flooding back. The pink pepper is more apparent to me on drydown, but I just do not get the chocolate notes. I find that this is not a particularly memorable scent, but find it hard to believe anyone would find it unpleasant

I bought this in the early eighties, and it became my second fave ( first being No 5). I always associate it with having lots of fun as it is sparkling, light green and quite cheeky. Longevity is fantastic for such a light fragrance. I do find it similar to Diorella, but as this fragrance has poor longevity on my skin, I will choose Cristalle every time. This always attracts comments when I wear it, but sadly mostly from women!!

I like this perfume lots, but not one of my all time faves and here is why. Its smells quite generic, very similar to lots of others e.g SJP as Heidi also commented. It is ideal in my opinion for the office, not special enough for a date. OK for shopping, but not for the theatre.(get my drift?) Having said that, I will probably buy it again when this bottle runs out. It is a nice combination of mossy, musky, floral and fruits. Whew!! I am definitely going to try Heidi's idea of combining it with Crystalle though.

I cannot find it in me to agree that this fragrance is sexy! I do adore it, but for me it is a fresh, girl next door cutesy kinda fun fragrance. I sometimes feel embarrassed wearing it as I associate it with teenage and college girls, and I am in fact in my mid forties, but it is so lovely, that I do occasionally indulge. For me it is more of a jeans and T shirt frag than a sexy nightime choice, my husband tells me I smell of oranges and is not so keen. Frankly, I have been accused of smelling of worse things than oranges soooo I will take it as a compliment.

Love Love Love this fragrance. Very different from any rose type fragrance imaginable. I get very little rose at all, but I do get lots of earthy patchouli. A tad melancholy, so not one to use if you are feeling blue. Longevity is not great on me, but worth reapplying to acheive such a dramatic almost gothic fragrance.

I have loved this fragrance since it launch which is a huge surprise to people who know about my passion for patchouli and dark fragrances. I feel this must be my alter ego making itself felt. This is so lovely and fresh and light that you could imagine yourself on a cool spring day, wearing blue gingham, a straw hat, sandals and sipping homemade lemonade on the banks of a river. Not an everyday fragrance for me by any means, but ideal when you want to occasionally act all girly and innocent(ish)!!. Surprisingly long lasting for such a subtle scent, and does have an amazingly calming affect on my mood.

OH No. How can anything like this have been created by Tierry Mugler? This has to be the most unpleasant fragrance mistake I have made in ages. I find it nauseating and headach inducing just like Dior's Poison. It lasts for ages even after you bathe, which is a pity when you just want to scrub it off. It does smell like a particularly nasty cleaning fluid, and would more than likely do wonders for blocked drains!!

I absolutely LOVE this fragrance, and although I can smell the chocolate, the most dominant smell I percieve is the patchouli, although it is not mentioned in the notes. Anyone, like me who is an aging rock chic will love this as it reminds me in a much more subtle way of my earlier head banging days. However, most people who comment on how nice I smell when wearing this fragrance have never been into this music genre, so please don't let that last comment put anyone off!! Again, this is a very sexy fragrance, so I rarely wear this during daylight hours. I also never wear this when going out to dinner as it is a little strong for some people. I would recommend keeping this for special night in with the partner of your dreams.

Since I first owned this fragrance, I can never be without it. It is very bold, and in my opinion can only be worn by somebody who is comfortable in their own skin. I love amber and hibiscus together, and find this a very sexy aroma. It is equally as sexy on my husband, although he says he would rather smell it on me!! Although it is a flirty smell, I still feel quite sophistocated when I wear it, and tend to wear this when I am power dressing. Lasts ages on my skin especially when layered. If you are daring and looking for something WAY different, you must try this.

This is undoubtedly my No 1 fragrance ever. It felt that it was an old friend when I first encountered it as a teenager. It was the first fragrance I bought with my first paycheck even though I could not afford it. It oozes sophistication and elegance and makes me feel confident and feminine and sexy. I would recommend wearing this to interviews, presentations and just about anywhere that requires you to feel in control and self assured.

I loved this fragrance from first whiff. It is so clean and fresh and reminds me of summer. My husband on the other hand dislikes this and tells me I smell of salad!! Not very sexy, so I only wear this when I am with my girlfriends.