Fragrance Reviews

Fragrance Reviews by Noraed

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Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf

Floral, powerful, and unique scent.
It is a Floral - Orange Tuberose type of perfume.
The perfume starts with a floral scent, which later becomes sweet and floral, as middle notes start to come out. The ending has a sweeter and a little musky scent.
The floral notes in the middle are the dominant scent, which can be a little overwhelming.
The perfume has a new and unique scent, but it does not motivate me enough to buy it.
30 January 2009

Elle by Yves Saint Laurent

Elle has a sharp citrusy scent with some woody and spicy scents.
It is a Floral - Woody Musk type of perfume.
I find it extraordinary and mysterious.
It also has a masculine scent, which is what drew me away from it.
I also think it is very similar to midnight poison by Dior, but I prefer midnight poison.
29 January 2009

Hugo XY by Hugo Boss

Fresh, light and citrusy scent with a strong green scent.
It is a Woody - Aromatic type of perfume.
It is a modern and boyish perfume aimed at a young age group.
It is not terrible, but it does not impress me either.
29 January 2009

Just Me by Paris Hilton

Light and flowery, but mostly fruity scent.
It is a floral fruity type of perfume.

Top note: Bergamot, Red Berries, Pink Peppercorn
Middle note: Violet, Lily of the Valley, White Rose, Freesia, Iris
Base note: Sandalwood, Vanilla, Ylang, Musks, Blonde Woods

I agree with (takemyhusbandplz) opinion.
This perfume is very ordinary and boring and there is nothing special about it.
So I don’t think it is worth buying, when there are a lot of perfumes in the market that are more interesting and unique.
29 January 2009

Morgan de Toi Femme by Morgan de Toi

Morgan is a playful, girly, strong and loud perfume. It has a strong fruity scent.
It is very similar to ‘Mwah’ by Chanelle Hayes. But, Morgan is more concentrated and lasts longer.

Top notes: Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Raspberry, Green Apple.
Middle notes: Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine,Tiara Flower, Grenadine.
Base notes: Sandalwood, Musk, Morello Cherry.
28 January 2009

Hugo by Hugo Boss

Fresh, watery, cool, citrusy and stylish scent.
It is an Aromatic - Rustic type of perfume.
The opening is similar to ‘In leather man’ by Aigner, as they both have grapefruit in the top notes.
It is a spicy and yet a light perfume.
Hugo is an energetic, daring, active and boyish perfume.
28 January 2009

Aramis Life by Aramis

Fresh, spicy and stylish scent.
It is a Citrus - Aromatic type of perfume.
The opening is citrusy and fresh, but it is being concealed by the spicy and fruity scent in the middle notes. The middle is spicy and a little sweet. I’m not sure I’m picking up the floral notes. The ending is woody. The leather note is weak and almost unnoticeable.
It is different than the other versions of Aramis, this one is more stylish and less woody and intense.
Aramis life is an energetic, exciting, and modern perfume.
28 January 2009

Senso by Ungaro

Classic, mature and warm perfume with a strong floral scent.
It is a floral-fruity type of perfume.

Top notes: bergamot, grapefruit, coriander, mandarin, peach and gourmand plum
Heart notes: orange blossom, Damask rose, jasmine, carnation, heliotrope, orchid, tuberose and ylang-ylang.
Base notes: amber, benzoin, cedar, cinnamon, musk, opoponax, patchouli, sandalwood, vanilla and Tonka.

The starting scent is citrusy, but it is backed up with the strong floral scent in the middle notes. The combination of flowers in the middle notes creates a strong and unique feminine scent. The ending is sweet and a little flowery.
Briefly, it smells like a bouquet of flowers.
It is a very feminine and romantic perfume.
28 January 2009

Montana pour Homme by Montana

Watery, citrusy, musky and refreshing scent.
It is a Woody - Chypre type of perfume.
I think it is a special and elegant perfume.
This perfume used to be called Montana Homme, but when the original Montana Homme got re-launched the name was changed into Montana pour Homme.
25 January 2009

Pure Poison by Christian Dior

Very unique, mature, rich, luxurious and strong jasmine scent.
It is a Floral - Jasmine type of perfume.

Top notes: Calabrian Bergamote, Jasmine, Sweet Orange
Heart note: Orange Blossom, Hydroponic Gardenia
Base note: Sandalwood, White Amber

Suitable for ladies more than girls.
This perfume smells like a bomb of jasmine.
Strongly recommended for people who like jasmine, but I should warn you, it might be a little too strong.
25 January 2009

Angel by Thierry Mugler

Very sweet and clean scent with a strong caramel scent.
It is an Oriental - Vanilla type of perfume.

Top notes: Bergamot, Mandarin.
Heart note: Passion Fruit, Peach, Apricot.
Base note: Patchouli, Vanilla, Chocolate, Caramel.

I find it glamorous, luxurious, and posh. Other might find it overly sweet.
But if you like it, try Wish by Chopard, which is also an Oriental - Vanilla type of perfume.
I would not recommend Angel for those who dislike sugary smelling perfumes.
24 January 2009

Ananya by Body Shop

Unique, feminine, rosy, mature, and daring scent.
The perfume smells like a rose bomb and is quite strong.

Top notes: bergamot, peach, melon, coconut, violet.
Middle notes: jasmine, rose, freesia, tuberose, ylang ylang.
Base notes: sandalwood, cedar, vanilla, musk.

Used to be available in ETD, but unfortunately it is no longer in production.
24 January 2009

Amarige by Givenchy

It is one of those scents that are difficult to describe.
But I can say that it is a mature, feminine, and extraordinary scent.
It is a Floral - Orange Tuberose type of perfume.

Top notes: Plum, Peach, Orange Blossom, Violet.
Heart note: Ynag-Ylang, Jasmine, Tuberose, Black Currant.
Base note: Casmerande, Musk, Sandal, Vanilla.

I find it daring, flirty, and sexy. It is suitable for special occasions.
But I must say it is more wearable on ladies than girls.
It is a very popular perfume and I too think it will stand the test of time.
24 January 2009

Chrome by Azzaro

Watery, musky, citrusy, and woody scent.
It is a chic, luxurious, aromatic and an outstanding perfume.
It is a Citrus - Aromatic type of perfume.
My husband bought 3 bottles of this one.
24 January 2009

L by Lolita Lempicka

Very strong vanilla scent with a little cinnamon and orange scent.
It is a heavy and very sweet perfume.
It is a Oriental - Vanilla type of perfume.

When I tried it in the shop it was sweet and a little spicy. Unfortunately after I bought it I started feeling nauseous and sick by its overwhelmingly sweet scent. I could not stand it no matter how much I tried.

Not recommended for those who dislike sugary smelling perfumes.
The bottle design might indicate that is a light and cool watery scent, where it is not. However, it is a brilliant bottle design.
24 January 2009

V by Valentino

Very mature, rosy, sophisticated and warm scent.
It is a Floral - Woody Musk type of perfume.

Top notes: Tangerine, Pink Grapefruit, Green Fig, Freesia.
Heart note: Rose, Orange Blossom, Heliotrope.
Base note: Mysore Sandalwood, Atlas Cedar, Amber, Musk.

The perfume is very romantic and its strong rosy scent makes it extremely feminine, which should make you stand out from the crowd.
Suitable for special occasions.
24 January 2009

Noa by Cacharel

Musky, fresh, light and soft scent.
It is a Floral - Woody Musk type of perfume.
The notes are:
· Top notes: Peach, Plum, Freesia, Green note
· Heart note: Lily of the valley, Rose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang
· Base note: Cedarwood, Sandal, Vanilla, Tonka
Recommended for those who dislike strong perfumes.
My mom and my ant bought it twice and it is their second favourite, that is how much charming it is.
The pearl idea is so adorable.
It is a very lovely perfume. To me this perfume is a symbol of purity.
23 January 2009

Unforgivable Woman by Sean John

It is a sweet, gentle, relaxing, romantic and unique scent.
It smells like vanilla and jasmine.
It is an Oriental - Floral type of perfume.
It has a delightful smell that you don’t find in most perfumes.
I don’t understand why I’m the first one to complement this perfume. I know two other people who like this perfume too.
I say give this perfume another chance, especially if you like soft, sweet, vanilla or jasmine smelling perfumes.
21 January 2009

Secret Wish by Anna Sui

It is a fresh, fuity, light, and citrusy scent.
It also smells like peach.
It is a Floral - Fruity type of perfume.
It is interesting but not sophisticated.
This perfume’s longevity might be disappointing.
It smells similar to Chance Eau Fraîche by Chanel.
Its nice smell and charming bottle makes it a good idea for a gift.
20 January 2009

Baby Rose Jeans by Versace

Flowery, citrusy, and soft scent.
It is a Floral - Rose Violet type of perfume.

The notes are:
• top notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Peach, Green note
• Heart note: Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Orchid, Orris
• base note: Sandal, Cedar, Vanilla,

It is very nice, tender and feminine and does not need to be altered.
Don’t let the name of the perfume (BABY) convince into believing that it is for children.
The name (BABY) is irrelevant to the perfume’s suitability for adults.
09 June 2008

M7 by Yves Saint Laurent

This is an Oriental - Woody type of perfume
Most of it smells like of agarwood. So if you like agarwood, you should definitely check this one out.
It smells like a modern Middle Eastern perfume, as the people their often wear agarwood.
09 June 2008

Stunning by Katie Price

Smells citrusy at the very beginning, which is acceptable, but when the heart notes appears, the perfume becomes very rosy and strawberry smelling, which is not enjoyable.

The combination of Violet, Jasmine, Rose and Strawberry in the heart notes is a disaster.
These notes (Violet, Jasmine, Rose and Strawberry) are very concentrated and mixing them together created a hideously intensive scent.
This person obviously doesn’t know which notes goes with which.

The perfume in not stunning in any way, it’s actually very revolting.
So it is a big NO for me.
31 May 2008

S2 by Shilpa Shetty

Smells fresh, citrusy, and fruity at first, then it becomes very mucky and woody at the end.
Part of this perfume is based on amber and floral.

Top notes: mandarin, bergamot, cyclamen, peach and melon.
Heart notes: jasmine, sandalwood, vetiver and patchouli.
Base notes: musk and vanilla.

The perfume is not exciting and the excessive woody and musky scent is annoying me a little.
31 May 2008

Lacoste pour Femme by Lacoste

Very light, fresh, soft, and flowery scent with some scent of woods.
It is a Floral - Woody Musk type of perfume.
This perfume is undeniably feminine, tender, and romantic.
I think this perfume is adorable and is rarely disliked by people. The only criticism is that it does not last long.
30 May 2008

Lavender by Body Shop

I have to agree with (ninamichaela), the perfume seems to be suitable for men more than women.

It is a masculine scent rather than a feminine scent and I wouldn’t wear such a masculine scent. Also, I know a guy who wears it and he likes it.

In short, it smells like a men’s perfume. So thumbs down as a women's perfume and thumbs up as a men's perfume.

29 May 2008

Rock 'n Rose by Valentino

Generally, the perfume is an acceptable perfume rather than a sophisticated one.
It is a Floral - Rose Violet type of perfume.
At the beginning, the scent is very rosy, light, and fresh. Then, when the base notes come out, the scent becomes more soft and romantic. Personally I wasn’t enjoying the rosy scent and I think the second part is better.

The best thing I could say about it is that it is ‘nice’, but it is not that special. I think there are more unique and tasteful perfumes out there. Also the perfume’s longevity is disappointingly weak.

It is probably suitable for those who like very light perfumes. However, it is definitely not recommended for those who like rich, heavy, and long-lasting perfumes.
28 May 2008

Midnight Fantasy by Britney Spears

Very fruity and a little fresh and sweet scent.
It is a Floral - Fruity type of perfume.
It’s more of a summer fragrance than a night fragrance.
You could say it is a teenagish perfume.

Recommended for trial for those who love perfumes with lots of fruity notes, like the original Fantasy perfume by Britney or, like some of Escada’s fruity perfumes e.g. (Island Kiss or Pacific Paradise). Not saying that they smell similar, but they are the same type (floral fruity).

The perfume is good, but there is too much cherries for my liking.
26 May 2008

Salvador Dali pour Homme by Salvador Dali

Horrible scent and very disappointing perfume.
It is an Oriental Fougere type of perfume.
It will smell good at first, but soon you will notice the stinky smelling scent, which made it awful.

I’m gona have to support Leifer’s review, it is a disgusting scent (sorry), but I just can’t stop noticing the dirty scent in it, without it, the perfume wouldn’t have been so bad.
The bottle design is not good either.

I usually like most perfumes, but this has (by far) one of the worst smells I ever smelled in a perfume.
22 May 2008

Cristobal pour Homme by Balenciaga

It is an Oriental Woody type of perfume.
It is a soft, gentle, and very comfortable scent.
At first you will get the green notes, which will gradually transform into a more sweet scent that goes well with the green notes.
I think this perfume is wearable on women, because of its very sweet and soft scent. I’m a (female) and I use it.

It smells very much like an un famous perfume, which I adore called ‘Gazzaz 2000’ made by a local perfume shop.

Finally, someone made this perfume, which I have been waiting so long for it to get created.
I found it by coincidence and after trying many perfumes. This perfume represents one of my favourite types of scent.
20 May 2008

Desnuda by Ungaro

Very classic and old fashioned perfume.
It is an Oriental - Floral type of perfume.
Has noticeable flowery scent.
Smells very familiar, as many people used to wear it or something similar to it, back in my childhood.
Personally I find it boring, as I tend to look for perfumes that standout and are unique.
This one is discontinued, probably because it is out of fashion, which is why, I wouldn’t recommend it for those who are looking for a modern perfume.
30 April 2008

DKNY Be Delicious by Donna Karan

Very refreshing, stylish, light, and fruity perfume.
Smells like grapefruit at the beginning then it smells like apple with a little watermelon scent, but mostly cucumber.
It is a Chypre - Floral type of perfume.
It reminds me of ‘moonflower’ by The Body Shop as it also has refreshing, light, and fruity scent as well as the scent of cucumber and watermelon.
‘Be Delicious’ brings the beautiful scent of apple, cucumber and many other fruity scents together, resulting an enjoyable combination of fruity scent.
Suitable to wear during the summer.
29 April 2008

Boss Spirit by Hugo Boss

A good, strong, deep, woody, leathery, and old fashioned smelling perfume.
It is a Woody - Chypre type of perfume.
There is a strong scent of lavender, wood, leather, and lots of green notes. Perhaps there is some scent of citrus as well.
More wearable on men than boys.
I don’t think it’s bad, but it’s not my type.
28 April 2008

Polo Sport by Ralph Lauren

Fresh, cool and clean scent.
It is an Aromatic - Rustic type of perfume.
Smells, like lemon, mint, musk and other refreshing notes I cannot describe.
I don’t know why, but it reminds me of shiny silver and waterfalls.
My husband has it. I like it, but he does not think it is special.
27 April 2008

Safari by Ralph Lauren

Very concentrated, intensive, and strong perfume.
It is a Floral - Green type of perfume.
Smells powdery, woody, and citrusy with leather, moss and green notes.
There is something common between it and ‘English Leather’ perfume by Dana. I’m not sure which one of the above notes.
My husband thinks it is good, I don’t (sorry). It is just too strong for me.
For those who are sad that it is discontinued, you might find it in eBay at very expensive prices.
27 April 2008

Pleasures by Estée Lauder

Very flowery, feminine, classic, and soft scent.
It is a Floral - Muguet type of perfume.
The perfume Reminds me of flower gardens where flowers have not been picked up yet.
My husband likes it.
It is not bad at all, but it is just not my type.
27 April 2008

Very Sexy for Her by Victoria's Secret

It smells O.K. but not exciting for me.
I rarely use it.
My husband does not think it is special.
Its not bad though.
It smells quite different from other perfumes.
It is simply not my type.
27 April 2008

The Spirit of Moonflower by Body Shop

Light, fresh and fruity scent.
Personally I think it has a scent of cucumber.
It is similar to ‘Be Delicious’ by DKNY is terms of its fresh, fruity and cucumber scent.
I got one for me and one for my mom.
I know a lot of girls who like it.
Too bad its not available in the market anymore.
24 April 2008

Lolita Lempicka by Lolita Lempicka

Sweet, sugary and fresh scent.
It is an Oriental - Vanilla type of perfume.
This recommended for people who enjoy the scent of sweet and lily of the valley.
If you liked it try out ‘Angel’ by Thierry Mugler, ‘Wish’ by Chopard, and ‘ange ou demon’ by Givenchy.
For me it is a magical scent
It is suitable for night wear and special occasions. It will make you feel like the star of the night. If you wear you will be stealing every one’s thunder.
This has a love spell on me.
It is my second favorite perfume after ‘ange ou demon’.
24 April 2008

Touch of Pink by Lacoste

Fresh and fruity scent at the beginning, then the rosy part (jasmine and violet) starts to blend with it.
It is a Floral - Fruity type of perfume.
Very likeable perfume
I like it and so does my husband.
It is unique to some extent.
24 April 2008

Jean Paul Gaultier Classique by Jean Paul Gaultier

The EDP is different than the EDT and I’m referring to the EDT
Rosy, unique and mature scent
It is an Oriental - Floral type of perfume
Not having this perfume almost makes me cry, hopefully I will get it soon
This perfume got my attention when I saw that it is one of the best selling in more that on shop for more than once
So I tried it to check it out and that is when I knew I had to buy it.
They made an Intelligent combination of notes (Mandarin, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang, Ginger, Vanilla)
Love it
24 April 2008

Bright Crystal by Versace

Soft and tender I would say. It is nice, but an amazing.
This is a Floral - Fruity type of perfume.
The scent is not as beautiful as its bottle.
The design of this bottle is what tricked me into buying it, but I do enjoy the scent sometimes.
23 April 2008

Miracle Forever by Lancôme

Very sweet scent. It is an Oriental - Vanilla type of scent
In case your wandering what the notes are, here you go:
- top notes
Star Anise, Black Currant Bud, Peony
- Heart note
Lily-of-the-Valley, Heliotrope, Almond, Mimosa Absolute
- base note
Vanilla, Virginia Cedar, Patchouli, Amber, Frankincense
It is suitable for you if you like the scent of sweet and Lily of the Valley, like in ‘wish’ perfume.
For me I would say its neither good nor bad
23 April 2008

Coleen by Coleen McLoughlin

It’s just too strong. Not really a feminine scent.
I only bought it because it was cheap.
My husband likes it, though.
Anyway it is suitable for night wear
This is not my type of perfume so thumbs down
23 April 2008

Christina Aguilera by Christina Aguilera

It is vanilla oriented scent and it very soft too.
highly recommended for people who like soft perfumes.
The Blackcurrant must have made it different than all the other sweet perfumes.
My husband recommended me to get this one and throughout the days I was really amazed how they made such a lovely scent.
This perfume should have been named innocence as the girl who wears it is as pure and innocent as a baby.
It is Floral - Fruity type of perfume.
23 April 2008

Boss Woman by Hugo Boss

I like it. it has a citrusy and woody scent with musk.
The notes are:
- top notes
Mandarin, Mango, Kumquat
- Heart note
Freesia, Orris, Passiflore
- base note
Sandal, Cedarwood
It is different than the other perfume.it is fresh not deep and not sweet.
It is a Floral - Fruity type of perfume.
The scent lasts long as you can smell the base notes after 6 hours.
I liked the mandarin note at the top.
23 April 2008

Versace by Versace

woody and fresh scent.
The scent you get at the beginning is totally different than the scent you will get hours later. I personally love the second part of the scent.
there is some similarity between it and ‘be delicious’ by DKNY, perhaps it is the wood notes.
overall it is definitely a very nice smell
22 April 2008

Island Kiss by Escada

very fruity and fresh scent. It is a Floral - Fruity type of perfume. It kinda smells like candy as well.
It reminds me of the peach and its fresh air, like in Hawaii.
I enjoy smelling it every now and then. so I guess its ok.
22 April 2008

FlowerbyKenzo by Kenzo

Oh this a special one. It is a very charismatic and amassing scent.
It is one of my and my husband’s favorite women’s perfume.
It is an Oriental - Floral type of perfume. it smells very flowery.
you can rest assure that this perfume will last long. Suitable for special occasions
you might find it a little too strong at the beginning but later you will recognize how unique it is.
22 April 2008

Wish by Chopard

very sweet and sugary scent. Perhaps it’s too sweet. It is an Oriental - Vanilla type of scent.
It is suitable for people who enjoy the scent of Lily of the Valley, like me.
If you like this one, then you should definitely try out Lolita lempicka by Lolita lempicka and Angel by Thierry Mugler.
however, the scent might fades away too quickly.
22 April 2008

Éclat d'Arpège by Lanvin

Very nice perfume, I had to buy this one. it is a Floral - Fruity type of scent.
It is one of my husband’s favorite women’s perfumes.
It smells a lot like Versace metal jeans for women so if you like one of them you will like the other, although the Versace one has a stronger scent.
My mom loves this perfume and I’m going to get it for her as a gift.
22 April 2008

Tobacco Flower by Fresh

This is a very strong and unique perfume.
It needs to be worn a number of times to realize its uniqueness.
It is suitable to wear at night
It’s a shame that body shop stopped producing this very unique scent. I’m never gone finish the bottle I have at home, just so I could smell it in ten years time
22 April 2008

Rush by Gucci

It is a very unique perfume indeed. It is different than every other perfume I tried.
Once you smelled it you will want to smell it again even if it is not your favorite.
The type of this perfume is Chypre - Fruity
I can not determine what note that made it so different, but the combination of notes formed a very good scent overall. so thumbs up.
22 April 2008

Hugo Pure Purple by Hugo Boss

This is an innocent, soft, tender, and gentle smell. It is not strong a strong scent.
The design of the bottle did not match the scent. The bottle design drew the people’s attention away from the beautiful smell and made them presume that it is a strong scent, which is what happened to my friend.
It should be a more feminine bottle (like the bright crystal bottle by Versace) to match the scent and attracts the right people. So don’t judge the book by its cover.
22 April 2008

Obsession for Men by Calvin Klein

This is a realy nice perfume. I think I'm obsessed with it. it smells like sugar or sweet with some spice. I would say that it is wearable on females too. it is an Oriental - Woody type of perfume.
22 April 2008

Ange ou Démon by Givenchy

This is the best scent I ever smelt. It is my favourite perfume. I liked it when they added mandarin at the top and Ylang ylang at the middle. It is an Oriental – Floral type of scent. It is good for people who like the scent of vanilla and sweet.
20 April 2008
 
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