Fragrance Reviews by DawnLady

When I first sprayed this on my wrist I thought - ooh, that's different - quite gentle and pleasing. It didn't seem very strong at all, so I sprayed a little more on - big mistake! After a while I found it overwhelmingly sweet and sickly - it smelt like violets to me, which I don't like at all, and very old-fashioned. I tried washing it off, but just could not get rid of the smell.

Even after 10 hours I still got a whiff everytime I moved - and that was only the EDT! I would certainly give it top marks for longevity, but it is definitely not for me. I would urge anyone trying it for the first time to be cautious, because it made me feel quite ill, and also made me feel embarassed when I was close to other people, as I was sure that they too must be overpowered (and probably repulsed!)

This one is way too strong for me. I don't get the vanilla or fruits or flowers - just overwhelming spiciness which makes my eyes and nose run and gives me an instant headache. Like other reviewers I would certainly advice caution, because if you are in any way sensitive this one is likely to make you ill.

When I first sprayed this on, I found it very overpowering. It immediately made my eyes run, made me sneeze, and I could feel a headache coming on - to me it smelt incredibly strong and spicy. I tried to wash it off, but just couldn't get rid of the smell - I decided that this would be another one to sell on e-bay!
But after about an hour it began to settle down, and the lovely soft vanilla began to come through. After another hour I couldn't stop sniffing my wrist (without any adverse reactions) - it smelt so enticing - soft and comforting - and this lovely phase seemed to last for hours.

Now I love Addict, but I am very careful how I apply it. I try to apply it very sparingly, and do not take any big sniffs until it has settled down. I tend to spray it on just before I go outside, so I don't get too overwhelmed by the initial powerful burst. It is worth it for the lovely, lingering vanilla phase after the perfume has settled down. I would highly recommend this perfume, but use it sparingly, and if you are prone to allergies or asthma, be careful.

I agree with most of the other reviews here. This is a beautiful, elegant and very feminine perfume which smells exactly like I imagine a classic perfume should smell like. It lasts for ages, and has presence without being too overpowering (unless you apply too much). However, I did feel that it was for someone a bit older than me (I am mid-40s), and I gave mine away to an older relative for this reason. I will probably return to it in about 10 years, and love it all the more then. Definitely a classic.

Tresor smells really nice, but unfortunately I cannot wear it - it makes me sneeze and my eyes run. I wish I could though - it is very elegant and feminine

I think that this is a lovely fragrance, but I cannot wear it. It makes my eyes run, my nose prickle, and makes me sneeze. Such a shame! I find this with a lot of perfumes (including all the ones I have tried by Lancome), and I can't seem to figure out which ingredients cause the problem - it is just a case of trial and (expensive) error! I am giving Poeme a thumbs-up anyway, because it smells so nice.

I don't like this at all - I find it quite strong and it just smells like a generic perfume with no character of its own. It is definitely not for me.

I find True Love a very pleasant, but not particularly distinctive fragrance. It is feminine and romantic, and certainly shouldn't offend anyone. But there is nothing really special about it. Also it doesn't last very long on me. I don't know about it being discontinued - it seems to be on sale everywhere here in the UK.

I quite like Mediterranean Breeze. It is a bit fresher and sharper than Mediterranean, and I think it has more character. Unfortunately it does not last very long, but it is very pleasant for casual wear, and so I am giving it a thumbs-up.

This is a pleasant, fruity, slightly sweet fragrance which is not overpowering, and it is difficult not to like it. However, it doesn't seem to last very long on me - a couple of hours at most. I would not want it to smell stronger - just to last longer.

I think that this smells really nice and fresh, but it just doesn't last. After 30 mins I can't smell a thing, so I can't give it a thumbs-up.

This is lovely - warm and comforting and not overpowering (unless you apply too much!). Definitely one for a mature woman, not a young girl.

I really like the smell of this - very soft and feminine - but for some reason it makes my eyes and nose run, so I can't wear it in confined spaces. Shame!