Basenotes - Reviews by doppelganger

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Angel by Thierry Mugler

Before I tried Angel, I was afraid of it. I first tried Angel, and I hated it; it was burnt rubber and everything else that people on here had warned of. Very soon after, I was absolutely in love with it and felt incredibly alluring. I applied the whole sample soon thereafter.

I never bought a bottle, but my Angel Saga did not end there. Last summer, I took a vacation with my boyfriend to Malta. Everywhere we went, my boyfriend commented, "what is that horrible stink that I smell everywhere?" It was none other than Angel. I smiled at first, but after awhile it got on my nerves and made my stomach turn once again. I wonder, is it destined to cause such a manic-depressive response in me and so many others?

It is not sort of cliche. Maybe if people forget about it for awhile, I can rush to buy a bottle, but for now I am in hate. I still have to rate neutral only for that brief lusty feeling I had toward it.

10th April, 2010.

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Filigree by Thymes

I bought this after smelling it on someone else. It is not floral, fruity or sweet. I wanted something a little bit different. On me it smells positively dirty. I will say that it is unique, but this heavy herbal musk just makes me gift off a rotten waft, or like I have not showered.

20th November, 2008.

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Barbara Bui by Barbara Bui

What other florientals dream of being. I love this fragrance. Someone else said it is "well blended". Well the composition is seamless and so complementary. The musk is not dark, and the slight powder is not talc, but rather the incense. I am surprised at how much I liked the thin veil of cedar throughout too. It is just sweet enough, and has the warmth of a lowlit fireplace. I want to wear this for a special evening in w/ the right guy. It melts into my skin. I think this would be my signature if it didnt feel too special for the use of everyday!

20th November, 2008.

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Paris Hilton by Paris Hilton

It seems like a decent fruity/floral. Paris Hilton would be perfect for a lunch date at the country club. It seems far too playful for a more serious occasion and doesn't make a particularly unique or strong statement. I think on one positive note, the fragrance doesn't seem to change much from through the dry down; it is pretty honest. I might buy a small bottle for those times when I want to project a different image.

20th November, 2008.

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Spark for Women by Liz Claiborne

I did not find spark super warm, but in saying that, it is definitely not cool at all. The honey-caramel top notes seem to parallel eachother and complement the rose petals which smell fresh rather than dried. Someone remarked that it is hard to enjoy the florals, well I wouldn't call it a floral fragrance by any means- it seems more of an amber to me, or maybe thats the slight warmth to it. I think the fragrance manages to be well-balanced and still have all of the notes distinguish themselves somewhat. I don't own any other fragrance like this, so I will keep it around, but I'm not sure where or what I will wear it too.

20th November, 2008.

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Lolita Lempicka by Lolita Lempicka

Let me be honest. Upon my first few spritzes of LL, I was overwhelmed w/ a haze of purple licorice and molasses and a strong splash of urine. I was regretting ever testing it. I was unable to change my clothing or shower, however, and had to go about my day w/ it still on.
It was 1-2 hours later when I realized how lovely I was smelling. It was powerful, but not nauseating. There seems to be a powder throughout which softened and blended the emerging violet, still there but less prominent than before licorice, musk, and then vanilla. I wanted to eat my wrists. It also worked as an appetite suppresant making me feel constantly satisfied.

20th November, 2008.

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Jessica McClintock by Jessica McClintock

This was my very first fragrance. I cannot seem to find it's match. I smelled it on my friend in h.s. and not knowing what else to ask for Christmas as a teenager- I asked for Jessica McClintock. It just works very well w/ my chemistry. I received compliments from men and women whose eyes would light up as they asked me what it was! People would be surprised when I would tell that that it was JM because it did not smell the same to them on themselves or others. I have tried other white florals and at age 27, I am ready for something a little more unique and mature that works this well with my chemistry. Now, as I type this, I think I want another bottle of an old favorite.

20th November, 2008.

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Bal à Versailles by Jean Desprez

I agree w/ the rockstar on the old elementary school smell. Is it the chalkboard? This scent does not agree w/ me in the bottle nor when I wear it. The floral is musty and elderly floral print. I might try it again in ten years. As renperd said- I want to like it too! I'm sure I sound like an unrefined ignoramus, but I really do not understand. Sorry. I am neutral only because it is more my particular chemistry rather than the quality of the scent that is the problem.

20th November, 2008.

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Gardénia by Chanel

This fragrance is so clean with a seemingly singular floral note. Apparently there is no actual Gardenia in it, and I do not smell a trace of vanilla anywhere. Someone else said watery, and that is a good description. What I love about it is its lightness and naturalness (it does not smell synthetic at all). This is a perfume you might wear if you did not want anyone to know you were wearing perfume. It is like a white flower halo. I spray my business cards with it and hope to have some always in my collection.

20th November, 2008.

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Brit by Burberry

The lime top note never seems to leave, and the vanilla and musk both seem to be competing. Especially in the beginning, but in moments throughout- the lime smells more paint thinner or maybe nail polish remover. Luckily the vanilla drowns it out for the most part.

Like many others have said- it does seem like I have smelled it before just about everywhere. I have already bought the small bottle of the edt, and hope I can find something to use it on because I do not like wearing it. I guess it is not terrible, just generic and did not meet my expectations after reading the description.

I want to try the EDP on everyone's recommendation, but am honestly afraid!

20th November, 2008.

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Amazing by Bill Blass

The first whiff is nail polish remover w/ an underlining of green floral. I only put this on originally because it came in a gift sampler pack and I had run out of my signature scent. Well after the dry down it was quite nice. I was not in love w/ it, but received more than a handful of compliments. It's cool and light w/ impressive sillage. I agree w/ Sherrie in that it does not feel particularly "amazing" as the name suggests. It suited my chemistry, but did not capture my heart at all.

20th November, 2008.

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