Basenotes - Reviews by jamiesjohnson

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Rosamor by Oscar de la Renta

I'm so saddened to see the poor reviews for this perfume - it's my favorite! It smells flowery and is perfect for a bright, shiney day. The drydown is musky, but not overly so, which is good for me as I absolutely cannot stand that dirty-hippie patchouli/incense smell. I was saddened to learn that it was not being made, at least that's what the girl at Macy's told me 2 years ago - yet here it says it's in production. I love it.

8th May, 2009.

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4711 Echt Kölnisch Wasser by 4711

My mother's favorite fragrance, and she is not a perfume wearer in any sense. She first received this as a gift from my father's grandmother, from Germany, over 40 years ago. When she does actually wear perfume, it's the only one she wears.

I also love it. It is light and fresh, and a perfect daytime scent. I get many compliments on it, and I love the blank look I get when I tell people what it is. It's like my own little secret scent.

8th May, 2009.

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Daisy by Marc Jacobs

very sweet. I was looking for Rosamur, which is no longer in production, and the sales rep suggested this. It's good, not as floral as the Rosamor, which is one of my favorites, and much sweeter smelling. I wear as an "everyday" smell. I've gotten a few compliments on it. And it comes in a solid perfume, which I like to take with me in my bag.

7th May, 2009.

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Pleasures by Estée Lauder

Another one of my "everyday" perfumes. I like the fresh floral smell. It wears nicely all day. It's one of my favorites. I "found" florals later than most, and my girlfriend asks me everytime I wear it what it is. Then she says "oh yeah, I used to wear that in college" - 14 years ago! My only complaint is that my bottle leaks. :(

7th May, 2009.

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Gardénia by Chanel

I tried this once in a Sephora on Broadway in NYC, and waited 3 years to find it released only at Chanel boutiques and Bergdorf Goodman. I spent $200 on a large bottle - the only size they sold it. I LOVE the smell - perfect for the summer, not to heavy, fresh and crisp. However, it only lasts about 20 minutes. I've sprayed it at work and asked my co-workers - they coudn't smell it on me. My husband couldn't smell it on me. I wish, wish, WISH it lasted longer - because it doesn't I sadly give it a neutral. Otherwise it would be 2 enthusiastic thumbs up.

7th May, 2009.

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