Reviews by wellss03

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    Chance by Chanel

    When I was in my early 20’s Chance was the fragrance for me. However, I am finding that the older I get the less the “sexy sweetness” appeals to me. Chance has notes of white musk, hyacinth and citron, pink pepper, jasmine, fresh vetiver, orris absolute and amber patchouli. I find that men always compliment me when I wear Chance, but women – (in particular the more sophisticated of my friends) find it familiar and the top notes slightly artificial. I would compare Chance to a beachy blonde bikini clad bombshell and Shiseido Zen to an alluring dark haired woman in black silk. It just depends what role you want to play.. This one has strong memories for me, but is becoming less and less a scent I identify with.

    11th February, 2011.

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    Zen (new) by Shiseido

    Sophistication and mystery in a bottle. A winter evening scent. It is described as a “fresh, floral woody scent” with notes of grapefruit, bergamot, peach, pineapple, blue rose, freesia, gardenia, red apple, violet, lily of the valley, hyacinth, rose, lotus flower, patchouli, cedar, musk, white musk, amber, incense and marine plant. I think this description makes it sound light and young…which to me it certainly isn’t. Zen has a much darker undertone.. the woody basenotes come through well over the florals. There is also an unusual note that adds dimension. According to Almairac this is the “blue rose”, which springs from the marriage of a rose and violet and has a very particular odor — a lemony note. On a side note, the bottle looks beautiful in my cupboard.. Apparently inspired by a Japanese tearoom. This one is a keeper.

    11th February, 2011.

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    Set Sail St. Barts for Women by Tommy Bahama

    A friend bought the tester of this for me from New York.. I loved it so much i bought the perfume. Top notes are blue agave tequila, sea salt and lime.. with a drydown of vanilla absolute, guaiac wood and volcanic musk. Fresh whilst still being sexy.. the tequila adds interest without smelling overly alcoholic. I find it a little too ‘tropical’ for a winter scent.. but perfect for warm summer evenings..

    6th June, 2009.

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