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Emporio Armani Diamonds by Giorgio Armani

I have got about 3/4 of the way through this bottle that I bought with Christmas money a couple of years ago.
Quite a nice, medium fragrance, which is very feminine and suitable for both day and evening. Probably more on the evening side though.
I do like it but it isn't my favourite, and I doubt I'll repurchase.
It does smell nice on my skin, and I do enjoy the fruity top notes as well as the patchouli base note. Something about it that doesn't quite suit my personality, however it is a well put together fragrance, and a good addition to anyone's collection.

12nd March, 2010.

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Armani Code for Women by Giorgio Armani

Definitely my favourite evening perfume at the moment. Very fragrant and rich, full bodied. I LOVE orange blosson, and this is a fruity, sexy perfume. Bit too heavy for day wear, but perfect for a night out. Comes alive on a warm evening or in a warm restaurant.
Beautiful bottle as well, in my favourite colour!

12nd March, 2010.

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Fuel For Life pour Femme by Diesel

I really enjoy this perfume. Fruity notes with a lovely musky patchouli smell once settled. Put it on yesterday morning and still smelt it in the evening. In fact I think I could detect traces of it after my shower.

12nd March, 2010.

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Miss Dior Chérie by Christian Dior

I treated myself to this sweet perfume for my birthday. Really nice, light, fragrance which has good lasting power and a very feminine smell.
Quite floral and sugary.

12nd March, 2010.

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Le Mâle by Jean Paul Gaultier

I bought this for my boyfriend a couple of years ago, and granted he doesn't wear fragrances every day or even every week due to his work, but there is still loads left in the bottle.
It smells absolutely amazing, really sexy, on him and he doesn't need to put much on. The lasting power and strength of this frag is amazing, hence it lasting so long.
A very masculine scent, maybe quite popular, but it just smells so gorgeous that I don't mind sniffing it on others. However it does seem to work very well on my boyfriend's skin.
I am a big fan of orange blossom, and maybe it is this bit which I pick up on so much, but as it wears on over time it still smells amazing.
Definitely a big thumbs up from me!

12nd March, 2010.

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Fahrenheit by Christian Dior

My boyfriend has this amongst his collection, but blessedly doesn't seem to have worn it or indeed like it that much.
There's something I don't like about it from sniffing it from the bottle. Maybe it would be better sprayed, but to be honest far nicer ones out there.

12nd March, 2010.

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Cool Water by Davidoff

Ah, there's that orange blossom that I love so much. No wonder I used to get all hot and bothered smelling this frag on a man. I got my ex boyfriend to buy it. Soon after though, I went off it (and him!) but at the time, it was such a sexy scent which got my heart pounding! Not smelt it for years, but I'm sure I'd still love it.

12nd March, 2010.

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cK one by Calvin Klein

CK One reminds me of school days. A very fresh, fruity frag, definitely can smell pineapple. A nice clean scent. Perfect for a warm summers day, and for teenagers. This wouldn't be suitable for me now in my 20's. It is a 'young adult' scent. A first grown up scent.

12nd March, 2010.

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Cool Water Woman by Davidoff

I remember enjoying Davidoff Cool Water on an ex, and mentioned I liked it, so was bought the female version for a Christmas present one year. However, the female version is nothing like the male version. I do LIKE the smell, it's very inoffensive and conjures up imagery of oceans, seas, water etc hence its name. It is a NICE smell, but nothing earth-shattering. On a sporty person, I think this would smell nice, especially after a shower. I won't be buying again though as it doesn't suit my personality.

12nd March, 2010.

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Chance by Chanel

Bought a tester of this fragrance and I am wearing it today. Love the smell on me, seems to work very well with my skin. Several sniffs brings different notes. Very nice. Not my holy grail or signature perfume, but definitely a nice one for the office or day out. Feminine, without being overly so. Makes me feel quite sexy, and I can't stop sniffing my wrists... Will see what the boyfriend thinks tonight. If he comments it means he likes it, if he doesn't he usually keeps quiet!

12nd March, 2010.

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Coco Mademoiselle by Chanel

I really like this fragrance, equally on me as well as on others. It is very feminine and light, yet has very good staying power. Quite a fruity burst initially and mellows down into a musky vanilla, which is very sexy. I have this perfume in a tester, and have enjoyed wearing it. Only trouble is, this perfume's popularity is its downfall I think. It is instantly recognisable and unfortunately it reminds me of someone I used to work with. Nothing wrong with her, but I find fragrances very individual and enjoy a fragrance on me that no one else has or smells better on me than others. I also am reminded of Keira Knightley... Again this isn't a bad thing, but I do strongly associate smells and memories so the heavy marketing behind this lovely scent is to blame for this.
However, it doesn't stop this being a lovely fragrance, and no doubt a modern classic.

12nd March, 2010.

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Euphoria by Calvin Klein

Really like this perfume, must be my favourite CK fragrance. Very sexy, can be worn any time of day. Lasts a decent amount of time. A hit!

12nd March, 2010.

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Anaïs Anaïs by Cacharel

This perfume is for me as classic example of how a perfume's success can vary so much from person to person.
I remember at high school, sitting in our hall taking our exams, a bubbly blonde American girl was wearing Anais Anais. It was intoxicating but suited her perfectly and it smelled so nice on that summer's day. Really fresh and clean and soapy. I remember inhaling deeply several times, I'm sure the whole hall smelt it as it was so strong.
I decided to get some for myself, very sure in the fact I liked it, I purchased a full size bottle. Urrrgh! Big mistake! Smelt awful on me - verrrry flowery, but just disgusting, not like on the other girl! I smelt like an old lady or a mature woman. I tried it a couple of times as was so annoyed I'd forked out for a large bottle. It never smelled nice on me though, so I sold it in the end.
Anyway, I will never again make the mistake of thinking that just because a perfume smells nice on someone else, will it necessarily smell nice on me!

12nd March, 2010.

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Sui Dreams by Anna Sui

A really nice, sweet, kiss-me-quick type of fragrance. Light and suitable more for day wear. Attractive bottle as well. I've nearly finished the bottle I've had for years, but doubt I'll replace it as my tastes have changed slightly now. Think this is more suitable as a 'first adult perfume' type like Anais Anais, rather than an adult 20-something perfume, which is what I require now.

12nd March, 2010.

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