 | Songes by Annick GoutalAh, Songes, this is a fragrance which I bought without testing on my skin first, much to my regret. I gave it a fair try but just couldn't get along with the frangipani which for me is so strong in Songes that I could barely detect any other notes. In the end I swapped it for Bellodgia which is much more pleasing to my nose. A beautiful fragrance for lovers of frangipani but not for me. 26th June, 2007. |
| | Teinte de Neige by Lorenzo VilloresiI really want to love this fragrance but it infuriates me that my skin chemistry causes Teint De Neige to alternate between the most beautifully scented clouds of almond/vanilla powder and a strange medicinal 'ointment' smell which is pungent and repugnant to my nose. This 26th June, 2007. |
 | Vanille Noire du Mexique by La Maison de la VanilleBergamot in the topnotes makes for a fresh introduction to one of my favourite autumn/winter scents. Not-too-sweet vanilla then kicks in with some florals (rose and jasmine). As the floral notes soften Vanille Noire Du Mexique dries down into gorgeous dark chocolate/vanilla heaven. Slightly powdery and very sexy. 23rd June, 2007. |
| | Hypnôse by LancômeHypnose had me instantly smitten, usually a sign that I will get bored quickly with a fragrance but not this time. Definitely the sweetest fragrance I own but there is a note in here (vetiver?) which tempers the sweetness just enough to make it wearable for me. I can also detect almond in Hypnose alongside the vanilla and passionflower. Love this for autumn/winter. 23rd June, 2007. |
| | Perfect Veil by Creative ScentualizationPerfect Veil is a deliciously soft skin scent. Reminds me very much of Ava Luxe Pearl Musk which I love too. 23rd June, 2007. |
| | Lea by Lea St BarthFor me Lea has an gorgeous, very brief 'middle stage', if I can call it that, in which I can smell white chocolate, vanilla and almond. Sadly, within half an hour of applying only a bland vanilla/almond whisper remains. 23rd June, 2007. |
| | Narciso Rodriguez for Her by Narciso RodriguezFor Her edt is a clean pretty musk on me but also has depth from honeyed notes and woods which I can't pick out. I used to own SJP Lovely as well as For Her but gave that one away because it was too light in comparison. I would describe For Her as a 'comfortably sexy in your own skin' scent. 23rd June, 2007. |
| | Vanille by MolinardIn answer to the question below I can't begin to review perfection, certainly not any better than calchic has already. I will say that I have no desire to try any other vanilla scents now that I have Molinard Vanille alongside MDLV Vanille Noire Du Mexique in my wardrobe. Mexique is perfect for autumn/winter while Vanille is just plain perfect. 23rd June, 2007. |
| | Aroma Allégoria Foliflora by GuerlainNotes as listed on Guerlain website are: 23rd June, 2007. |
| | Bellodgia by CaronMy favourite of all the 'classics' that I have tried so far. Also the brightest, sunniest and most joyful. 23rd June, 2007. |
| | Anna Sui by Anna SuiVery powdery rose/violet scent. I don't get any fruity notes. Reminds me very much of Lutece by Dana without the Lily of the Valley. 21st June, 2007. |
| | Madonna Lily by Ava LuxeMadonna Lily is one of those scents for which the words 'lush', 'heady' and 'intoxicating' can be used without exaggeration. Just when I thought lily scents were all played out and couldn't interest me anymore this one is a delight to my nose. 7th May, 2007. |
| | Pikaki Lei by Ava LuxeOpens, to my delight, exactly like Black Gardenia by Michele Bergman. Pikaki Lei is more floral in the drydown, I think. It has been a while since I last tested Black Gardenia. For me Pikaki Lei is a sultry, potent, sexy perfume and it has replaced the Michele Bergman fragrance in my wishlist. Definitely what I would call a 'cleavage' scent! 27th April, 2007. |
| | Pearl Musk by Ava LuxeUltra soft, sheer skin scent. Creamy whisper of a musk which could easily be applied after using the matching shower gel and body lotion without any fear of scent overload. Ava Luxe website describes it as 'a lovely pearlescent skin scent that is deliciously clean and sexy with just a touch of sweetness'. Positively purrs with sex appeal. 26th April, 2007. |
| | Tiare by Ava LuxeMmmmm, dreamy. Tiare will be perfect for lazy, languid summer days. I have only tried one other Tiare scent, Chantecaille's, which seems to be more green. Ava Luxe Tiare has an emphasis on soft florals and (very) subtle hints of coconut. I am not an expert on blending but this scent is very smooth. Definitely a positive thumbs up! 26th April, 2007. |
| | Passion by Annick GoutalTuberose, jasmine, vanilla, oakmoss. 22nd March, 2007. |
| | Rosa Flamenca by Les Parfums de RosineOrange blossom lifts this rose scent out of the ordinary for me. A warm, sexy rose, not too heavy or powdery. 22nd February, 2007. |
| | L'Eau d'Hiver by Editions de Parfums Frederic MalleL'Eau d'Hiver is all honeyed sweetness on me with the merest hint of floral. Delicate but extremely long lasting. 21st February, 2007. |
| | En Passant by Editions de Parfums Frederic MalleEn Passant is the first fragrance which I love the top notes of!! Top notes for me in any fragrance are always too sharp, strong or overblown and I much prefer the heart note and drydown stages. However with En Passant the whole composition from top to base is delightful. Obviously due to the use of one main theme - the white lilac. Fresh, subtle, adorable. I love the wheat note, am less aware of the notes of cucumber and orange tree leaves. The watery notes add to the 'outdoorsy' impression I get from En Passant and I am so glad to discover that it is not a powdery fragrance. A scent which has been kissed by the purity of air. 21st February, 2007. |
| | Crystal Noir by VersaceCrystal Noir is a beautiful fragrance. It is my ideal voluptuous, femme fatale perfume: dark, deep, sexy and best of all it is not at all powdery. Also the first ambery frag which I have felt really comfortable wearing. I know that Versace perfumes are generally not rated very highly on Basenotes but those which I have tried do work very well on my skin and are among my favourite fragrances. 18th February, 2007. |
| | Nocturnes by CaronNocturnes opens on my skin with a very fresh clean lemony scent which softens as it dries down. Didn't seem to change much in the drydown except become softer but then....... after about twenty minutes I get a fragrant blend of vanilla, orange and roses (as Ayala has posted in her review). No green notes on me, just a lovely delicate and 'pure' scent. Some perfumes are described as 'femme fatale', 'seductress' etc. I'd offer 'sweetheart' for Nocturnes. 12nd November, 2006. |
| | Narcisse Noir by CaronI cannot smell any civet in this fragrance, mainly the richness of oranges tempered by rose and, yes, a little bit of incense. A big beautiful feminine fragrance it is far more glamourous than I had expected. 12nd November, 2006. |
| | Tarte au Citron by Laura MercierCreamy lemon/vanilla custard scent. I thought I didn't like gourmand scents but this one is just heavenly. Very comforting scent for autumn. 21st October, 2006. |
| | Parfum Sacré by CaronDivine Sacre! Evokes the hush of a spiritual place yet is very sensuous, finding its way into my soul and under my skin. I can smell a beautiful blend of roses, gentle spices and a note/s I am not so familiar with, is this the myhrr? I used to think Chanel No.19 was my favourite French perfume but this one wins hands down.Wow! 8th October, 2006. |
| | Red Roses by Jo MaloneInitially I tried this on one wrist and Bulgari Rose Essentielle on the other. Two hours later Red Roses was still true and delightful whereas the Bulgari had faded to a powdery whisper. I love that this scent smells so exactly like roses. Beautiful. 7th October, 2006. |
| | Euphoria by Calvin KleinOn me Euphoria smells like sugared almonds. It's not an offensive fragrance - just too sweet for me. 19th August, 2006. |
 | Oscar by Oscar de la RentaOscar is one of those fragrances that I can't believe I used wear and love 15th August, 2006. |
| | Chantal Thomass by Chantal ThomassLots of sugary sweetness, concentrated blackcurrant juice and lashings of liquorice - sums up this Chantal Thomass fragrance. I did like it at first but I have always had a quirk when it comes to perfume of being attracted to a frag mainly because it is 'different' or 'unusual'. Have been trying for years to recognise that 'different' and 'unusual' do not immediately translate as 'beautiful perfume' in any language!!!! Sometimes, as in this case, I forget. 15th August, 2006. |
| | Roma by Laura BiagiottiI chose Roma as my wedding fragrance in '95. The quest was one of those 'I'll know what I'm looking for when I smell it' situations and when I found Roma I just knew it was perfect. Romantic, sunny, highly individual and not worn by everyone else, it ticked all the boxes. An ideal fragrance for a special occasion. 22nd May, 2006. |
| | Mitsouko by GuerlainI am not as well informed on the intricacies of fragrance composition as other reviewers therefore what follows is only my personal reaction to Mitsouko based on a few wears and a fair amount of time spent sniffing my wrist! 21st May, 2006. |
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