 | Madeline by Ava LuxeIt smells the greatest at Thanksgiving and Christmas time, although I wear it year round. Reminds me of Pumpkin spice in the spice isle of the grocery store with some milky notes added. I'm not too fond of the milky cream notes, just so they don't get too strong. I love this scent. I only got the small thing of it, but it lasts forever which is nice to have in a perfume to get a lot of mileage out of it. 12nd November, 2011. |
| | Habanita by MolinardI got the EDT version although I'd like to have the EDP, yet I couldn't find it online to buy. Like Slane said- it resembles Habit Rouge. I love them both- Habit Rouge and Habanita. Got this sweater with fake fur on the collar and it kept in the scent all day long. Just think what real fur collars would do for the longevity of a scent! 12nd November, 2011. |
| | Lily & Spice by Penhaligon'sSome perfumes go so well with coffee. This stands alone and isn't a one that compliments coffee , in fact, I try to drink tea when wearing this. I love this perfume. As mentioned in the reviews above; it doesn't change over the course of wearing it- it doesn't have to! It's fine with the same fresh lily likeness all the day through. Really reminds me of a big beautiful lily corsage. 25th April, 2011. |
| | Fauve by Essentially MeBefore I looked at the notes on this one, I could not figure out or pinpoint what it was about. It was wearable and I liked it; too bad it didn't have a lot of lasting power to it. I was thinking the blend contained Lavender and evergreens. Some scents need a lot of exploration and this is one of them. It could be something that would grow on me as some perfumes have proven; only time can tell. 29th November, 2010. |
 | Chypre by Essentially MeFor the first 10 minutes I suffered through something bitter and medicinal . this one isn not for me. I love to read the notes: violets, tobacco, and oakmoss , but I couldn't detect them when I wore Chypre. It does develop into something woody and rose like which is nice, yet the first part of it was unpleasant for me. 29th November, 2010. |
| | White Blooms by Essentially MeI do like this one very much probably because I love all white flowers. I've smelled this before, but didn't know it was the champac flower that brought the enjoyment to my nose. Woke up in the morning with it still noticeable which is a plus for good staying power. I didn't know there was any vanilla in it till I read about it in the ingredients. If I was in the market for a white flower- I'd buy a bottle, but I got that huge big tuberose from L' Artisian, so I'm all white flowered up right now. 29th November, 2010. |
| | Amber by Essentially MeThis one is too light for me after trying Sauk and Tango. Had to re-apply it a lot in one day, but once I had enough on, it seemed like a husky jasmine which was nice. It wears easy- good for when you want to take a break from your heavier perfumes. If I had a bigger sample I might be saying other things... it takes awhile to understand any one given fragrance, especially when they take time to blend and are more complex like this line is. 17th November, 2010. |
| | Souk by Essentially MeThis was my 2nd favorite (Tango was the first). It comes on strong for 15 minutes- leather? Patchouli? I couldn't pin point it, but it was strong! Has an Indian name and Indian strength at the beginning, but it goes away and turns into something quiet for awhile until a few hours goes by and it's rich and beautiful. 17th November, 2010. |
| | Classique by Essentially MeThis is the first one I tried of all the samples in the collection. I like it but it doesn't grab me as something new and shocking. It envelopes me and lasts a few good hours. Reminds me of Lady Stentson, yet better quality, yes, it smells of high grade ingredients. How does it make me feel? elegant and real lady like. All the notes are blended and to me, nothing stands out on it's own, but it's a good blend that's likable. The longer I wear this, the more I like it; floral and spicy is how I'd describe it. I could get used to this in my perfume wardrobe. 17th November, 2010. |
| | Kuan Yin by Essentially MeBefore I saw the notes online here's what I wrote: I like the way the mandarin /orange weaves it's way through this scent. It blends with the cedar and leather scents for the first 10 minutes. There are flowers in here too, yet I can't pinpoint them. It warms up to a spicy flower combo after an hour. 25th October, 2010. |
| | Tangos by Essentially MeI was lucky enough to get 10 samples to try and guess what? This one got the blue ribbon at my own in-home personal state fair exhibition. I have to own this. This one reminded me of hunks of chocolate. Chocolate isn't in the notes that are given, but that's what I smell after an hour as it heats up on me. Maybe it's the rich tobacco leaf and violet combination that is giving me this chocolate sensation. I don't know, can't figure it out, but I do love it. 25th October, 2010. |
| | La Joupe by Essentially MeThe vetiver overwhelmed me and I'm not a vetiver lover. I think others who enjoy Coco by Channel will savor this one since it's so similar. I'm putting a thumbs up for the rich type of fragrance this is, but my own personal preference isn't a thumbs up, because this type of fragrance depresses me; maybe it's the vetiver and woods combined together. The whole bunch of notes come on strong go away suddenly in a 2 hours time instead of lingering . 25th October, 2010. |
| | Trade Wind by Essentially MeThis one wasn't to my personal liking, but it was still blended well. It does make you think of the outdoors being in the wind. A little too green and medicinal for me, seems more for a man, although I did enjoy testing it. When I first put it on I could not pinpoint any given specific notes in it. When I saw the notes online it was interesting to see all that goes into a perfume creation. 25th October, 2010. |
| | Le Maroc pour Elle by TauerI love this on me and I smell my shirt often when I wear this. Couldn't detect the cedar, only read about it in the above reviews, but it's now wonder, I love Debut by Delrae and that has cedar in it too that I didn't detect. Fendi was my first cedar note encounter years ago. 20th March, 2010. |
| | L'Interdit (original) by GivenchyThis is beautiful . Bought a little bottle on ebay a few years ago, which was one of my first perfumes as I started collecting. It's strong, yet airy, like a soprano voice hitting a high c in singing. This little bottle was only only 5.00 on Ebay when I bought it. Wish all my finds were like that! It's an oil. When I first got it, I kept smelling lots of urine ... now 3 yrs later I don't smell the urine. I fits me totally because it's so feminine and that's what I want to be. 8th March, 2010. |
| | Violetta di Parma by BorsariI love this, but it's so light that sometimes I can't smell it so good. When I can smell it, I get whiffs of dirt and I like that, combined with violets, although it's kind of faint. I think I like violets in leather and patchouli. Isn't it neat to find out through scents what you go for the most? The more you try, the more you get your own preferences to come forward. 8th March, 2010. |
| | Tabac Aurea by Sonoma Scent StudioIt's so reasonably priced (as of last year 09) and I wanted some tobacco scent on my vanity table, so I got a sample. The sample was great. I bought it and realized a little goes a long way and I'm one for the more the better, not so with Tabac Aurea. It is strong, but some days you need a switch from your other perfumes and you reach for this one. I wish there was something else in the bottle along with all the tabac smell. Maybe lavender or hay and citrus, I don't know... it needs something powdery to complete it. 10th January, 2010. |
| | Patchouli Leaves by MontaleI'll tell you what I got with wearing this- old book pages in a library vanilla and I loved it. I'm going to own this some day (I hope). I sit down on the sofa and wear this as I read a book and it's so comforting to me. Funny thing how some different perfumes evoke different states of minds. This one makes me feel comfortable and it's a fragrance unlike any of the floral ones. I just love it as it does remind me of autumn. 10th January, 2010. (Last Edited: 8th March, 2010.) |
| | Coco by ChanelI wore this 20 some years ago , but it changed. It's stronger but in a negative way for me. I'm not happy when I wear this. It smothers me and makes me sad and I don't know why. My husband shelled out 60.00 for it as a present and I could not tell him I didn't like it... There is a secret to this although, spray lightly. As colors have different hues and shades, so does perfume and this is not a pastel! It's a dark hue. 10th January, 2010. |
| | Tabac Blond by CaronI think I love it almost as much as L'Origin. I love the current one , but the vintage one is much better because I detect a motor oil scent in there that Iove. Is it castro something? That animal scent? I don't know. The "motor oil" smell is so rich and beautiful that I could just inhale this for a full hour. 1st November, 2009. (Last Edited: 10th January, 2010.) |
| | Amoureuse by DelraeI was politely thanked for "coming over to my table to meet me" (at a dinner) which was a way to get rid of me because of me having this perfume on which was a little too much for them during their meal. Oh well, I love this perfume and just have to spray lighter. 9th June, 2009. |
| | Oud Queen Roses by MontaleThere's a lot of oud and a lot of roses in this and if you have a couple of the other montale ouds, then they will last longer. That is how I look at it. I bought this on Ebay for a good price. Why would someone sell this for such a fair price! It's meant to be kept, not sold. 26th April, 2009. |
| | Impérial Opoponax by Les NéréidesI sent a sample to my mother who has always worn Shalimar and she ordered a bottle! I did too. I guess I like sweet myrrh and a citrus combination more than I knew I did. Addictive is right (someone said that in the reviews). I wish more bottles were dark so you can set them on your vanity and not have to worry about sunlight getting to the juice. 26th April, 2009. |
| | Cuir Pleine Fleur / Fine Leather by HeeleyI have a sweater with a fur collar and whenever I put some Cuir Pleine Fleur on, I was wearing that sweater with the fake fur collar. They went well together. This grew on me and when the sample was used up, I decided I could possible own a bottle someday! 17th April, 2009. |
| | Miracle So Magic! by LancômeNarcissus is what I remember of this . I have it although I don't pull it out much anymore. I enjoy wearing it in January and February specifically for the narcissus clear note I get after a while which is so wonderful in the dead of February. Sometimes it's a little sweet for me. I bought this for only 14.00 at a discount store and had not previously tested it. It was a good buy all around. 17th April, 2009. |
| | Fig-Tea by Parfums de NicolaïI just plain loved this fig smell. It's something for an every day perfume. 17th April, 2009. |
| | Metalys / Metallica by GuerlainI was right, there is carnation in there. Someone sent this along with something else I won on E-bay. It was a pleasant surprise, but I don't know if I'm sampling the EDT or EDP? If that is vanilla in there, it is a real different vanilla from what I am used to in Shalimar. This vanilla is oh so light. 17th April, 2009. |
 | Blue Grass by Elizabeth ArdenI did love blue Grass a few yrs ago, but one winter I had a respiratory infection and wore perfume a little too soon, yes, it was this one. I couldn't wear it again. Was at a college orientation in january and all the people in the room... me being sick... Blue grass perfume permeating my breathing space.... just couldn't wear it again although it was a pretty scent. 17th April, 2009. |
| | Chantilly by DanaI don't pull it out of my drawer much, but I do like it. I read somewhere that there is leather and orange in it which suits me since I like both! Bought this bottle on E-bay 2 yrs ago and it was a very good buy. I like it because it smells dated. 17th April, 2009. |
| | Iskander by Parfum d'EmpireI enjoy citrus scents very much. This is likable and I bet my 17 yr old son would wear this with style as I dab it on his clothes in his closet and drawers all the while he doesn't know it. 16th April, 2009. |
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