Fragrance Reviews
Fragrance Reviews by koak
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Magnolia by L'Occitane
Bought the room and linen spray after buying and burning the candle which is incredibly intoxicating and true to the actual flower scent!
My only complaint is that the room spray seemed to go bad after some months so perhaps it was already old when I purchased?
My only complaint is that the room spray seemed to go bad after some months so perhaps it was already old when I purchased?
27 November 2007
Armani Mania for Women by Giorgio Armani
Really like the orange and pink pepper in this. Not the lightest of scents with the sandalwood base and possibly too formal or heavy for some (suggest sampling if for a day) but its one of my staples. Would also say it has medium staying power throughout the day when sprayed directly on skin (vs walking into a cloud of spray) and I can still smell it on clothing at the end of the day.
27 November 2007
CK In 2U Her by Calvin Klein
Citrusy but also sweet and soft. Bought the body wash but couldn't commit to the perfume that seemed really spendy considering its marketed to the teen/20-something group. Very fresh and clean though and would wear again if I had the opportunity.
Think its a little similiar to CKone but better.
Think its a little similiar to CKone but better.
26 November 2007
Princess by Vera Wang
Tried a sample of this and at first thought I would purchase. But wait! After a while I realized that I loved the scent because it reminds me of cake and all things sweet and bad for me.
Would be a great gift for the teen or early 20's gal that wants to purchase something only slightly more sophisticated than the Pink Sugar line that is all the rage right now (and totally overpriced).
Would be a great gift for the teen or early 20's gal that wants to purchase something only slightly more sophisticated than the Pink Sugar line that is all the rage right now (and totally overpriced).
26 November 2007
Usher for Women by Usher
Just tried a sample of this over the weekend and while I find it soft and appealing its a little too like the perfume you smell on older women at church. Very formal, classy, basically "churchy". Nice, but not for me.
26 November 2007
Dior Addict by Christian Dior
The year this was launched I was in Rome for the winter and distinctly recall smelling it everywhere! Picked up a bottle and the hand lotion and have been intrigued ever since.
Incredibly feminine and sexy without being too sweet or too spicy.
Incredibly feminine and sexy without being too sweet or too spicy.
26 November 2007
Chance by Chanel
Really enjoyed this for the few times I wore it but then it got old and I smelled it on so many other women I stopped wearing. While it had great longevity I thought that sometimes it was too strong for work esp when you work in an environment where perfume is discouraged.
Liked the peppery notes that offset the strong musk.
Liked the peppery notes that offset the strong musk.
26 November 2007
Eau des Merveilles by Hermès
Was so surpised by how much I loved the body wash when I got it as a gift that I ran out and got the parfum. Was addicted to it in the Spring and Summer and would agree that its close to being unisex although probably a bit too soft for most men.
Usually I prefer the florals but the pink pepper and cedar really makes the bitter orange that much more interesting. A big thumbs up for summer or vacation to a sunny destination that won't overpower and is an alternative to the often too-sweet female scents out there now.
Usually I prefer the florals but the pink pepper and cedar really makes the bitter orange that much more interesting. A big thumbs up for summer or vacation to a sunny destination that won't overpower and is an alternative to the often too-sweet female scents out there now.
26 November 2007
Rose Essentielle by Bulgari
As a rose lover I really wanted to be enthralled with Rose Essentielle. But like most other Bulgari scents has limited longevity and while you pick up rose scent there is really a dozen others you notice as well.
Like it, just don't love it so am glad I picked up the travel size instead of spending the dough for large.
Like it, just don't love it so am glad I picked up the travel size instead of spending the dough for large.
26 November 2007
Viole de Jasmin by Bulgari
Very soft and powderey. Not really a true jasmin scent as I grow it outside and its not nearly as strong. Can't smell it after an hour or so which is unfortunate and requires re-spritzing throughout the day.
Not sure I'd spend the money again for it.
Not sure I'd spend the money again for it.
26 November 2007
Cashmere Mist by Donna Karan
Very powdery and clean and something you'd want to snuggle up to. Although after an hour or so I can't really smell it much unless I smell my wrist directly. Agree with other postings that its romantic and classic. More of a formal scent than sexy.
26 November 2007
Venezia by Long Lost Perfume
Discovered this fragrance in high school and wore it thru college. A sweet and incredibly heady fragrance I'm not sure I could still handle it in my 30s but every once in a while I swear I smell it and do a double take to see who might be wearing it!
Would love to see it come back into production and would consider owning it again.
Would love to see it come back into production and would consider owning it again.
26 November 2007
Euphoria by Calvin Klein
Really enjoyed this fragrance and it seems to last most of the day. Sometimes its a little on the sweet side depending on my mood and I find the shape of the bottle difficult when spraying sometimes.
26 November 2007
L'Instant de Guerlain by Guerlain
Love wearing this complex fragrance as it lasts all day and much like a great wine, evolves throughout the day which I find intriguing. Is soft enough for work or evening and I'm not smelling it on anyone else. Love the heavy bottle as well.
Although there is a sweetness that will attract a very young woman I think its complexity is more for a woman 30 and up. Agree with the warmth and honeyed amber reviewes from others.
Although there is a sweetness that will attract a very young woman I think its complexity is more for a woman 30 and up. Agree with the warmth and honeyed amber reviewes from others.
26 November 2007











