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CandaceK on 12/20/2012 8:37:00 PM more reviews by CandaceK

Age: 56 & Over   Skin: Dry, Fair   Hair: Other   Eyes: Brown    

I have worn this almost exclusively for 11 years. I found it first in London when it was first introduced. I am devastated to find it is discontinued. On the the fragrance is perfect. Strangers stop me to ask what scent I am wearing. I have 6-8 bottles stockpiled in a cool dark place. I don't know what I am gong to do when I can no longer obtain it. I keep checking on a weekly basis to see what I can find. I may try Amazon UK to see what they might have. It definitely my signature fragrance.

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bkurant on 12/28/2011 3:55:00 AM more reviews by bkurant

Age: 36-43   Skin: Other   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

it smelled rather nice in a small testing tube. good thing i did not splurged on it - it smells simply bad out of the bottle. like an old dusty attic full of long stored linens, ripped blankets and broken toys. someone mentioned it reminded them of the grandmother's home. yes, it does and not in a good way. putting it on you too will smell like a very old woman, someone who bought her mink coat sometimes last century.
not the image most of us want to project, n'est pas

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*TOP REVIEWER* awesomeness2 on 8/13/2011 3:09:00 PM more reviews by awesomeness2

Age: 36-43   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

L'Or de Torrente is an easy to wear oriental that is suitable for adult women of nearly any age. Not too spicy, not too sweet, comforting & warm, unoffensive. Stays close to the skin. In my opinion, it's a nice "mom" scent to wear around teens & other adults.


I think the rose in L'Or is pretty darn fabulous & unusual. A real pleaser. If only L'Or was about roses, but it's not. L'Or is all about coffee. Every once & awhile I get a whiff of the coffee, which changes character as it drys. But also, once & awhile I am picking up something just a tad astringent like coffee is, but I think it's the cedar. L'Or develops into something like bourbon or dark rum on me before settling into its base, which is weak & bland. A lackluster ending to a nice start.

I like L'Or de Torrente, but not enough to purchase a full bottle or additional products (gels, lotions, etc), which I would need if I decided to add it to my rotation.

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magnificent on 6/4/2011 12:32:00 PM more reviews by magnificent

Age: 56 & Over   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

I tested both version, the Eau de Toilette and the Eau de Parfum and all I have to say is: Very different.
EDT: A crisp, fruity concoction without coffee. I gave it away.
EDP: Lovely, feminine, floral, sweet (but not too much) and I can detect the coffee note.

I own so many fragrances I love much more, so this frag is not a must-have, but I can recommend the Eau de Parfum, not the EDT.

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auntcyn on 4/22/2011 9:12:00 PM more reviews by auntcyn

Age: 56 & Over   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

I initially bought this because I noticed the notes in the perfume, as well as the gorgeous packaging gift set that I purchased. The perfume is a little sweet, but not too sweet, and I do pick up the coffee scent, although it's more like coffee with cream. Very, very pretty, but does not last long on me even when layered with the body lotion.

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*TOP REVIEWER* tessture on 7/16/2010 1:41:00 PM more reviews by tessture

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

Tart fruits with light florals over a woody amber base with the merest hint of coffee to keep it from being a fruity floral. It's far lighter than the base notes make it sound. It almost reminds me of Kelly Caleche in that same herbal chamomile tea feel. Light but layered. Very nice, though I won't buy it as it's not my type of thing.

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*TOP REVIEWER* elfriede on 7/13/2010 2:24:00 PM more reviews by elfriede

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

I reviewed this about two years ago, then deleted my review because I thought my bottle might have gone bad--not fair to rate a perfume based on spoiled juice. I'd gotten the dreaded "rotten egg" note others have mentioned. For some reason I tried it again today, and it smells fine. Same bottle. Skin chemistry is strange. I still wouldn't repurchase this, as the rotten eggs might return! It's also a bit too "been there, done that" in spite of the unusual coffee note (it's very faint--I'd love more coffee in this; it's even weaker than the coffee note in Cacharel Noa). It reminds me of both Noa and Tresor--same sweet peachy rose in the heart, deeper than Noa, lighter than Tresor, with Noa's hint of greenness. There's also a lot of Casmir and/or Hanae Mori in the drydown--sweet fruity-florals with synthetic, pencil-shavings-wood notes in the drydown, but L'Or isn't as super-sweet as either of those, and better for year-round wear (though perhaps not on the hottest days). There's a deeper rose note weaving in and out, a lovely winey red rose--I'd love to pluck it out and wear it on my collar!--but it isn't interesting enough to make up for the bland synthetic sweetness.

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WendyWang on 5/7/2010 2:48:00 PM more reviews by WendyWang

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Tan   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

[EDP 50ml]
The beautiful bottle attracted me at first sight.
It's Fruity at the begining. Then it goes to honey, vanilla & mocha in a creamy base on me. Sweet, but not too much. The scent brings me happiness. Love it.

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*TOP REVIEWER* 9154mf on 8/28/2009 2:07:00 AM more reviews by 9154mf

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

I've read all the reviews and I agree with all of them, yes even the ones that love and hate this. It's a weird perfume and it's one of those that can come off as so different on everyone. Some get mainly coffee, some get no coffee - how can that be possible - it's the same scent?? Anyway, this scent seems to have alot of layers going on and I think what you smell mainly is due to your own chemistry, which explains everyone's different experiences - from rotten eggs, to creamy coffee, to spicy fruits! One thing is agreed though, it has alot of sillage and is very long lasting. And also it reminds me alot of Mira Bai, but this is definetely stronger. It basically opens quite fruity on me (mandarin/kiwi), there are definetely some spices and rose, and a some kind of gourmandy thing going on, but I wouldnt exactly say coffee, I can't really pinpoint it but its some honeyed gourmand concoction. I can (faintly) smell the cedar and woods in the base. I don't get much vanilla either. I can see why this is gag-worthy for some and I believe it is the roses - not just the roses but the way this single scent mingles with the others creates the faintest hint of rotten. I could still wear this though - at night, in winter and just a spray will do.

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tsth on 5/10/2009 5:22:00 PM more reviews by tsth

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Black    

I was directed to this product after doing a search for something similar to Mira Bai. Even though this does not smell like it at all, it still has the foody/gourmand elements that are appealing to me. This is more floral than expected but very rich foody elements that I love. This is longer lasting than Mira Bai and the sillage is so much better. I think neferttiti's review described my feelings as well.

And the bottle is beautiful!!!

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perfumequeen on 9/15/2007 7:53:00 PM more reviews by perfumequeen

Age: 30-35   Skin: Dry   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Hazel    

Lately I've been augmenting my supply of this with swapping, because it's so wearable. I've gotten compliments from men ("very fresh smelling") and can wear it to the office without being concerned that people will be put off. The roses in this are very subtle I'd say, and I don't get much powder (I don't like powder).

Another reviewer said this was like Mira Bai, and kind of like Light Blue, which are both in my collection and favorites. If you buy this and don't like it, email me for a swap!

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luvspugs on 12/23/2006 9:02:00 AM more reviews by luvspugs

Age: Unknown   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

I so wanted to get the coffee notes in this scent. The bottle is very pretty, the scent lasts a long time. At first it smells like Hillary Duff's With Love & Avon's Extraordinary, but then it drys down to a powdery rose with woody notes.

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*TOP REVIEWER* sabet on 4/20/2006 11:26:00 AM more reviews by sabet

Age: 25-29   Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

Great smelling stuff, rather unique. Coffee and baby roses in a cream base. Comforting and safe.

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*TOP REVIEWER* willemtje on 4/17/2006 3:28:00 PM more reviews by willemtje

Age: 30-35   Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Grey    

smells just like Chopard Mira-Bai. Sweet & exotic. I have difficulties describing this scent, but both make me think of mediterranean summers, spanish temperament, spicy oranges, sangria. I don't think it has any of those ingredients though... Summer evening scent I'd say, but I wouldn't wear it.

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nefferttitti on 3/8/2006 1:09:00 PM more reviews by nefferttitti

Age: 19-24   Skin: Very Oily   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

I am so sorry, but I can not really describe what this fragrance smells like to me - it is just so unique, that it is too difficult for me! :) But OK, I will try: I can smell something sweet (vanilla probably) - but I don´t think this is winter scent, it is too light for cold weather. Then I can smell something fresh - I have no idea what could that be. And thats all I can smell.... But result is very INTERESTING - I guess this is the most interesting and unexpected fragrance I have ever tried. I can not really decide between giving 4 or 5 lippies, but I give 5 because of beautifull bottle :)

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angelpaws on 2/14/2006 8:46:00 PM more reviews by angelpaws

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy   Eyes: Green    

I don't know very much about the notes that make up perfumes, so I can't get too technical in my review...however I had to rate this perfume because it's my all-time favorite. I smelt it for the first time on a sample card in a magazine and got it for christmas two years ago. The gold bottle it so pretty and the perfume, I cannot do it justice. I recommend that you try this out for yourself if you are looking for something sensual, not really flirty. This perfume is wonderful.

UPDATE: 2012- This is still my all time favorite perfume. 6 years later. I have never had any of the 'coffee' scents that others have noted. It's not fruity or foody. It smells very appropriate for a 20s women (which I am). This is nothing at all like red door or donna karen or anything heavy which I'd imagine an older person would be used to. Also; I can only order this from amazon. I don't see it sold in stores :)

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*TOP REVIEWER* LittleGnome on 10/20/2005 6:52:00 PM more reviews by LittleGnome

Age: 30-35   Skin: Oily, Olive, Warm   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

This fragrance is so beautiful and haunting, best suited for fall or winter weather IMHO. It's what I would consider on the borderline between green floral and gourmand, the same type of fragrance that Noa by Cacharel is. It has a green note (Angelica) which I love, and is centered around a rose heart, with a distinct coffee absolute note that provides an wonderful gourmand character, along with the vanilla. The cedar is very evident in the base; it combines well with the coffee and the angelica, rose and vanilla. I can't stop smelling my wrist, it's that good. I tend to like fragrances that not everyone does; but I like what works for me. This does.
The bottle is absolutely stunning, it will be the prettiest one I have now, and that says a lot.

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onmycue on 2/23/2005 9:08:00 AM more reviews by onmycue

Age: 36-43   Skin: Normal   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

I can't believe I haven't done this review yet, since I love this scent so much. The first bottle was a total whim purchase at an outlet--one quick spritz on a cotton ball, no waiting, no drydown, just give it to me now. It was a summer afternoon at my Nana's house in a bottle--fruit, fresh roses, strong coffee with a lot of real cream, freshly mown clover (she didn't have grass, she had clover for her yard), the scent of the morning's baking still in the kitchen, all surrounded by an old house and Nana's Tabu. I don't usually have such visceral reactions to scents, and I didn't even know how it would smell after a few minutes, but I had to have it. Fortunately it never fails to garner compliements when I wear it. This was the beginning of my coffee search.

Thankfully, it is beautiful on me. I just skip the fruit phase and go straight to coffee, held together with woods. Love it and will never be without it!

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Joanna on 1/8/2005 1:14:00 PM more reviews by Joanna

Age: 30-35   Skin: Normal   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I don't smell any coffe in this at all. I agree with the reviewer who compares it to Burberry and it also reminds me a little of D&G "Light Blue" but creamier, and also of Joop "All About Eve".

I love the bottle as well!

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*TOP REVIEWER* surferchick2 on 11/19/2004 6:58:00 PM more reviews by surferchick2

Age: Unknown   Skin: Oily, Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

Cute little eggshaped bottle, but wasn't crazy about this. I don't smell the vanilla or coffee in this, which I would hoping would be predominant. The dry down smells like Burberry London on me, which I'm not fond of at all.

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