Sebastian • Design • Fragrances

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Couture77 on 12/28/2010 8:06:00 PM more reviews by Couture77

Age: 30-35   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

When I was in the 6th grade back in the 80's this is the fragrance all the cool, popular girls rocked (along with their treetorns). I have to admit, now that I'm in my 30's I have 2 bottles sitting on my dresser. I really love this stuff. It has a very unique smell. I don't know if it's because it's a staple from my teenage years or what but Design is one of a kind and I continue to douse myself in it. I get a lot of compliments when wearing it and most of the time people know what it is and ask "You're wearing Design, aren't you?" I just think it's a classic. I wear it during the day. It's incredibly inexpensive as well...never used to be. Anyway, if you liked "Exclamation" from the 80's you'll bathe yourself in this stuff.

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*TOP REVIEWER* youdroppedabalmonme2 on 10/21/2010 11:25:00 PM more reviews by youdroppedabalmonme2

Age: 36-43   Skin: Very Oily, Fair   Hair: Red   Eyes: Brown    

**please note: the current version by EA Fragrances, being sold at discount outlets and online, is a dreadfully watered-down and generic-smelling travesty. To really appreciate Design, order the pure perfume in splash-on bottle or an older spray bottle made by French Fragrances, not EA.**

I am not a big fan of gardenia, but I make a huge exception for Design, because it's just plain fabulous. An underappreciated drugstore gem from 1985 that followed Giorgio Beverly Hills by just a few years, and could be considered its tasteful and discreet sister. Design is just pure fresh flowers, but not in the modern sense of air-freshener synthetics. It really does smell like a bouquet of dewy honeysuckle, gardenia, and tuberose. The overall effect is fresh and soothing, but with real presence. Design is never cloying or overly sweet (something Giorgio and Fracas can't claim). It kind of reminds me of the smell of Aussie Sprunch Spray, another '80s memory... only better and more classy.


Design is fresh, feminine, extremely well-made, and strikes a perfect balance between discretion and style. It has gorgeous sillage. But please try it in vintage version, there is no substitute! I keep mine in the fridge.

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*TOP REVIEWER* blondchick12 on 12/28/2009 10:42:00 PM more reviews by blondchick12

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

While I have never purchased this scent I love smelling it on others. It is my aunts trademark scent and I find it very unique and lingeraing. I personally feel this is a perfume popular among women slighly older than myself so it might not be appealing to girls in their teens/twenties as much. I would definitely miss smelling this if my aunt ever switches, I will have to buy her more.

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barbi65 on 12/16/2009 3:57:00 PM more reviews by barbi65

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

Love this, use to wear it in the 90's and just re discovered it. And since I hate all the generic smelling fragrances currently on the market, this is a breath of fresh air. It is aldehydic but not heavy like Chanel. I always get compliments when i wear this. I think it smells unique and intrigeing. Not everyone will like it because body chemistry is different with everyone.

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*TOP REVIEWER* JonMoss on 11/4/2009 1:41:00 PM more reviews by JonMoss

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal, Tan, Neutral   Hair: Black, Relaxed, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

No joke--found the 15ml bottle at Big Lots for $3.00. Why don't they make scents like these anymore? I love the beautiful carnation note which gives it depth. This can be worn anytime. I'm in love. It smells less strong than White shoulders which also has a honeysuckle note.

It's great to wear because it is unique, not everyone is wearing it since it is an 80s fragrance. It may be 80s but it is a classic and will never go out of style.

Introduced in 1985. Fragrance notes: honeysuckle, spicy carnation, citrus, warm musky notes and rose. Recommended use: daytime.

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Debbinel on 8/20/2008 6:19:00 PM more reviews by Debbinel

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

have been wearing this for years and have always gotten compliments on it. Just love how light and refreshing it is. Never overpowering but it seems to linger that nice soft scent for hours. one of my hg's.

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*TOP REVIEWER* aqua76239 on 4/21/2008 11:29:00 PM more reviews by aqua76239

Age: 36-43   Skin: Dry, Fair   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

This smells like a extremely sharp floral, almost bitter. Since I've seen the good reviews, I was shocked that people like this perfume and thougth it smelled beautiful. I guess I either got a spoiled bottle or this is just not for me.

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JenJenofAz on 3/29/2008 7:43:00 PM more reviews by JenJenofAz

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

Too strong! It was sour smelling on me. Like sour or bitter fruit.

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*TOP REVIEWER* thefairestlady1012 on 2/11/2008 9:46:00 PM more reviews by thefairestlady1012

Age: 19-24   Skin: Very Dry, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

This has beautiful packaging, but it smelled like strong hospital cleaner on me. I recommend you try this though because it might smell wonderful on you.

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coffeekim on 12/1/2007 5:44:00 PM more reviews by coffeekim

Age: 30-35   Skin: Normal, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Green    

I just got back from Marshalls today and got 2 huge bottles of this stuff for $16.99 a piece. What a steal! As the other lady had said, find the deals, dont get ripped off!! Ive seen this stuff retail for $65 at some department stores. This is a one of a kind unique fragrance that always got attention when I wore it so I decided today that its time to get more!! TJ Maxx and Marshalls is where I always bought this fragrance.

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hotmama4u2sweat on 11/24/2007 11:35:00 PM more reviews by hotmama4u2sweat

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Brown    

Today I purchased a bottle for $7 at TJMAXX, which is very inexpensive. This fragrance is very nice smelling and fresh. I had a bottle about five years ago, and stopped wearing it, but I was tempted to get another bottle and try it again. I'm glad I did...some advice, if you do decide to get this fragrance get it at a discount price, do not pay more than $20 or you'll just get ripped off.

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Goatster on 8/8/2007 9:25:00 PM more reviews by Goatster

Age: 44-55   Skin: Oily   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Other    

I found a large bottle of this FULL at a thrift store for less than 3 bux. I have never smelled this before and for the price I said why not give it a try. I love it. It is sweetly floral but doesn't give me a massive headache like some sweet perfumes do. It to me is light and airy if you don't spray too much. I am sure I would buy another bottle once this one is gone.

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EM_Calypso on 12/29/2006 7:37:00 PM more reviews by EM_Calypso

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Green    

You can really find this for almost nothing on certain fragrance sites. I'm considering trying this fragrance again. I always liked it. Reminds me of my senior year in college. It always made me think of drier sheets or something clean and bright. It's one of those springtime genteel scents which can go anywhere and with any outfit. I took off a lippie, though, as this is a floral, and after a while those florals get to me.

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Evanstar on 12/1/2006 8:37:00 PM more reviews by Evanstar

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I've been wearing this scent since high school. This was the first perfume ever bought for me and brings back fond memories. This perfume is also timeless and elegant. I love wearing this perfume so much I reach for it almost daily. Very sweet and also very distinguishable. I notice anyone near me who is wearing this perfume and usually compliment them on it. It's one of scents you'll always remember.

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*TOP REVIEWER* zoegirl1987 on 11/19/2006 11:06:00 PM more reviews by zoegirl1987

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Dry, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Curly   Eyes: Other    

This is a beautiful scent. Whispers and hints, but never screams, at class and sophistication. I'm biased though, because my mother has worn this my whole life and it makes me think of her. It also reminds me of my early teens when she'd let me wear a bit of her perfume for special occasions. Definitely nostalgic scent for me. Though it's not as great on my chemistry as on hers, on me is smells a little sharp, and on her it's soft and beautiful. On the right person it's a gorgeous fragrance, and definitely a far cry from overpowering or in your face, just a light floral powdery softness.

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tanyasparks on 8/28/2006 12:48:00 PM more reviews by tanyasparks

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

I love this scent. It is a great day time scent and my husband loves it too. It is a scent that is to me one of a kind. I always get compliments when I wear it. Not too musky, not too sweet. Just a great perfume.

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hownowbrownmj on 5/28/2006 11:32:00 PM more reviews by hownowbrownmj

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

My HG scent...sooo pretty. I always get compliments on this one. I've gone through many bottles and will always repurchase. My signature scent.

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*TOP REVIEWER* lebon on 8/15/2005 5:14:00 PM more reviews by lebon

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I dated a guy in college who once told me, "There is a woman's fragrance that I love, and I've always thought that I would buy it for the girl of my dreams." He was, amazingly, talking about Design. Well needless to say, after we had dated for a while and had gotten rather serious, I thought I'd surprise him and show up wearing it one day. I purchased a small bottle and was absolutely dismayed to find that I almost couldn't stand the scent! I definitely think it's a chemistry thing, because I can envision how this might smell lovely on someone else -- but not on me. It was cloying and overpowering and almost gave me a headache -- which fragrances rarely do. Blech. (Oh, and the guy and I broke up, so at least I didn't end up doomed to a life of having this one in my perfume collection. :o)

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*TOP REVIEWER* spearmintstars on 6/11/2005 7:20:00 AM more reviews by spearmintstars

Age: Unknown   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

This is hard to describe, but I absolutely love it. I would say it's very pretty with out being flowery. Musky with out being too masculine. It's unique. I have never gotten compliments while wearing it, but I sure do enjoy it anyway.

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Charlambe on 5/23/2005 1:24:00 PM more reviews by Charlambe

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Brown    

I loved this frangrances from the first time I smelled it. I have noticed though some people can't wear it and smell that great. But they are still some that smell so wonderful.

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