Elizabeth Taylor • White Diamonds • Fragrances

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*TOP REVIEWER* Gretchen76 on 10/17/2007 8:58:00 PM more reviews by Gretchen76

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Coarse   Eyes: Blue    

Nothing personal against Ms. Taylor- I am sure she's a lovely lady- but I have to wonder if she wears this? It smells like wet animal fur mixed with powder. Even if applied lightly, it smells like your poured the whole bottle on. Just wrong all around. A shame, the bottle is cute

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coffeekim on 10/10/2007 2:15:00 PM more reviews by coffeekim

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

I can see everyone either loves or hates this and I happen to love it. Maybe Im one of the lucky ones who can pull this one off as far as body chemistry. My husband loves it on me, if I try to wear something else hes asking where is your diamonds perfume? My parents, and friends love it on me. I walked through the door at a baby shower recently and this lady that met me at the door said I just love your perfume! She wanted the name of it and where to buy it. This is basically my signature scent. Im one of the first ones grabbing it from discount racks during after Christmas sales.

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*TOP REVIEWER* miotiramisu on 9/4/2007 9:39:00 PM more reviews by miotiramisu

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Tan   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

Oh this perfume is just dying for attention. My mom is crazy about this perfume and I don't know why. It's so strong it makes me dizzy. The scent is a sharp floral so it should be used lightly. Whenever I smell this or pass by someone who has this on, I get a bad headache. Also if I could sum this fragrance up in one word: OLD. I could only picture much elderly women with this on.

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jht76103 on 9/3/2007 1:54:00 AM more reviews by jht76103

Age: 36-43   Skin: Normal, Olive   Hair: Silver   Eyes: Brown    

This stuff is crap. My cat's litter box smells better.

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*TOP REVIEWER* luckylouie on 9/2/2007 9:39:00 AM more reviews by luckylouie

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

Totally dependent on body chemistry. On me this postively sparkles - a clean crisp bold floral with chypre undertones. I receive so many compliments on this perfume it's not funny. Perfect for a big evening out, or for wearing to a garden party. Be sparing with it.

I notice one other reviewer said she mixes one spray with a teaspoon of water before putting it on. I do something similar. I get a spray bottle, fill it one third with cheap vodka and then add some of the perfume to this to use as a body spray. This way I find I can get away with using it as an every day perfume. For those people who find Tabu too strong, I've done the same thing with it, works a treat.

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*TOP REVIEWER* 8ball on 8/21/2007 5:28:00 PM more reviews by 8ball

Age: 44-55   Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

Egh. Don't get me started. I read reviews, and it sounded like something I would like, even tho I have an issue on principal with celebrity-endoresed products. I thought it would be a nice white floral. I'd rather wear Raid. White Diamonds is sooo strong, so overpowering, and doesn't even smell good. The packaging is chintzy too. TJM took it back w/o question.

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sea157 on 8/14/2007 10:43:00 PM more reviews by sea157

Age: 19-24   Skin: Other   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

My grandma looooooves this one. I gave it a four star rating because it makes her happy. It's a very mature scent that I certainly would not wear myself but I think it's very appropriate for her. Whenever I smell it I think of her, which is always nice!

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Carlollie on 8/5/2007 1:21:00 AM more reviews by Carlollie

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Normal, Tan   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

The synthetic fumes of this concoction leave me gagging for clean air. I gave it away as quickly as I could. Surprisingly I've smelled this on other women and it's quite nice. This one is definitely a chemistry sensitive fragrance.

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sophienguyen7 on 7/27/2007 4:06:00 AM more reviews by sophienguyen7

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Other   Eyes: Brown    

Oh this perfume is just dying for attention. My mom is crazy about this perfume and I don't know why. It's so strong it makes me dizzy. The scent is a sharp floral so it should be used lightly. Whenever I smell this or pass by someone who has this on, I get a bad headache. Also if I could sum this fragrance up in one word: OLD. I could only picture much elderly women with this on.

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*TOP REVIEWER* lilysdoll on 5/10/2007 5:30:00 AM more reviews by lilysdoll

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

In my opinion this is a very heady floral. Its just so strong and overwheming. I know that some people can wear it with great success. But I am so not one of them. I think the bottle is lovely looking with its crystal encrusted top. I suppose if you like strong florals give this one a try. I would say be careful not to apply too much of this one as it is so strong.

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laundromat on 4/13/2007 4:40:00 AM more reviews by laundromat

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Black    

My grandmother has worn this scent for years. Maybe that's why I think it's a comforting, sophisticated scent, as my grandmother is both of those things. I really can't imagine somebody my age (20) wearing this, but for someone older I certainly can. I agree with everybody else that a light hand is key, though...it's one of the strongest perfumes I've ever smelled.

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DCKathy on 4/3/2007 4:39:00 PM more reviews by DCKathy

Age: 44-55   Skin: Dry, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Green    

I carry this with me on trips, but I tend not to wear it, as I think it's a bit strong and overly floral. It's a classic, but I would look for something new and different.

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gioula on 3/31/2007 7:17:00 PM more reviews by gioula

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Blue    

I used to think that the worst frangrance ever was loulou by cacharel, but thiw is even worst. It smells like burnt rubber! Trying it was such an unforgetable experience that the other day I wanted to slap a saleswoman that tried to persuade me to test it!

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*TOP REVIEWER* Sherrie11 on 3/12/2007 12:21:00 PM more reviews by Sherrie11

Age: 44-55   Skin: Normal, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

White Diamonds is a great smelling chypre, I just realized, smelling this the other day on my sister-in-law. I used to wear it a million years ago, then I moved on when my bottle was finished. On me, it was very heady and flora (I love heady intoxicating florals). But I didn't recognize it on my sister-in-law - her skin must have brought out the basenotes and done something fabulous with it. It strikes me as a rather formal type of scent. Maybe that's why it has an old lady association, that and over application. I may buy another bottle for when I'm in a "chypre" mood, as it's getting harder to find classic chypres, and now I think this one qualifies.

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misslouisiana887 on 3/5/2007 10:58:00 PM more reviews by misslouisiana887

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

This is a very strong and overpowering fragrance, BUT smells great!! It is a very sophisticated and elegant scent. It really does make you feel like you are "wearing" diamonds. I love if for special occasions!!

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kc55112 on 2/9/2007 4:26:00 PM more reviews by kc55112

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

This is actually nice if used with a very light touch. I would spray it once into a glass bowl, mix it with a teaspoon of water, and apply it to my skin, sort of like using a lotion. BTW I found you can do this with a lot of strong perfumes and they almost take on a different character which is rather nice. It is a conservative scent, the word "stately" comes to mind. I can see why some people associate this with old ladies. But the scent itself is not old IMO. I can imagine wearing this to a formal business dinner or company event, or even a job interview where you want to smell pleasant but not sexy. But apply it LIGHTLY.

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vikcurry on 1/8/2007 7:13:00 PM more reviews by vikcurry

Age: 56 & Over   Skin: Oily   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

I recently bought White Diamonds while shopping for another fragrance. It had been marked down, and the saleslady suggested I try it. I bought both fragrances, the one I went in the store to buy as well as White Diamonds. I really cannot understand all the bad reviews I have read on this board. On me, White Diamonds smells very nice. It has lasting quality, but I read the warnings about not applying too much. I think I'll spray on a little more tomorrow and see what happens. I really like it!

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*TOP REVIEWER* pinkdiamonds29 on 1/1/2007 10:39:00 PM more reviews by pinkdiamonds29

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Tan, Warm   Hair: Black, Curly, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

My mom got this as a gift set and I took the little purse bottle. Promptly after taking it I sprayed it on and waited a few seconds. Then I sniffed it.
OH. MY. GOD.!!
This is the scent I've smelled on SOOO many old women but never quite knew what it was. It reminds me of an old wasp that has been around the block quite a few times back in the day. I mean, p-yew!
First of all, ONE spray is even way to much to wear. It's extremely strong! It kinda has a powdery floral scent which I hate.The only part I like is that the bigger bottle is kinda pretty. Ew. That's all I have to say. Worst perfume ever. How does this sell out?

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*TOP REVIEWER* SavvyChic on 12/21/2006 11:58:00 PM more reviews by SavvyChic

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I'm a bit surprised on how negative the reviews are for this. "Fang it" with this is right on how some are written. I have received more compliments on this than any other perfume (actually switched to cologne since it is very overpowering if you get too much on.) 2nd most compliments I'd say I receive is Mary Kay's Acapella. What I hear most when I wear it is "smells really clean" the most and have had a few men ask what it was so they could buy it for their wives, too. I don't feel it smells old lady at all. When I think of old lady smells, I think too floral or too spicey. To me, this smells a bit powdery and clean. It is hard not to spray too much on. I've noticed other women who have this on get too much on and it does linger several feet. I just don't over do it and love it.

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*TOP REVIEWER* maliastyle on 12/12/2006 5:11:00 PM more reviews by maliastyle

Age: Unknown   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

My mom wore this (very lightly, I must add) for several months before my paternal grandmother discovered it, and began to wear it as her signature scent. My mom promptly stopped wearing it. This chypre was gorgeous on my mother, but honestly, didn't do so well on my poor grandmother. It's one of those fragrances that drastically loves you or hates you. It absolutely sparkled on my mother - the neroli, Egyptian tuberose, Turkish rose, jasmine, Italian sandalwood, patchouli, amber, and oakmoss blend in White Diamonds worked for her, though on few others. I would never personally wear this, and my mother has reasons for wearing other scents now. Perhaps it's that she smelled it on my grandmother and thought it smelled that way on her. Not the case.

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