Fragrances -Montale - Sweet Oriental Dream
victorialynne 5/25/2011 9:22:00 AM
Fabulous! I love this addicting stuff. It is very similar to Keiko Mecheri Loukhoum but somehow richer and even more wonderful! The lasting power can not be beat...I could still smell it on me 10-12 hours later. You can order from luckyscent.com 100 ml for $135; a little pricey, but well worth it in my opinion : ) It is powdery and a little on the sweet side, so if you do not like either of these things in your perfumes, do not even bother trying. You can order a sample through luckyscent.
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Fragrances -Keiko Mecheri - loukhoum eau poudree
victorialynne 5/23/2011 1:43:00 PM
I ordered a sample of this from luckyscent.com and it smells just like the original loukhoum (powdery) except this one has violets thrown in there too. I love the original and this one is very nice as well. It has wonderful lasting power and silage. I find these loukhoum scents layer beautifully with just about anything. I am definitely going to stick with the original though : )
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Fragrances -Narciso Rodriguez - Narciso Rodriguez for her
victorialynne 5/23/2011 1:28:00 PM
I got a sample of this from Sephora and I find it to be a rather boring soft musky scent. I usually love musk in perfumes, but this one just didn't do anything for me.
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Fragrances -Bath and Body Works - Country Chic
victorialynne 3/23/2011 9:43:00 AM
I love country chic! It Smells wonderful! Perfect for spring and summer. I love how this scent reminds everyone of different scents. It does smell a lot like Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana and a lot like VS Pink Fresh and Clean, but to me it smells even more like Nina by Nina Ricci perfume, which I own and love. So it is nice to be able to pair this lotion and body spray with my Nina as well as my Light Blue perfume : ) The full line launches mid April!
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Fragrances -Laura Mercier - Creme de Pistache Eau Gourmande
victorialynne 3/22/2011 9:16:00 AM
This smells just like Angel to me and I do not like angel in the least. On the plus side; if you like this fragrance it did have great lasting power on my skin. This will most definitely not be a purchase for me.
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Fragrances -Unlisted Brand - Lostmarch Lann-Ael Eau de Toilette
victorialynne 1/23/2011 3:56:00 PM
I ordered a sample of this from luckyscent.com and upon initial application, I thought wow this is a really nice yummy comfort scent.....cereal, milk, vanilla, a little fruit and then it hit me like a ton of bricks - This perfume smells so very similar to the dry down in chocolovers by aquolina. Yes, chocolovers has a little more "cocoa puff" smell as oppose to plain cereal but the two are too similar for me to own both. You can order chocolvers from many etailers for very cheap as well. Also, Lann-ael does not last very long on the skin at all. I am still giving this a 4 because it does smell very good!
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Fragrances -L'Artisan Fragrances - Bois Farine
victorialynne 1/14/2011 5:32:00 PM
This is quite an interesting scent to say the least. Upon initial application it is a strong blast of natural peanut butter....not the yummy sweet kind. It smells like a fresh piece of cedar wood with peanut butter smeared all over it. I also detect a little Iris and a lot of sandalwood. After this has had time to settle, it almost smells a little like very dry hay with a hint of almond. I think this could easily be a unisex fragrance. I would never shell out the cash for this, but if it were given to me as a gift, I would happily accept it and wear it on occasion for the sheer uniqueness of this very unusual scent. ** EDIT - I am bumping this up a lippie.....the dry down on this is beautiful and interesting and I do find myself constantly sniffing my wrists.
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Fragrances -J. Lo - Glow
victorialynne 1/5/2011 2:08:00 PM
I find Glow to be a very clean soapy fragrance. It smells just like a bar of soap with hints of orange and maybe a little rose. A little too clean and soapy for my tastes, but not a horrible perfume. I would never personally buy or wear this, but this may be nice on others who adore clean soapy scents. The staying power is amazing...this lasted a good 12 plus hours on my skin!
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Fragrances -Bulgari - BLV Notte
victorialynne 11/22/2010 10:50:00 AM
I originally smelled this perfume at Epcot in Italy and loved it! I did not buy it and could not stop thinking about it. Then a few weeks later, I found the large bottle at TJ Max for $30. This is a beautiful perfume that is very hard to describe (the person below me did a fantastic job)! It is a cold yet warm fragrance. Upon application, I do detect the vodka notes, then the wonderful ginger adds a bit of a spicy aspect to it and finally the Iris adds a wonderful powdery component with a touch of cocoa powder offered from the dark chocolate note. I would describe this scent as mysterious....so notte (night) to me is the perfect name for this beautiful complex perfume. I do wish that is had better lasting power, but I do not mind reapplying throughout the day if need be. Gorgeous bottle as well : )
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Fragrances -La Maison de la Vanille - Vanille Givrée des Antilles
victorialynne 11/22/2010 9:46:00 AM
This does smell like a much better, softer, warmer version of Angel. I do not like Angel at all......way too heavy and smells like dirt to me. Antilles is a wonderful mix of vanilla, slight florals and patchouli. I personally just smell vanilla and cocoa : ) When first applied, it is a bit masculine, just give it a couple of minutes and it morphs into a beautiful well done vanilla that has great lasting power on the skin. Great prices and in a cool metal/tin bottle. I ordered mine from luckyscent.com.
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Lotions/ Creams -Bath and Body Works - Vanilla Noir [DISCONTINUED]
victorialynne 11/16/2010 3:13:00 PM
Deep, dark, sexy vanilla! Quite a nice and sophisticated fragrance for BBW. Such a shame they have discontinued this one. You can still order from their website thankfully. Definitely recommend wearing this one during fall winter.....yummy dark vanilla!! I think the person below me described it perfectly : )
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Fragrances -Hard Candy - Hard Candy
victorialynne 11/16/2010 2:54:00 PM
This stuff smells amazing! Another great find at TJ Max for $12.99 - woo hoo! I bought this one unsniffed, as the fragrance notes are listed on the box (which I love and wish all perfumes would do that) the base notes were caramel, vanilla, cedar-wood and cashmere musk. Being a vanilla/gourmand lover, I figured I would at least like if not love it and LOVE IT I DO!! Anyways, this smells so yummy, warm, inviting and slight powdery. Lasting power is just okay....it does last a long time if you spray it on your clothes or in your hair though. I also adore the packaging....from the box it comes in to the fun and cute bottle. Highly recommend if you enjoy sweet vanilla type fragrances!! By the way, I love pink sugar as well, but I think this one smells way better than PS.
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Fragrances -GAP Beauty - White Amber
victorialynne 11/12/2010 1:09:00 PM
What a great find! I stumbled across this at TJ Max and purchased this unsniffed for $7.99....figured at that price I had nothing to lose. Wow, am I glad I bought this one! This smells like a very high end amber perfume. It is so warm, sensual, yet cozy and inviting. The initial spray is a bit strong and almost masculine, a couple of minutes later it morphs into this incredible powdery, woodsy amber smell. Lasting power is great as well!
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Fragrances -Stella McCartney - Stella- Eau de Parfum
victorialynne 10/29/2010 3:25:00 PM
If I had only one word to describe Stella it would be "beautiful" - this is such a well done rose scent that gets better and better as the day goes on. It starts with a burst of red rose and then the mandarin sneaks in and lastly the amber blends so beautifully with the other notes. This is one of my favorite perfumes and I do not usually like florals....I am more of a vanilla girl. This has great staying power as well : ) Highly recommend! Also, "delicate petals" lotion/body spray from Victoria's Secret smells very similar to this. It has been discontinued, but you can still get it at their semi-annual sale. Great for layering with Stella : )
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Fragrances -Bath and Body Works - Vanilla Noir
victorialynne 10/4/2010 4:27:00 PM
Deep, dark, sexy vanilla! Quite a nice and sophisticated fragrance for BBW. Such a shame they have discontinued this one. You can still order from their website thankfully. Definitely recommend wearing this one during fall winter.....yummy dark vanilla!! I think the person below me described it perfectly : )
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