It was also one of those fragrances where you have to push your nose onto your wrist in order to smell the scent. Youre going to have to enjoy musky floral perfumes, otherwise, you may not like this at all. I was really disappointed by smelling both perfumes:Narciso and Lovely. When I smelled the EDT for the first time, I thought: Glup, its something like glue, but I bought it after a year or so,and now Im in love with it. My favourite musks are FM Musc Ravageur, Armani Emporio White for Her (white musk) and SL Bois et Musc.
Definitely dont smell the same. Ralph Lauren Pure Turquoise, Lulu Guiness Cast a Spell, Dior Miss Dior Cherie, Chanel Chance, Coco Mademoiselle EDT are the examples of the fragrances released in the past couple of years and classified as posssessing chypre accords. The musk oil (I tried the one in the big balck square bottle) is a very subtle musk with nothing else. Laurent Le Guernec and Clement Gavarry of IFF worked closely with the actress Sarah Jessica Parker to create her first fragrance. The EDT is my preferred version, since it is muskier and more sensual than the EDP.
I guess Im an animalic-chypre type, although Diorella really rocks my boat as well. So disappointing!! This is a celebrity fragrance done right. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. This is the original and best seller from the Sarah Jessica Parker line and it does a good job at representing the brand. I agree that this perfume is not the same as it used to be. BoisdeJasmin: Ayala, I am glad that you enjoyed the reviews. This means if you click a link and make a qualified purchase through Amazon, I earn a commission based on that sale. I question the quality of the ingredient but was refused refund by the MANAGER. Like you, I love animalic chypres, but I noticed that hedione-patchouli combination also appeals to me very much. To achieve her dream, she employed the help of the Lancaster creative perfume house one of the most prominent houses for helping designers and celebrities translate their fragrance ambitions into reality. There also exist versions called Musk for Her and Musk Oil, which are blends of musks, lacking the floral notes of the original. How does it perform?
I have been confused too over the difference, because the bottles look so similar. Your source for reviews on the top fragrances. The EDP notes include pink chypre, pink floral, voluptuous woods, soft amber, sheer chypre, flower honey, tactile woods, amber light. January 11, 2006 at 2:16pm Reply, BoisdeJasmin: M, yes, Lovely is much softer and gentler. In their place, comes an ever-increasing patchouli, which dirties the perfume somewhat. Lovely has a spicy top accord, touched by a soft herbaceous verdancy and a muted glitter of citrus. Lovely is soft and slightly musky and would suit all ages. It is light and subtle, but not weak by any means. This is not the first time I have noticed that EU made fragrances are higher quality even though they are the same brand and everything.
Why are these fragrances classified this way? Sitemap. I do not mind it, however I can see that if you wanted the fragrance to preserve the initial sparkly effect, it may not be a good thing. January 12, 2006 at 5:57pm Reply, Deloris: I fell in love with Pure Turquoise by Ralph Lauren. From reading the other reviews apparently, this perfume has changed. Yes, lavender and orchid are strong too, but musk and patchouli are notes which can turn some folks off from a fragrance. Its inoffensive, but with the feeling that theres something naughty in the air, that the innocence could strip away at any moment to reveal a darker side. Cannot stand those perfumes any longer. January 11, 2006 at 2:17pm Reply, BoisdeJasmin: R, my first guess would that it is the woody amber used in it, because I was told once that it might strike people as sharp and some are more sensitive to it than others. Companies can't alter or remove reviews from ProductReview.com.au. The finished product is a truly magical scent now well take a deep dive into what makes this scent so special.
These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. One of the main strengths of this Sarah Jessica Parker scent, is just how versatile it is.
julien: I am not fond of musky scents. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. The marriage of chypre with other notes is likewise fascinating, with fragrances like Grs Cabochard and Robert Piguet Bandit being examples of the animalic leather chypres, and Dior Diorella, Clinique Aromatics Elixir and Couturier Coriandre exhibiting the beautiful interplay of chypre accords with modern synthetics such as hedione. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Chypre should contain floral, woody and mossy notes (there seems to be a consensus here), and bergamot and oakmoss are important, as the citrus-mossy interplay is what makes a classical chypre accord.
The EDP is way too sweet and floral in my opinion which is kind of dissapointing, but its also quite nice. Both Narciso Rodriguez for Her and Lovely are available from Nordstrom, Saks 5th Avenue, as well as a number of other retailers and online discounters. people like different things I guess ! Lovely features notes of mandarin, bergamot, rosewood, lavender, apple martini, patchouli, paper whites, orchid, cedar, white amber, musk and woods. I do not have the same problem with Lovely. By the way,i would love to know how real musk smells. BEST SMELLING MEN'S FRAGRANCES FOR UNDER $30.
It had everything that I required at the time - a lot of musk, not too sweet, not too feminine. Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker for Women, Eau de Parfum, 3.4-Ounce Spray Bottle, Acqua di Gio Absolu by Giorgio Armani Review, Bleu de Chanel Parfum vs. Acqua di Gio Profumo, Index of all of our Fragrance Reviews for Men and Women. Fast forward to 2019 and I decided to re-purchase another bottle and give it another chance but unfortunately, I ended up with the same result.
wrongly, because you are a pretty smell, which I can not classify completely.a quiet smell you are not, at least for my conditions.the association with tingling rose champagne, I find quite appropriate.you have such an invigorating, lively.somehow you are also sexy, but quite in the youth-free area. January 14, 2006 at 11:38am Reply, BoisdeJasmin: Malini, I think that the new chypres are anything but that. I have used Lovely since it first came out. January 11, 2006 at 10:45pm Reply, BoisdeJasmin: Karin, it is in the category of fragrances I personally cannot weartoo sharp and never seeming to settle. I particularly dont understand the prostitute comment. But it surely differs from other musk scents which I often find too clean smelling. January 11, 2006 at 2:11pm Reply. I still have a bottle, with which I will not part. There is something very alluring about musk, as it is simple and complex at once, clean and at the same time clean.
Well, shed already been mixing her signature scent through a combination of three aromas. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. I have to agree. I had the edp, and it smells like sweet warm skin and hair to me. Best Mens Colognes started back in 2013, as a way to share my learning experiences with different fragrances, as I dove head first into the hobby. January 11, 2006 at 2:26pm Reply, BoisdeJasmin: C, I find Lovely more subtle and softer, with NR having more of a presence.
Whats funny, though, is that for all the attention centered on Lovely and the Herms scent, I found them both to be first and foremost dull. Dont waste your money. It's relatively cheap as well which is even better. Once I get past that, it's good. Beware LOVELY doesnt smell as it use to be anymore. Mercedes Rey: Hello everybody, I have been away for a few days, didnt have Internet, and I have missed you! It lingers and is just beautiful, I spray it on all my clothes as well. Longevity is pretty good, but not great. I like it more than NR for very irrational reason that in a strange way it reminds me of my mum.
It remains a mystery why I ever acquired a bottle of SJP LOVELY, not being a fan of Sarah Jessica Parker, and not a fan of celebrity scents in general, but it happened somehow, so about once every six months I take out my undeniably lovely bottle of LOVELY and try to figure out why I don't really like what's inside. The musk is offensive and the entire composition is headache/allergy inducing. This means that if you click on an Amazon affiliate link on my pages, I receive a commission based on that qualified purchase. All So thank you very much for the clarification! I thought that I would at least find Un Jardin sur le Nil intriguing or memorable. While Narciso Rodriguez is more assertive about its sensuality, Lovely hints at it gently. When Sarah Jessica Parker decided to put a two-decade-long dream of creating her own fragrance into action, she didnt start with a blank slate.
make me wonder if they are real LOVELY? I mean,they have great success in France(well,at least narciso is really a success)and women seem to be crazy about it,telling musk is so sexy January 11, 2006 at 8:34pm Reply, BoisdeJasmin: Michelle, labdanum often is used in amber accords, and since it was a part of the original Coty Chypre, many sources would list it as an important ingredient for a classic chypre accord. What is your favorite musky scent? scents are so far afield from what was chypre, its hard to think of them that way. I dont know why, it might smell like some shampoo or conditioner she used to useAnyway, for that reason I find Lovely a comforting scent January 11, 2006 at 10:11am Reply, Cait: Hello, Ive heard so much about it. Here are some electronics and appliance manufacturers who are starting to listen and make it more feasible for consumers to repair, rather than replace, their items. Is it even worth a purchase?
The resounding impression of this fragrance is that is similar to For Her by Narciso Rodriguez. January 12, 2006 at 3:12pm Reply, BoisdeJasmin: Deloris, good to hear that you are enjoying it. Marc Jacobs Daisy Perfume: 12 Of The Best, About Thanks a lot for the detailed reviews of both Lovely and Narcisso Rodriguez. This fragrance is lovely. January 11, 2006 at 2:44pm Reply, Marina: V, I also find Lovely easier to wear. than I am/or feel Like Narciso Rodriguez for Her, Lovely (2005) with its gossamer layers is supported by a base of luscious musks and woody amber. Chypre category with its strong accord based on the interplay of hesperidic, floral, woody and mossy facets has gathered popularity since 1917, when Coty Chypre intriguingly explored the extremes of olfactory spectrum to create a memorable and unusual fragrance weaving bergamot, oak moss, labdanum, and patchouli . I was wearing Joy.
I would heartily recommend it for warm weather use. this perfume is okay I went to smell it today for a gift to my mum and it didn't smell as good as I thought it would smell, lovely wasn't so lovely ! Lately I have noticed the smell has changed. Whether its a skincare essential, a cult makeup product, or the latest hair styling tool, youll find something for all kinds of beauty lovers in our gift guide. Narciso Rodriguez line might cause some confusion, therefore perhaps some clarifications are in order. Copyright 2022 Everfumed | Fragrance Notes, Nathalie Feisthauer Interview: Sense of Independence, Michael Kors Sexy Blossom Eau de Parfum Spray Review: Classic & Versatile, 8 Best YSL Colognes For Sophisticated Men, 12 Best Philosophy Perfumes: Long-lasting & Perfect For Every Event, 21 Best Tuberose Fragrances: Fresh, Beautiful & Exotic. The right to repair: which brands are making it easier for you to fix their products? Which one do you prefer? I would not recommend it unless you want to smell like disinfectant. Furthermore, since oakmoss is now considered to be an allergen, it is likely that we shall not see too much of it in compositions, although synthetic oakmoss is explored more, even if its olfactory profile is different from the natural oakmoss. Narciso Rodriguez for Her and Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely are two examples of the classification that would consider them as floral oriental compositions with chypre accords and they are often compared.
Mlle is quite beautiful, fresh and flowery on me but I just cant.
My personal favorite at the moment is Cartiers Delices, but I also enjoy Valentinos Rock n Rose and CKs Euphoria. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. And that is where the similarities end in my humble opinion. Don't subscribe January 11, 2006 at 1:18pm Reply, Christine: Lovely reviews (forgive the pun)! In fact, I have the EDT and to supplement amall perfume oil. I read Chandler Burrs story of the ridiculousness of the making of this scent and an Herms Jardin fragrance, and then, of course, was dying to try it. Before I came to the wonderful land of fragrance, 'Lovely' by SJP was my very favorite scent. Wearing it is an effortless endeavor, yet unlike some skin scents, Lovely does not have a predictable persona. Especially when these scents focus on musk. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc or its affiliates. It tends to last around 6-7 hours on the skin, which is great for how light it is. I purchased. January 11, 2006 at 6:34am Reply, Sisonne: Dear V, I only know NR though Im not sure which one I think the tester was packaged in a black bottle, but I also saw Msuc for her very often & always wondered what the difference was. The final dry down is a floral/musky scent with a base of cedar and other non-distinct woody notes. When should it be worn? The ovoid decanter is elegant in its simplicity, with the perfumes name and its creator printed in modest, gold capitals in the center of the bottle. Lovely isnt too powerful of a scent. I cannot wear that at all. I can hardly smell oakmoss in any of these fragrances. I loved the bottle, but not the scent. TOP COLOGNE GIFT SETS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON! Privacy Policy document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Welcome to Bois de Jasmin! BoisdeJasmin: Julien, I suppose that you prefer the balmier, more chocolatey richness of musk in Musc Ravageur. Too brass/brash and it doesnt settle down. It wears extremely close to the skin and reapplication is a must. The only musks wich i find sensual are MUSC RAVAGEUR (cinnamon at first disturbs me,then,after an hour,musc ravageur is absolutely wonderful of sensuality,almost sexual to me)and serge Lutens MKK in a much more animalistic way. Really love this perfume, it leaves a lovely after smell that's seductive. I will search it out next time Im in Nordstrom. I do. Or did Michael Edwards corner the market on that? Well, I find Lovely to be easier to wear, and since the skin scents are the kind of fragrances I would need to be in a mellow mood for, I would probably choose Lovely January 11, 2006 at 2:27pm Reply, BoisdeJasmin: Christine, thank you. January 11, 2006 at 4:44am Reply. Purchased in August 2020 at Chemist Warehouse for $30. It was back on the Chanel website about 2 weeks ago, then sold out very quickly. I have never worn the perfume oil together with it, but I tried once and found it very pleasant and soft. SL Muscs Koublai Khan is very interesting and very sensual, but besides musk, it has a heavy dose of civet, which has a characteristic fecal smell. This fragrance would be well suited to an office environment, for feeling pulled together and professional. I think that the bottle is very nice to hold and the shade fits with the image of the fragrance.
I was very happy to discover i could still wear this. I use Narciso Rodriguez, both the EDT and the EDP (which Im wearing today). January 11, 2006 at 2:23pm Reply, BoisdeJasmin: Cait, I find the changes in what is classified as chypre both fascinating and confusing. You can find a less expensive version at stores like Target. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Hrmph! I am glad that you wrote about this. January 11, 2006 at 1:56pm Reply, BoisdeJasmin: Mercedes, nice to see you again! The mandarin and apple notes, arent all that strong, within this composition. It would be interesting to know about. were I kept my old one and it smells light and flowery on all of our skin types. The right to repair movement in Australia is calling for companies to make it easier for their products to be repaired. Lacking the immediate impact of Narciso Rodriguez, it may be less unusual, but at the same time an easier fragrance to wear. But for the first couple of hours, all I get is "feminine hygiene product" floral. It was exquisite. Since then, I have written hundreds of reviews and other pages about perfumes and colognes. Seasonally, Lovely would work in any climate. Moreover, I am very glad that you brought up the question of classification, because I was hoping for a little bit of a discussion on this issue.
Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc, or its affiliates. Another related issue could be that they merely have a chypre accord (which does not make them chypre per se). The fruity note of apple sweetens the composition without lending a cloying touch. Upon the first sniff of Lovely, I immediately get a strong musk note, that is paired with lavender. I think I expected a little more from SJP's first perfume, hence the reason why I was so disappointed. January 12, 2006 at 4:30pm Reply, BoisdeJasmin: Seriously!
Like you, I find it reminiscent of something very comforting. This is far from a criticism, however, as For Her gives that same great aroma but at a fraction of the price. I know you all try your best, but please do try a little harder to keep an open mind. SJP is a lovely scent, but not something I would wear, and I think Coco Mademoiselle went in exactly the wrong direction why wont they humor me and release Coco Prostituee, with twice the naughty bits? BoisdeJasmin: C, it sounds like you tried the EDT. but Anyway i got it for my mum and she loved it, i got it because my mum loves things that smells like that. Perhaps, it is indeed a smell of some Russian shampoo?
The scent was indeed lovely and long lasting. I wouldnt dare wear this scent to work or the university, but find it a classy scent to wear to symphony concerts and on special evenings out.
I loved the original Lovely scent I used to get at perfume counters of stores like Elder Beerman & Macy's, but now it is much cheaper and is not carried by the department stores anymore. 2022 ProductReview.com.au Pty. Id still probably go with any fragrance, that would be more suitable, however. I have to admit that the texture did not appeal to me at all for the same reason you mentioned. In summer heat I love Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune, and Hermes Un Jardin Sur Le Nil. Everfumed participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we get paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites. Not particularly. It seems to hit the 6-7 range for me, on a consistent basis, during testing.
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