Since I’ve been writing this blog I’ve come across perfumes that I love and ones that I would be happy never to smell again. Here are some of my tips for a selection of the best fragrances available:
Signature Scent’s Best 5 Fragrances
1. For Her – Narciso Rodriguez
My husband took the hint and bought this for me for Christmas. I love it so much I want to drink it. Puts a spring in your step – a true happy fragrance.
I tried this again the other day and it’s a light, fresh floral fragrance with a strong apple note. Lovely.
3. Rush – Gucci
A beautiful sexy fragrance curiously disguised in a horrid 80’s red plastic box.
A sophisticated fragrance that gives you a sexy, confident aroma.
A young Chanel fragrance that has been extremely successful for all the right reasons.
Signature Scent’s Worst 5 Fragrances
This was given to me as a Christmas present. I haven’t reviewed it yet but definitely not something I will be wearing. If you would like a virtually unused bottle of Dune – then let me know. I’ll send it to the first person who requests it.
2. Rive Gauche – Yves Saint Laurent
Although I didn’t give it an overly negative review, this fragrance is one that I can’t stand.
The advertising is fabulous. I really wanted to like L’Eau Ambree. Amber is one of the basenotes that I’ve discovered that I have to run a mile from.
This male fragrance may have a lot of history, but I’d be happy never to smell it again. Grim.
5. Secretions Magnifiques – Etat Libre D’Orange
After I’d made the mistake of actually applying this to my skin I had to throw the tester tube away. Unbearable. Can’t even pretend that I find it interesting. A bin job.
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January 5, 2010 at 1:30 pm
The Left Coast Nose
I enjoyed your write-up– but now I'm afraid we have almost nothing in common!! Oh no!! I can only agree with you on the Narciso Rodriguez– although in my world, it is only sniffable– Micahel Kors For Women kicks NR to the kitchen in my world.As for Gucci Rush: all-time least fav perfume–EVER!! As in: how you feel about Secretions Magnifique? That's how I feel about Rush. Unbearable. (BTW– I have SM coming in the mail as we write– I'm afraid now…)Well, degustibus non disputanmdum est. Cheers!
January 5, 2010 at 2:24 pm
SignatureScent
Ha ha – that's hysterical – Great to read your comment nonetheless. I've only reviewed about 30 perfumes however – so (fingers crossed) we will find some common ground sooner or later…I will check out the Michael Kors For Women. Really look forward to hearing what you think about Secretions Magnifiques.