Argh. I judged a book by its cover by thinking this is just another overly-hyped fragrance by Bath and Body Works. I gave this a test spritz, and now I want a bottle. OK, so maybe I have been sucked into the hype...
I have said before on another site that the bottle is the love child of Ricci Ricci Dancing Ribbon and Miss Dior Cherie, but the scent is different than its appearance. I wouldn't say Forever Red is a totally unique perfume--I've smelled something from Victoria's Secret like this before years ago--nor would I say it's "our (B&BW) most luxurious fragrance ever" as advertised. I think that title goes to Velvet Tuberose. However, my kryptonite is gourmand perfumes with wood as the base...and this fits the bill. Forever Red certainly has more to it than the usual fruity selections from B&BW. The vanilla rum and oakwood give depth to the fragrance, and the marshmallow is delightful to my nose.
I would say this perfume is in the same vein as Twilight Woods, a sweet wood. But like every other Bath and Body Works fragrance with the exception of a select few, this fragrance does not last long. I can forgive them for charging $29.50 for an EDT bottle; and as much as I do like this fragrance, it is not worth the $44.50 price tag. Hopefully this will make it to the semi-annual sale; perhaps then I will buy it.
