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"You smell terrific!"
That's what David Letterman said to Cher when she finally came on his show in 1986 after about 81 requests. I think the interview is legendary.
And ever since then I've wanted to know what she smelled like. Ideally, she would just walk relatively close to me. Hmm, you can still dream...
In the interview, she says that her fragrance actually consists of two scents and she also mentions the names. Ritz and Vanilia.
My further research then revealed that this layered combination is said to have served as the inspiration for her own fragrance creation, Uninhibited.
My idea was then to either find the two fragrances separately somewhere or her fragrance. I thought it was a great idea, but it wasn't that easy to implement and took a while.
Then the unbelievable happened: I received an email informing me that the fragrance was in the souk! And then it was on its way to me! I almost freaked out! Soon I'll know what Cher smells like!
It's here. There's even a note in the box that you can fill in and send in. I wonder if anyone can still be reached at the address? Another time without the Internet, when letters were still regularly sent for communication.
I was told that the fragrance was bought in 1988, was still in perfect condition and that I could definitely test it on my skin. That was exactly what I wanted. I had often wondered whether the fragrance might be too sweet for me. That I would then keep a small bottling and pass the bottle on to the next person waiting for the fragrance. Anyway. What does Cher smell like? Now she's sort of finally come to me and I would find out.
Pfft...
aromatic, dense, rich, subtly soapy without being soapy, chypre, oriental, classic, soft, balanced, ylang ylang with spicy tobacco, the whole progression is fantastic, the heart is floral, powdery and creamy at the same time and never too much of one, never too sweet, the notes intertwine beautifully, are very well interwoven and incredibly harmonious, the base is balsamic, soft, enveloping, incredibly beautiful, I can't believe it. I think the vanilla makes the fragrance softer (but not too soft), but for me it's not a modern, loud vanilla.
More like a classic. Old school, but not old-fashioned.
The fragrance is mature and takes its time. It lies between the past and the present. And it lasts just as long on the skin. It wraps itself protectively around me like a creeper and becomes a part of me.
I haven't smelled such a great and multi-faceted perfume for a long time.
I have associations with Aromatics Elixir and have fears -- the "2nd opinion" is not a big fan of it (although it has gotten better).
The all-clear is given with a short:
"Smells like..."
Me: "Aromatics Elixir."
"Yes, but you can do it."
I am relieved.
The perfume suits Cher, it's timeless and special. I would definitely look around for the person who smells like that.
You are mine now!
It remains to be seen whether every time I wear the fragrance I think: "Wow, now I smell like Cher. Now I smell terrific!" What I do know is that I will appreciate and enjoy it every time!
And I will always remember how the scent came to me and be grateful.
Thank you.
P.S. During another test, the 2nd opinion came in and asked:
"Well, do you smell like Cher?"
Top Notes 
Aldehydes
Bergamot
Orange
Heart Notes 
Geranium
Heliotrope
Jasmine
Rose
Tobacco
Ylang-ylang
Base Notes 
Cedar
Musk
Sandalwood
Vanilla
Vetiver
