Top Notes 
Pink pepper
Mandarin orange
Heart Notes 
Carnation
Rose
Base Notes 
Patchouli
Woody notes
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Beautiful and Special
I’ll dare to make a start...
Even before my test, I was curiously waiting for comments and read through the existing statements. The classification as a "floral-sweet" fragrance (which isn’t particularly telling...) led me to hope that ordering some samples of Diana Vreeland fragrances wasn’t entirely in vain; at least Absolutely Vital disappointed me, Daringly Different became too masculine for me after a while, and the rest either still awaits an extensive test or didn’t seem particularly special to me, at least in terms of price/performance.
Devastatingly Chic starts off immediately with a strong floral-spicy note, where I can clearly perceive a citrus hint; it’s a bright, radiant opening that already suggests a fair amount of sweetness. The problem I have with the DV fragrances I’ve tested so far is always the same and unfortunately present here as well: The scent impression is vague. I don’t know where the fragrances sit, but somehow I find them very transparent. I’m not used to that at all. So I can only catch this beautifully developing, floral perfume-powder hint briefly, but I quite like it. As soon as the base becomes more noticeable - for me, that happens after about 25 minutes - I can finally grasp it, and it settles on the skin. Interestingly, I prefer the subtly perceivable hint or sillage to the scent that can be directly perceived on the skin, as the latter is somewhat broken by a slightly harsh note. I’m surrounded by a beautiful clove powder hint (the rose retreats quite quickly), carried by a very successful base! The initially fresh-sparkling opening, which indeed appears girl-like and innocent, transforms here into an almost melancholic clove-patchouli scent that is very feminine and leaves a waxy-sweet impression. I find it very intimate and particularly beautiful in this phase. The finish, finally, is buttery soft, sweet, and any harshness has disappeared from the skin. I would have guessed a hint of honey or tonka here, but patchouli fits. The sillage is strong at first, but retreats very quickly and is only perceivable when coming closer - that’s how I like it best!
I need to test it a few more times. But I suspect it could become a wish list candidate and recommend anyone who enjoys buttery-sweet (clove) fragrances to give it a try.
Even before my test, I was curiously waiting for comments and read through the existing statements. The classification as a "floral-sweet" fragrance (which isn’t particularly telling...) led me to hope that ordering some samples of Diana Vreeland fragrances wasn’t entirely in vain; at least Absolutely Vital disappointed me, Daringly Different became too masculine for me after a while, and the rest either still awaits an extensive test or didn’t seem particularly special to me, at least in terms of price/performance.
Devastatingly Chic starts off immediately with a strong floral-spicy note, where I can clearly perceive a citrus hint; it’s a bright, radiant opening that already suggests a fair amount of sweetness. The problem I have with the DV fragrances I’ve tested so far is always the same and unfortunately present here as well: The scent impression is vague. I don’t know where the fragrances sit, but somehow I find them very transparent. I’m not used to that at all. So I can only catch this beautifully developing, floral perfume-powder hint briefly, but I quite like it. As soon as the base becomes more noticeable - for me, that happens after about 25 minutes - I can finally grasp it, and it settles on the skin. Interestingly, I prefer the subtly perceivable hint or sillage to the scent that can be directly perceived on the skin, as the latter is somewhat broken by a slightly harsh note. I’m surrounded by a beautiful clove powder hint (the rose retreats quite quickly), carried by a very successful base! The initially fresh-sparkling opening, which indeed appears girl-like and innocent, transforms here into an almost melancholic clove-patchouli scent that is very feminine and leaves a waxy-sweet impression. I find it very intimate and particularly beautiful in this phase. The finish, finally, is buttery soft, sweet, and any harshness has disappeared from the skin. I would have guessed a hint of honey or tonka here, but patchouli fits. The sillage is strong at first, but retreats very quickly and is only perceivable when coming closer - that’s how I like it best!
I need to test it a few more times. But I suspect it could become a wish list candidate and recommend anyone who enjoys buttery-sweet (clove) fragrances to give it a try.
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