Girl of Now Lovely Elie Saab 2022

Elie Saab and I… it’s a somewhat complicated “relationship.”
He showers me with orange blossoms, feeds me with mandarins, or grates lemon peels over my desserts.

What means a racing heart, quickened pulse, or breathlessness for other ladies is for me a reason to end the repeatedly budding “affair” after a few dates.
His affection becomes overwhelming over time. The weight of his fondness brings me to my knees.
Too much Love is killing me.

Yet the bottles with their often transparent to golden blonde hairdos and their sometimes lighter or darker sun-kissed complexion are definitely worth a sin.
The fact that they always wear such lovely garments makes it almost impossible to look away.
How I craved them, only to collapse again under the overly obvious affection.
“We are definitely not made for each other,” my thoughts ended after the last fragrance that I wistfully expressed.

Until I stumbled upon “Girl of Now Lovely.”
While the “usual suspects” still mingle in the ranks of the pyramid, the surrounding elements promise hope.
Very taken by this and after intense scent impression research here and elsewhere, I decided to order a small bottle thanks to a good offer.

Here it is now.
Familiar golden crown, familiar expensive neck jewelry, and a flowing garment as if made from hardened nectar.
Cautiously, I press the spray head, knowing what has always overwhelmed me when an Elie Saab entered my life.

But here, my caution is completely unfounded.
Lovely scent notes reach my nose and my brain. My olfactory receptors and brain synapses are completely out of their minds!

Neither vast amounts of orange blossoms, mandarins, nor lemon peels sweep over me; instead, everything begins rounded and soft.
Nothing stings, nothing bites, and nothing scratches.

A marshmallow with a hint of mandarin, a well-perceptible ripe pear, and galbanum float before my face at first. A few moments later, the delicious piece already gains more depth and sweetness. I believe I also perceive frangipani and some sugared almond pieces as quite prominent.
I think the rose is here like preserved in syrup.
It doesn’t clash, isn’t demanding, and is hardly noticeable as such when you search for it under the usual scent character.

Soon, the fragrance remains in this stage.
The longevity is impressive, and what is rare for me, the sprays on the skin and the cloth are hardly distinguishable from each other.
What often came across as too harsh, fresh, or sour in the other Saab fragrances is completely absent here.

What strikes me is the warmth that the fragrance lays over my skin like a sunbeam.
Almost as if it floats there.
As if this pleasant warmth moves weightlessly amidst its golden light.

In my imagination, I see golden particles shimmering in this glow. A delicate swirling, more like a breathing.
As if billions of specks in a room move in a beam of light to a silent melody that only they can hear.

This weightlessness catches me with this fragrance up and down.

Although “Girl of Now Lovely” comes across as warm, syrupy, sweet, and gourmand for my nose, this impression remains for me even after hours.

With every spray, I experience it anew.
Then I see her again.
Sunbeams dance on my skin.

Oh wow, what a top note.
- Sometimes you don't need to beat around the bush. Today, I don't want to write a long introduction or tell a story about any experience. The truth is: I received this fragrance as a sample and have been able to test it several times.

What has always surprised me is the top note. Rosemary and mint are clearly in the foreground. A gentle pear joins in the background. At first, I didn't really like the top note, but I have since grown fond of it. I think this fragrance definitely has its edges and corners. Although it becomes a bit softer and sweeter over time, the slightly herbal and fresh top note never completely disappears. The mint-rosemary combo lingers on my skin.

I have to say. I might be the only one who feels this way, but the scent reminds me a bit of “Libre” by YSL. It's not a dupe, but I would categorize both perfumes in the same fragrance family. One reason for this might be that the herbaceousness seems to be much more present on my skin than for many other users who commented before me. “Girl of Now Forever,” however, comes across as a bit tamer. Not quite as scratchy and a little more feminine. I can understand, though, that the Ellie Saab scent might also come off as quite scratchy to some. I perceive that as well,

The longevity is superb. There's nothing to complain about there. However, I'm not sure if I would reach for this fragrance often if it were part of my collection. Therefore, it will probably not find a place with me. I find it very interesting and believe it has a good
recognition value.

The top note has something truly special. It smells very complex and spring-like, offering an exciting interplay between herbs, freshness, and flowers.

Unfortunately, it becomes increasingly floral and trivial in the heart note. Such a pity, as I found the opening to be very promising.

A bottle will definitely not be joining my collection, but the decant will occasionally come into play this spring when I need something pleasant.

Next to Girl of Now, the best flanker in the line.
The green addition is daring but really works and is special.
The typical DNA is there, but fresher and spicier.
Recommended for fans of anise. This note is the strongest.
It is very almondy, juicy sweet from the pear, zesty in the opening from the mint, and the tonka bean makes everything beautifully vanillic.
I even like it better than the regular Girl of Now.
The other flankers have not been able to convince me.

Unassuming and totally underrated.

Unfortunately, I can't really connect with the other Girls of Now, but this blind buy was worth it. Floral-sweet with interesting notes of anise & rosemary. Exceptional! Also in H+S. Definitely not just for girls, but also for adult women. However, you have to like sweet...