Splendor Elizabeth Arden 1998

Bottle Design Susan Wacker

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Splendor is a perfume by Elizabeth Arden for women and was released in 1998. The scent is floral-fresh. The production was apparently discontinued.
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Main accords

Floral

Fresh

Woody

Green

Sweet

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Hyacinth

Freesia

Pineapple

Wisteria

Bergamot

Peony

Sweet pea

Apple

Heart Notes

Lily of the valley

Jasmine

Magnolia

Lily

Orchid

Poppy

Tea

Rose

Base Notes

Brazilian rosewood

Cedar

Musk

Amber

Sandalwood

Dark woods

Perfumer

James Krivda

Ratings

Scent

7.1137 Ratings

Longevity

7.1107 Ratings

Sillage

6.6110 Ratings

Bottle

7.3117 Ratings

Value for money

8.730 Ratings

Submitted by MartinGE, last update on 13.03.2024.

Reviews

7 in-depth fragrance descriptions

08/11/2021

8
Pricing 7
Bottle 7
Sillage 7
Longevity 8
Scent

Rosaviola
75 Reviews

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Rosaviola

Top Review 26

Elegant lily scent

Splendor by Elizabeth Arden was like so many things again a blind purchase from me. A blind purchase, which I have not regretted. Splendor came in 1998 on the market, but I did not know the fragrance yet. At that time, in contrast to today, floral fragrances were quite modern. I do not go with the fashion, I still like this kind of fragrances.
Splendor is supposed to start with fruity notes of pineapple and apple, but I don't notice anything of that. With me, the white bloomers start right through, freesia and hyacinth. I'm not sure if I recognize the scent of the blue-rain, because I only know what it looks like, but I can't quite remember the scent. I'm guessing along the lines of whiteflower. Everything over all dominates with me the lily and I love the smell of lilies.
A little jasmine and lily of the valley join in and a little more magnolia.
Wonderful this sea of flowers. Such fragrances are hardly launched nowadays. Too daring this blossom abundance, Bonbondüfte are rather in demand.
The base holds back discreetly, so is only minimally woody and animalic. I smell there still the strongest sandalwood out.
The durability is in the upper middle range and the sillage also.
I find this fragrance great and very elegant and have immediately stocked up with another bottle.
A fragrance for people who like very floral scents and can do well with lilies.

06/02/2013

7.5
Bottle 10
Sillage 10
Longevity 4
Scent

LadyRogue
166 Reviews

LadyRogue

Very helpful Review 5

A Dangerous Lily

I have a few EA scents in my collection and like/love most of them, so when a friend bough "Splendor" for a very cheap price, I was curious to test this one.
One spray on my wrist and it instantly hit me...a lily-of-the-valley note that allows no competition of any other notes.

On me "Splendor" is a lily-of-the-valley bomb like no other, its LOTV note is sharp, unforgiving and too much of a good thing, which makes it a bad thing. It doesn't mellow out and doesn't seem to have a middle or dry down, no, on me it's all sharp screeching LOTV. It gives me a headache and makes me slightly dizzy. After enduring it for 3 hours (I was in transit and couldn't scrub my wrist) I had to pull my sleeve down in a futile effort to *stop* the LOTV note from permeating my head into a dizzy spell, but alas, this Splendor is a longevity and silage monster and I applaud the chemistry that can tame it.

On the plus side: if you're a REAL LOTV fan then this one should be on the top of your must try list. It's very inexpensive and this lilly wont wilt and will stay with you far into the next day because even a scrubbing of my wrist could not really diminish its power.

Alas, despite the very friendly price and the elegant bottle, this one is definitely not for me - but don't let that deter you fro trying and enjoying it. Good luck!

11/16/2012

5
Bottle 7.5
Sillage 7.5
Longevity 7
Scent

Missk
1165 Reviews

Missk

Very helpful Review 3

Seriously overlooked

Elizabeth Arden, in my opinion, makes some real quality scents. It's such a shame to see some people so ready to disregard the brand before giving it a fair chance. Splendor is highly underrated, and far beyond average when compared to some other white florals, most notably lily of the valley based scents. Splendor is almost as pretty as Diorissimo.

This fragrance is fresh, feminine and clean. The florals in this composition are sparkling and pure, just enough to satisfy some serious floral cravings. Lily of the valley comes across as being rather dominant in Splendor, with jasmine, hyacinth, freesia and wisteria smoothing out the scent and adding a pleasant soapiness.

Splendor is innocent and casual. A great scent to spritz on when you don't know what else to wear. It also suits almost every season and occasion. I personally love it for its versatility.

Young women, like myself, most likely walk past this fragrance in the stores thinking it'd be something boring and plain like the bottle and packaging it comes in. I half expect there would be discriminatory remarks like, "only for grannies" to follow in suit. I stand up for this fragrance, and openly declare that it is a scent worth testing, especially if florals are your thing.

Splendor is wonderfully inexpensive, however I also fear that it may be soon discontinued. My mother loves this brand, and this fragrance. I would be saddened if fragrances, such as this one, were to become no longer available. It's a beautifully composed scent, that has really left a good impression with me. Did I mention that the sillage and longevity was good too? Please, give it a try. It's not just for 'old ladies', even though I don't disagree that your grandmother would probably love Splendor too.

02/02/2012

5
Bottle 7.5
Sillage 5
Longevity 5
Scent

Lola82
362 Reviews

Lola82

Very helpful Review 2

Splendor

When i first smelled this it reminded
me of fresh linen hanging to dry on a
warm sunny day and so i thought there where aldehydes in this and there's a bit of it in this but does'nt last
then the scent changes to an Lemony like
aroma i truely beleve that is the spicy
Hiacynth note is making it lemony
then the drydown consisting of sweet
freesia and green apple for the tartness.
there is an strong presence of an lily
note which i love lillies sweet magnolia
jasmine is a bit noticible but to be a bit diluted under the other notes.
the bottom has a strong note of cedar
then it ends with sandalwood.

this is an lift me up kind of a fragrance the hiacynth lillies and the
tartness of green apple it's bright
and cheary the reason it's not my favorite because i'm not a fan of hyacynth they put a little more then
they should but neverless a happy perfume

07/18/2019

Athenaida
41 Reviews

Athenaida

3

Splendor in the grass.

I just received my 125ml bottle yesterday and I'm wonder God I really wonder what there is not to like in a spring floral fresh perfume full of bliss and charm.

I have read many reviews that this is a grunny perfume and some ppl cannot stand it while they are in love with Diorissimo and some other heavy vintage hitters.

I haven't try the vintage Splendor but all I can feel is a magical hyacinth, Lily of the valley and green fresh flowers that when the time pass it becomes a beautiful and elegant happy and lilac coloured perfume a must for a date in a wonderful place outside or a garden party.

I feel so sorry for all those negative votes but I have it on my boudoir that see's the mountain and soon the sea in my summer house that fits perfect also with the place, house, etc and every lit thing.

Thank you Elizabeth Arden for another one gem that I payed so little but I receive so much joy and elegance.

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