007 for Women James Bond 007 2015

I’m a little ashamed to admit it, but I’ve only seen one James Bond film in my life. These movies are absolutely not my thing. Although I am always quite enthusiastic about the music.

Well then. I saw 007 Woman here some time ago and thought the fragrance notes sounded very interesting. I had intended to test it out when the opportunity arose.

I’ve done that now and I must say, I like it. Upon the first spray, I immediately notice the blackberry combined with the rose milk. Although the rose doesn’t really come through for me. It becomes creamy sweet but never too sweet. Jasmine gives it a floral touch. Vanilla and cedarwood allow the scent to fade gently.

The sillage is rather close to the skin and the longevity is about 5 hours.

But I must admit that the scent doesn’t match the bottle, or the bottle doesn’t match the scent. To be honest, I expected something different. 007 Woman is not a scent for a Bond girl. It’s a discreet yet beautiful everyday fragrance. More suited for the nice girl next door.

But what can I say? I am the nice girl next door. And let’s face it, no matter how hard I try, I am and will never be a Bond girl. I am neither sultry, nor dangerous, nor perfect. I am also not a femme fatale. And I don’t want to be. I am an ordinary woman with ordinary flaws.

Some clever person once said: "Show me a woman without complexes and I’ll show you a unicorn."
That’s not entirely untrue.

And maybe, just maybe, James Bond would be better off with a nice girl next door too.