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Is that a bomb?...
Jagler is a very, very strong combination of rose and violet; spicy, green, woody and musky at the same time. It can last for days and fill a room with its sillage. I wish it was something sophisticated (i.e. made with rather quality ingredients) but it's a -nowadays hard to find- cheaper perfume. If not spritzed very carefully and in moderation, it gets vulgar.
If you like the violet note in Kenzo's Flower, you will probably like Jagler. Dior's Tender Poison can also give you an idea with its sharp, green nature. But Jagler really is not similar to anything else I know of, being launched in -guess when- 1980s, and which was popular well into early 90s.
You need to experiment with Jagler if you are into Turkish culture since it's an olfactory landmark in its category.
Just as I am waiting for the day I will test Krasnaya Moskva having been fond of the Russian culture and the Soviet era...
If you like the violet note in Kenzo's Flower, you will probably like Jagler. Dior's Tender Poison can also give you an idea with its sharp, green nature. But Jagler really is not similar to anything else I know of, being launched in -guess when- 1980s, and which was popular well into early 90s.
You need to experiment with Jagler if you are into Turkish culture since it's an olfactory landmark in its category.
Just as I am waiting for the day I will test Krasnaya Moskva having been fond of the Russian culture and the Soviet era...
I may have been broken a prejudice...
by getting Suddenly Diamonds not being able to resist the price *and* actually reconsidering my attitude towards fruity-sweet-fresh fragrances of a typical genre, which I believe Boss is representing nicely.
Previously put off by even the mere sight of the bottle, I will now actually try Boss Orange on my skin.
And as for this dupe, it's very safe, clean, fresh, upbeat, up-to-day, and sweet (just the right amount). May well be the perfect day or sports frag, of course depending on your definition of a typical day, which for me, spicy orientals can also compliment!
I don't think you can lose anything by adding Suddenly Diamonds to your wardrobe, and the bottle is actually good-looking and very good quality for the price! I see myself tucking this perfume into my bag and spritzing myself during the day. Safely and worry-free.
Previously put off by even the mere sight of the bottle, I will now actually try Boss Orange on my skin.
And as for this dupe, it's very safe, clean, fresh, upbeat, up-to-day, and sweet (just the right amount). May well be the perfect day or sports frag, of course depending on your definition of a typical day, which for me, spicy orientals can also compliment!
I don't think you can lose anything by adding Suddenly Diamonds to your wardrobe, and the bottle is actually good-looking and very good quality for the price! I see myself tucking this perfume into my bag and spritzing myself during the day. Safely and worry-free.
This is superb!
I was waiting eagerly for the day I will have this Lidl version of the epic Chanel No.5.
Suddenly Woman I really made me question the real cost of a perfume, the price we pay, and particularly the gap between if it is possible to make such a successful and well-performing, plus well-behaving, non-nasty dupe of No. 5. Don't get me wrong, I will pay for luxury and yes I do have the original EDT as well which this dupe is after for. They aren't the same, but considerably close in performance. The real deal has more depth, but me here actually comparing the two side by side shows what a good job Lidl did with this one.
It may well be that today, Chanel No. 5 contains a lot less naturally derived ingredients (if there is still any in it, being one of the first and most successful -mainly- artificially composed perfumes of the time already).
No matter what I will always love and wear the original, but if you do want to complement it with a well-made dupe, look nowhere else and further. This is especially valid if you like to generously spritz yourself like me - from top to toe -. I have personally did this with only Suddenly Woman I as well, and I am pretty happy with the result. Sillage and longevity is also good! And when I decide to wear my No. 5, I believe I will *save* by reserving Lidl's version for my feet.
That's a must have, all I say!
Suddenly Woman I really made me question the real cost of a perfume, the price we pay, and particularly the gap between if it is possible to make such a successful and well-performing, plus well-behaving, non-nasty dupe of No. 5. Don't get me wrong, I will pay for luxury and yes I do have the original EDT as well which this dupe is after for. They aren't the same, but considerably close in performance. The real deal has more depth, but me here actually comparing the two side by side shows what a good job Lidl did with this one.
It may well be that today, Chanel No. 5 contains a lot less naturally derived ingredients (if there is still any in it, being one of the first and most successful -mainly- artificially composed perfumes of the time already).
No matter what I will always love and wear the original, but if you do want to complement it with a well-made dupe, look nowhere else and further. This is especially valid if you like to generously spritz yourself like me - from top to toe -. I have personally did this with only Suddenly Woman I as well, and I am pretty happy with the result. Sillage and longevity is also good! And when I decide to wear my No. 5, I believe I will *save* by reserving Lidl's version for my feet.
That's a must have, all I say!
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Amrita 8 years ago
True Muguet
You can't go wrong with YR's Muguet en Fleurs if you like lily of the valley. For me, it was a beginner's scent as it goes for the note, since I couldn't tolerate it for years. I've started loving lily of the valley pretty much with this simple yet successful EDT which I also recommend to anyone who likes non-sweet, green, fresh florals.
That's pretty much a soliflore scent truly value for the money. Longevity and sillage is justs as what's supposed to be (more than a cologne but less than an EDT) since the gist of Muguet is lightness and spring.
That's pretty much a soliflore scent truly value for the money. Longevity and sillage is justs as what's supposed to be (more than a cologne but less than an EDT) since the gist of Muguet is lightness and spring.
I guess that would make a true "flowerbomb"...
Such a strong, unadultered, big, green flower bouquet.
Anais Anais could be way too soft, whereas Le Jardin would pale in comparison to Katia.
Projection and longevity is pretty crazy. I find Katia's actual wearability low though... It isn't quite like anything natural (like "it smells like a garden, or a funeral house here"), rather it's an artificially composed perfume despite being a very good one in that.
Katia smells super sterile to me. I mean even the most ladylike woman would go occassionally bad, I don't think this applies with Katia. It's somehow all about the front and keeping the appearances.
A woman like Margaret Thatcher could wear this.
Anais Anais could be way too soft, whereas Le Jardin would pale in comparison to Katia.
Projection and longevity is pretty crazy. I find Katia's actual wearability low though... It isn't quite like anything natural (like "it smells like a garden, or a funeral house here"), rather it's an artificially composed perfume despite being a very good one in that.
Katia smells super sterile to me. I mean even the most ladylike woman would go occassionally bad, I don't think this applies with Katia. It's somehow all about the front and keeping the appearances.
A woman like Margaret Thatcher could wear this.
