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Anne Klein II
I'm enamoured and obsessed.
If the newer version smells this good, I can't even imagine how good the original was.
Completely stunning on my skin.
So well blended. Mildly spicy, a touch of green, nuances of amber. slightly floral, a tad fruity, light woodiness. I don't get anything animalic (civet) from this at all. It's deep without being dark (retains a restrained brightness.)
Classy and sophisticated but not stuffy or dated. Pure luxury!
This smells different from what everyone else is currently wearing.
A unique gem and a big love for me!
If the newer version smells this good, I can't even imagine how good the original was.
Completely stunning on my skin.
So well blended. Mildly spicy, a touch of green, nuances of amber. slightly floral, a tad fruity, light woodiness. I don't get anything animalic (civet) from this at all. It's deep without being dark (retains a restrained brightness.)
Classy and sophisticated but not stuffy or dated. Pure luxury!
This smells different from what everyone else is currently wearing.
A unique gem and a big love for me!
Sarah Jessica Parker Stash Prive
I am really happy that I didn't listen to any of the negative reviews on this fragrance (all reviews are subjective to everyone's own personal preferences anyway) or I may not have purchased this but I figured for 12.99, if I didn't like it, I wasn't out much money so I went for it.
When I saw that it was mostly compared to an expensive Chanel fragrance (Chance eau Tendre), I was understandably skeptical.
Went on a lunch date with 2 friends on Saturday and figured it was the perfect time to test it out. As soon as I spritzed it on, instant love!
Some celebrity fragrances have a cheap-ish edge to them but this one doesn't at all. It smells expensive and classy and makes you feel put-together.
On the drydown, I do understand the reference to Chance eau Tendre. I think I actually prefer this, it's less biting, less sharp.
I'm (unfortunately) sensitive to fragrance and when I have an allergic reaction, it's not pretty. This one fully behaved itself and didn't give me any issues.
It's a tad on the lighter side but I could smell it on myself most of the day, right up until evening, when it did die down quite a bit so if you're worried about performance, you may need to re-apply as your day wears on.
The scent itself is fresh and sparkling, a tad zingy, a tad woody. I wore it in the Winter but I think this would really come alive and sing in Spring/Summer.
I don't smell much of the musk or sage but I can detect the quince, grapefruit, pink pepper, orange blossom, birch and vetiver. This fragrance is blended incredibly well so one note doesn't outshine any of the others.
For a celebrity fragrance, I'm incredibly impressed with this, especially for the bargain-basement price I paid.
Other fragrances that have a similar vibe that I could compare this to are Coach for Women and Ari. Stash Prive is smoother/less sharp/less screechy than Coach and it smells better blended/airier/less cheap than Ari. I had both Coach and Ari and de-cluttered them but Stash Prive is staying in my collection forever and is destined to become a go-to for days when I'm sick of everything else.
If I ever come across another bottle for the same price, I will snag it too.
A successful blind buy for me!
When I saw that it was mostly compared to an expensive Chanel fragrance (Chance eau Tendre), I was understandably skeptical.
Went on a lunch date with 2 friends on Saturday and figured it was the perfect time to test it out. As soon as I spritzed it on, instant love!
Some celebrity fragrances have a cheap-ish edge to them but this one doesn't at all. It smells expensive and classy and makes you feel put-together.
On the drydown, I do understand the reference to Chance eau Tendre. I think I actually prefer this, it's less biting, less sharp.
I'm (unfortunately) sensitive to fragrance and when I have an allergic reaction, it's not pretty. This one fully behaved itself and didn't give me any issues.
It's a tad on the lighter side but I could smell it on myself most of the day, right up until evening, when it did die down quite a bit so if you're worried about performance, you may need to re-apply as your day wears on.
The scent itself is fresh and sparkling, a tad zingy, a tad woody. I wore it in the Winter but I think this would really come alive and sing in Spring/Summer.
I don't smell much of the musk or sage but I can detect the quince, grapefruit, pink pepper, orange blossom, birch and vetiver. This fragrance is blended incredibly well so one note doesn't outshine any of the others.
For a celebrity fragrance, I'm incredibly impressed with this, especially for the bargain-basement price I paid.
Other fragrances that have a similar vibe that I could compare this to are Coach for Women and Ari. Stash Prive is smoother/less sharp/less screechy than Coach and it smells better blended/airier/less cheap than Ari. I had both Coach and Ari and de-cluttered them but Stash Prive is staying in my collection forever and is destined to become a go-to for days when I'm sick of everything else.
If I ever come across another bottle for the same price, I will snag it too.
A successful blind buy for me!
Bath & Body Works Vanilla Bean Noel
I have an older bottle of this from 3 years ago (Holiday 2020 Fragrance Collection) and it's really nice. Staying power is good, no issues there, no strong rubbing alcohol smell that others are complaining about with the newer versions. Mine smells like baked cookies with a drizzle of caramel on a bed of clean white musk. It's simple but not basic. I really enjoy it. I suggest that if you want this, it's worth hunting down an older bottle like I did. I got mine on Poshmark for a steal.
Bath & Body Works Cactus Blossom
The 2019 version with vanilla is the best. That's the one with the succulents on the label. I am totally in love with that version and it ranks right up there with my other all-time faves from Bath & Body Works.
The two re-releases saw the vanilla removed and replaced with lemon. This version isn't nearly as good or addictive. The vanilla really warmed-up this fragrance and made it cozy.
The newer versions seem much colder in contrast and resemble a much fresher take on the scent.
I personally have no interest in the lemon version and have hoarded as many as I could find of the original which is unique and special.
The two re-releases saw the vanilla removed and replaced with lemon. This version isn't nearly as good or addictive. The vanilla really warmed-up this fragrance and made it cozy.
The newer versions seem much colder in contrast and resemble a much fresher take on the scent.
I personally have no interest in the lemon version and have hoarded as many as I could find of the original which is unique and special.
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Bath and Body Works Amethyst Waves
All I get from this is straight-up sandalwood, from start to finish. It's fairly soft and mellow at least so it doesn't knock you out but I find it extremely linear. Sandalwood is a challenging note on my skin as it tends to turn sour, no doubt a skin chemistry issue.
I don't hate it but I don't exactly like it, It's just "ok" for me.
I can't detect any berry or blossom notes at all (but I wish I could!) and lasting time for me was not a problem, it stayed on my skin all day long.
I'm going to keep testing it out in hopes that at some point, it'll sit better with me or perhaps I might find something to layer with it that will make it more tolerable.
I don't hate it but I don't exactly like it, It's just "ok" for me.
I can't detect any berry or blossom notes at all (but I wish I could!) and lasting time for me was not a problem, it stayed on my skin all day long.
I'm going to keep testing it out in hopes that at some point, it'll sit better with me or perhaps I might find something to layer with it that will make it more tolerable.
