Kittycat

Hello dear ones! I'm on a roll, so here’s another comment on one of my favorite fragrances: Emozione (“Emotion”) by Salvatore Ferragamo, who was originally an Italian shoe designer but launched his first fragrance in 1960. There are now about 90 fragrances, for her and him.
I must say, Emozione is by far my favorite of all the fragrances I know from this brand. I came across it through a swap - a stroke of luck and a bullseye.
Yes, fragrances evoke emotions. They can stir you up, act as aphrodisiacs, but also calm and soothe, lift your mood, and conjure up memories.
The scent "Emozione" is, briefly described, (Nivea) cream with peach on white musk, so it is primarily fruity and creamy with a powdery sweetness (just right for me). I believe there is an undeniable similarity to the vintage Trésor by Lancôme. I can also detect a light, fine leather note. As simple as all this sounds, the perfume feels elegant, complex, and delicate, more than I would have expected. I feel very balanced and at peace with myself when wearing it. It just suits me!
Due to its noble aura, "Emozione" is suitable for both everyday use and going out.
I must praise the sprayer of the bottle; it releases a fine mist that distributes evenly and not in droplets. The longevity and sillage are above average.
This fragrance is also available online at sensationally affordable prices.
My recommendation for women who are looking for something special but don’t want to spend a hundred euros.

Hello dear ones, today I have two comments for you: Wow, I am so productive ;-)

As some of you may know, I wrote a glowing comment about LVEB, the "Original," some time ago. I still stand by it, even though I hardly wear the scent anymore. It just doesn't suit me!

Yesterday, I was in a perfume store for the first time in a long while, where I could finally enjoy testing fragrances again! Ah, it felt so good. I tested, among others, “La Vie est Belle L'Éclat L'Eau de Parfum.” I was immediately taken with it; I have a weakness for orange blossom, which really jumps out at you in this perfume (well, I don't want to exaggerate, but it is very dominant). Additionally, at least at the beginning, there is a certain fruity freshness. Soon sweet vanilla mixes in, creating a cozy feeling. For a moment, I was tempted to buy the fragrance. Of course, also to support a struggling retail business in crisis.
But, I have become savvy by now. I know exactly that in the beginning, I would be all fired up, but over time, the enthusiasm would gradually fade... I am not the type for that; I wouldn't feel comfortable... The scent would eventually overwhelm and tire me with its concentrated sweetness. Modern gourmand fragrances, like all the Flowerbombs, Scandals, Olympeas, and whatever they are all called, instinctively seem very appealing. You want a scent?! Bam, there you have it! Right on the nose! It's hard for anyone to compete with that. It's like a bag of gummy bears. You can't stop, but in the end, you’ve had enough. Ugh.
No, over time I've become wiser: A perfume must suit the person! In my opinion. That's also why many here in the forum keep falling for fragrances that they end up not liking anymore. Everything may seem wonderful and harmonious on someone else, but then it just doesn't fit. It's like with a dress; not every cut and color suits everyone!
Furthermore, I would be quite irritated if some Jeremy-type (nothing against Jeremy - he actually recommends this perfume) were standing next to me in the elevator shouting: “Sexy!” Because in my opinion, the scent is something for women who really want to please.
I have definitely moved on from that phase.

Hello dear ones! Today I have another comment on an Elizabeth Arden fragrance. This time it's Ardenbeauty, a scent that unfortunately has not been seen on the shelves of perfume stores for a long time. In an era where sweet gourmand fragrances are all the rage, it is correspondingly difficult for scents with understatement to assert themselves. I really like many perfumes from the brand, as they are of solid quality and offer a super affordable price-performance ratio.
The fragrance is hard to assess at first sniff. Rather, it tempts you to misjudge it. One might quickly be inclined to dismiss it as fresh and inconspicuous. Yet it has so much depth. At first, I felt like Marzipan (see her comment): I couldn't understand why a) Catherine Zeta-Jones is the "face" of the perfume and b) the color red was chosen for the packaging or the cap. I now understand both, as I know Ardenbeauty well - it seems to me to be a coherent choice. Because the fragrance conveys a warmth, despite its green, zesty freshness, which, in my opinion, comes from the ginger lily.
I want to share what I found online about this plant:
"The spice lily has a unique scent - both its leaves and rhizome and roots - so typical that the scent regularly transports you to the atmosphere of Asian shops: floral, mysterious, exotic. One of the most important ingredients in Southeast Asian cuisine are the fleshy roots and rhizomes that resemble ginger... The spice lily has an euphoric, aphrodisiac, and even intoxicating effect. It has a stimulating effect on the central nervous system."
So, there you have it! Catherine fits perfectly, doesn't she?
In any case, I find the fragrance magical; it is anything but a harmless freshie. Subtly erotic, it also lasts a long time - especially on clothing. It still smells wonderful a day after spraying, I could bury my nose in it...
A real insider tip then. Don't be put off by the low price, as it smells anything but cheap. Besides, do you want to smell like EVERYONE? Exactly.

Hello dear ones! As already mentioned in the title, here is my long-overdue comment on one of my favorite fragrances from Elizabeth Arden - a perfume and cosmetics brand that appears down-to-earth and rather reserved compared to other brands. The prices of the fragrances are sometimes ridiculously low.
Perhaps that's one reason why they don't receive nearly as much recognition as they actually deserve. I think this undervalues the fragrances.
Now to the scent. I am no longer of the opinion that all perfumes that one likes also suit them and that one should wear them. They have to match the type. This has less to do with age and more with character, appearance... If I may use myself as an example: I prefer things to be rather simple, classic. I reject piercings, I don't want any tattoos in my life, and it wouldn't even cross my mind to dye my hair any extreme color. I usually wear my hair up. Flesh tunnels and other horrors are, of course, out of the question; one earlobe piercing per earlobe is enough, two or more are already too much for me. Furthermore, I keep my fingernails short and at most painted with clear polish. Makeup yes, but no colorful eyeshadow or bright red lipstick or even false eyelashes. I like feminine dresses and skirts, also jeans - not destroyed! - and blouses, but also casual - not sloppy - things. You get the picture? Would a loud "screaming," sweet fragrance fit in there? I think not.
I go to work every day (well, not at the moment), and I want to smell fresh and well-groomed. For me, the fragrance also needs to last as long as a full workday.
All these criteria I find in the wonderful scent My Fifth Avenue. I liked it very much from the start; I didn't need to try it a few times to know: This is it! I want this! This suits me!
The fresh lemon and mandarin at the beginning, a gentle jasmine-lotus note (the jasmine is subtle here), the fine musk and cedarwood finish. Violet leaf and ozone notes in between add a bit of spice and airiness. It is light, yet has a relatively strong sillage (don't spray too much; I underestimated this at first) and is long-lasting - perfect. It is unobtrusively noticeable... If that makes any sense ;-) Noticeably good, but in a rather discreet way, I mean. It has class, but is by no means dull. In one word: Perfect. Perfect for me.

Diamonds and Rubies is truly a hidden gem. I find it resembles the old Trésor. Sophia Grojsmann created both fragrances, and you can definitely tell. Diamonds and Rubies smells warm-spicy, with fruity peach notes and floral-powdery. Yes, like the powder used in beautiful, high-quality cosmetics. Diamonds and Rubies is not a modern fragrance, but it is also not old-fashioned. It is a welcome change from the current mainstream.
Anyone looking for a classic, really good fragrance who doesn't want to smell like every woman on every corner should order Diamonds and Rubies (yes, as far as I know, it is no longer available in stores, only online). The price-performance ratio here is fantastic, it is available for a truly bargain price!