In a world of sensory overload sometimes I need a break, a kind of perfume "white noise" and that's what Lovely is to me. These do not influence our content moderation policies in any way, though ProductReview.com.au may earn commissions for products/services purchased via affiliate links. Love to you Victoria and reader friends allover. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. I even stopped buying Chanel. The musk is offensive and the entire composition is headache/allergy inducing. were I kept my old one and it smells light and flowery on all of our skin types. Love it. January 11, 2006 at 10:45pm Reply, BoisdeJasmin: Karin, it is in the category of fragrances I personally cannot weartoo sharp and never seeming to settle. I should test Lovely soon, it was just launched here about a month ago. Whether its a skincare essential, a cult makeup product, or the latest hair styling tool, youll find something for all kinds of beauty lovers in our gift guide. The problem being the EDT loses some OOmoh it is simply not lasting enough and its aura is enhanced by a laying effect of nearly any body product. In general, I do not like oil based perfumes. I liked your information on the transformation of the chypre. Its sensual, yet innocent radiance serves as a perfect prelude to the woody drydown lit up by the vanilla and amber. I have to agree. They assigned Clement Gavarry and Laurent Le Guernec to the project, two New York-based Frenchmen with roles at International Flavors and Fragrances. Yes, I totally get the comparisons to Narciso Rodriguez For Her (which I absolutely love) but For Her smells smooth and expensive whereas Lovely is terribly screechy on my skin and smells so cheap to me. I would not recommend it unless you want to smell like disinfectant. These cookies do not store any personal information. At any rate, I find this curious and puzzling as well, hence my interest in raising the topic in the first place to see what opinions others have on this. I find that when I'm recovering from a cold and I can't stand most of my usual perfumes because my nose turns them all harsh and screechy, I can still wear Lovely. And what about you,my dear? I cannot wear that at all. Whenever I wear it people say" Oh! Let me grab a bottle of this and have done with it. - Victoria, Nancy Chan in 5 Perfume Masterpieces for Summer: Definitely not discontinued. To achieve her dream, she employed the help of the Lancaster creative perfume house one of the most prominent houses for helping designers and celebrities translate their fragrance ambitions into reality. The fruity note of apple sweetens the composition without lending a cloying touch. Which one do you prefer? Staying at home doesnt have to be a drag, even if youre isolating. The EDP notes include pink chypre, pink floral, voluptuous woods, soft amber, sheer chypre, flower honey, tactile woods, amber light. March 12, 2007 at 11:53pm Reply, BoisdeJasmin: Leoness, fragrance impressions are very subjective, and often one fragrance that smells awful on one person will smell glorious on another. January 11, 2006 at 1:37pm Reply, Ayala: The Narcisso Rodriguez line is indeed very confusing. Michael Edwards classifies Narciso Rodriguez and Pure Turquoise in Mossy Woods category that contains Ma Griffe (to give a point of reference). I don't care about the packaging, but the manufacturing or ingredients must be cheaper as well. I am glad that you wrote about this. It was exquisite. Yes, lavender and orchid are strong too, but musk and patchouli are notes which can turn some folks off from a fragrance. This means that if you click on an Amazon affiliate link on my pages, I receive a commission based on that qualified purchase. Youre going to have to like plenty of musk and patchouli, in your perfumes. I have been just thinking about these two this morning, and was planning to try them again Perfect timing! Though, it does lead more towards the more mature woman. Why are these fragrances classified this way? Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc or its affiliates. My skin doesnt tend to eat up fragrances, so, that should be a decent baseline for the performance. This fragrance is well rounded enough that it would suit a younger lady just as well as one more mature. Perhaps, the concentration in Musk Oil is much higher, hence the price increase. I found Pure Turquoise to pretty much exemplify everything I hate in a modern perfume. Too brass/brash and it doesnt settle down. Wow ! This is far from a criticism, however, as For Her gives that same great aroma but at a fraction of the price. This is not the first time I have noticed that EU made fragrances are higher quality even though they are the same brand and everything. I have to agree with Ayala above that it is indeed confusing that they are classified as such. Hrmph! Laurent Le Guernec and Clement Gavarry of IFF worked closely with the actress Sarah Jessica Parker to create her first fragrance. Wearing it is an effortless endeavor, yet unlike some skin scents, Lovely does not have a predictable persona. So I purchased Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely perfume n Budapest, Hungary last summer on vacation. It was also one of those fragrances where you have to push your nose onto your wrist in order to smell the scent. I mean,they have great success in France(well,at least narciso is really a success)and women seem to be crazy about it,telling musk is so sexy Synthetic ones are usually said to be white musks,recalling the smell of something clean and a little powdery while real musk is supposed to be strong,animalistic and so attractive. . As the flavor develops, the patchouli and musk give the fragrance a mature, slightly masculine edge. When I smelled the EDT for the first time, I thought: Glup, its something like glue, but I bought it after a year or so,and now Im in love with it. This fragrance is lovely. Think of it as a generalist rather than a specialist perfume. The added warmth dispels some of the cleanliness, or the feeling thereof. strangers would constantly stop me and ask me what perfume I was wearing. Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker for Women, Eau de Parfum, 3.4-Ounce Spray Bottle, Acqua di Gio Absolu by Giorgio Armani Review, Bleu de Chanel Parfum vs. Acqua di Gio Profumo, Index of all of our Fragrance Reviews for Men and Women. Sometimes you get what you pay for. These are florals or forientals, its a total distortion to call them chypre in my opinion as there is none of the oakmoss-bergamot distinct effect that turns a perfume into chypre. January 12, 2006 at 5:57pm Reply, Deloris: I fell in love with Pure Turquoise by Ralph Lauren. I also request it for birthdays and Christmas. I bought this when I was looking for a soft and feminine scent for me. SL Muscs Koublai Khan is very interesting and very sensual, but besides musk, it has a heavy dose of civet, which has a characteristic fecal smell. The marriage of chypre with other notes is likewise fascinating, with fragrances like Grs Cabochard and Robert Piguet Bandit being examples of the animalic leather chypres, and Dior Diorella, Clinique Aromatics Elixir and Couturier Coriandre exhibiting the beautiful interplay of chypre accords with modern synthetics such as hedione. From reading the other reviews apparently, this perfume has changed. wrongly, because you are a pretty smell, which I can not classify completely.a quiet smell you are not, at least for my conditions.the association with tingling rose champagne, I find quite appropriate.you have such an invigorating, lively.somehow you are also sexy, but quite in the youth-free area. The heart then brings forth patchouli, orchid, and narcissus before aroma settles on musk, woodsy tones, cedar, and white amber. I am sure that as with food and all of the commercial arts, France has a classification process. First, shed buy a $7 drug store musk, then mix that with an Egyptian oil bought from a Lower Broadway street seller. Lovely isnt too powerful of a scent. Nope, but I plan on remedying that oversight, in this post by breaking down Lovely. Is it a sexy scent? I have the EDP and rather like it on me its fresh and floral. Lovely is soft and slightly musky and would suit all ages. It has a very immediate effect. NR strikes me as a very feminine, warm scent, I like it somehow, but Im not sure if I like to wear it. Checking through a newly re-found box of fragrance samples, I saw a sample vial and card for Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker. Its not really a winter sort of scent, but it wouldnt be bad, in that weather. This has to be the best light floral fragrance I have ever found. The fact is, she already had her unique fragrance ready to go. I was really disappointed by smelling both perfumes:Narciso and Lovely. I used to spray it in my hair, and my boyfriend loved it when we were riding our bikes to uni and he got a whiff I could just put it on and feel great instantly. This is a public forum presenting user opinions on selected products and businesses, and as such the views expressed do not reflect the opinion of ProductReview.com.au. I have a friend who wears it, and it smells very nice on her. I only use about 2-3 sprays and that is enough for the entire day. Since then, I have written hundreds of reviews and other pages about perfumes and colognes. January 11, 2006 at 2:13pm Reply. Along side of this, I get some mandarin orange, a bit of apple, and orchid. Even though it's a dupe, it pales in comparison. It almost becomes warm and skin-like. I dont know why, it might smell like some shampoo or conditioner she used to useAnyway, for that reason I find Lovely a comforting scent January 11, 2006 at 10:11am Reply, Cait: Hello, Cannot stand those perfumes any longer. Sarah Jessica Parker oversaw the creative direction of the fragrance, but she couldnt do it alone. Narciso Rodriguez for Her (2003) was created by Christine Nagel and Francis Kurkdjian for the fashion designer famous for his elegant and graceful silhouettes. They are miles away from the typical chypre. Purchased in January 2020 at Chemist Warehouse Physical Store for $30. I dont have much to add as I dont have any of the truly classic perfumes but I do have July 30, 2022 at 4:44pm, Ruth in 5 Perfume Masterpieces for Summer: What wonderful suggestions, and thoughtful replies here. I love the perfume oil. I also received a large sample body cream as well. I thought that I would at least find Un Jardin sur le Nil intriguing or memorable. I think that the bottle is very nice to hold and the shade fits with the image of the fragrance. This is the original and best seller from the Sarah Jessica Parker line and it does a good job at representing the brand. One of the main strengths of this Sarah Jessica Parker scent, is just how versatile it is. Parfumo is the home for all fragrance connoisseurs & enthusiasts!Discover new perfumes, organize your collection, connect with other fragrance lovers and much more! Kisses,j. Chypre category with its strong accord based on the interplay of hesperidic, floral, woody and mossy facets has gathered popularity since 1917, when Coty Chypre intriguingly explored the extremes of olfactory spectrum to create a memorable and unusual fragrance weaving bergamot, oak moss, labdanum, and patchouli . Me and my daughter has been using LOVELY for nearly 7yrs but our last purchased 15/1/18 was a disappointment. 5 minutes after testing it, though, I could only vaguely even remember it, and never went back to try it again. I agree that this perfume is not the same as it used to be. January 11, 2006 at 10:49am Reply, Madelyn E: Bonjour Victoria, but Anyway i got it for my mum and she loved it, i got it because my mum loves things that smells like that. Its inoffensive, but with the feeling that theres something naughty in the air, that the innocence could strip away at any moment to reveal a darker side. By the way,i would love to know how real musk smells. julien: I am not fond of musky scents. At the outset, its mildly sweet with ethereal green apple notes giving it a sexy, apple-martini feel. However it is now so diluted or they have changed something and the scent now doesnt last 5 mins I would not buy again. It remains a mystery why I ever acquired a bottle of SJP LOVELY, not being a fan of Sarah Jessica Parker, and not a fan of celebrity scents in general, but it happened somehow, so about once every six months I take out my undeniably lovely bottle of LOVELY and try to figure out why I don't really like what's inside. January 11, 2006 at 7:25am Reply, Robin: V, you will probably know what ingredient is in the NR that causes an immediate allergic reaction of some kind: my throat & nose seize up very quickly, leaving me unable to smell anything at all for hours. Seems like the most logical explanation. January 11, 2006 at 2:39pm Reply, BoisdeJasmin: March, a friend of mine once described Coco Mademoiselle as a beautiful, but obnoxious and loud person at the party. I wouldnt dare wear this scent to work or the university, but find it a classy scent to wear to symphony concerts and on special evenings out. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. I'm still not sure about my feelings for this one. It is now overpowering and the smell is not nice at all. It is light and subtle, but not weak by any means. Perhaps, it is indeed a smell of some Russian shampoo? Lacking the immediate impact of Narciso Rodriguez, it may be less unusual, but at the same time an easier fragrance to wear. I do. Our editorial content is not influenced by any commissions we receive. I have been confused too over the difference, because the bottles look so similar. I bought a bottle of this years ago. I like it, it's not too over powering, it think summer is a good time to wear it, the scent seems to fit being in the sunshine! I still have a bottle, with which I will not part. How do you feel about both scents? Youre going to have to enjoy musky floral perfumes, otherwise, you may not like this at all. The feminine vitality of the fragrance is reflected in the pretty pink coloring of the bottle. The final dry down is a floral/musky scent with a base of cedar and other non-distinct woody notes. Its not too complicated of a perfume, fairly linear, but develops enough to keep things interesting. It was back on the Chanel website about 2 weeks ago, then sold out very quickly. It is brand new but if you have a chance to sample it before it really hits the market you should try it. Gift options for beauty junkies are endless, but that can make finding the right present difficult. Star rating: 5 starsoutstanding/potential classic, 4 starsvery good, 3 starsadequate, 2 starsdisappointing, 1 starpoor. So thank you very much for the clarification! Or did Michael Edwards corner the market on that? I was very happy to discover i could still wear this. It lingers and is just beautiful, I spray it on all my clothes as well. It is subtle enough for the office, can go casual, and generally serve as a no-brainer for daily wear. ida: I must say that all the 15 year old slutty girls with fake hair, fake nails and too tight jeans wear Coco Mlle and Chance. And that is where the similarities end in my humble opinion. And it has a strange consistency of a personal lubricant, if you will excuse me for the vulgarity, which kind of makes me steer away from wanting to apply it. I do not have the same problem with Lovely. I do not mind it, however I can see that if you wanted the fragrance to preserve the initial sparkly effect, it may not be a good thing. In fact, they fade off into the ether fairly quickly. I just can't bear it. Chypres are among my favorites. It doesn't cost you any more money and it helps keep the site running. January 13, 2006 at 3:58pm Reply, malini: I was recommended Lovely at Nordstroms when I was looking for a chypre fragrance. The crisp sweetness embellished with citrus fruitiness gives way to the floral heart, dominated by orange blossom. I discovered this often with Coco Mlle. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. General disclaimer: All third party trademarks, images and copyrights on this page are used for the purpose of comparative advertising, criticism or review. Not being a particular fan of celebrities or their scents, I found Lovely had enough merits that I looked past the label and bought it, anyway-. Like Narciso Rodriguez for Her, Lovely (2005) with its gossamer layers is supported by a base of luscious musks and woody amber. The fragrance opens with gorgeous notes of lavender, mandarin orange, bergamot, martini, and palisander rosewood. The mandarin and apple notes, arent all that strong, within this composition. The Lovely bottle is gorgeous Simple, but very pretty! The orchid is very distinct out of those last three notes. January 13, 2006 at 4:23pm Reply, Tania: It makes you think theyve classified these things chypres because the oriental category was getting so crowded that they wanted to move some out. Like you, I love animalic chypres, but I noticed that hedione-patchouli combination also appeals to me very much. If I did not see the classification beforehand, I would just call NR and Lovely as florietals, woody florals, something along these lines. January 11, 2006 at 2:44pm Reply, Marina: V, I also find Lovely easier to wear. It is difficult to speak generally about them. January 11, 2006 at 2:29pm Reply. The ovoid decanter is elegant in its simplicity, with the perfumes name and its creator printed in modest, gold capitals in the center of the bottle. ProductReview.com.au has affiliate partnerships. Another related issue could be that they merely have a chypre accord (which does not make them chypre per se). The EDP is way too sweet and floral in my opinion which is kind of dissapointing, but its also quite nice.
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