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Афанасия – :
I still keep the bottle just to sniff because the scent stuck in head!!!! Please i need it back
nissi – :
please release it again!! we love this fragrance so much
Nidoicoky – :
I miss this so much! I got the solid when I was maybe 12 or 13, and I was definitely obsessed! I think like to most of the previous reviewers, this is such a happy perfume to me. It’s a darling fruity vanilla with very soft musk tones; I remember thinking it smelled like pear. As a general rule, I find that solid perfumes have neither great longevity nor sillage. This was fine by me, it was something I loved to smell just that much.
If anyone is able to get their hands a bottle (or tin) of this, I DEFINITELY recommend you do so! You might just find a lost love.
zerg00d – :
On me, this smells like vanilla muffins and white flowers. It is a beautiful, well composed scent that could works pretty much year round, day and night. It is a typical good girl-smell (doh! the stereotyping!). I think MondeoGirl below describes it well with “Delicately sweet, refreshing, romantic, floral, softly powdery and utterly gorgeous”
PiratGT – :
This is so amazing, it’s so good that I don’t wear it unless I want to impress and I get compliments when I wear it so it does the job. It’s warm so better for winter. I get some extraordinary-out of this world-flowers mixed with powdery musk, maybe some vanilla from it. But it isn’t fruity or sweet or flowery. It just smells so chic. Maybe it’s the pear? but I’d love to eat a pear that smells like this. My friend said I smelled of new expensive makeup product when I’d worn this. Lol. Very long lasting with heavy sillage.
MUSALER – :
piccolo gioiellino con note di testa di vaniglia e pera smorzate dalla giustapposizione di vari sentori floreali (mughetto, fiori d’arancio, eliotropio) e legnosi di sandalo. l’effetto (mi riferisco alla formulazione edp), ben bilanciato, ne fa un gradevole profumo “florientale” con un lievissimo accenno fruttato. non male. ho appena scoperto che dietro c’è Dominique Ropion, e scusate se è poco: la classe c’è, la semplicità pure. semplice sì, come il suo nome, love etc.
vcom77 – :
So many reviews are right when they say creamsicles, vannilla cakes, hello kitty! i have the solid perfume. Im too old for fun youth fragrance but it’s ok as a soapy clean smell for after a shower.
djanay – :
Nice, sweet, cozy and so relaxing. Very beautiful on cottonwear.
The bottle shape is similar to Promesse Cacharel. May be I cant reconize all notes yet, but I can reconize the Dominique’s noze. When I was 16-17, me parfume collection was mostly by him (Aqua di Gioa, Amor Amor).
This perfume is more sweet than Armani Mania but both of them makes same mood.
This scent reminds me of my shooltime.
sergeymaliev – :
I remember having a sample of this perfume, and I loved every drop of it!
Стьопа Урій – :
So sad that this perfume is discontinued =(
Kote1973 – :
The solid is AMAZING! The EDT is just MEH. They are nothing alike. So strange.
maksak – :
This perfume is discontinued, but I have a 3.4 ounce completely new in the box if anyone would like to trade. I will trade it for anything on my want list, or almost anything on my have list… 🙂
eshka693 – :
Very pleasant and delicate and sweet, suitable for everyone
Amurochka2011 – :
This smells VERY similiar in fact almost identical to Betsey Johnson’s self titled perfume. I sniffed it and my first thought was “This smells just like my Betsey Johnson.” Very vanilla and musky.
rodman91 – :
I liked this when it first came out, and now I find it somewhat screechy.
vodoley3288 – :
This is a review for the Solid Perfume.
I like this a lot better than the Eau de Parfum of Love ETC. The key with solid perfume is to do the thing you’re not supposed to do with spray perfume: RUB. I dab a little bit on one wrist and then rub my wrists together to warm it up… and then, nirvana.
On me, the Solid Perfume is vanillary (as expected), slightly powdery (as expected) and creamy (NOT expected at all!). There is a definite whipped cream quality to it, which is just… BEYOND! It’s great for a bedtime fragrance, it quite literally LULLS me to sleep. I don’t get jasmine (but I normally don’t pick it up very easily) and I don’t get any citrus at all (unlike with the EDP, where I found the bergamot a little shrill). The drydown is where the sandalwood shines through, and blends beautifully with what is left of the vanilla and powder.
I have owned the EDP before and it was a boring, ‘nice’ fragrance that I was completely UNDERWHELMED by. This solid perfume is much more interesting, and quite unlike anything else I own. Try it.
kassoft – :
I had this perfume when I fell in love for the first time. It almost brings tears to my eyes just thinking about all the feelings and memories of being crazily in love. It feels like kissing someone and being about to cry their lips are so sweet to you that it makes your heart ache. So pretty much it is an achingly sweet smell that is less a horrible fatty grocery store cupcake that one usually associates with sweet perfumes, but instead it’s a lil more mature…not much, probably to some of you who think it’s for ten year old girls. But to me, its like coco mademoiselle perfume, except sexier. Like, absolutely no granny powdery notes, which I notice are in a lot of classic perfumes. But no gross overly gormand sweet notes that are in lots of modern perfumes, that smell to me, like lard and icing sugar. Nope, it’s kinda like…..a bouquet of roses, incense, earl grey tea, a soft leather jacket that’s been in the sun for a while, orange creamsicles, really fluffy duvets, vanilla hair shampoo, whipping cream, late summer evenings waiting for the bus and sex. It’s a half clean smell, half a lil dirty. It’s innocent, but innocence dipping its toes into mild debauchery. It feels the way being really really stoned feels. So it’s kinda fresh, definitely summery, but the underlying feeling is pure “I just lost my virginity to a studly boyfriend that my folks absolutely loathe and think is satan incarnate but I love him so much”. Pretty much the smell of a little girl trying really hard to be a woman for the first time and convinced that she is. It’s a candy smell with stuffy grown up florals trying to mask it, but failing miserably. But in the best way ever!!!!!! I love this stuff. It’s like a hug to me.
Dynccymngrell – :
This perfume is really quite cute.
The bottle certainly represents the sweet, soft and simple nature of the perfume.
If you are looking for a perfume that is very noticed, this isn’t really the one for you.
But I love how it’s so kind to your nose.
Like most perfumes the smell varies.
I usually always smell vanilla first, then a sweet scent attatched to a wood note and to follow a zing of pepper… I adore the vanilla, love the hint of pepper it makes it a little different and oddly cute and I feel at home with the sweetly wood smell.
Other times I will get burst of citrus and flowers. None of which I can truly identify.
This is perfect for any calm day, the beach, wearing white and a sophisticated lunch.
Quite soft, slightly sweet with the hint of savoury nature (pepper and wood).
I recommend it for you, if you want a less intense, lightly sweet and not the most long lasting perfume 🙂
abernathyivr – :
I bought this perfume for the everyday use and also because it was on sale at the Body Shop, so I didn’t fall in love with it before I decided to buy it.
BUT something happened that everytime I wore it I started getting compliments from everyone. Even though I didn’t smell it on myself a lot of people that even got that close to me could smell it and complimented on it. They even asked me what was I wearing. I think this perfume has good chemistry with my skin.
wolp – :
I have an inkling that mine is beginning to turn, it’s got the same sharp-sour alcohol scent as comes from my Nina Ricci “Nina” sprayer. Both have citrus top notes (Nina lemon, Love etc. bergamot) so those are probably the culprits. (I’d have to go to a Body Shop to confirm whether it’s turned.)
HOWEVER. I love it.
It comes off as slightly sharp upon first spray but syrupy, it literally smells like a dollop of honey (you know how honey is syrupy sweet but still has a certain sharpness to it?). This is great news for me because I’ve been questing for honey for a long time!
The scent does evolve somewhat.
30 min – sharp honey on top of vanilla (moderate projection)
1 hr to 4 hours – warm honey drizzled over vanilla (low projection)
5 hr to 8 hours – very soft sweet skin scent (skin scent)
The longevity and projection are great! This is based off of 1 spray on each of the knees, one on the thighs, one on one forearm, and one on the head (I know, I’m weird. So anyways some are under clothes, some are on warm spots… 5 sprays total).
It’s very noticeable when you first spray it (first 30 mins) and then afterwards, soft sillage that is inoffensive but still noticeable (I love that I get wafts of it throughout the day).
Give it a go if you like warm vanillic scents. Lasting power is great.
naip95 – :
I use this EDT at work to make other floriental fragrances longer lasting mid-day or after hours. On its own, it is not special and has zero sillage or longevity. It does kind of reinvigorate whatever I sparyed before. It smells like cheap, watered-down Dune to me.
chek0107 – :
I really liked this when I received it as a tester, but for some reason, I just detest the stuff now. On my skin, it’s overly cheap and downright nastly smelling. Just smells like alcohol and gives me a headache. Smells lovely on some of my friends though, just doesn’t work with my chemistry. A shame!
малышка – :
Have this for swap. PM me if you are interested in it.
Georgannyrt – :
Generic floral smells that has a aura of fennel seeds. Believe it or not, it’s great.
ulendeev – :
My favorite perfume since I was in high school.
GeneralS – :
Basic floral fruity light. Nothing remarkable, young fresh and very purty. I don’t reach for often then when I do wondered why I bothered. There are so many similar ‘pretty’ fragrances that do it so much better. Try Soap and Glory similar but with some oomph!
vorobeu – :
this perfume fits perfectly with the school kids.
CialisFree – :
I’ve had this one for a while, and I’ve worn it like four times total. It didn’t really do much for me, and a lot of the (semi-)negative reviews here rang pretty true for me. I tried it again today, and it is so much better than I remembered!
That synthetic, flat vanilla base note is nowhere to be smelled, and for the first hour or so the base of this perfume reminds me of With Love by Hilary Duff, only softer and sweeter, and more vanillary. There is also this very light anise note hovering around in there, but it’s not offensive, it just enhances the sweetness of the perfume.
I think it has something to do with the warm weather, but my skin/nose is doing amazing things to perfumes that I actually find more suited to colder weather. I have no idea why? In any case, this has gone from a ‘dislike’ to a solid ‘like’. I still don’t think it’s an earth-shattering perfume, but it’s very wearable, great for casual occassions.
3.5/5
chapai206 – :
This smells IDENTICAL to Burberry Brit on my skin; it’s uncanny. I’m not putting it on my swap list because it’s just like having a bottle of Brit.
NICK400mHurdles – :
This is a nice perfume. I just got an email from the bodyshop that this line is discontinued so better stock up while you can.
Vadim8422 – :
my review will be about the edt version.idk maybe in my country only the edt is available coz the last time i went to TBS only saw edt no edp. anyhow given to me is the edt.the smell is really nice i love it. i can see why some people saying it smells kinda like burberry brit. i get that. the similarity of these fragrance is the pear note. in burberry brit the pear is more intense rather than the other notes, but in love etc the pear is the dominating note but you can smell the pear together with the other notes especially the flowers. for this edt, the longevity and sillage is moderate which i think it’s fine. i also like the bottle. the 50 ml bottle is so small and not that bulky fits perfectly inside your bag. it’s suitable for the day and i think ladies of any age can wear this.
Vlad Gr – :
I love The Body Shop but this is not at all representative of their usual quality. I had a friend who worked there and that’s how I acquired this back when it was first released. To me, it smells like artificial vanilla (think Walmart vanilla candle), some kind of wood maybe and bitters. It’s so harsh! How is something with colorful hearts and called “Love” so abrasive? It kinda has that sharpness that 80’s perfumes had. I don’t like this one bit.
pai203bedyWelty – :
i smelled this today and i didn´t liked it 🙁 when i first sprayed i felt the neroli and the bergamont and it was a very fresh and clean opening however when the fragance starts to develop i feel a very creamy vanilla and makes me headaches its very sweet and i don´t like it at all
serg1986 – :
I hope this isn’t being discontinued, it’s been my signature scent for two years and I’m not ready to move on! 🙁
kvk305 – :
Sweet, musky and powdery. It’s quite heavy and to me smells a bit stale. Like old candy and dust. I don’t really know who Body Shop was trying to reach with this fragrance as it seems too sugary for older women and too musky for younger ladies.
IgorKip – :
Stale vanilla in a bottle!!
I agree with the boy next door. Love Ect does not match its packaging, neither did it meet my expectations. I expected a variation on the Body Shop’s original vanilla…something jovial and sweet. Unfortunately what developed on my skin was musky (almost sweaty), stale, smelling vanilla.
My skin type: oily / youthful
Projection: sits close to the skin without a trail
Longevity: 4 hrs
Timing: Spring, Summer / day time
Office Safe: yes
Potency: Light (5 or more sprays)
Price: $10 at Winners / TJMaxx
Packaging: 4/10; the box is too big for the bottle and there is no cushioning to prevent the perfume from moving around
Will I repurchase: NO
Disclaimer: my experience may be different from your experience based on my skin type, my chemistry, the season, and my personal tastes
sitamociato – :
Love ETC. is like a little voice that sings brightly and as powerfully as it can. It has a bit of a sparkle. I don’t understand why vanilla and musk are voted as the main components here. It’s bergamot, bergamot, bergamot and neroli on me, with a bit of vanilla and pear. I don’t think the vanilla is particularly beautiful in this scent, but the bergamot is starry with a twinkle of pear.
I bought this to wear for my part-time job teaching private piano lessons to children. I needed something that wouldn’t smell too SERIOUS or too heavy. At the same time, I needed something that wasn’t overly sweet, romantic, nostaligic or gentle. Neither did I want a strict “fruit” nor even a “fruity floral” because I overdid those types in my twenties. In short, I was specific and picky – and this one suited my needs perfectly!
Unlike the reviewer who expected more notes because of the myriad of hearts on the packaging, I appreciated how this perfume isn’t just one or two blurry notes like other body shop perfumes (with the exception of the great Juba oil). I think that a single or double heart graphic may have been too intimate for this fragrance. The psychedelic shape of the hearts and the ‘ETC.’ in the title suggests love in a universal and humanitarian sense rather than the intimate love between lovers. This fragrance is one in which you can just love the whole world while you’re dealing with the etcetera that goes along with everyone in it. I appreciate the spirit!
I don’t wear this by itself much anymore, instead I layer it with White Musk Libertine (which I never wear on its own). Strictly a daytime scent except for once in a while in the summertime, and almost always strictly casual. The White Musk Libertine bottle is so attractive, I wish they would have paid more attention to this one, it doesn’t look exciting.
odi_08 – :
Love, etc.
The Body Shop creates scents that are not your typical, fruity, sweetie, enjoyable concoctions like Victoria’s Secret pulls out monthly.
They put a little ‘strangeness’ in their mix. Which makes them unique, yet still wearable.
When I first bought Love etc. as a gift for my sister a year or two ago, she gave it a try, and unfortunately wasn’t in love with the fragrance. So we returned it.
I remember us wanting to love it, but there was a spiciness to it….an off-putting ‘bite’ which made it actually unlovely.
After recently checking out the reviews and seeing everyone rave about it’s vanilla and romantic notes, I thought I’d give this one another try.
So today I went into the store and sprayed it on my wrists and walked out to review it myself.
There is an immediate warmth to Love etc, which is fitting for the theme of love…compassion…comfort…etc.
I will say I don’t get a strong floral or sweet vanilla impression, more like a powdery or creamy vanilla.
What’s weird to me is the scent itself does not match the colorful packaging.
The box has hundreds of rainbowed hearts flying around as if this scent just sweeps you off your feet and twirls you around.
But this scent is not fresh, fun, bright, and cheery like the imagery suggests.
Its a relaxed, settled, mature, and mysterious love.
Its warm and comforting indeed, but there is a creamy spice to this fragrance that makes me think of the color red or burgundy – not bright pink.
It’s a good price for a perfume. And it definitely doesn’t smell bad. But I still didn’t fall in love with it.
On my wrist (two sprays each with the parfum) it was not nearly as strong as I would enjoy and there was no way anyone would be able to smell it off me unless I threw my wrists in their face.
I personally believe they need to update this fragrance, give it a makeover.
If they re-release the Summer ‘Sun’ versions of each of their fragrances, like ‘Love etc. Sun Kiss’ – then I will buy it!
But for now, this scent does not live up to my expectations of the word love and everything associated it with (etc.)
Until next time,
The Boy Next Door
you182bedyWelty – :
I love it. I wear it for school (yeah im in seccondary school) and it smells lush, I get loads of compliments from everybody. I got it for christmas, I personally wouldn’t of got it but i really like it. I would reccomend this too girls aged 10-15 years old.
nolffoorgebal – :
I liked this at first but after wearing just a few times I got sick of of it. It’s boring and seems like way too many girls smell like this so there’s nothing really special about it and theres a note in there that bothers me. I’m not really sure what.
fedorow – :
I got a sample of this and judging by the notes it should be right up my street BUT there was something disturbing about it and I couldn’t pin-point what.
Now I now – on my skin it’s waaay to much of vanilla-sandalwood-pear and not enough jasmine-neroli-bergamot. This is what bothers me about this fragrance and I gave away my sample. Such a shame!
hiton7 – :
I sometimes like this for daywear. Pleasent enough, reminds me of a toned down version of Britney Spears Fantasy.
danonina – :
I had it and liked it, especially for the strong vanilla note. But I guess I overdid it and also used the body lotion etc – I was fed up and didn’t want another bottle anymore. Nice but simple vanilla. Quickly fading, I thought.
DrWatson – :
This review is for the EDP. I like this scent. Seems like an easy daytime scent that would be light and inoffensive. Sits close to the skin, which I prefer.
Smells like vanilla, sandalwood and a very subtle wisp of floral to me. There is something in the notes that can smell plasticky at times, and I’m not sure what that’s about unless something is mixing strangely with my chemistry. It may just be the day, or it may be the type of vanilla in it. I definitely wouldn’t rule it out based on that, but for me I’m still trying to determine if I really will wear this scent much.
All in all I like the scent and think it’s nice for spring. I have trouble finding floral perfumes that don’t completely overpower me and give me a headache. I got this one on sale for $12 so I decided to just give it a try. It’s not a favorite but it’s nice, and the price was great!
Napalm812 – :
This is a generic fruity floral, but at its one of the better composed ones and at its price its a perfect everyday scent.
At first spray I can smell the vanilla and pear most of all, before the sandalwood and musk become more prominent. This scent to me is very powdery as well, which is nice in the day.
Neither the silage and lasting are very good though.
flipyura – :
I bought the EDP, in hopes of a creamy vanilla/pear/musk.
But all I smell is sharp, sour citrus.
Very similar to the VERY lime-y Burberry Brit, which I hate.
Don`t waste your money on this.
MythinlyBiply – :
I encountered this in the store and maybe there were too many other fragrances flying around, but it smelled like cough syrup to me. 🙁
wralpinna – :
I like this scent too. It doesn’t smell much like vanilla to me but,it is a sweet smelling perfume. On a last note, guys do like it. I mostly smell the Jasmine and musk. I’m more of fan of the soapy scents but, I still like this one.
volodyakiselew – :
i used to have it and used it so much in middle school. now i kind of grew out of it and dont think its that special anymore. it is however a very pleasant scent. its feminine and inoffensive. its strong on the vanilla and the white musk. i never really detected the pear but there are faint fruity and floral notes in this fragrance too.
eij273bedyWelty – :
i think it’s a lil bit like armani mania
light and not long lasting
seatrumper – :
seems like I’m not a fan of vanilla in perfumes, this one is all vanilla and it made sick.
maliy1987 – :
One of my most favourite “Day Time” scents as it’s so adaptable. I can’t imagine anyone hating it. I go for more sweet scents and love it. My Mam who likes florals, likes it and my aunty who likes fresh/clean fragrances, likes it also.
Great for work/school as it’s not the type to offend someone. I think it’s because none of the notes are overpowering, it’s very well balanced. I’ve gone through a whole bottle of it, which means a lot with the amount of perfumes I own!
The only thing that people may not like is the lasting power but for the price I’m not too worried about it.
graffdemon – :
Absolutely beautiful fragrance. It’s a perfect combination of sweet and flowery. Not too much of anything. I smell mostly jasmine, helitrope and vanilla. It’s an easy to love fragrance, but still, it is not a generic fruity floral in my opinion. There’s a kick to it, more personality. It’s so soft yet the longetivy is fabulous!! It doesn’t seem like a fragrance that would last long on the skin, but it stays there for hours, and it stays strong. Way to go, TBS and Mr. Ropion. This one is a keeper.
greefrelof – :
This fragrance is lovely! It’s just beautiful! The only bad side is a lot of people at my high school wear it too.
TopHaqo – :
At first, I want to buy Vanilla.. But The salegirls promote to me this perfume.. Its just arrive in Malaysia that time. Love at the first smell!!!
I really like the smell. Very refreshing and sweet. Its truly for girls. So, I buy it. My boyfriend love it, my family and my friends also love the smell.
The next time, I buy all the Love etc set (perfume, body wash, lotion, body spray).. When you combine it, the smell is so fresh..
But the same like the others perfume, dont take it to much. Because the smell will be too strong.
fuckme2003 – :
very nice and sweet scent, cheers me up…
cristina0509 – :
i tried it on me last week on a afternoon,very pretty scent, the bf coudl still smell it a little the morning after! yesterday i got the lotion ,showergel with edp for a discount 😀 i had to have it,also reminds me of naomi campbell exult or naomagic
bor777 – :
On a rainy baking day, I enjoy Love Etc. with Bodyshop’s vanilla fragrance oil layered on pulse points.
tunodolofwawi – :
I received a “moist towelette” sample of this in the mail several years ago. My husband liked it, but I discarded it nonetheless. To me, at the time, it was just another “teeny-bopper” fragrance (which oddly seems to be what most men prefer). This just wasn’t my cup of tea. Don’t get me wrong, I have those days when I want to feel young and carefree- even slutty, if you will. I just had plenty of “fun” fragrances like this already, and didn’t see the need for one more. Then I heard that the nose behind this was none other than Dominique Ropion. I don’t favor all of his perfumes- but I had been on a mission to add Portrait of a Lady, and Carnal Flower to my collection. So with this is mind I decided to give his “love-child” one more sniff. The price-tag was affordable, and I was simply…curious.
Surprisingly, I was delighted!! It wasn’t what I expected at all! It was like hiding behind a mask at a mascarade ball, only to reveal yourself later in the evening. Everyone stops waltzing around you and gasps “Ahhh! You’re not who we thought you were!!!”. Then, with all eyes fixed on your stunning beauty, every male rushes to ask you for the next dance. Playfully you taunt them with your youthful candy-like innocence, and your spicy seductive smile. This truly wasn’t meant to be worn by a girl who planned on going home alone, or with just anybody. This lady is playful, but tasteful. Love, etc. holds more intrigue than the other fragrances I’ve had in this genre. It’s not the cheap Candy-Floss-Queen that I thought it was. It carries class for a reasonable price. At the same time it’s seductive, and knows how to get what it wants. Spray some on, and you’ll see what I mean. I’m glad I decided to give Love another chance, etc., etc., etc……
Yurec.L – :
The first couple of hours of the EDP’s development on my skin is so pretty and yummy, even reminding me a little of ice cream! Fluffy, creamy and smooth, I got a sweet cloud of pears and vanilla that’s softened by a touch of musk and flowers. It’s like the cozy pear-vanilla combo in Burberry Brit without the harsh lime. Oh so feminine! The dry-down was a let-down however, because I start to sense scratchy sandalwood rearing it’s head and disrupting the sublime dreaminess of the top and heart…that’s when the scent starts losing its smoothness and it starts smelling somewhat ‘dull’ and generic…I really, really wish the sweet pear note had not faded away at this stage! It does remind me of a few other scents out there though not exactly similar to anything…overall, I do like it all the same, it’s a pretty good scent, versatile and wearable for all seasons. The EDT is more tart and citrusy to my nose compared to the EDP and doesn’t last as long. This scent lasted about 5-6 hours on my skin, which is not bad at all, it gave me a nice sillage for the first couple of hours, making me feel like I was walking on air 😀 I just wish I could find a similar scent minus its dry-down.
RobertHawk – :
I tried it this weekend along with Love Unlimited. I don’t know why but I was feeling kind of meh about this scent. Unlike the other reviewers I couldn’t smell vanilla at all. I get sort of warm citrusy top notes, and then musky slightly peppery floral. The end. This just didn’t wow me
zsi303Bessinepome – :
For me this is an updated version of Vanilla Fields. Both have Fruit, floras, musk, sandalwood and of course vanilla.
Love ETC also has a pachouli/anise note not listed that I LOVE!
Thankfully the floral’s aren’t overpowering, this is fresh pear with vanilla and pachouli/anise. There are some floras floating around but they are soft and transparent.
maks8584 – :
This scent becomes very creamy and a bit soap like on me. I almost picked up on a Lychee and a lingonberry note. The smell doesn’t last long on me though. When I first received this perfume, I wasn’t quite sure if I liked it or not. But I guess over time it just grew on me. I like the dark sweetness of it. I think this scent is suitable for both day and night, and it works both in hot and cold weather. I am pretty sure I will purchase another bottle, when this one is empty.
khakimulina2011 – :
All I can think of when I smell this perfume is “Hello Kitty” and vanilla birthday cake. It is an incredibly sweet and very young perfume. When I smelled it in the store it seemed less intense-more wearable. I am disappointed that I bought it now as the bottle remains full and sitting on my dresser. I have attempted to wear very small amounts (two squirts) of it in public but every time I do so the people around me complain that they are getting nauseous.
I do not recommend this perfume to anyone
kitoboy – :
This is my everyday perfume.
Lovely, feminine!
Would definitely recommend it.
evg0770 – :
I love this fragrance! It’s one of my all time favorites. People would stop me to ask which perfume I was wearing when I had it on. Very elegant and suitable for both day and night. It lasts about 5-6 hours on the skin but lasts forever on clothes. The shower gel is a must have too.
dmitrii_kostricin – :
This fragrance is really nice and smells exactly like Armani Mania Giorgio Armani for women. Its really nicely priced as well and it lasts and lasts really a nice cuddly winter perfume. It has a vanilla cake element to it, I underestimated this lovely fragrance now I cannot wait to finish my bottle and replace it with 1 or 5 bottles lol.
sauleid – :
Love Etc.. by The Body Shop is an intense manly-vanilla floral bouquet. The fragrance is a sweet fragrance, but it is not heavy at all.
Love Etc.. opens up with a nice, slightly bitter neroli which kind of gives the vanilla a certain animalistic quality along with the sweet pear. The opening is sharp, slightly zingy, and very well composed.
The middle is a unique and varied floral bouquet of jasmine, lily-of-the-valley and the nutty heliotrope. I find the heliotrope to be one of the main components in this fragrance, along with the vanilla. The heliotrope brings a strange, untamed nuttiness to the fragrance, and the vanilla ends up smelling like someone would after they had a rich, vanilla cupcake and then drank a cup of tea.
The base is what is left of the thick, caramelised vanilla, combined with an antique combination of sandalwood and white musk. A great fragrance which is by no means a young fragrance whatsoever; it is very well calibrated, and is a youthful-yet-mature scent. The simplicity yet the complexity of the vanilla is heaven for me. This is MORE THAN JUST LOVE.
арсенал – :
a happy vanilla floral. i like it and it lasts a long time on me. it’s creamy and sweet and a compliment getter. just a nice casual scent. some of the reviews seem to describe this as a too sweet and cheap smelling scent, imo it’s not. it’s uplifting and bright. i wear it knowing it smells very good.
barets89 – :
This to smells like Johnsons Dreamy skin range!! which sounds weird but i love it. i just got a gift set with 50ml edp, body lotion, shower gel and solid perfume for £19.98 in the jan sale. I NEVER purchase anything from the body shop full price as I happen to think its a massive rip off. The prices they expect especially for their make up is astounding considering it is only on a par with Rimmel. not sure who they think they are trying to charge £12 for a lipgloss!! lol. anyway i like love etc good for daytime wear.
kinzak – :
i’ve got this,its smells creamy.i like the smells but the perfume doesn’t last long for 5 hour.
Artur_2008 – :
this one drydown remind me of britney fantasy , musky and vanilla smell like intense mocca cream
RUS-23 – :
Though fail-safe and should I say “Commercial”, I love Love Etc. It smells warm and clean and sparkling fresh all at once. I can detect a moderation of notes Vanilla and Jasmine. Love Etc in EDT has moderate staying power when sprayed on skin, so make sure to spray on your clothes and lingerie too.
DT – :
one of my FAVOURITE perfumes.
Lasts long, starts light and lovely and has a wonderful woody base.
And the Body Shop doesn’t test on animals, so that’s a plus. 🙂
Need a new bottle ASAP!
xBLooDx – :
This smells almost