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Aerohopleneribly – :
Loved loved the opening notes of this scent.
However, on my skin it didn’t even last 10 minutes. The scent just completely vanished like I didn’t apply good 2-3 sprays. That is unfortunate, because from the bottle it just opens very nicely.
icetanuxa – :
I fell for that false charm at beginning, but the dry-down… I admit, in a blind test, I won’t be able to differentiate it from the cheapest type of shampoo.
serry25 – :
Crisp, green rose. I don’t know how this is possible.
Young roses, the smell you get when you bury your face into a Rose that dangling over the fence from someone’s garden when you walk past their house.
I die for that scent and I never thought I’d find it.
Deroxdkwhi – :
Chemical Floral
That’s pretty much it. I’ve smelled fabric softener that is less shrilly chemical. When I go to smell this stuff I feel like there is a little man at the back of my throat, choking me. There is a soupy chemical ‘flower’ note surrounded by a brighter chemical ‘citrus’ note, all sitting on a dryer sheet base. That’s it.
And the price of this is ludicrous. $210 a bottle? This is why niche is becoming a joke. Just buy some V05 or something and shampoo your hair, you’ll smell better than this does.
viktor_56-2 – :
Altaia’s By Any Other Name is youthful, full of promise, and, much like the love between Romeo and Juliet, cut tragically short. It pains me to say this because this fragrance is so appealing and romantic. This is young love. The amorous sentiments, the rose colored glasses, the naive promises of forever: all are woven into a sheer veil that rests like silk upon the skin. It is evident that a great deal of care and love went into the creation of this perfume.
The opening is a vibrant mixture of peony, rose and bergamot, but the rose is the true star. It simply can’t help but take center stage. By Any Other Name’s rose note is one of the best replicas of a young, dewy bloom that I have ever encountered. Insanely accurate and immensely beautiful. In addition, there is a youthful glint and presence that comes from the artful blending of the citrus and floral elements. It brings a glimmer of hope that this might be “forever” and that you have found “the one.” Ultimately, there is tragedy in fair Verona.
A shooting star: that is what By Any Other Name becomes on my skin. It’s sparkling enthusiasm is contagious, I’m spellbound, and then it’s gone. Two hours into making plans for the most amazing adventure, it heads to the store for milk and vanishes without a trace. It’s hard not to feel heart-broken or cheated by this short-lived affair, but it highlights the importance of savoring the moment. Young love is fleeting. Do we want to experience brief moments of passionate love or a lifetime of “meh?”
With this fragrance I am reminded of the saying, “quality over quantity.” Quality is something that this fragrance has in abundance. It’s classy, deep, and a wonderful experience, but it is also short lived. I really wish that this lasted more than a couple of hours, especially for the price tag. However, it was a lovely experience and I’ll savor the memory of By Any Other Name and the brief moment that I loved it.
Scent: 10/10
Sillage: 2/10
Longevity: 5/10 (on clothing), 3/10 on skin