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надя – :
Thank you SueV333 and Madge101, I will give both a try. Either I find a dupe or something else to love more. Thanks for the suggestion !
maxim0989 – :
Hey lily lovers, if you find a bottle of this anywhere, GRAB IT UP. One of the nicest lily note perfumes I have encountered. It’s clean and soapy, you smell the way all white clothes look. The bottle is absolutely beautiful, the top of the gold cap is punctuated with a diamond-like rhinestone. This smells very elegant, if someone walked past you trailing this in their wake, you’d have to chase them down to ask what they’re wearing. Reminds me of a woman who doesn’t speak much but she doesn’t need to because her very presence makes you want to give respect and attention. This is the olfactory equivalent of wearing silk scarves in a chic European manner.
werewolf50 – :
missDoulton…may I suggest Hello Beautiful by Bath and Body Works. Had recently purchased some and had tried to remember, for the life of me, which perfume it reminded me of. It later occurred to me that it smells VERY similar to Glamourous. I used to have Glamourous until they discontinued it.
cariba_85 – :
I smell citrus vs. floral when I wear this perfume. I think it’s okay, but I would never purchase again. Longevity is good, 4+ hours, purchased ~8 years ago. I think I got turned off of this fragrance by wearing it one day to the gym. It’s definitely not a “wear to the gym” smell.
lbvfnb – :
A very dear Fragrantican friend gifted me a decant off this in a swap. I rarely use the phrase “hauntingly beautiful,” but my goodness, this perfume truly is. I smell lily, ginger, Tuberose all expertly blended. I will treasure my tiny bit because I cannot for the life of me understand how such an exquisite fragrance was discontinued.
drab600 – :
Recently I re-ignited my passion for perfume (a costly hobby). This fragrance had started it all. I’ve hoarded all that I can, but it’s becoming rarer and more difficult. Can any lovers of this fragrance suggest something else similar that smelt just as/more amazing? I’ve blind bought so many, but nothing was as impressive as Glamourous. To name a few, my other loves are Jil Sander #4, CD Blooming Bouquet, RL Romance, Roses de Chloe, Fragonard Oui Madame. Greatly appreciate your suggestions.
icecube92 – :
I was never a fan of Ralph Lauren fragrances for women but I remember this being a good one. Don’t get why it would be discontinued.
cobraxxx – :
This is a gorgeous perfume, wife still wears it.the drydown is so very pleasing to my nose. Wife has a few bottles after hoarding a few, so she is deciding to share the love of this scent with others that Love it. Have 2 100ml bottles parting with.Message if interested ..Thx
klaus1243 – :
I had a new small bottle of this still sealed in plastic sitting in my drawer for the past 16(!) years. Yeah,,,,not really being nice to a perfume like this, but..I was never interested in perfumes all that much, it’s just a very recent interest for me. Anyway, somebody gave it to me as a gift so many years ago, but since I never liked ANY of the Ralph Lauren scents and didn’t care much about perfumes in general, I just dismissed this one without even opening the box. I kept it in case I wanted to give it later on as a present to somebody who likes perfume. Well, the opportunity didn’t present itself, so a couple of months ago I opened the box finally. I was blown away from first spritz by the unusual beauty of this scent. Maybe it’s unusual in today’s perfume world. Maybe 15 years ago it was all the rage back then. But the white flowers and the slight hint of rose are played so brilliantly here, that I just can’t help but falling in love with this fragrance. I wished I opened it earlier. Even though after 16 years of sitting in a dark cool drawer in a sealed box there was really nothing wrong with the perfume at all. Totally fresh and brand new, and very very long-lasting. So I have no idea why the perfume companies are telling us the shelf-life of a perfume is like 3-5 years or something, if unopened, and much less if opened.
Anyway, for somebody like me who is not really into florals, Glamourous is a wonderful perfection of flowery bliss. A special occasion burst of beauty and a treat to the senses scent.
NikiticH – :
**EDIT**
So the original review was based on the 1 oz I ordered from eBay. I got my second bottle (3.4oz) from eBay and tried it. WOW!!! Absolutely gorgeous. The second bottle was perfection. The seller must have really stored it well through the years. It was even better than I remembered. There was no “bite” in the beginning at all. The scent lasted all day and got me compliments. I am even more in love with the second bottle. It was stored so well and came in box. I now keep it in my dresser drawe in the box to keep the scent preserved well. I adore this one. Just gorgeous.
I owned this perfume years ago. Someone actually gave it to me and I remember wearing it often. I didn’t have a love for perfume back then to appreciate it. Fast forward to 12 years later, I’ve become obsessed with perfumes. I have a fairly large collection. I like to rotate often. I’ve been searching for a fragrance I could remember smelling that was fresh, clean and pretty. Reminding me of what gold would smell like. I’ve sampled many trying to find it but never could. I remembered gold being associated with it. I also had Avon Rare Gold at the time. Those two stuck out to me as one of those smelling what I had remembered. So I stumbled across Ralph Lauren Glamourous on eBay and ordered a small bottle. When I opened it, immediately I remembered this smell. This is what I’ve been looking for. Unfortunately, it’s been discontinued for quite some time now. So I ordered another bottle as back up because it is a very feminine and pretty fragrance. I don’t feel it is specific to wear only for special occasions. I feel that this can be worn anytime of the year and for any occasion. This initial spray is strong and has a bite to it, but it settles down pretty quickly. And that pretty smell lingers. So many perfumes smell the same now a days and this one smells classy to me. I feel it lasts for a while also. I wish they would bring this back. But for now I’ll live off of my stash.
master258056 – :
got this perfume as a gift from my husband. Of all the brand I have had
this one is my fave. Sophisticated, feminine and charming. I hope RL would bring it back.
TemeDeesk – :
Got a hold of a brand new 100ml bottle yesterday and this one is special…
Get the name,no letters on the bottle,love the flacon. The scent is like nothing i own, soapy in the best possible way,tiny bit green maybe,creamy..
Tuberose not very loud,fragrance beautifully blended. Discontinued so the price is outrageous,so i will swap mine if i get a nice swap back.
Satay – :
As I continue to go through my fragrances lo and behold I come across a nearly full hardly used bottle of Glamorous from 2001! I’m now wearing it and I believe it is as well preserved and lovely as when first received! Regret it was discontinued but SO happy I still have the beautiful fragrance, lovely bottle of EDP. Very sophisticated; a nice change from present day floral mania!
papiros – :
Another great fragrance that has inexplicably been discontinued.
Seems that the saying “only the good ones die” can be applied to scents as well.
tolik4947 – :
Fragrance Review For Glamorous By Ralph Lauren
Top Notes Clementine Arum Lily Rose
Middle Notes Lily Tuberose Ginger Frangipani
Base Notes Musk Vetiver
Beautiful. This is a soft floral scent to adorn the freshly showered skin of a woman who enjoys her flowers and celebrates being a woman. Glamorous is not as glam as I’d like it to be and had very little in the white floral department other than two white floral notes of calla lily and lily. This is a sweet lily perfume so if you’re into lilies this is perfect for you. The opening is a tad citrusy with clementine and has a rose scent early on in the fragrance’s performance. Then I smelled a subdued tuberose that came and went as it was more a lily scent. The frangipani is there too but it just felt very bland and generic like frangipanis in other frags I’ve smelled before. To me the ginger note is very noticeable and delicious as is the vetiver which provide this scent with a bit of spice. This is still pretty tame and not as glamorous as it’s moniker but we live in an age where glamorous can mean just wearing a white mini dress. This is unmistakably feminine, a pick me up feel good fragrance easy to wear and appropriate for any season.
karon – :
What a lovely trip down memory lane. Glamourous is an old favorite. I absolutely AGONIZED over whether I should ask for this perfume or Gaultier’s Fragile for Christmas. I was in high school, probably 15 or 16 at the time, beginning to develop my fascination with scent, and I pined for a grown-up scent for Christmas. Despite Fragile’s kitschy bottle, I ended up requesting (and, happily, receiving!) Glamorous. I still sometimes think of Fragile as the one that got away; why did it not end up on my list the next year!? At the time, I felt they were similar enough that I only needed one or the other in my 3-4 bottle collection. Looking at the notes of each fragrance now, I was probably correct.
Glamourous is a beautiful scent, so unlike what I have become accustomed to thinking of as a white floral scent. At the opening, I get sharp green lily, and a very fresh, green citrus note. It warms up quickly, as the ginger becomes pretty prominent, sharing the spotlight with the floral notes. The tuberose isn’t obvious in this mix, but it lends the lilies a creaminess. It’s not a sweet floral scent, and it’s a refreshing change of pace from a lot of what’s on the market today. Its composition is open and bright, airy, without leaning on a green or watery note to achieve that concept; it’s spicy and creamy without being a heavy, thick fragrance. I can’t think of anything currently available that is quite like it, but it’s a worthwhile scent to try to track down. It still more than holds its own within my collection.
tikox – :
I blind bought an almost full 100 ml bottle of this based on the reviews and notes. I find it too sour for my taste. A bit old-fashioned. Not my type unfortunately. If anybody is interested in it please drop me a line… ( Belgium)
Asya27komik – :
Despite the fact that white floral note is not really my cup of tea I loved this one! It was indeed glamourous and classy. I would not mind another full bottle. Why did they have to discontinue it?????????
pove – :
Bring back the fragrance of The Golden Point of Light!
A few years ago, on the anniversary of my mother, my father decided to present her with a perfume that represents the preciousness that she is for us. He hit the spot by choosing Glamourous. From packing to the contents of the bottle is noted the uniqueness of this fragrance. It can be an intense floral, but it is still something wonderful to feel and be felt.
pdn04 – :
Loved it. Don´t know why it was discontinued over here. Very nice, sweet, sensual, green, fresh perfume.
mlkhltqtn – :
This was my first scent. My first boyfriend’s mom bought it for me when I turned 14. I have only 1/4″ left of it in the bottle and I would do anything to get another bottle. It’s so beautiful.
goluba – :
Yes , bring it back. I feel lost without it.
It suited me as I got lots of complements when I wore it. I think you would need to be very sensual to like this .
yozjke – :
Please, please bring this one back – it was so beautiful and “just right” for so many occasions. We feel sad when these lovely perfumes just disappear for no apparent reason – Sensi being another one that I repurchased regularly. Can’t find them anywhere now. Instead of even thinking about launching another “flanker” bring back the ones we all loved!! Alexandrarae
sonicii – :
A timeless and sophisticated perfume. If you miss this classic then I suggest you get ‘Douglas Hannant de Robert Piguet’. Very similar and reminiscent of RL glamorous in my opinion.
сергей б. – :
so nice. i get lily and not in a funeral home way. i also get an orange gingery musk in the background. really nice. i think this could be worn in the day or night. its classy and simple. as i wear it the lily fades and the orange gingery musk comes out more. i imagine a woman in a black dress wearing this, and she has a sparkly handbag. her hair is down and she looks someone casual, like she is used to wearing this black dress. shes comfortable in her heels. this is a really nice fragrance so i am surprised it is discontinued. i think its for a 25+ yr old. could be worn to work and with jeans.
owk247speagoessenda – :
Hi everyone ive recently joined this website. I am an obsessed perfume nut been for many years and i am somewhat a collector…if ever i have some spare cash i dont hesitate to spend it on a fragrance.
Does anyone know why this fragrance Glamorous by Ralph Lauren has been discontinued? I remember it and indeed it was probably back in the year 2000 that i last saw this perfume. Is it poor marketing or low popularity?
I see that its a much loved fragrance, and from one of the finest houses, RL.
Everything these days is based on sales figures, volume and mainstream popularity. But seeing this perfumes reviews id guess it is not unpopular at all…
It is truly strange to me as to why it is no longer on the market…if anyone knows why let me know pls…
Elmyra
Johannesburg
matrix07 – :
I had fallen in love with this perfume the moment I smelled it and wore it. I felt woman and confident when I was wearing this perfume (and I was just a young adult at the time). It’s a real shame they’re not making it anymore.
Alexice – :
This is a winter and night time perfume. It’s very elegant got this back in like the early 2000’s. They stopped making it until I found some small bottles online.
elmira88 – :
too sad it’s not around anymore
kaz92 – :
It smelled, as I recall, very feminine and classy. I can’t believe it’s gone 🙁 why oh why?!
I always thought it appropriate for summer, fall, or a date scent. This is pretty rare in that it is hard to find a fragrance that you can where at night but also to a special day, like a gallery opening. My man loved it on me. I am wobegone, just like Glamous is. I would love to get a new bottle that hasn’t turned. Does anyone know where I can find it?
ELABYGA – :
I wore this to a Christmas party. I pretty much bathed in it (poured my sample all over myself!) It is light and crisp with a sultry edge, extremely feminine, and went well with my black and gold dress. However, it did not last well on me. Maybe 1-2 hours at the most. For the occasion, that was as long as I needed, anyway.
ilena – :
Sad is over, Arum lily is rear to find in perfumes
lychko.egor – :
Very sad too that this has been discontinued 🙁 Loved it.
svitoo – :
I can smell jasmine flower in it.but after I’ve read infos on the compositions of this pfume,there’s no jasmine flower added.i can smell ginger,rose n lily.i can detect the sweetness in glamourous.i don’t know,i think I smells sort of honey in it.anyway,the ginger brings out the spicy-ness,rose flower as usual,makes this perfume a romantic scent n lily brings out the cooling-like scent.then it dries down to be warm,classic,elegant n nostalgic.maybe vetiver n musk does that..i am not sure of what vetiver is,frankly.but I always assume it like a velvet.i know it’s a type of cloth.but somehow,vetiver makes this fragrance as glamourous as the red velvet carpet in a prestigious award ceremony.to my nose,it’s quite overpowering basically.so never spray this perfume on your skin n even on your shirt for many times..this is a timeless kinda fragrance,i would say..same goes to ralph lauren romance.i just don’t understand why RL discontinued glamourous.but am hoping that RL won’t do the same thing to his romance perfume..that’s the only signature perfume that left,which most of us adores it a lot.
emec20 – :
Am I the only one who this perfume did not work out on? The ginger note was essentially all I could smell on myself; literally, I smelt like a stalk of celery. This is honestly one of the worst perfumes I’ve tried (it REALLY did not go with my chemistry, apparently).
mansur199403 – :
it smells exactly like a nice shampoo
Mantry – :
floral and white
a little bit sexy
deep in emotion
i can’t find it like this scent agian
vladon34 – :
i just had this perfume. given by my sister who bought this perfume on a yard sale. she couldnt stand the smells and says that the perfume just not her cup of tea but couldnt say no to the price they are offering her. so she gave me the perfume and hoping i’ll like it. but turn out i really LOVE IT!! this is one of the perfume that will never get old. the scents remain fresh and subtle but yet still sexy. the perfume on me last longer than any perfume that i bought myself. and after several hours,the scent became nicer and even more sexier. this perfume make me fell in love with my self. now,since RL discontinued it, I become very stingy in using the perfume since i had no idea where to find a new one. too bad…
npipo – :
Very simple elegant. Love it, it was a gift from the hubby so I sparingly use it… why did RL discontinue!! Now it is costly to find as collectors item!
Xeroxpqhgi – :
So sweet and feminine. The bottle is nice with a brilliant stone in the cap.
ArturC – :
Glamourous is as it should be: very cool, independant, with a sweet high note.
You’re either it, or you’re not…
ymu569Negeltzex – :
I wish i could have it again and smell its divine fragrance.
I really really miss Glamourous….
славон – :
I’ve talked before with the company about this fragrance and why they discontinue making this precious scent. This is one of few fragrances that I really ador. It’s tru to its name really glamourus. A red carpet scent for old hollywood glamourus gals only xxx
Hardline88 – :
A very generous friend of my gave me her big full bottle of this scent because she coudln’t stand it! So…thank you Kirsty first of all!!
Black dress! Gold Jewellery, KILLER HEELS! Is what comes to mind when I smell this perfume.
What I will say about this scent is…it’s a modern floral, quite heady and very powerful.
I think it’s very aptly named for sure because it does feel quite glamourous. People will know you are wearing this when you walk through the door.
There is a somewhat fruity element to it but the flowers overpower by a mile. This is Tuberose but not how I usually like it. It’s more of a creamy tuberose and this perfume is quite smooth. It’s very well blended because all of the notes are working very well together!
Definitley could be a modern classic.
This is ultra feminine and classy and I feel spoiled having it as I understand it’s discontinued now. I will enjoy it much. Shame it’s gone.
P.s I love the little crystal in the lid. So cute.
avov – :
This one really suits it’s name, and I think it is the best offering from RL.
I had it about 10 years ago, it was given to me by my then boyfriend, and I was very surprised at his good taste! A very easy to wear floral, fresh and dries down to a lasting soft floral musk, with great lasting power. I can’t believe it is not more popular and so hard to find these days. I would say it is in the league of Chanel and Dior, IMHO 🙂
Haronz – :
I love this. Its a beautiful and subtle floral with creamy, sensual undertones. Not overpowering at all, but very sexy in my opinion. Its a very attractive scent. I can’t see anyone not liking this. Good safe choice that will not offend even sensitive-nosed perfume haters!
autoexotica – :
I wear this to work during the day in a “no perfume” work environment. I LOVE that no one knows I’m wearing perfume, just that I smell really good. 🙂
kleekamp – :
Ralph Lauren GLAMOUROUS opens silky and sultry with lots of creamy tuberose making its presence known up front and immediately.
Having altogether missed out on the allegedly citrus opening, I myself would say that this perfume has a two-stage development. From the smooth floral phase, GLAMOUROUS metamorphoses somewhat slowly to a slightly soapy drydown with a touch of clean musk. Very smooth, all the way through to the end.
The form and content of GLAMOUROUS are certainly appealing, but do the silky floral opening or the soapy drydown reflect or convey glamour? This is definitely not a glamorous scent in the sense of Hollywood flamboyance. Instead, there is an understated glamour here, for women who do not feel the need to flaunt everything they’ve got.
Unfortunately, my skimpy .8ml sample is all gone, so I cannot retest today, but I can report that the longevity of GLAMOUR is not great and the sillage minimal. Definitely NOT in your face!
kochalovandrei – :
Glamourous………definitely! Buyer beware: Perfume emits inner confidence & beauty. Shoulders back, head held high, a little swagger going on. It’s romantic florals are tamed by the cashmere. The vetiver gives a little shimmy to the shake making for a very feminine, alluring fragrance. It’s sexy & a head turner! It yet to fails me on turning a males head. Reminds me of a woman of status wearing a white flowing dress that hits just below the knee, deeply v’d neckline, wide black belt, dark black Jackie-O sunglasses, slightly waved hair…all reminiscent of a Marilyn Monroe phot in similar attire & walking by a group of business men all taking notice. Definitely glamourous!!
yury1971 – :
Chic scent for women.
It’s not a scent that should be used in a hot day though or else the fragrance would be too over-powering.
A glamourous scent for the night.
sviatynia – :
I like this floral fragrance,very feminine,and long lasting,one of my favorites…fresh and clean…
Kyrixemon – :
guest_volp3: Si puo’ trovare Glamorous facilmente su ebay….Certi venditori sono disposti a spedire a L’Italia…Buona fortuna!
Stropuva – :
STRONG !
thats all I can say, it stays on well, a little too well 😀
Its not anything like Rare Gold from AVON, but it is as loud.
PS. reviews say its “soft”, I agree, soft on the florals, not in power.
ooografooo – :
Very feminine soft unobtrusive floral. It is nice, but it doesn’t match my personality at all. It seems meant for a more proper, preppie lady, while I am more artistic and anti-status quo. I have a few samples, and I might wear them to keep variety going, but I don’t like it very much, and I expect no compliments or second glances. Also, the sample is a splash, so I expect no sillage….
stella014 – :
Lovely soft floral scent, Very chic and feminine.
I’m disappointed to see negative reviews.
I have nothing negative to say about this fragrance, I really like it!
aba22 – :
When I smell this perfume I always think about my mom. I don’t know exactly why but its smell makes me feel really nostalgic.
The initial clementine opening is lovely and it drys down to a nice, soft, clean slightly flowery smell. It’s one of those “Safe Bet” perfumes, which is not so bad when you think about it. The bottle is so preety.
All in all, if you want to fell like a godess -glamourous, elegant and sexy – this perfume is the one for you.
messer101 – :
I found it very strong and loud. I gave my bottle away.
Vampirerys – :
It’s so provocative that it can’t be perceived by everyone.When I first tried it I thought it was unbelievable disgusting.Some time ago i smelled it again and was really surprised to find the fragrance in its soap and bitter variation.Contrary to my expectations,i liked its strong and maybe ‘mature’ presence.The perfume tickled and seduce.I imagine Glamorous like a coin,one side of which is called style and the other ‘slut’;)Unique composition!
Doomklouse – :
I fell in love with this perfume from first sniff. It gives me a warm feeling. On me the flowery notes are not has strong as other perfumes but it is a prominant note. In general there is a powdery smell which is wonderful with the flowery notes. i get comments everytime I wear this perfume.
sergey-85 – :
I love it! 🙂 This perfume is one of my favorites!
konstant28 – :
floral, soft and non offensive.
polyarnik – :
To describe it in one word – it’s cosy. It’s a mild floral fragrance with accords of pleasant sweetness. It doesn’t shout, it whispers. It doesn’t attract much attention, just like a background, which features feminity. It’s good for those who prefer skirts to jeans, if you know what I mean. It’s feminine in a classic way, it’s not flashy or agressive at all.
I used to wear it when I had to negotiate, and I’ve always got what I wanted (still don’t know the reason for it being the fragrance or my diplomatic skills;) )
vladilen2410 – :
I can not understand why I bought this perfume. This perfume smells terrible. Too strong, too loud. Always got a headache when I used this perfume. I can understand why this perfume is discontinued.
1992dimas1992 – :
very feminine, dreamy and stimulating.
elegant fragrance for a party in the garden 🙂
for a mature woman, I would say.