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mikeab – :
I blind-bought Il Bacio about 15 years ago after seeing the bottle sitting on the dresser of a home that I was looking at with a realtor. The whole bedroom and hall outside that bedroom smelled so good, a sweet fruity freshness that I’d never smelled before, so I assumed it was due to that perfume. When I first saw the bottle, I loved the shape and angle as well as the cheerful red top, so planned to buy it. I did and wore it frequently over the first few years I had it. Unfortunately I found myself tiring of it when the bottle was about half empty; I’ve never smelled such a blatantly fruity fragrance, the fruitiness sticks with me through the life of the perfume (it lasts a long time too, a plus for those who continue to enjoy it!) it makes me laugh a bit now, but the smell began to make me think of jam due to the plummy-fruity richness. I continue to wear it a few times a year, but have to be careful and either put it on clothing or down on my knees, ankles, away from my face. This continues to be a like because overall I think this perfume has a lot going for it, I just have to indulge in small doses.
assombsiZ – :
I remember seeing this fragrance back in the 90’s but never smelled it. I was able to snap it up for a low price, so I couldn’t resist. I don’t always like fruity florals, but Il Bacio was a pleasant surprise. The perfect mix of fresh-cut flowers and fruit. Not too sweet. Just right.
oqx317Negeltzex – :
LOTV, peach in the top then a tart ripe plum; in the middle, the melon, a juicy melon and freesia takeover the lily and peach. I love this, and I don’t like modern fruity florals. This is a bit classic but not dated or old lady. It’s juicy and blooming. The base is a honeysuckle beauty with a depth of sandalwood and musk.
aleksei_ – :
This is a negative review, so if you like this perfume, you might not want to read it. Fragrances are emotional and I don’t want to mar anyone’s enjoyment of this fragrance with my perspective on it.
I think I remember having a mini of this years ago and finding it sublime, heavenly, like something I’d never smelled before, like the air of some distant, better world. I remember the name was Borghese and the reviews Here made me think maybe this was it.
Unfortunately, to me Il Bacio smells like someone took jasmine and soap, mixed them together in a sunny, dusty laboratory, added chemicals and imbued the potion with pain. This is a loud, unpleasant, synthetic, mercifully non-indolic perfume from the 1980’s. It’s a golden jasmine flower surrounded by chemical bullies with big hair and shoulder pads.
Somaxa – :
My mom used to wear this during my childhood. She doesn’t still has some but barely uses it. My brother associated this smell with whippings/disciplinary doings. I think she resents that. Still a lovely smell. It’s just classy as ever. And I thought about it, I would have bought a bottle for my coworker, who quit, and smelled of Estée Lauder Beautiful. Just not a fan. It’s not my place. But this stuff I would think would be so much better as a “Beautiful” replacement.
Been trying to figure out the name of it since I keep forgetting to ask her the name of it. I always surprise myself.
dimi3o – :
I love this fragrance due to the memory it evokes. Its a powerful, strong woman scent.
I get honeysuckle and spice. Its complex and demands respect. Mysterious and smells much more expensive than what it costs now.
I remember getting it in Lord and Taylor back in the day. Shame its not able to be found that easy anymore. It really is so good!
kae57 – :
Won on eBay auction and boy ,,it’s gorgeous!! A womanly floral bursting with honeysuckle and fruits! Thanks for all the reviews ! Happy to own this obscure Beauty ❤️ Not dated and just lovely with a clean pure smell!
Stavrinov – :
Testing a tiny drop left in a vintage mini. White floral, dries down quickly and softly into a honeysuckle jasmine lily mix. Perhaps the top notes had gone as I did not really get alot of fruity notes. Perhaps the peach is there. For white flower lovers who want a softer vibe than the boomers of the 80´s this one could be for you. Sweet but softened with greens also. Sad when only a drop remains…Another day, another drop of perfume. Great to try them. This perfume house seems like pretty good quality.
obero – :
This is the perfect balance of floral and fruit. LOVE it! It’s old school blended and everyone who loves the classics will love this one as well.
Valy – :
Could be love.
Il Bacio Borghese was a “like” when I tried it. It might be more than like, as I no longer have it and find that I miss it quite a bit.
It’s a difficult one to explain. Not the fragrance, the appeal. It’s nothing special, really…yet it is. A BIG beautiful slightly exaggerated honeysuckle and a juicy, lip licking peach combo for the most part. It’s heavy on the floral, you will be able to appreciate the jasmine as well. It’s equally heavy on the fruit. The peach is served in a basket with passionfruit, which I normally find off-putting to my less than tolerant floral/fruity nose. Passionfruit always seems to promote a dusty chalky ‘aftertaste’ for me in fragrance. That’s the case with this creation as well. I just don’t seem to mind.
It smells synthetic and a bit dated. I’m ok with that! There is absolutely no mistaking it as a fragrance from the last few years, despite the floral fruity burst. It also manages to be just the right side of 80s fragrance making. It escapes the heavy hand of the fatal 80s florals, which I have found to be thick and insistent, more often than not. The honesuckle is present and accounted for, to be sure, but it is nudges at your senses throughout the long day, instead of pushing, 80s style. It’s smells 90s ready and easy to wear, which I will, once I get it back!
No, it’s definitely love.
ezo321Bessinepome – :
This is lovely. Very fruty and sweet, but not too sweet and the honeysuckle, peach and plum is a very attractive mix. I´m bringing this with me on a beach holliday coming up in a few weeks. I think this will be perfect for lazy days in plus 25 degrees C.
Lasts 3-4 hours on my skin.
neya – :
This is my second review of this gem, I am wearing the pure parfum formula today and is smells divine!
Floral peachy accords that smell youthful yet ageless, clean yet not sterile, subtle yet never forgettable.
I do not know how the reformulation holds in comparison to the vintage, but I would recommend this to all lovers of 90s fruity florals.
Btw, feels like a Sophia Grojsman creation to my nose,one of my favorite personas in the world of perfume.
igrok39 – :
This is my “reset button” perfume. If I’ve had a bad day, if I am testing a new perfume and am dissatisfied, if nothing else feels right in the world, Il Bacio sets me straight. It is luscious and fruity yet smells like fresh air. I want everything to smell as good as Il Bacio.
PESOK1980 – :
I heard about this perfume when I was a young college kid in the 90’s. My good friend and I were discussing perfumes and she said I know you’ve tried Il bacio, right? I said, no, tell me more! I was intrigued and the name sounded so exotic. So, I sampled the juice and bought a bottle. And that was no small task for a poor college kid because at that time, it was a bit pricey. I felt so elegant wearing it and continued to wear it for a couple more years. I suppose it was my “signature scent”. I’m surprised to see that there are no vanilla notes listed. Anyways, I’m glad to see Kohl’s always carries it because it brings back fond memories. Now, I tend to wear more of the celebrity, gourmand scents, but I may have to pick up a bottle of this in honor of my college days!
KCrackMan – :
I’ve been wearing this one since the early 90’s, and I still love it. Not much more can be said about this fragrance that hasn’t already been said; however, this fragrance has been and will always be a classic for me; soft, sweet, juicy, and ever so slightly spicy. Il Baccio is the perfect name for this fragrance because it is like a vibrant sweet kiss that one will always remember, and that one will always be remembered by.
AndrewCrown – :
This scent was my signature scent in the early 90s, and I wore it on my wedding day. I bought a new bottle last year and was disappointed that the formulation has changed – the full-bodied, fruity note had been overpowered by the bottom notes, so that the sparkling opening notes were dragged down. It’s not nearly as sultry and charming as the older version. Or maybe it’s a simple matter of — I’m not a girl anymore.
pwv076InsuffBooni – :
I was at Kohls the other day, testing fragrances looking for something “new” that appealed to me. Normally I like the “spicy” orientals but I also love some of the clean florals (rose, lily, honeysuckle, etc…). To me this fragrance is the embodiment of “clean”. It totally stuck with me and I kept going back to it, so I bought it and am not disappointed I did. It opens with a rich aroma of light lovely florals. As it dries down there is a hint of succulent ripe fruit, but not at all cloying or artificial. It reminds me of spring ripening into summer. I love to wear it fresh out of the shower or on especially dreary winter February days (like today) to brighten my mood. It’s a deep quality fragrance that has been overlooked by many. Highly recommend!
gochsa – :
I first discovered this fragrance in the mid 90’s..I had I tiny 4ml bottle (can not for the life of me remember where it came from!) but I fell in love with it. Il Bacio is one of those rare perfumes that is great in warm and cold weather, its fruity enough for summer but soft and sweet/sexy enough for winter. I wish it was more readily avilable in the UK..
talexx90 – :
I have this fragrance & loved it. I still have not worn it for awhile. I need to dust it off & start wearing it again. I always enjoyed it. This fragrance always lasted a long time on me.
emmendingen – :
I looove to apply Il Bacio right out of the shower, during Summer heat-streaks, when it’s far too hot & humid for heavy frag’s, make-up, & blow-drying hair. So, my wet hair goes up into a simple ponytail, accented by stud diamond knot earrings, Zero make-up (except a swipe of juicy lip gloss) completes my look, I spray Il Bacio lavishly, & I’m otd.
Often honoured as “THE original, reference fruit/floral, done right”. Church. There is nothing quite like Il Bacio! Deftly captures the sweetness of Summer Fruits & Florals, but AVOIDS added sugar! Absolutely dripping w/ Sun-warmed, oozing ripe fruit juices just picked/off the vine- A stunning, fem Florals/Fruits at Heart! Blended / balanced to perfection.
Il Bacio (EdP, w/ dabs of extrait) epitomizes an under-appreciated, under-rated, under-priced perfume- A true treasure! Others compliment my perfume every time I wear her 🙂
Borghese really created a timeless masterpiece w/ Il Bacio… Tender Florals, Luscious ripe Fruits, grounded on a simple bed of clean, White Musk & Woods! Sillage & longevity aren’t impressive- I re-apply every 3 hours or so- Layering w/ strategically placed dabs of the parfum significantly improves projection & duration of wear. Frankly, her price point (EdP) allows me to apply lavishly- It never becomes cloying. (I carry a purse atomizer for re-application when I’m not able to make it home to re-apply.) It seems impossible to over-apply- The more heavy-handed I apply Il Bacio, the more frequent compliments I receive! Lack of staying power is my only complaint, but Il Bacio is SO glorious, that I’m willing to re-apply frequently (every 3-4 hours).
Il Bacio is a treasure I’ll maintain in rotation, life-long- Borghese willing! 🙂
Update: ??? D/C’d ???
deltastas – :
just like a bit vintage I wore it in the early 90’s and lot of guys were impressed by its charming :)I was in my mid 20’s at that time:(
fennder – :
I Have 2 bottles of this and I have always loved it. In fact it is one of the perfumes I use sparingly because the perfume websites don’t seem to have much of it. I’m worried it has been D/C’d ?? There is a rich fruity smell that smells like no other. Out of the 189 reviews here, only one person has come up with a SMELLS LIKE. That speaks to me that it is pretty original!
And BTW -who said a perfume with fruits in it can’t be classy….who is making up these rules?? It is the person who wears the perfume who is classy -or not! If you are an OVERSPRAYER of even good “old French house” perfumes -THAT is not classy. OVERSPRAYING not classy. Subtle is what class does best – not whether there is too much fruit….
BaraAgorgoGoR – :
The currently available version :
Sweet. Very sweet. Almost too sweet but it’s cut with enough green notes to smell clean. A nice , cheerful daytime scent. Unobtrusive and polite.
bukivedi – :
Disclaimer: I have the new one. I’ve never smelled the old one, so my experience is based purely on the one currently available.
I don’t quite know how to describe this. It’s seductive in an unconscious sort of way, like someone who doesn’t turn heads exactly, but you find yourself wanting to look and look again because there’s something curiously arresting about her. Il Bacio isn’t one that I found myself immediately struck by – not due to any issues with the notes, just because at first it seems unassuming. Yet as time went by, I found myself more and more appreciative of how captivating this fragrance is. I never really understood what others meant when they said they caught wafts of perfume throughout the day before. To me fragrance was either a constant presence or something I noted once but then sort of forgot about. But this surprised me with lovely awareness, like “oh, I’m wearing a rather delightful perfume!”
When I wear this, it’s mostly a floral overture, but there are some peachy-plummy notes with a hint of cream weaving in and out as well. Though some have reservations about this formula’s longevity, I find that on me it lasts ~7 hours or so. I also love the cap with its red knots. The box is a bit stupid but the actual bottle befits the elegant, alluring scent within.
The kid I was babysitting the first time I wore this told me I smelled like angels. That’s a ringing endorsement in my book!
pretuch – :
(This is for the old version. The new one has the same topnotes, but the drydown is missing the OOMPH of the original. Read on to see what said “oomph” is.)
This smells great from the time I spray it until 24 hours later ~ outstanding staying power, although a bit much for the first 30 minutes or so.
I smell peach, plum, woody something or other (cedar? rosewood?), and something akin to clove.
This is unusual in a very good way. It’s also one of those perfumes that smells better ON your skin than from the bottle. (If you smell the sprayer, it smells kind of ick-ucky. Don’t let that deter you!)
I get compliments from men and women every time I wear it. And very few people wear it.
It’s highly underrated.
BEST: Some combination of notes gives it an incredibly rich and spicy unique after-sniff. Just dreamy.
NatAlex – :
Really beautiful floral depth. A little goes a long way as the dry down is divine and lasting. I save all of my more complex 80’s / 90’s ladies for autumn/winter wear and this one qualifies. Amarige anyone? Don’t find Il Bacio around too much so do enjoy bringing it to new and appreciative generations. It will cling to clothing and upholstery so comes in handy when wanting to make a memorable impression. Classic and a keeper.
atteloCof – :
The best fruity floral (with spice, ofcourse) I have ever tried. Tested the current formulation, starts out like vintage Il Bacio, but doesn’t dry down the same – as though the basenote is missing. I’ gonna go for vintage, its’ still pretty reasonable, and see how that goes. I used to LOVE this scent!
kerekeza – :
I am so very surprised not to see tuberose listed here!
Having only tried this fragrance once, I’m sure that my initial impression could be subject to change. But on first trial, it reminded me strikingly of the aura of Rare Gold. They would not be twin sisters, but perhaps cousins. What they share in common:
Loud.
Bold.
Floriental.
And yet, extremely likeable! The clever reviewer who described Il Bacio as “robust” could hardly have been more accurate. All in all, a terrific value. 🙂
babay_73 – :
Theres something about this perfume, for me, that’s hard to forget..and I love it!! This is definitely one of my favorite scents. It was my mothers and I had to have it for myself. It definitely didn’t take many sprays to do the job..but it is timeless and beautiful.
kewi2012 – :
I came across a small bottle of the Il Bacio parfum in a box lot of vintage minis that I bought. I’d used other Borghese products before but never tried any of their fragrances.
The opening roared to life with the most unusual sweet opening that kept getting larger and larger and the smell was extremely fruity and syrupy, but in a strangely wonderful way. The opening lasted a long time, about an hour and a half. It never weakened and I was sure that it was about to become unbearable, but it never did. I was hoping that it would change as I am not fond of fruity fragrances.
Then the flowers emerged and the sweetness reduced significantly. I found the second stage to be gorgeous, but still very loud. I spent a number of hours cooking for a party with lots of onions and garlic and all through that I kept getting strong wafts of this scent. It was a bit disconcerting.
Finally about 4 hours from the start,the dry dow began. Oh my heavens,was it lovely! It went on for hours and hours,so soft,warm and sensual, a stark contrast to the raucous opening and rowdy center stage. I haven’t really ever worn a scent that is heavy on Honeysuckle before and I found that to be a nice change.
I used about 3 drops in the crook of each elbow. Next time,I’ll try just one each and adjust from there. The fragrance lasted a good 17 hours on me. This will not be a steady diet for me, but I will look forward to my next Il Bacio adventure with joy!
This would probably be a good fragrance to wear for a night trip to a smoky casino. If it can hold it’s own against onions and garlic,it can probably handle cigarette smoke with aplomb!!
There are a lot of good buys on vintage Il Bacio on Ebay. I will probably buy another small bottle of the parfum for the times when only a secret weapon will do!
gregk – :
I am reviewing the vintage pure perfume formula:
Il Bacio is a beautiful floral perfume that smells ‘vintage’ in a 90s way. I do not detect many of the fruits, its mostly a floral to my nose, with lots of jasmine and hints of honeysuckle and lily of the valley. The peach is really subdued, as is the melon. I can see this perfume appealing to people who like Poeme, Tresor and other classic florals or fruity florals from the same decade. As for me, it has a great charm! I love its character, its name and its bottle. Would love to get a full bottle of the reformulation, if only it wasn’t for all the reviews here mentioning that the new is only a shadow of the vintage.
Overall a perfume very appropriate to its name: feels like a light kiss on the cheek from a person you love dearly, not a passionate kiss on the lips but an innocent and friendly one!
PS: no resemblance to Laura Biagiotti’s Venezia whatsoever, not even to the Pastello version.
denishrobust – :
This was my signature scent back in high school in the 90s. I remember I wanted it badly, but it was out of my price range at the time and my very thoughtful friends pooled their money and surprised me at Christmas one year, probably 1994. This was such a big deal at the time, and I will never forget their gesture. This was the first “adult” fragrance that I ever owned. I felt very sophisticated owning and wearing this. Regardless of how my tastes might have changed over the years, this will always be my first love, my high school sweetheart of a scent (:
dnt186InsuffBooni – :
I was told IL BLANCO means “a little kiss” way back when this was introduced. And to me it still is. Today I am wearing the very last of a bottle my youngest son in his 20’s bought me the Christmas after his Dad/my husband of 30 years died.
Even though I do not have a signiture scent. I enjoy to many. There are several I always have: GUCCI Rush and Good Life by Davidoff. Right now I am trying Christian For Her by Christian Audigier and Celine from Celine Dion. Trying to finish a bottle of J’adore by Dior which is beautiful but not.
Point is I learned IL BLANCO really means “The Kiss” but to me it still means “a little kis” because that’s what it inparts on my skin and why I still enjoy wearing it all these years later. And yes I will buy another bottle.
nut66 – :
I too wore this in the 90’s. A rather old fragrance for a girl in her twenties. I do remember getting quite a few compliments on it, from men actually. I’m keen to give it another smell and re-visit it. Is it still sold in the shops?
В.САНЁК – :
It was a blind buy based on reviews. Yes..I must have read more careful..it is sweet and very, very vintage.Makes me feel old.
I am disappointed.
erurlertyd – :
My all time favorite perfume. I get so many compliments when I wear this perfume. Once I spray in the morning it lasts all day but I can’t smell it but others can.
aleks75 – :
I purchased a new bottle of Il Bacio (unsniffed) from a reputable wesite. No wonder it was so cheap- it smells harsh, synthetic, cheap, and a bit rancid. I am so disappointed.
digz6666 – :
charming floral fruity with a vintage touch.It’s a pity that being an EDP it`s not enough long lasting.
Aggatta – :
I used to love this but I never actually got it. Of course this was in the 90’s and now it isn’t me so much. I do remember it as a lovely fragrance but I think it is more floral than I am now into. If you love a very floral fragrance this might be for you.
mobilnii – :
This perfume is definitely for a confident, mature woman . This scent reminds me of a classy regal beauty , who holds her head high and smiles as if she knows something the rest of the world doesn`t . I feel wonderful when I wear this perfume . The sillage is great , it lasts throughout my work day !
rozetka – :
I purchased this as a student in London at the Sales, I think it was Selfridges or Harvey Nichols. Delightful, robust fragrance. I am surprised it is not more popular. I cannot find it in New Zealand.
jacoolx – :
I can pretty much guarantee that this early 90’s gem has been reformulated into oblivion :o(. A friend gave me a bottle in ’93 that she bought in London as it was launched. It was incredible back then … sumptuous and long lasting. I had the misfortune of testing it again about a year ago and what I smelled was definitely not Il Bacio … at least not the way I remember it.
The number of awesome fragrances from the late 80’s and early 90’s destroyed by reformulation is ABSOLUTELY STAGGERING!!
With my limited knowledge of sales and marketing, even I know that to create a new customer costs six times more than keeping an existing one happy. Reformulating a fragrance seems a costly exercise to me, as does spending surely exhorbitant amounts of money on new releases, when clever expenditure on keeping a fragrance the same would keep an existing client base happy and draw a new crowd to a product.
The endless regurgitation of flankers is also pointless to my mind … like a really good movie that becomes ridiculous by the time installment 10 arrives. I’m probably approaching this from a very uneducated and simplistic point of view. I just hate the demise of some of the fragrances I’ve used and loved.
fortyfork – :
got it yesterday. it is a well balanced floral, it smells very nice indeed, but sadly not for long. So I am rather disapointed and won’t buy again
doublem09 – :
The other reviewers said it very well. It’s lovely- warm, creamy fruit and flowers, however it’s a bit too sweet for my current taste in scents (which always seems to be changing). PM me if you’re interested in my almost full bottle.
unh067JeomiWogkig – :
Just as “a bit vintage” posted, I too wore Il Bacio in the 90’s (I loved and used Princess Marchella Borghese cosmetics too) I decided to buy a bottle from Amazon. I was SO excited when it was delivered yesterday. I ripped the shipping box open to find that the perfume box did not have a cellophane over wrap on it. I saw that as a red flag. The box was slightly damaged, another red flag. I spritzed some onto my wrists, and OMG!!! It was nasty and rancid. The dry down only slightly smells like the old Il Bacio I know and love. Luckily, Amazon has awesome customer service reps. They are going to refund my money, and told me I can dispose of the perfume as I see fit. Sure wish I had a different outcome. Anyone else have this problem with Il Bacio fragrance lately?
igr8011 – :
this is the type of perfume that reminds me of heavy brocade curtains from the past. there is something i like about it, yet something i don’t. i smell the fruit, but its the florals and freesia that really come thru for me. it can be a bit heavy and a bit dusty. i use with a light hand. i own a small bottle and thats just enough for me.
ProxY – :
I agree with previous reviewer’s descriptions: heavenly, ladylike, joyful, mature. But not mature as in old-fashioned, but rather mature as in elegant.
It reminds me of something my classy mom might’ve worn in the late 70’s, and she did use some Borghese facial cleansers and lotions, so I’m wondering if maybe the same scent palette was used back then for those products that is in Il Bacio.
Although it is undeniably beautiful, for some reason I cannot sink my teeth into it the way I’d like to. I think my olfactory sensors must be tweaked by all the vanillic and woody orientals I’ve been inhaling recently. “Hello, my name is candymarie and I’m addicted to vanillic and woody orientals.” “Hello candymarie.”
isupovav – :
One word only: HEAVENLY!
I don’t know if it’s helpful, but this is what I think about this perfume. I ADORE IT!
I had doubts about it from the first time I bought it, as it was a blind buy. When I sprayed it on my wrist, it really ‘slapped’ me but with a very possitive surprising way.
So feminine, ladylike, joyful and COMPLITELY floral…THE ultimate floral perfume.
It lasts really long, it is not heavy at all but it can be, if sprayed too much. One or two spritzs are enough.
I think it would be nice for everybody, even younger girls, but it is rather a mature scent. But what a nice mature scent!
I have to say that I like honeysuckle very much, maybe this is why I like this perfume so very much! It definately worths buying though.
Only negative: The bottle. Is rather cheap and not very nice compared to the perfume itself, which smells really expensive.
kolea234 – :
My second favorite perfume. So sensuous and feminine. I prefer to wear this scent in the evening because it is stronger (but not overwhelming) than my usual scent and long lasting. European luxury!
LizaPussy – :
Edited to say: What happened to this once gorgeous perfume? I ordered it from a reputable online company November of 2011 and threw it away. I don’t know if the perfume was a knock-off, had gone bad, or was reformulated. This is not the perfume I once knew and loved. If anyone knows anything specifically about a reformulation, please let me know. Thank you!
Original Review:
The first time I ever smelled Il Bacio my eyes flew open and I was ‘home’. It’s sharp floral attributes went right to my brain and stayed there.
Imagine a floral bouquet…reds, pinks, whites and greens with a magical current of electricity running through it. That is Il Bacio. What starts out as a heady, full floral perfume graduates into a fresh, clean, gorgeous fragrance. I would say its unique elixir is comparable to Alfred Sung’s Sung perfume.
I usually have good luck finding this at TJ Ma**…not very expensive for such a special perfume. I don’t see it there very often, but when I do, it is all mine!
Vit777 – :
It’s like a cross breed between Sunflowers and Mackie, more Sunflowers, but without the chemical notes of Sunflowers.
Very pleasant and easy to wear, but nothing to be extremely excited about. For me it’s something to put on in the morning or to wear around the house.
It would be probably great to wear it out on a hot summer day.
Boom-man-007 – :
Wow, there are a lot of very good reviews, so I ordered a miniatur bottle on ebay.
It opens with a strong blast of unpleasant alcohol. When the alcohol disappear, something sweet – no idea what it is – appear and holds on me centuries for sure.
I did not wait centuries, after 15 minutes I scrubbed it off – with bleach-cleaner, because the liquidsoap did not work. Big disappointment in the kind of smell, a miracle in the staying power.
кинокикатор – :
This perfume will get you many kisses and compliments if you asked me. Two sprays and the whole room will smell of florals and lily of the valley. I believe its very romantic, and perfect for special occasions and evenings. It does dry down to a peach smell but its inoffensive. I Love it!
chik9999 – :
Now this was nice, had it years ago and remember it. Scent holds deep, sophisticated. When you can find, great cheapie deal.
fuertarashect – :
I purchased this blind based on the reviews here and the exceptionally low price. It is very nice – thick and rich in the beginning then it gets a but softer. Very well done.
vys762speagoessenda – :
What can I say….? As I am a lover of orientals, I thought I’d try something out of my norm.. as I do every now and then… is not like I have the money to burn, but my perfume addiction is unrelentless…lol..
Another blind purchase on the reviews from here…
I think fruit, violet, iris, honeysuckle and cream lured me in, but “the thought of no vanilla”, how could I like such a fume. There are a number of reviewers on here that I respect their opinions and I hope they know who they are…..
First spray, as I usually do not sniff it, thank god, cause 30 seconds later I did sniff it, due to my “I want to know now attitude” and i thought , ewe…. way too floral for my liking…I was going to put it in the get rid of lot, so wrong I was. But like a good wine, it developed over time, 15 miututes or so and it is a stayer of devine opulence.
Reminds me of Michael Kors, which I love, a floral that no one thought I would love in my perfume realm………………….
Il Bacio is beautiful, give it the time it deserves and you will be rewarded…x
Silyvestr – :
This is a light floral that is quite pleasant. I had high expectations after reading so much compliments about it, but it is not so special as you might expect. It’s simply a good floral – well balanced and for the daytime or office. I had problems with the staying power. The perfume was almost not discernible on me.
sep279Diobtetty – :
Love this,
Il Bacio is one of the best perfumes I ever had. This is a classic but ever modern frag with a elegant and nice sent. I wear this since 30 years and love it since I got it first time. A great perfume. Whish Borghese would made another one with this quality. The lasting power is very good.
Emmax – :
Was debating on this and then was bought for me last evening by a wonderful friend who wanted to make me feel better as I’m going through a very bad time. That alone makes it a valuable, precious thing! But it’s also wonderful! It changes throughout the day – always a pleasant surprise!
timson_rootina – :
Il Bacio (“The Kiss”) is passionate! I picture Sophia Loren wearing a fragrance like this. This is one strong perfume, with excellent sillage and longevity – easily passes the “overnight test”. Fruity, spicy, sexy, it is good to wear for an evening out. Definitely a heavier, mature scent, not so good for young girls. Could be too strong for those around you, so you should apply with a light hand. This is one of those fragrances that could give some a headache because of it’s strength. You will feel “perfumed” when you wear this, because of the fruit and honeysuckle, but there’s something tart and spicy in it too, a peppery kick (perhaps the cedar basenote?) – thought it’s not unisex – it’s definitely womanly. Maybe it’s because I’m Italian, but Il Bacio works great with my chemistry, so I’ll keep it in my collection. It mellows into a nice, soft drydown. A great bargain (yo