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izbrusa-i-brevna – :
I love it, I love it, I love it. One of the best clean floral smells too date. If you love clean smells like I do, try JM, Nothing but pure (Lilly Of The Valley) I’m in Lilly Heaven at the moment!!! It is addictive!
sjuri2005 – :
I have run out of it some time ago. But plan to purchase again. Whenever I wore it there was always someone who would be bold and ask what scent I was wearing. So apparently it trails, but thank goodness it is endearing. I had one lady who insisted to know what I was wearing. I told her Jessica McClintock. Her response: are you sure? I want to know exactly what it is. And encountered me again in the same store and repeated the conversation. Always very positive response to this scent.
forwardd – :
First of all, thanks to the Fragranticans who advised to get the darker version of this scent. Information like that is important to a perfume newbie like me.
So I got a darker yellow vintage partial of this scent, and it’s a very good lily of the valley indeed. Strong and persistant, Jessica McClintock also has a good bit of musk added to the lotv. I don’t get rose or black currant (thankfully, black currant is usually hideous).
This is a good blind buy, definitely worth the money. Strong true floral with lasting power and good sillage: I’m very pleased with this fragrance!
nicnic57 – :
My colleague wears this, and it is lovely on her! So fresh, pure lily-of-the-valley. It can be smelled from a couple yards away. Clean, crisp, citrusy – a great choice for the summer!
Naik1992 – :
I picked up a vintage bottle of this with the darker liquid, in a lot of perfume that I bought. On my skin… This is a no! Smells like I fell into a flower shop. Oh my Lord. Way too strong lily of the valley for me!!
Azrail – :
This was one of the most embarrassing scents I have ever worn. My skin turned this scent into the smell of sex… Specifically that of a condom. It was bad that I made the association, but others noticed as well. I left it in the bathroom at work… With a note if you like me take me. A few days later I followed a coworker into the ladies room and complimented her on her perfume… Yep she was wearing this. It was lovely on her. You just never know.
big_2 – :
This is one of my signature scents!!! I love JM so much so fresh and clean and crisp!!! Soap and water clean!!! Just gorgeous!
Deroxlxotm – :
First time out of the gate. I bought an older vintage bottle in good condition with the darker colored juice. I describe this as a very nice lily of the valley with a citrus twist. Classy, uncomplicated and easy to wear. I can understand why this is beloved.
voa364Diobtetty – :
Yeah, I don’t understand the supposed similarity to Diorissimo at all. JM doesn’t possess the dewy sweet florals (a melange of muguet, jasmine and lilac) that are showcased beautifully in the incomparable Roudnitska masterpiece.
JM is astringent, crisp, green and herbal with the luminosity of lemon and bitterness of bergamot and basil supporting the lily of the valley. It’s linear, simplistic, invigorating and thus perfect for summer/spring. Reminds me quite a lot of Elizabeth Arden’s 5th Avenue— so much so, in fact, that I don’t believe you need to own both.
NunseberQuesy – :
I had NO IDEA how old this fragrance was! Just tried it for the first time TODAY.
This is the love child of Diorissmo and Eliabeth Arden’s 5th Ave.
Is that a good thing ?
Yeah.
However, my bottle is a VINTAGE as yours should be too!
LOOK for ones with the DARKER yellow juice. It should be EASY to find!
Remember LOTV is on the “endangered” list !!
ZLOY – :
I bought both this and Number 3 as I see they’re both recommended as nice lotv. While I did not care for No. 3 one bit (pretty pissed I spent my money on that one), this is actually lovely. This stuff is strong and JUICY! It’s super fresh and invigorating and clean, a blast of green, spring flowers and citrus. I’ve been wearing Diorissimo for days in a row now and when I meet my mom she kept asking me “Smelling like lily of the valley again, eh?”.Well, today I wore this one instead and my mom said..guess what “Why do you keep smelling like lily of the valley, eh?” (because I’m obsessed with lotv mom, get a clue). While the two are not similar except that they’re both green, fresh and floral and I prefer Diorissimo by a large margin (that stuff is like happiness fuel for me and pretty much the best perfume in the world as far as I’m concerned), , this is also pretty great. Also, smells like it could be regular designer price imo.
platon70 – :
I don’t understand where people talk about JM, having very poor longevity? My bottle is more current and JM last on my clothes for days with 6 sprays. I too always assumed the only kind of perfumes that others could smell were perfumes such as Cinnabar, Or Opium those heavy duty perfumes. But so not true at all! Some lighter scents others can smell on us. Out of all the scents I have worn over the years, this by far is the most summery scent out there. Summer in a bottle. I personally don’t think I would wear this in the winter, but tbh, it wouldn’t shock me if I did. I never was one of those ppl who keep certain perfumes for certain seasons. I do love JM a lot. It’s truly magnificent!
lexxx1977 – :
I started wearing this after a guy friend told me about it and bought it for my birthday…25 years later, this is the perfume that has gotten me stopped by so many men…one in particular walked passed, came jogging back up to me and asked what I was wearing so he could tell his wife. Beautiful scent that I must repurchase now that I’m nearing the end of the gourmands.
Still2Well – :
2nd review, Let me start out by saying I adore this perfume!! At the moment this is my favorite perfume out of all the ones I have this I have been wearing everyday since I got it. I never was a fan of Lily Of The Valley but clearly I am NOW!! Love love love it!!!
avg124JeomiWogkig – :
Day 2 of wearing Jessica McClintock edp, let me start out by saying I adore this so much. The staying power is pretty good silage is great. I am a huge Lily of the Valley fan!! I will always have this is my collection. JM, is for the ladies who enjoy the citrusy Lily of the valley flower. Lily Of The Valley gives off almost a soap smell. If your life myself and love Lily Of the valley than you will love this. It took me years too appreciate Lily of the Valley. As of lately I have been wearing the hell out of this perfume!!! I adore it so much.
(Masterpiece)!!
Duremar76 – :
This is the only perfume I always get complimented on! It is soft, feminine, and it makes me feel girly. lol It smells like a hand picked bouquet of flowers and I LOVE it all year round, but then I live in Florida where it is always summer!
cergei – :
Springtime in a bottle. Refreshing lily of the valley and some juicy green notes. Fresh out of the shower smell. Can sustain through the longest hottest days.
Try if you love florals. Very safe blind buy for me.
Mishanya007xd – :
This is my new favorite perfume. I love white floral scents, and I think, Jessica McClintock is one of the best. I use this one in the office, and when I wear it, I feel clean, fresh, mature and “professional”. I often hear my officemate, the girl who sits in front of me say, “Smells so good.” Whenever I spray it on me.
vova 65 – :
This is the perfect lily-of-the-valley fragrance. Clean and soapy LOTV mixed with jasmine and citrus. It’s springtime in a bottle. Lovely!
777TYK777 – :
This smells like Diorissimo only in that they’re both Lily of the valley front and center. JM Is greener, fresher, a little peppery, and slightly aromatic. There’s something in the base that smells vaguely of melted plastic and bugs me if I sniff intently. From a slight distance, it reminds me of the smell of those scented Kleenex. I actually think a confident man could pull this off.
Diorissimo (vintage, anyway) is richer, more golden smelling, warmer, and a tad sweeter. I like JM in and of itself, but it’s not a sub for me for a Diorissimo.
skifi – :
Jessica McClintock is one of those rare fragrances that are strong enough to last on skin all day, regardless of the temperature, without losing the middle notes and being cloying; all I can say is, wow, just wow! Such a clean, elegant, pretty scent that is perfect for everyday wear, day or night. Strong notes for me are lemon and honeysuckle, and I also smell the lily of the valley quite strongly. The bottle is very pretty and understated with a lovely white cap, very fitting for this white floral gem of a perfume!
fzokshcu – :
This fragrance is romantic, white lacey flowing dresses and sun bonnets. Wear this scent when you want to feel extra feminine and beautiful.
NKFlint – :
Oh dear Jessica…I had you back in the day, and did not appreciate your beauty. I was too young to appreciate you. Now, many years (decades) later, you are back with me, and I am so very happy. You are a touch sweeter these days than I remember, and softer than I remember. You would make a glorious, perfect wedding day scent. But no weddings planned here, so I will just appreciate your soft, subtly sweet beauty. I can’t really pick up any of your specific notes, so you are blended nicely. Not harsh to my nose that I remember you being. You were a bit screechy back in the day. And you used to give me a headache. But now, you are lovely, feminine, soft sweetness. But not the little girl sweet, you are a soft subtle sweet with a bare hint of floral. Very feminine, indeed.
Jessica McClintock is indeed a beauty. Probably won’t be appreciated much in today’s world, but if you like the classics, or the vintages, try Jessica out someday. At first blast you might not “get it,” but she will likely grow on you, and you will likely fall in love with her, as I have. I debated this for a long time, getting this one again, silly me, I should have gotten this one again long ago.
Welcome back, Jessica…I don’t see me letting go of you any time soon. In a world of fruitcholis, synthetic bombs and sugary overloads, I am so glad to have your classic beauty back. I see myself up wearing this one far more than planned. L❤️ve!!
seum – :
I smelled this on a coworker over 25 years ago and asked her what it was. Bought my own bottle and have been hooked ever since. They used to make popourri in the same scent. Delightful stuff, but it was very hard to find. Recently, when my husband was looking for this perfume for me, he was told that it was discontinued a few years ago. Well, that about broke my heart! This lily of the valley & honeysuckle (etc) slice of olfactory heaven is my favorite scent. I did, however, notice it for sale both at WalMart and Macys. So, I guess it made a comeback. Anybody know the details about this?
slajder – :
I was cleaning out the garage and I came across JM buried under a bag. It was given to me as a gift 11 years ago. I hated it but apparently couldn’t throw it away. I thought I would give it a test run to see if I still disliked it and the answer is a resounding no. I like this a lot. It shocks me because this is way out of my comfort zone but it smells heavenly.
It’s definitely lily of the valley and green but it’s more than that to me. This scent makes me feel like I am smelling the actual rays of sunshine. When it first goes on it is like breathing in the summer sun. There is a searing heat. It’s a lot and you know if it keeps it up it’ll be unbearable but then it turns into sunshine in the wintertime. The air is crisp and clean and when you smell the sun it’s mingling with all of fresh chilly air and you’re grateful for the warmth.
Longevity is around 8 hours and the sillage is moderate for the first 3 hours before turning into a skin scent. This is a timeless beauty.
errowJeosse – :
Lovely vintage scent of Lily of The Valley with a pleasant dry down. I wore it to bed last night and it was a bit strong at first and faded into a clean innocent scent. I would not wear this to the office as it is too strong. I will love this on the weekends and at home. this really smells of a fresh cut lily bouquet.
Jheka – :
Lovely feminine perfume. Lots of floral and green. very similar to Estee Lauder Pleasures( original) . Classic
Very “green”scent
sasha_kolo – :
i was feeling a bit vintage today so i chose to wear jessica mcclintock:) oh what nice memories 🙂 this is such a great lily of the valley scent………its very fresh & feminine……on me i get a lot of lily of the valley & also jasmine…………and very long lasting………….i wish they made fragrances now a days that had this lasting power lol……….a lot of perfumes today are so wimpy lol………..you can find great deals on jessica mcclintock on fragrancenet or other discount sites 🙂
x-796487 – :
I have been searching for a good lily of the valley perfum for a long, long time. i have tried several, but each smelled cheap and artifical and most of them also gave me a headache.
This one is simply perfect. A soft, fresh scent of spring flowers, nothing offensive or artifical. Lily of the valley is also there, as if there were some of this flower in a big white flower bouquet.
i think this is what i have been looking for. Love!
mont – :
What a gem of a scent. DIVINE! A pure, fresh, lovely innocent fragrance that reminds me of when I was in my 20’s. I am in my 40’S now and it is still captivates me in a way that no other perfume does.
It is a timeless scent, lofty and angelic. Its very light with crisp notes of heavenly spring flowers and slight citrus with faint hint of musk. Not too strong at all. I imagine a classy woman in a silk top when I smell it.
The bottle is so feminine with a brilliant round cameo of Jessica’s initials, very clever.
This is one of the best and ranks equal, if not better, than really expensive perfumes. Its a classic and a fragrance I hope never gets discontinued.
My birthday is next week and this will be my fragrance I wear on that day enjoying a fine Italian dinner with a glass of wine. Life is good.
Gevyscest – :
This starts out beautiful white flower with lemon & cream. Not sweet, fresh. I wish that scent had stayed because its beautiful and unique. Unfortunately, there is something in the dry down that just doesnt smell good. I dont know if its the “chemical” smell other reviewers have noted but it smells metalic to me. Weird, I know but I cant deal with that smell. I really wish the first scent had stayed because I loved that. I Still respect this perfume, clearly others can wear this without that strange scent coming out, im jealous of those that can wear it.
alex.k.rus – :
A big, beautiful, lasting, projecting, sweet, balanced white floral. It is heavy LOTV but not just a LOTV fragrance. I’ve worn this since high school and love it. My bottle is from the 80s; so, I must be “vintage,” too.
Brataxe – :
Light and airy. Full of Spring and visions of weddings. Lily of the Valley at its best. White, virginal, and pure. A masterpiece.
olegdoc1981 – :
I’m in love with this clean, bright, white-floral symphony and luxuriate in the scent’s angelic embrace. I’ve heard other reviewers mention that this fragrance is a perfect wedding day scent and couldn’t agree more; I’m planning on donning this for my own wedding day this coming April (2018).
I love that you can find it online at such incredibly affordable prices, too!
I think this fragrance is superb for summer wear, too, as though the warmth and humidity really bring out the entire scent and surround the wearer with white flowers and sunshine.
meidjer – :
NOOO…to the best of my knowledge, It is NOT currently being made…
I want a FRESH bottle of this fragrance!!!
Come back and produce!
Ladies beware OLD fragrances being sold on Ebay, Amazon, and local drug stores!
YUCK!
муча – :
One of the VERY BEST perfumes ever launched since inception!!!! Still being made since 1988!!!! That in itself should say something. I ADORE Lily Of The Valley and this perfume is the epitome of that flower. Still to this day has incredible lasting power and projection when all the other “Greats” have watered down their beloved recipes or Re-formulated, not this Besutiful Girl, she is just as Darling as the day she arrived. Ahhhhhhhhhhh, INCREDIBLE PERFUME!!!!!!
ffq457intitytek – :
Love, love, LOVE this fragrance! Bright flowers with a breeze blowing their lovely scent around, catching the grass (not DEEP but bright) and then settles into a perfect clean, fresh, soapy spring/summer choice!
I usually love bergamot, musk and sandalwood usually, but what ever kind of “woody notes” they chose does the trick!
I wonder what throwing a little pink pepper in there would do to it? Hmmmmmmmm……..
Not necessary, however, because it is perfection as it is. I cannot wait to begin wearing my bright, soapy florals!!! I am really about done with my ambers and vanillas and oud and and and……..I need some freshness :o)
Артем1121 – :
There are very few perfumes that I have smelled on other women and I had to know what they’re wearing, but this is one of them. I’m always drawn to it, and not that many women seem to wear Jessica McClintock as much as they did in the 80’s and 90’s. I don’t consider this a powerful shoulder pad kind of scent, but one that is ultra feminine and 100% floral– like spring in a bottle. I can see how this is harsh and a screechy floral for some people. It’s a perfume that women wear for themselves and other women, but men aren’t the biggest fans of lily of the valley. JM is good for weddings, social gatherings, and outdoor parties. I’d group it with Diorissimo and Quelques Fleurs l’Original. Simply pretty.
perun – :
Jessica McClintock darlin it’s been a long time
This is an absolutely beautiful perfume. And I do mean perfume with a capital P. That doesn’t mean it’s a sillage bomb or too heavy or old lady ish, even though it is a floral and a white floral at that. It’s a very well behaved beauty with a sweetness and airiness befitting a young bride, as so many have pointed out, or a demure English girl from the 19th century. This is a soapy white scent with a fruity top, floral heart and woodsy base. I have enjoyed this scent on many occasions as day wear and to wear to work at the school where I teach English. I always received compliments on it from other faculty, teachers, principal, and students. This is for us ladies who love flowers.
The opening is fruit notes of cassia or cassis, currant. Very inky grape juice. Then a citrusy assortment of lemon and oranges. There’s a little green note in there, some basil and it’s a tad spicy and fresh. The opening is quite lovely but it gets better. The fruitiness develops into a heart of lily of the valley, green and white, shrubs and flowers of white color, soapy and sweet, and a tad like a lighter and quieter Diorissimo. There is also something like Arpege by Lanvin but far more fruity.
The lily of the valley is accompanied by additional floral notes of rose and ylang ylang. This stuff’s floral loveliness reminds me of old fashioned plastic flowers that my mother used to keep at home. I hated them. Cheap. But in those days it was supposed to be decorative for those of us that didn’t want to keep actual flowers at home or couldn’t afford to have flower vases and floral arrangements because it means having to keep buying newer ones after they wilt. This scent takes me back to when I was little and I always smelled flowers in neighbor’s gardens and yards because I was unfamiliar with real flowers at home.
When dry, JM is a simple woodsy scent. Clean woods, a tad musky but not too musky. It has a soap bath product type of scent I like. It is pristine, elegant, well mannered and lady like. This can be worn with white blouses, dress shirts, and spring mini dress. It’s very toned down and can be worn to work or the office. This is also a Church perfume. Mature for women over 30. And so classy. Loved it from the first time I wore it and loving it now.
autopom – :
Pure white lily of the valley. Sharp distinct white floral with a fresh cut, sharpness of green foliage. I prefer Diorissimo instead, which is a much softer lily scent. It reminds me of what a bride in the late 80’s would have worn at her wedding. I purchased it one time only. Lovers of bright, strong, white floral fragrances would adore this scent. A Victorian lady, dressed all in white.
wergard – :
SavageinStrange. Well put. I could’ve written that review myself.
Jessica Mc Clintock was my first “Adult” perfume. I discovered it around 17 years old in the 80’s. I am much older now. My tastes, preferences, finances & body chemistry have changed.
Now that Im older I have grown “SELECTIVE” of fragrances. I’m no longer on the budget of an 18 year old either. I currently (& for quite sometime) prefer sophisticated fragrances. Through the years though. I would occasionally pick up a bottle of JM. As an impulse buy when I ran across it. But,I have never disliked it. Ever. How can I grow tired, disgusted with the scent of a simple bouquet of fresh springtime white flowers? That’s what it smells like. It really does have a “HAPPY” smell. Very uplifting. It doesn’t smell dated/outdated or Cheap. It doesn’t smell “Tweeny or Teeny” doesn’t smell “old ladyish”.
It smells… “Good.”
It’s A Simple, Fresh, Clean, Floral, Feminine, Good Scent. That’s Timeless & Ageless.
Kartmen – :
Total spring fragrance. Very lovely. Timeless in my opinion. It’s been around since the 80’s and it’ll continue to be around because it’s a gorgeous, feminine, quality spring perfume. By quality I mean it has lasting power and silage and it doesn’t smell cheap. It’s bright, sunny and fresh. It is VERY floral. You must like white florals, Lilly particularly, to love this fragrance. Bergamot balances it out and it really is nicely composed. It really does smell reminiscent of sticking your nose in a huge bouquet of freshly cut Lillies and white florals. But it’s not a “dark white floral” (some have a tendency to remind me of funeral services) JM stays fresh and springy and miles away from a vampy bouquet of death and decay. I wore this as one of my first perfumes and I still love it and own a bottle. That is VERY telling because I am very picky now. My tastes have changed so much that 90% of the scents I used to like are total “gag me’s” now. It’s just very likable. I always get compliments when wearing it during springtime. JM invokes happiness and has a youthful and energetic vibe without actually being age restrictive. Any woman of any age could pull this off in springtime. Men and women alike respond well to it and inquire about it. Easy on that trigger though, it can be easily overdone. 2-3 sprays on your skin only and your good to go. For me that’s another upside, your bottle will last forever!
leeloo3 – :
Strong, very strong, gave me a slight headache until the smell weakened a little. There is a nice lily of the valley that I mostly smell, but the strong “perfumey” scent is what gave me the headache. Too bad because I could really enjoy this. I love Lily of the Valley. But I can’t take strong florals or perfumey scents. I sprayed once on my wrist, and once in the air. It lasted fairly long. My mother tried it and liked it, also said it was strong but she didn’t say she got a headache. I’ll try this again at another time, to see if I like it better.
lesenok_bb – :
On me it is not green or floral just soapy, an intense long lasting soap like an intensive Ivory soap scent, lasts for 7 hours with moderate sillage.
buywowgoldfki – :
pure Lily to me, I smell nothing else. That is fine, but I have a few Lily perfumes and Dior’s is the best. This is just okay to my nose.
drz531Bessinepome – :
It’s a fresh,floral and strong one. will last 5-6 hours. I love it.
imiplewapGB – :
Wore this on my wedding day in ’93. My wedding dress & makeup did not make me feel complete ’til I sprayed this fragrance. Then was I ready to walk down the isle. It smelled beautiful on me then, now when I wear it, I smell a strong honeysuckle that dries down to a beautiful lilac. Though none of these flowers are listed as ingredient, that’s what I’m smelling. It’s even more beautiful on me now. Like I’m walking through fields of honeysuckle & lilac. I’m loving this one – all over again!
†dragon† – :
I loved this fragrance in the ’90s . Either my body chemistry has changed or the formula. It just doesn’t dry down like before. Just ok, now.
djstyleproject – :
Grassy lily of the valley with screechy jasmine, Jessica McClintock was my first real perfume as a tween in the early 1990’s. I was obsessed with big florals, and this was one of them (the other being Estee Lauder’s Beautiful.) JMC was a departure from the Love’s Baby Soft that all of the other girls were wearing.
Very distinct, and must be used with a light hand. I smelled this on an older neighbor last year and was instantly brought back to my formative years.
My tastes now have toned down, but JMC will always hold a spot in my heart.
марфута – :
I discovered this by looking at Coty’s Muguet de Bois and finding this as the most similar, still in production perfume. After smelling the fragrance a few times on a test strip, all I could think was “this is gorgeous.” And it is. This opens up with fresh citruses and grasses, and as the Jessica McClintock box says, a “poigant” lily of the valley, and it isn’t lying. The lily of the valley in this is amped to the max. Just a tiny spritz on your wrists could still envelop you and fill a room. Unfortunately after buying this and wearing it briefly on myself, it just isn’t for me. It gave me a massive headache, like the headache you’d get from inhaling too much acetone. This fragrance is THAT massive. And this is coming from someone who likes White Diamonds. I could probably wear this if there was a cologne version, but the eau de parfum is just too fragrant for me. I’m somewhat disappointed, because I do think this is a drop dead gorgeous fragrance. If you’re into big white florals, and in particular lily of the valley, and you like your fragrances LOUD and proud, this one is definitely for you.
игорь0123 – :
I remember this one from “way back when”. It is totally unique– somehow very “white and light”. Reminds me of a bride. Very fresh– and a little goes a long way.
IdeneizadeKed – :
Does anyone desire a loud and screechy LOTV? If so, here you go (and I’m totally not judging you; I love loud and screechy tuberose as in Giorgio). I personally prefer LOTV on the softer side, so for me, JMcC is a bit much. The citrus gives it a hint of “cleaning product” vibe for a few minutes in the beginning. All told, it DOES wind up getting quite pretty in the drydown, but unfortunately, it begins to fade out all too quickly by that point. I totally get a “middle class in the rural Midwest, tacky decorations, reception at the VFW hall, 1992 wedding” mental image from it, which only serves to make it that much more enjoyable for me 🙂
Александр Стрижак – :
scent : 6/10
sillage : 8/10
longevity :7/10
100% night fragrance
too feminine for me
floral scent
konirat – :
I’ve Googled and searched by the note.. and still couldn’t find the Lancome one you’re talking about! Someone shed some light please
*So it’s been awhile and there’s still no clarification… I’m just going to assume it’s actually the Coty one
mjb765elipseskism – :
Lancome has one that is the newer posh version of this. Took the lancome sample to a store at wholesale district in NYC and this is what they gave me. My mom loves it. I’ve been catching myself going to her room and sneaking in some sprays on myself more often than not. It’s a classic fresh floral. It is strong, but it doesn’t last hours and hours. If it does — lightly.
ищпвфт – :
Wow I’m impressed! This is not bad! It smells like Diorissimo more than any other LotV fragrances; although that one’s not my favorite, I certainly wouldn’t mind purchasing at 1/3 of the price ;D
SiutoTG – :
I was crazy mad for this in the early 90’s. I followed a woman around in the art museum in Chicago and asked her what she was wearing. There was a Jessica McClintock boutique on Michigan Avenue, so that day I picked up the 3.4 oz bottle for myself (just over $50) and a 1.7 oz bottle ($28) to give my sister for her birthday. It’s amazing how cheaply this can be had now on the internet. This fume is just too strong for me these days, but it was an absolute favorite of mine back then.
igarek1414 – :
Screechiest floral known to humankind. Please wear in moderation and not in enclosed spaces. I disagree with the comment that this is not a powerhouse.
Xeroxrdmuj – :
The lily of the valley note in this smells faintly like feces and oddly chemical. I’m glad I tested this before I made the decision to buy it. Needless to say I did not purchase this scent. I was disappointed because I love lily of the valley. I’ll stick to my Kuumba Made oil.
renat-101 – :
Snagged a 1.7 eau de parfum at Burlington today for $20. If you are a lily of the valley lover like me, you have to smell this. Fresh fresh, a true to lotv soapyness, the slightest powder on drydown. Soooo feminine. This is an oldie but goodie. It’s not the run of the mill “powerhouse” perfumes of the 80’s/90’s. I can’t believe I passed this one by without even smelling it for so long. It resembles kate spade walk on air. I think for a straight on lotv though I prefer this. Walk on air mingles with grassiness and a laundry soap type of “clean”. Ive been wearing this today for a few hours, 3 sprays neck and wrists and it’s staying true and so clean. I have a bloodhounds nose and am easily sickened by a lot of scents that become cloying and nauseating. It keeps my perfume collection small and precise. So far so good with this one. I think it’s because it’s an uncomplicated scent and the lotv is VERY well done, very true to the scent of the real flower. Whatever else is in the mix compliments each other so nicely….. And I wasn’t even going to hit Burlington today, I must have the luck of the Irish on this St. Patrick’s day 🙂
freeddevy – :
I’m in love with jessica mclintock perfume, it is fresh, it is feminine and i can’t get enough. Going to buy anothet bottle and body moisturizer too
preorrerCom – :
A white floral classic. This is so beautiful. My mother likes it and introduced me to this fragrance. I wore this to the Prom. It’s fruity as it starts with cassis and citrus. Jasmine and lily of the valley and a white (not red) rose make up the heart. It’s more woodsy than musky. It’s soft, feminine and angelic. Smells like something I could easily scent my pillows and bed sheets with and put it on me just to get to sleep. Dreamy. Romantic. As for the wedding connection, I’m not getting it. It would need a bigger floral heart of even more white flowers like gardenia, tuberose, or additional soft purple flowers of violets lilacs or heliotrope. I’m still looking for my perfect wedding fragrance. Hopefully Fragrantica will come to my rescue.
batiev – :
I don’t like this smell at all. I have a big bottle up for trade
*UPDATE* I passed this off to this girl who’s marrying a
baby cousin, because it tends to be a wedding scent so.
AlfaPlay – :
My sister wore this fragrance on her wedding day without consulting me! And she chose very well. “What was the perfume you wore with that dress?” I asked her. “Jessica McClintock” she said. I then went out to buy myself a bottle because it smelled so beautiful on her. For me this has some of the characteristics of Chanel No. 22, the new reformulation selling today: white flowers of jasmine, white rose and lily of the valley and the woodsy notes. This has no vanilla! How happy I was to discover it’s missing any of the gourmand notes that are typical of today’s fragrances, including the newer Chanels. The base here is all woods. This wears more like a classic Chanel fragrance and closer to the original No. 22 from 1922. It’s a white wedding floral fragrance. It starts off with aldehydes citrus an grapes but they are not too strong and never get too fruity. This is all about the flowers. It’s the white wedding bouquet the bride holds in her hands as she walks down the aisle. It’s a romantic fragrance, a spring and summer fragrance. It’s beautiful. I hope they haven’t messed with this one. The one smelling today appears to be true to the original formula from about 1988-1989. I love this fragrance but I prefer Chanel No. 22 because of the aldehydes. However right now even Jessica McClintock would be perfect as a classic white wedding gown fragrance because it is absolu