Description
Reem Acra, Lebanese designer of glamorous wedding dresses with headquarters in New York, celebrates her success and entry into the world of beauty industry with the launch of the first perfume simply named Reem Acra Eau de Parfum. This fragrance reflects the designer’s devotion to the classics and modern luxury and sophistication.
The designer told wwd magazine: “Basically, I think this fragrance is special because it’s not a made-up story. It’s my life story. Amber has been part of my homes since I was a little kid — we used to collect it [in Lebanon.] Peonies are my favorite flower and every morning I drink orange blossom, steeped in hot water, to relax.”
The fragrance is created by perfumer Pierre Negrin of Firmenich. It includes bergamot, peach and orange blossom at the top; ginger, jasmine, lily of the valley and peony in the heart; and amber, cedar, patchouli and warm musk in the base.
The campaign is shot by Tom Munro, featuring model Crystal Renn. Available as 30, 50 and 90 ml Eau de Parfum.
Reem Acra Eau de Parfum was launched in 2012.
Lurkopex – :
Though the scent is familiar, the first 15 minutes experiencing this perfume I thought I’d made a mistake and should have gone with a larger bottle. But now I know why this is not a bigger hit: on my skin I get 75 minutes tops before it completely vanishes – completely. Nothing left, not even as a skin scent. I’m now experimenting with spraying on clothes trying to eek out more time with it because it really is very nice.
My first impression: JP Gaultier classic dupe. With orange blossom, amber and citrus it also reminds me of Safanad by Perfums de Marly, which also shares the pear note. I like Reem Acra better, but both JP Classic and Safanad last at least twice as long. That’s where Reem Acra falls short.
This effort is very natural and beautiful. I just wished it had better performance, but I’m still happy to have it in the collection. The bottle is completely gorgeous.
Deroxiumya – :
I can’t believe how underrated this perfume is. How unfair!!! This is the perfect floral oriental that’s so easy to wear. talk about Niche quality that you are buying at a clearance price. All women will enjoy this fragrance especially in fall.
skin123 – :
If you took Madonna’s Truth or Dare, removed the tuberose and replaced it with extra jasmine then mixed it with a touch of Madonna’s Naked you would get Reem Acra.
I tried it for the first time today and can’t get enough. Amazing juice. I have reapplied it three times so I can keep the intensity going (I’m working at home) I LOVE it!
Eventually it will soften into a sweet, feminine scent that sits close to the skin.
You can wear this to the office and not offend anyone.
This is definitely going to be one of my favourite scents for the summer.
andrei81 – :
I think I kinda agree with Jobob. I couldn’t pick out any one note. Patchouli, ceder, musk, pear, lily of the valley…not one could I smell.
Overall I got the “woody” smell just as strong as Jobob.
This might be a beautiful scent after it’s sat for a spell. With these notes and a spray every so often, it might become amazing. It certainly has the potential!
The two bottles at my TJ’s are 4.00 and 3.00. The 3.00 bottles isn’t even open! I want to get this and give it a chance. I just have a feeling it’s a diamond. But I’ve so dang many that I love already. I’m trying to not collect just cheap bottles here and there for a “sample”. That’s a huge fault of mine. For 5.00 to 10.00….any bottle is just a HUGE sample!
I think if you like this and kinda want it…go ahead! It’s cheap with a pretty nice bottle…I better git OUT of here before I change my OWN mind! ugh….
www.file-loads.ru – :
I don’t get where this fragrance is a floral. It smells awful on me. A very strong spicy and woody smell. It was on clearance at tjmaxx so no big loss.
NatplotoCak – :
Tobacco & Flowers:
I really adore this scent….It is a beautifully blended-warm & sultry, honeyed-tobacco, orange flower!
mishanyaf – :
This is certainly not a powerhouse on me. I actually spilled some on my hands making a decant and ended up reapplying because it wasn’t as strong as I usually get on my pulse points.
It is quite lovely though. I love a good amber and this doesn’t disappoint. The orange blossom is nice realistic and stands out. I do get some jasmine, peony, ginger, and cedar in the background but amber and orange blossom are the stars.
I will definitely be wearing this more.
holiday – :
Reem Acra is a wonderful jasmine skin scent. Not like a perfume that has faded, really, but one whose intention is to lie close and warm. Not every perfume has to have big sillage to be alluring. This perfume is for those times when you want to smell like a creamy, buttery lotion with just a bit of extra amber and vanilla. You will smell amazing, but not necessarily like perfume. Whether at the office, grocery store or an intimate evening at home, Reem Acra carries only one message…relax.
julia27asp – :
Love! I had been reading responses to this on the fragrantica forums but assumed it was out of my price range to even bother. But when I got wind it was available at TJ Maxx/Marshall’s stores for an incredibly good deal I had to get out there.
It’s just a beautiful and luxurious amber and lightly spicy, I couldn’t stop sniffing. The downside? Like others say, it’s fairly poor lasting, which is such a shame because if it lasted all day I would be set. Still worth it, though.
Виталий170581 – :
Oh my God, this is so good. I might say I love it! I find it linear, basically beautiful orange blossoms hard candy (I don’t think there is such a thing) with amber. Just a slight touch of patchouli in the top with a touch of ginger for spice. Dries down to amber only. This is amber for wimps, but great for me. Soft, elegant, clean but rich. Pleasant to my nose the whole way through. Now I must buy the big bottle before it disappears 🙂
HaisireimibrE – :
This perfume reminds me a lot of Queen Latifah Queen of Hearts – it’s very ambery but without the cinnamon in Hearts. The opening is a surprising heavy hitter; the dry down is gorgeous. Good purchase.
mvilkov – :
I have a 50ml bottle in box sprayed twice for sale or swap. PM me if interested!
sagu – :
Major letdown…the more it dried down the cheaper it smelled. My Mom tried it and felt the same. I had high expectations based on reviews and the fact that this woman designs crazy-beautiful clothing. It is no surprise this was discontinued.
3bat – :
I’m a guy and I just purchased this for a steal and this stuff is wow !!!!!!!!!It totally floral and fruit Laden sCent if I’ve ever smelled one!! I can only imagine how few shots of oud mixed with this would make for an amazing bouquet even stronger than this one is….And this is one very powerful scent…Found this for a very low price but this is top-shelf quality stuff here…And lastly but not leastly I am a guy reviewer…CIAO
NACTYA-1 – :
I too snagged it up for a steal as a blind buy based on the notes and reviews. On me it’s orange blossom sweetened with pear, warmed by ginger, amber and a clean, fabric softener type musk, like a cross between Roberto Cavalli edp and 24 Faubourg. It has a sophisticated and distinctly late 80’s/ early 90’s vibe- which is probably why I like it; it’s reminiscent of the first perfumes I liked as a child. For a modern creation this is refreshingly mature smelling- no sticky sweet candy here, thank goodness! It is a bit heavy though and I could see it getting a bit stifling in closed spaces. It’s the kind of scent that could definitely make me car sick or give me a headache if I oversprayed. Today the high was 30F and Reem Acra is warm and a bit spicy as it begins to dry down. We’ll see how it fares in warmer temperatures.
RunTrenunuccaf – :
This stuff is at a bargain basement price at Marshalls so I had zero expectations. First spray and I swear it reminded me of Tom Ford Noir Femme (they both have amber, jasmine, bergamot, orange blossom and ginger) I was genuinely impressed. This is a rich complex musky amber that is high quality and very wearable. Like a lot of Tom Ford’s stuff this can be unisex. One major draw back is the dry down. On me it turned into Gold Dial Soap. I hate to say the dry down has an antibacterial soap element, but it reminds me a little of it. Still, it retained it’s amber note and was clean smelling and rather nice. Maybe the two lasting notes are the orange blossom and amber notes, giving this a soapy feel. End of the day this stuff is worth getting. I researched and found it was sold at Saks during it’s launch. Obviously it didn’t last, but now is the time to take advantage of it while it’s available at discounters. Thumbs up.
vladynvlad – :
Reem Acra made a beautiful amber. It is not an in-your-face amber, which seems to be the rage these days. It is subtle and warm. Orange blossom mellows to a gentle, resinous amber (not-too-sweet, thank you!) that stays close to the skin, so sillage is not strong, but the amber, patchouli and jasmine (or is it Peonie?) remain for the duration. My appreciation for this perfume grows each time I wear it. The woman who wears this perfume has a story, you just have to lean in a little closer to hear her whisper.
mizhgo82 – :
I really, really like this! This one is very chemistry dependent. The weather is colder, and this one turns a little soapy on me because of the jasmine and orange blossom. There is a bit of tart sweetness, with the spice and amber. The way I want to describe it is clean candy. I wonder how much this will change once the weather turns warm, but, for now, it really works.
AIDEPESEASE – :
My best perfume story has to be with this fragrance. An associate that works with me comes over with a customer;
“Hey, this customer is looking for a fragrance, maybe you know about it. It’s called Ramaka…Ramkara, Ramka, I’m not sure. (Turns to the woman) What was the fragrance? Ramaka?”
Customer: (in a heavy accent) ”REEM AKRA!”
Me: “it’s right here.”
Other associate sprays the fragrance to show the woman the scent on a blotter. “So you’re familiar with Ra-maka?”
Customer: “it’s REEM AKRA and I AM her!
She was in our store to do a trunk show with her fashions, nobody knew. The associate helping her turned beet red in embarrassment ahahahaha
Вася73 – :
Luxurious soft enveloping warming slightly spicy scent. It’s mostly skin scent, doesn’t project much, people around you wouldn’t know that you’re wearing perfume at all. I would only use it when I want to create warm cozy mood for myself. For me it is evocative of some other rich and warm, soft, quiet skin scents, such as Donna Karan Liquid Cashmere Black. Even though it’s in a shiny golden bottle this fragrance has a dark and mysterious mood. It does this rapidly disappearing act which is so disappointing, but at $8.00 for 50 ml in TJMaxx who’s gonna complain?
UPD: I’m not sure if I like the dry-down all that much and scent trace it leaves on clothes. Too sweet innocent-fluffy white floral with thin honey undertone – This is one type of sweet scent I don’t like. I guess you do get what you pay for, after all)))
bigbolls – :
I love, love, love this perfume!!! It was such a surprise to find this sleeper hit at my local discount store. The amber and orange blossom smell amazing! There is lots of amber in it, which I love. This is a luxury smelling perfume at a bargain price; and the perfume bottle is gorgeous!
Update: The dry down is too soft for me and would like less of the orange blossom. Bummer…
zaj480bedyWelty – :
So like, I’m at Marshall’s , on my phone, reading GREAT reviews for this………………Like incredibly great reviews….
Blind buy…………..unwrap in car…………spritz………………………Oh no! There’s that “fake amber smell” that’s only in like 5,679 different cheapies (Zara).
Ugh. Fart.
i0207510 – :
I could not be more pleased with this blind TJs buy! I’ve been looking for something akin to the discontinued Ferre by Gianfranco Ferre for eons. This is it! It’s just like Narciso mixed with Ferre. I do get the Armani Code similarities, but to me AC is more crisp and clean, whereas Reem Acra is warm and creamy. If AC is a glass of sprite poured over ice cubes, RA is a steamy cup of honeyed milk tea. Great find!
motor-5000 – :
I saw this at that discount store where it’s “never the same place twice”. Yeah… as I perused the fragrances at TJ’s, the bottle for this initially did not draw me in, I thought it was one of those “knockoffs” people talk about or yet another Vanderbilt or Arden frag. Thought..snooze alert…avoid. Oh, how glad I am to have taken another look one day. I love this!! This to me is very reminiscent of an 80’s frag, and I have been trying to think of which one. Leans a little bit masculine or at the very least a bit unisex..just a touch!!
Starts as a warm, comforting, relaxing vibe. There is an undeniable underlying soft, subtle sexiness to this. This does settle into a clean white floral for me, perhaps a touch soapy at times. If I did not know any better, I would think this was a vintage 80’s or even 70’s fragrance. There is a uniqueness here that is missing in so many fragrances that were created around the same time as this one. This was created in the year 2012, but seems much older/more vintage. Very nicely done. This has been popping up around the discount stores for a song, and it is worth checking out if you appreciate more classic (and possibly a little unisex) fragrances. I just wish I could remember what this reminds me of, the fragrance from the 80’s!!
Anyhow, this is a love for me. I do like some unisex scents, I love the classic and/or vintage type of fragrances, and I like something that is not like so many of the fragrances released in recent years. This hits all 3 of those aspects beautifully. I find myself sniffing my blouse often when I wear this. I even took a sniff at a stop light the other day. The other driver must have been amused. LOL. But this is great. Well worth every penny, and at a bargain price..oh yeah!!!
zmey4eg – :
Ooooooh…this is beautiful!! I just purchased a 3 oz bottle at Marshall’s for $12.99, and I can’t stop sniffing my hand. The most prominent note is orange blossom,followed by jasmine,amber, and spices.This feels warm and exotic. I don’t have any perfume in my collection that smells like this. I absolutely love it. Reem is a well blended,quality fragrance. Top shelf. I would recommend, especially if you don’t want to smell like everyone else.
gtlsinderst9 – :
I bought this because I love Reem Acra’s design aesthetic. Her dresses are amazing and feminine. I’m not a huge fan of orange blossom, but I decided to blind buy this because it was comically inexpensive ($7 for 50ML).
What I love about blind buys is they can push me a bit outside of my comfort zone. This fragrance is more of a white floral than I normally wear, but I like it. Reem Acra is primarily a white floral which is softened by the clean, pear note. I’m surprised to see the pear rated so low on the notes chart. Pear isn’t dominating but it’s prominent. The orange blossom, jasmine, and peony are very realistic. It’s a clean and creamy floral with no detectable indole.
This does wear close to the skin which is my preference. If you’re looking for a beast mode fragrance, this isn’t for you. It does linger beautifully on clothing.
grave28 – :
This is lovely.
Yesterday afternoon, I tested Organic Glam Orange Blossom, which is aptly named – it is a soliflore; it brought Reem Acra to mind, which meant I needed to wear this today…
On first spraying, there is a powerful and beautiful orange blossom scent; having tested OGOB immediately beforehand, I know I am not mis-smelling it. I am not picking up on any other flowers, though – certainly not lily of the valley, which I find very distinctive.
Orange blossom is supported by a rich and creamy amber, smooth (not dirty) patchouli and gentle cedar. Although RA is spicy, I really can’t smell ginger.
Reem Acra bursts out of the bottle – you think it’s going to have massive sillage, but it tames to a moderate throw very quickly. Longevity is 3-4 hours on my skin (which is dry and sucks up perfume) but is only 6 hours or so on clothing as well. I feel this is probably best suited to cooler temperatures – it’s an autumn perfume. At the moment, it’s surprisingly cheap – well worth the £30 or so GBP for 50ml (eBay) and at that price you can afford to reapply.
Reem Acra smells as if it is made from high quality, natural ingredients. It’s a real beauty and definitely safe to buy blind if you like warm orientals; I also think it’s unisex.
19283746 – :
Highly underrated!This is a Masterpiece!
baimafasp – :
I love this! The scent is very Middle Eastern and breaks the Streotypes that all Arab women love Oud. This Scent is very strong floral with Amber and citrus. It’s very beautiful and reminds me of my home town. I like wearing it to weddings or special occasions.
Brick – :
Lovely orange blossom centered perfume, not at all sweet. It lasts very little, but boy is it beautiful while it’s there. Apart from orange blossom I can smell some jasmine, amber and citrus. I love the review that mentions that this is a very Middle Eastern perfume, as we Westerns usually think all Arabs wear oud all the time; so not true!
Clitemextoilk – :
love it but lasts all of a heartbeat; sweet honeyed ambered floral reminiscent of tuberose; jasmine and orange blossom that dries down to some musk
Nek1987 – :
I bought this last year and didn’t really like it. To my nose, at first whiff it smells like a men’s cologne.
But just recently I pulled it out again and now I love it. The first evening I wore it I could not stop smelling my wrist. I love the dry down. It’s in the drydown and not the initial blast that I smell the orange blossom. But it’s not a sweet orange blossom. It’s reminiscent of my childhood in the orange groves – pungent orange blossom intertwined with the smell of leaves and the earth.
I wish it lasted a bit longer but at this price I can spray more often.
OratryVax – :
I just bought the perfume and tried it. When you first wear it, it seems like it’t going to last for 3 days, the scenr is very strong and also special. Unfortunately, it lasted only for 4, 5 hours. It’s very odd, it’s simply dissapearing.
Kimberly_fromAF – :
I felt compelled to do a review on this one. I bought this one because everyone was saying how much it smelled like orange blossoms. I thought it would smell like those vintage “Florida” orange oils that I used to adore. I did not get any “orange” smell… I tested this one 2 times and both times it came out swinging. It really packs a punch in the opening. Very big vanilla and amber. I wouldn’t even say “floral” but more amber. It seems like it would last a week but it very quickly settles down and sneaks out the back door just as quickly as it arrived. It’s a big mystery scent to me. I am still analyzing this one. I think I may love this but I need more time to get acquainted. Some scents seem to grow on you. This is one perfume that I must not dismiss just yet. I may end up hating it or loving it! That’s how complex it is, at least for me. I will continue with my review as soon as I get a better handle on it. It wouldn’t be fair to tell you something that isn’t so. Give this one a good spin around the block. To be continued…
veron146 – :
Spring in a bottle soft and feminine
Trixypixyx – :
Overall: 9/10
Here’s Why:
The MOST realistic Jasmine and Orange Blossom I have ever smelled.
This is such a beautiful and long lasting perfume.
Smells as though I’m in a fragrant flower garden, its warm and everything was just watered…
Such a delicious smell I can’t take it!
Smelling my wrists all day as this just goes and goes.
What a wonderful sensual, realistic fragrance.
Fresh, Soft, Florals and a Milky Musk.
Wonderful Stuff! (Men can pull this off trust me I get lot’s of compliments!)
Conn – :
I can’t compare it to Armani Code as I’ve never tried that one…but I can say this scent is delicious and I can’t believe it’s taken me so long to buy a full bottle!!
It opens with rich orange blossom and jasmine on me, but not too heady….it’s sexy without being indolic or TOO much. I thankfully didn’t get a huge amount of LOTV as that makes me sneeze, but just a lot of warm amber, jasmine, some patchouli (not very strong—the amber and jasmine are the stars here) —and the drydown is amber and sweet musk. Not a lot of spiciness to it, which I think means I am not getting any ginger, but that’s ok. This scent is sexy and cozy and can be found for a steal at TJ’s and Marshalls (look for the gift sets!)
Oh, and the bottle is gorgeous as well. 🙂
UrsuS – :
First of all thank you to my lovely swap partner for giving me the opportunity to try this lovely gem. This is a clone to Armani code. I’ve got them both here side by side and Reem has more potency but the scent is virtually the same. If you love Armani Code but were disappointed in the lasting power go for the Reem Acra. Last a really long time and shares virtually the exact same notes. Since I love Armani Code I of course and in love with Reem. A definite hit in my book very lovely, smooth, sexy, gentle and not overbearing. All around a gorgeous well done fragrance. The bottle is also extremely attractive and I would proudly display this on my vanity for all to see.
Presentation +10
Fragrance 10
Lasting power 8-10
Гарик – :
Thank you momma diamonds for my beautiful sample. MWAH!
This really is very beautiful. A very orangey orange blossom opens this perfume. The jasmine is behaving and letting the orange blossom shine! It’s actually quite stunning. It’s fresh and clean, uplifting and pretty all at the same time.
Fresh orchard like fruits are there too. It feels a bit spring like but with a slightly more powerful edge due to the jasmine.
It doesn’t stay this way for too long though, the orange blossom itself stays, but the feel of the fragrance changes somewhat.
The patchouli comes along to rough it up a bit. Now it’s like patchouli in springtime. Turning a bit darker from the bright perfume it was before.
The orange blossom stays alll the way through to dry which is great, jasmine hasn’t become skanky or taken over.
The dry down feels like a tamed patchouli, with orange blossom and a smoothness from musk. I like!!
🙂
freeland – :
This is a warm pleasant amberish scent , a bit oriental but not heady nor overly spicy I like it better in winter , it stays close to the skin but it is not weak by any means….it is rich and feminine, a bit exotic, warm. Lovely!!! I can hardly detect the patchouli.Which is good..as it is a note than cam be challenging to my nose
There is a quality throughout the scent, I like that it isn’t worn by lots out there!!!
barakatop – :
This reminds me of something I’ve smelled before but not sure what. Somewhat like Krystal but there is something a little different there.
I liked it immediately. My husband commented that I smelled good. Waiting for reviews from the office folk.
Girly, earthy, floral, a little orangey. All good.
Update:
My smeller at work said that it was not detectable at all. Rats.
tatar8989 – :
I used to live near a cafe that had a variety of croissants, including one filled with orange cream. If that cafe had been relocated to Lebanon, and sat side-by-side with a spice vendor, down the street from a flower market, it would be Reem Acra’s perfume brought to life. This is a gorgeous, intoxicating scent that makes me think of leaves turning gold in the fall and pumpkin spice lattes (okay, or hot apple cider if you’re not a member of the PSL Fan Club). I’ve seen a few complaints about longevity and sillage so I kept careful note yesterday- I did two spritzes around 10:00 am (wrist and neck), then one more at 11:00 am before I left the house (wrist again, it was my only exposed skin as I was bundled up!). When I got home six hours later (at 5:00 pm) the scent was still very noticeable and maintained some projection. I have a feeling this one clings to your clothes a bit, so try spraying when dressed, or get dressed right after spraying to “lock” the scent close to your body.
Annelaknowelf – :
Reem Acra opens with a syrupy thick orange blossom and jasmine on a bed of amber. The first blast does remind me just a bit of the scent of baklava. It fades very quickly to a skin scent. It’s as if you’ve walked past a middle-eastern pastry shop, had one delicious inhale, but totally forgotten about it half a block later. Nice, but I wish it had better longevity.
libra1987 – :
I can confirm every previous positive review of the fragrance itself, the sublime amber, the rich spices, the dense patchouli, the exotic orange blossom… in short, the true floral oriental nature of the scent. Absolutely beautiful!
HOWEVER, the longevity is far too short before this becomes a very private skin scent. Whether sprayed on my skin or fabric, this delightful fragrance disappeared in less than hour. I have NEVER had a beautiful fragrance disappear in such a short time. Even pressing my nose to the application points fails to detect a bare hint of it at 1 hour.
Bottomline: gorgeous but fleeting. I found the gift set with lotion & shower gel for a bargain price but I wish it had come in a 5ml-10ml oil rollerball like my $5.00 Al-Rehab beauties that last 10-12 hours & against which, sadly, Reem Acra pales.
If this lasts on your skin (or even your scarf!) I truly envy you.
провидец – :
Absolutely beautiful!!! Had smelled in SAKS and it kind of went by me. Not impressive. Went to the beach and on an excursion to the mall saw a gift set and decided to spray. My new favorite. Soft jasmine and amber are noticeable and it dries down to a soft, fresh, womanly scent. Exotic. Perfectly ok for hot weather.
A new favorite.
kozlov_17 – :
last time I’ve been to the mall shopping the saler assistant insisted on testing this but I refused knowing I tested it before & didn’t like it cause my taste in fragrances as I got allergies & asthma attacks all the time has changed forever, I like radiant & sparkling refreshing scents over orintal & amber infused ones now. I don’t know why do I smell something like vicks in Reem Acra, I didn’t even waited to the drydown so I can judge this fragrance right. I think it will be the last time testing it but if Reem desided to launch another scent, I may put it on my test list for sure but not this one anymore.
nikutkin – :
Reem Acra is beautiful from beginning to the dry down. It starts a little stronger with the patchouli and floral notes leading, well-blended with everything working together. It mellows ethereally on the skin, soft and slightly powdery with light sweetness only where the amber and wood notes start emerging and joining the opening notes. I am very much surprised this is not more popular than it is. Lovely, lovely scent that made it to my top 5.
grieroaugmece – :
I bought this for my sister but I also got to sneak a decant of this for myself, trust me, she doesn’t care…lol. Granted when I first smelled it, I immediately thought of YSL Cinema. In fact, I feel that they do share some DNA.
However,thats only in the very beginning. While both are sweet, Reem is not as loud as Cinema, which is in its favour if you don’t want a very “hi how u doin'” type perfume. The Whereas with cinema you get orange and jasmine, with Reem you get orange BLOSSOM and jasmine, which I find to cut down the cloy factor of the scent.
Drydown is delicous. Definitely not as sweet as Cinema, but there is a vanillary amber which is quite nice without going into candyland.
Reem I can actually wear in the summer without wanting to throw up. I like Cinema but well…it ain’t for summer wear!
Longevity is very very good. Sprayed on skin was good for 8 hours, on clothing even longer.
All that said, it is NOT blindbuy worthy. Most people who know me will know I’m going to say that. However, if you had to blind buy its not the worst you can do.
Certainly worth the price of the gift set (currently 40USD bucks!)at TJMAXX or Mashalls, but I wouldn’t buy it on Ebay considering how some sellers jack the price!
plailiaelotrovillank – :
This is a soft and slightly sweet floriental. Remember the powerhouse florientals of the 80s and 90s — scents like Vicky Tiel Sirene, Guess (original in twisted bottle), Nicole Miller, Jil Sander #4? This is as though you’ve taken one of those fragrances and updated it/toned it down for the modern nose. It starts with orange blossom and florals (jasmine?) blended with what smells like amber and a soft musk. It later moves to a typical floriental drydown of sweet, powdery, well-blended notes, like a soft blanket. I’m finding I really like this and may consider purchasing a bottle. I am not getting any patchouli whatsoever from this (if it’s there, it’s so well blended with the other notes that it doesn’t strike me); I’m also not detecting the cedar or pear notes.
To summarize, it’s definitely worth sampling if you’re tired of the current fruitchouli and ho-hum floral offerings on Sephora’s shelves. It almost reminds me of a more subtle Lady Million without the fruity notes.
kfb212intitytek – :
Just got a perfume set, very nice oriental floral, longevity on the skin is not great however. Reminds me some perfume, cant figure out which, but it is a keeper, classy, elegant, expensive smelling.
eddbell – :
Beautiful, elegant and just a joy to wear! I get compliments galore; I was feeling the need to get something new and delicious and this is it!. A must try!
дуте – :
Just met the designer today. She’s a very nice lady; elegant, polite, sweet, intriguing style and short stature. Unfortunately she didn’t stay for long and moved on to attend business. I must say that her fragrance represented her 100%! Unfortunately that translates to the fragrance as just being nice, not too strong, has a light sweetness to it, as well as doesn’t stay on long…so I moved on myself.
Reminds me a lot of Burberry The Brit on the dry down, but I prefer the Brit more by a long shot. Sorry Ms. Acra!
yulya_10_86 – :
Light and sweet. This is a skin scent for me. Reminds me of Burberry Brit.
pasha_10 – :
Tested this a few days ago & the opening is a strong spicy zisty lemon, the spices are too much in this fragrance. If you like strong fragrances you’ll like this for sure. The bottle is very golden & pretty in real life.
kxr985Bessinepome – :
I REALLY Wanted to love this. The opening is too much like Madonna’s Truth or Dare for me to have both of them and since Madonna’s fragrance is 60 bucks cheaper, the juice is stronger and I love the drydown more I’ll keep that one.
This starts out smelling of Orange Blossom and dries down to smell faintly of A bit of Amber mixed with a bit of Jasmine. It starts growing faint after 15 minutes on the skin. I think if the Amber would’ve been beefed up along with the peach andd patchouli this would’ve been a really good fragrance. Thrown in some Vanilla and it would’ve been perfect. The bottle was really nice until the gold paint started to peel as soon as I took it out of the box. Back to Bloomies it goes :/
rpq776Diobtetty – :
Bought a bottle yesterday. Starts with a splash of orange blossom and then mellows into a creamy amber with notes of jasmine and caramel. At this point it is heady, seductive, mesmerizing. Not too long wearing- maybe an hour or so. Would give a full 5 if it had greater longevity. 3.5/5
e.v.a-1984 – :
Started out promising ,with a fresh burst of citrus and
juicy fruit,delicate floral notes intermingled nicely,
adding balance.20 minutes later,all I get is a woodsy
musk and sour fruit undertone,as if juice had begun to
spoil.One hour later it was just a memory.
legioner08 – :
I find this one to be heartbreakingly beautiful. The cloud of mist when sprayed is the most perfect scent imaginable. A balmy impression of orange trees in blossom (the first orange blossom in a perfume I’ve ever found to stand up to the real thing), jasmine necklaces, salty caramels dipped in chocolate, soft amber. I was literally heartbroken when I dropped my sample on the floor and it broke!
MuadDib88 – :
This one is VERY sweet — but for some reason doesn’t make me feel jellied. It has some heat to it, which is why I don’t think I will be wearing it on a day that gets above 60F. I’ve worn it out and the ginger and patchouli are detectable — also wore it to bed and the jasmine and orange blossom were almost overwhelming, but the warmth of the ginger was very comforting. Overall, it is very evocative of Lebanon and reminds me of delicious pastries with orange blossom syrup. I got my sample at Saks here in Atlanta.