Description
Sensuous Nude is a new version of the original perfume Sensuous from 2008. The new fragrance continues tradition of feminine and tame compositions leaving a cuddling and honey-sweet trail on woman’s skin. Composition of the new editions opens with a luminous citrusy blend of Sicilian bergamot and mandarin spiced with bitterish and insolent trace of black and pink pepper. After the spicy citrusy-bitter start, the composition develops with floral nuances composed of jasmine petals and lily of the valley, refreshed with gentle exotic aromas of coconut water and sweetened honey drops and sensual musk veil. A base leaves a warm trail combined of sandalwood, vanilla, amber, heliotrope and woody notes. (Melted Wood Nature Print)
Flacon of Sensuous Nude has the same shape as its antecedent. It is colored in powdery pink, announcing sensuality of the composition. The fragrance can be obtained in three sizes: 30, 50 and 100ml EDP, along with an accompanying assortment: Sensuous Nude Body Veil – rich body cream 200ml, and Sensuous Nude Touch On Fragrance – light silky serum 10ml.
Advertising campaign was designed and executed by photographer Craig McDean, and advertising face is Brazilian model Isabeli Fontana, who posed on Californian beaches for this campaign. The fragrance arrives on the market in August 2011.
LoonEstitty – :
Sensuous was already nude . You needed a detective to find the scent and now we have a more fleeting scent . Disappointing .
Чех-нах – :
This smells very different than anything else I own. But I really like it! Soft and sweet. I smell coconut and vanilla. It’s a smooth and calming scent.
monah1310 – :
This didn’t smell like perfume at all on my skin. It smelled like skin that spend couple of hours sunbathing on the beach. It’s all in there: SPF lotion, smell of warmed skin, some dryness in it that evokes sand… Sits VERY close to the skin; almost no silage.
Chernowgoscha – :
This was one of my favorites, but the last bottle I bought smelled really chemical and weird. Don’t know if it was a reformulation or bad batch. if this is the correct smell, I am never buying it again.
sergeyfelixfer – :
Sweet but neither floral nor gourmand. Warm. Inviting. Unpretentious sexiness. No tight red dresses and pumps here, this is all naked skin and nothing left to take off but the panties.
But like a one night stand, it doesn’t last long enough, leaving behind nothing more than a memory of more intimate moments.
As is typical of Estée Lauder fragrances, this is beautifully blended. One note leads into the next, they mingle, they compliment one another, they flirt and dance and create a fragrance that really is aptly named. My only wish is that it would sensuously stick around for more than three hours.
BuAnNi – :
It is what it is..the sexiest perfume ever … warm and sensual but doesn´t want you. Only one look and kiss is all you get and then it quickly disappears. Like an unrequited love;)it will frustrate you and you are forced to move on!
ppf564speagoessenda – :
On my skin, this has a quality that reminds me of Coty Exclamation, which is not really one of my favorites. I tried this years ago, thought I loved it, and it has been on my wishlist ever since. I almost bought this and the original yesterday on a whim, but I’m so glad I didn’t. I was able to to try them on in store today, and I don’t like either one as much as I remembered. I can see how this would smell absolutely amazing on someone else, but there are better fragrances out there for me.
serioussam78 – :
I bought this as a blind buy, well half blind because I smelled it in a store and I loved it! I don’t know if it was reformulated, but is soo weak I have to struggle to smell it right after a few sprays. It leaves a nice skin scent after drying down, but you have to press your nose to the skin. I recommend this only for people that are alergic or cannot stand perfume, because it won’t project and you won’t know you are smelling a perfume. I will try layering it with coconut oil and dousing myself in it on hot days. Not worth the price! Not even on sale…
saramaga – :
I got a vague scent that was a little bit coconutty but mainly a vague sort of “soft.” Not my thing.
adverty – :
I have only been wearing this in wintertime until now and I thought I didn’t like this very much… But now when the weather is warming up, I love this more and more for every time I use it!
It starts off with citrus, pepper, woods and coconut. After it dries down for a bit, it becomes smoother. The vanilla, heliotrope, jasmine, musk and white honey starts to appear more and more, accompanied by the rest of the notes which doesn’t come through too strong on me, but they are definitely there. In the end, this is mostly a woody, peppery coconut with the perfect amount of sweetness and powder. I really love that this is a more “mature” coconut, not a cheap, artificial suntan lotion, but a dry, natural and fresh one! I will probably end up using my bottle up during this summer.
сффе77 – :
One of my most recently discovered favorites. It’s soft, fresh musk, jasmine, the slightest pepper and heliotrope all floating on wisps of the most exquisite sandalwood. The hubs go nuts for this. Just beautiful for Spring and early Summer months.
mrdeath – :
Love the way this smells on clothing, but not as much on my skin. Warm, creamy, and spicy in my clothes. Sort of almond playdough on my skin.
karta.svjazi – :
Coconut, vanilla, musk, I’m getting this..
Incachace – :
A very woody, coconut smell. This also lays as a spicy scent on me, which I do not like. I bought a miniature bottle as a blind buy on ebay, and I don’t know if I’ll ever use it again. Not for me.
sasha2805961 – :
A nice fragrance. It starts off quite fresh and peppery, but soon it gets a lot more softer and creamier. The combination of coconut, vanilla and sandalwood smells lovely, and very natural.
But, I personally can’t stand pink pepper, and since the pink pepper keeps very noticeable, this scent is not for me. I love the fragrance, but the pink pepper is just too much. Without the pink pepper note, I would definitely buy a full bottle, but for now, I stick to my sample.
Sillage is soft, longevity is moderate.
nlo8383 – :
This is not one of my top favorites, but my husband always remarks about how good I smell when I wear it, and that makes me love it even more. I anticipated a summer fragrance, but this is one of the few that I find I keep our year-round. In heat I notice more the creamy sandalwood whereas in cold weather the spicy notes come to the front- pink and black pepper and the jasmine. The coconut is a very natural coconut, not sweet at all. I’m not noticing the citrus notes individually or the vanilla at all, but I’m sure they support the fragrance. This on me is primarily woody, and it comes off very similarly to Clean White Woods (on me, it’s almost an exact match). I think I prefer this fragrance in fall and winter, but it performs nicely in all weather, although for me, it wouldn’t feel like a spring fragrance. I also have Sensuous EDP which I like but which is much creamier and sweeter. Both have a unisex quality, which I rather enjoy.
shark1974 – :
The issue that I have with Sensuous Nude is the scent doesn’t quite match up with its namesake- not to mention the whole color scheme of the box and bottle.
I mean it’s certainly pretty. Doesn’t smell cheap or anything like that; you’re getting that old dependable quality that comes with the Estee Lauder name (it lasts all day!). But when you hear “Sensuous Nude” and get a gander at the beautiful mauve bottle, you think you’re in for an experience. The name implies something magical; something that (as another reviewer puts it) sparks the imagination.
Instead what you’re getting is something safe and work-appropriate. If it were a person she (or “he”… it’s kind of unisex-ish) would be polite and capable but devoid of much personality. Not only that but it comes off as kind of sheer, which again doesn’t match up with the presentation. When you see a dense mauve colored bottle you don’t think sheer. I actually wish it were more powdery and substantial! If I had to sum up Sensuous Nude I’d say it’s a slightly higher quality mature version of a typical Bath and Body Works fragrance.
But you know what- it’s not horrible. Like I said: nice- and certainly worth trying. I strongly suggest sampling before you commit to a full sized bottle.
(Oh and it smells NOTHING like Bronze Goddess. Not even close. I don’t know where that’s coming from.)
rotozej – :
This is nice fresh scent sits close to skin. Reminds me of musk body sprays that I used to buy but a more mature and better put together formulation.
sergeiy610510 – :
A lovely girl that work in the Estee Lauder section in a store in my town gave me the tester and was almost full, It’ not a favourite of mine but it’s alright, the note I notice immediately after apply is Honey and tones of it followed by coconut then I get the Jasmine and LOV, it’s an easy perfume, I think my taste of perfumes changed every decade, I use to love fresh perfumes than I loved florals and now I love oriental and balsamic musk spices. Sensuous Nude is lovely but too tame for me now.
Banekaj – :
It is 1982. I’m on holiday in Kos with my first boyfriend. We hit the beach at 10am, he smothers me in Hawaiian Tropic factor 2, and we leave the beach at sunset. That is what this frag reminds me of. Coconut, coconut, and more coconut.
PaShu – :
The tingly pepper fits great with the warm, creamy coconut. Sandalwood and vanilla compliment it nicely. The musk is not too overwelming and I like how the floral and citrus notes compliment the others. Very sensual! It’s a scent I would wear between summer and fall. There’s a tropical warmth and a nice, woody base at the same time.
DenEleven – :
I love this so much. I think this smells better on the skin than on paper! which is huge bonus for me. Such a comforting creamy coconut scent that will smell delicious all year around.
On my skin this smells very gourmand like coconut and chocolate biscuits but in a luxurious way.
Best thing about this is that it doesn’t start off strong or sharp like most perfumes.Cant go wrong with this sexy scent!
Edit: after the coconut is gone it smells very woody one me. Im not sure if I like it as much now
pletcherccd – :
warm, powdery, creamy coconut. I really enjoy it. Too bad it doesn’t last.
ser095093 – :
This is a nice one, but where’s the coconut?
JohnNK – :
* These are my personal experiences/thoughts with this fragrance. Yours/others may differ. *
Initial – pepper + coconut + orange + bergamot
Drydown – sandalwood + vanilla + coconut + musk
Duration – 6-7 hours
Projection – soft
My Experiences – This perfume is so aptly named. It’s sexy, but in an utterly natural way. This is a my-skin-but-better type scent. Opens with a blast of pepper that is quite thrilling. On drydown this is a subtle, but delicious woody musk fragrance.
Quick Thoughts – sexy, musk, woody, warm, dry
Bumamurgy – :
It took me a while to come up with the words for this review. The problem I’m having is that Sensuous Nude doesn’t spark my imagination; the best imagery I can muster is a cigar box with coconut scented candles that you might buy at a TJ Maxx or a discount department store. That’s probably being a bit too harsh, perhaps, because I do like this perfume and I would buy a full bottle if the price was right.
I took this one camping with me at Yosemite and while it gave me a happy feeling I still felt like I was wearing perfume; it didn’t give off the natural woody vibe that I was hoping for. After a while I realize that its a fragrance that I would rather smell in my house or on my clothes. Every time I put my hand to my wrist, I’m enjoying what I’m smelling, but its like I’m smelling someone else. It doesn’t smell like “me.” I am a sandalwood lover though and I can appreciate how this fragrance uses that note to the fullest in a feminine perfume, without hiding behind any florals.
vldnklmn – :
Such a perfect scent for lazy summer days. It smells woodsy, creamy and a little bit sweet. It is casual and relaxed, but still elegant and sophisticated. Sensual, without being in-your-face sexy. This fragrance can go with you just about anywhere! I like it best in the summertime – it really smells gorgeous and full in the hot weather. In the winter it smells very thin and woodsy to me (a bit like pencil shavings).
This is perfect for people who don’t like the usual citrusy, fruity, or aquatic summer offerings.
Sillage is soft, making this ideal for the workplace. Longevity goes on for about 6 hours.
Not blind-buy safe, IMO, but it’s easy enough to test at drug and department stores.
IScreameRI – :
I usually shy away from anything with coconut notes as it tends to be overpowering and sickly on my skin and I end up feeling that I smell of cheap suntan lotion and an-all-inclusive-bucket-of-Pina Colada!
But this is lovely…subtle, graceful, coconut-infused deliciousness. None of the notes overpower, in fact, so its woody but not TOO woody, sweet but not sickly, just the right level of powderiness.
Beautifully blended perfume and another EL winner for me.
EDIT: This is such a great autumnal fragrance! I went off this over the summer – the coconut and buttery/creamy aspect became nauseating in extreme hot weather. But I’m wearing this again for the first time in months on a crisp September day in London and it is beautiful. The initial stage is fresh citrus-vanilla with a lovely dry down of subtle Gourmand coconut and cosy sandalwood. Very nice.
inflip – :
Sensuous Nude is the coconut sandal scent for me. The silage does not compare with Crystal Noir but CN is too sharp and the gardenia turns very soapy on me. This is sweet, creamy, woodsy heaven. Like I said, I wish it projected better but it’s a beautiful comfort scent that’s perfect for summer, if I want heavier there is always Sensuous or Sensuous Noir 😉
Magat – :
This coconut concoction is a summer must from my collection. This is a tropical fragrance without being sugary Escada version of the tropic but a bit more mature vision. Warm and beautiful creation full of sunshine and beachy vibe.
demonldg – :
Yes so gorgeous the coconut is very subtle it’s sweet almost gourmand. But fresh too! Love this.
Akme – :
Love love love this fragrance !! Perfect for warm summer days and nights. It reminds me very much of Priscilla Presley Indian Summer fragrance !! Warm, soothing, seductive ..
hud-svet – :
@WEBLOFT: Boy do I know it! 😉
So I bought a roll-on sample from an e-bay seller and when it arrived I had the beginnings of a cold. ugh. It’s been a few days now, my nose is working better and I just love this scent! Throughout the morning I was getting an occasional whiff of something yummy and realized it’s ME! ha! I’m going to buy a full bottle and I’m just so happy that I have finally found a fragrance that I really truly love and I can wear at work! It’s subtle, unpretentious and lovely. Perfect for spring and hopefully summer too.
dispblembep – :
@Virgoesque: Nothing in life truly is, Sweetie.
Perfume, men and the stock market come to mind.
But if you are into creamy, warm, clean, sweet, soapy, spicy and skin-like scents without that auntie floral-floral vibe – hell yes!
info12 – :
Is Sensuous Nude a safe blind-buy?
andr865 – :
I wanted to love this, but it reads very ‘baby powder’ on me. I keep trying it to see if it’ll grow on me, but it’s definitely not a favorite of mine. My mom, however, loves it.
maxkondim – :
I love coconut, but I become wary when it is used in fragrances. Sensuous Nude contains coconut, however it is not the coconut of a tropical beach or cream pie. It is more the subdued scent of coconut carried on a tropical breeze, or the shreddings atop a confection.
That discreet coconut is quietly blended into the fragrance with all of the other softly sweet scents to produce a very pretty concoction that wears like second skin.
Creamy, warm and effortless, Sensuous Nude is the MLBB perfume of my wardrobe. This is a case, at least for me, where the flanker surpasses the original.
MeanteeAped – :
I like this fragrance for day it’s pretty and fresh, but prefer the original Sensuous to both the Nude & Noir.
bru724InsuffBooni – :
The Sensuous line is pretty unknown here in Germany and I am happy that I have found it.
After trying Sensuous as well as Sensuous Nude for a week now, I prefer the NUDE version, because it smells more youthful and more creamy to me.
Both of them linger close on my skin but only Sensuous Nude leaves a lasting impression. The soft and spicy sweetness feels like a warm blanket to me. I really want to leave it for a hot summer night though but I can’t help but to want to smell it all the time at the moment. Plus: sandalwood has such an interesting aroma!
I used to be a safe Tommy Girl/Yves Rocher Naturelle/Joop! All about Eve/Chanel Chance Eau Vive – kinda gal and I am discovering warmer, woodsy scents now.
I want to “own” a new version of myself and I am still insecurely asking friends if they also like me with warm Sensuous Nude by Estée Lauder or musky Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker. And they do. Which means my nose is a good guide and I am happy that I enjoy so much more than apple, citrus and tea scents.
giedriusvil – :
We all have smelled those perfumes that the first time trying are fantastic but, upon subsequent applications, they fail to please. I have tested Sensuous Nude at my local Palais Royale for almost a year, and each time, it pleases. I always feel that my skin makes woody fragrances too…something. Too masculine, too noticeably woody…just something, so I always hesitate with woods. In fact, I did not own a single wood note perfume, until today. I paid full retail price, y’all. Worth. The. Money.
The woods add a hint of maturity but they are tempered by the coconut. I have noticed that the coconut is not necessarily “Notice me! I’m coconut!” but works subtly in the conjunction with all the other elements to make it creamy and smooth. There are no harsh edges, as can sometimes be found with woods and ambers. The ambers are not sickly sweet, either.
This is a sweet perfume, as far as that goes, but it is no way gourmand. It is elegant and classic. I certainly feel I could wear this at the beach or as a summer fragrance, but I would like to see how it acts on a bitterly cold day. It is warm but not hot. One could also wear it to the office and be perfectly fine.If applied with a light hand, this should not bother any co workers or others. I plan on wearing it to church on Sunday.
The projection is small, it does stay closer to the skin, but the longevity is fantastic. I have looked for years for an Estée Lauder perfume that I could truly feel like I belonged to, and this is just perfect. Head and shoulders above others of this type.
UPDATE: So, I’ve been wearing this every day for about a week. The weather was a hot and humid (80F) and it smelled divine, never too hot or heavy. Today, the temperature dropped to 60F (Texas weather, what can you do?) and Sensuous Nude is all light musk and creamy sandalwood. Truly, this is my favorite Estée Lauder fragrance of all time, and I have the gamut. Perfectly wearable in all weather and all seasons.
UPDATE: I love this scent so much! Even my husband requests Iwear it…he said it’s the sexiest fragrance I own. It has replaced my dear Aromatics Elixir and Tresor as my most worn. Creamy, warm, just beautiful. My ONLY complaint is this does not last as long as I would like for a perfume. I get about 4 solid hours on skin.
Valsidalv18 – :
Now this is what i’ve been looking for a sweet creamy musky coconut. Perfect.
Rapsody – :
2 years ago I tried Sensuous Nude EdP and meehhh. Not for me at all. I tried it last week again – and wow.. what a beautiful scent it is. the coconut just melts into my skin and becomes absolutely wonderful. creamy, sexy and sensual. It was just one thing to do – to buy the largest bottle I could find..the mix of coconut, sandalwood, vanilla, musk and honey is to die for.
För 2 år sen provade jag Sensuous Nude och .. nääää, inget för mig alls. Provade den förra veckan igen och wow, vilken ljuvlig doft det är. Kokosnöten bara smälter in i huden och blir helt magisk. Krämig, sexig och sensuell. Det var bara att leta upp den största flaskan och slå till direkt. Mixen av kokosnöt, sandelträ, vanilj, musk och honung är otroligt.
rozickkkaaaiii – :
Just got this a few weeks ago and I love it in the cool air! I find it a bit almond or nutty coconut. It’s a beautiful and warm..a tad sweet but not in an edible way for sure lives up to the name. I wish it were longer lasting on me though, I barely smell it after 2 hours. Still I’ll enjoy this as a day scent this summer.
dornozuk – :
As a major fan of Crystal Noir, I had to try this. So glad I took the chance. Blind buy gone right, yay! This is a light powdery Crystal Noir. I smell the pepper, the coconut, the powder, it’s so fresh yet very feminine. The perfect perfume to put on after you bathe, right before you put on your pajamas. I’ve been wearing this at night before bed this winter, of coarse I live in Florida, so it hasn’t been so cold, but it doesn’t matter. I believe this fragrance is one for all seasons. I feel comforted almost when wearing this. I want to spray my bed linens with it. It’s so lovely. I spritz this on in the morning sometimes too and make breakfast and I just love how it smells mixed with the morning breakfast smells, lol. This is a great one to treat yourself to.
olga111 – :
I have been wearing this for a straight week and am enjoying it although I think I will like it better in the summer rather than in the middle of a New England winter, if it can withstand humidity.
On me, the standout note is coconut through and through without crossing over to the suntan lotion side at all, followed by lime fading in and out, and finally settling into a soft woody, slightly sweet scent. The dry-down is more “oily” than dry on me, as I prefer, and a bit musky. Being this beachy, I will reserve it more for summer.
Someone mentioned this is not a fragrance for a 20-something woman, but I would disagree. It is a pretty scent, youthful enough for your 20s (but not girly), and innocuous more than sensual as its name suggests. It reminds me of Victoria’s Secret Sun-Kissed body spray, not in a bad way. But where VS is the little girl clomping around in her mother’s high heels, Sensuous Nude is the grown-up, composed version.
The body lotion that came in the set is nice but heavy on coconut. I wouldn’t wear it with the fragrance as I feel it might eclipse the other notes.
Sillage = 2 sprays and very little distance
Longevity = very good
Wear = day or night, office okay, effortless
undeque – :
I really like Sensuous Nude! Over time, I have learned that woods really are not a note I like, but the coconut keeps it from veering into harshness. It is not a gourmand, however, which is perfectly fine with me. I think this is perfectly suitable for most seasons and just about every occasion. It isn’t incredibly overpowering, as it becomes a skin scent within the first few hours. I think this is full bottle worthy.
MKPwidqwlvjd – :
Without doubt a real WOMANS perfume. Def for a mature, strong, confidant, classy woman. I don’t really think this would be suited to young girls either in your teens or twenties. If you like warm, seductive, romantic perfumes this is for you. Quite woodsy, musky, strong but not sickly strong. Two words- SENUOUS, CLASSIC.
maratesi – :
I’ve tried this at the store a couple of times. Warm, creamy, sweet fragrance, but not overly sweet at all. While it does have a coconut note, I actually think of it as smelling almost like a toasted marshmallow. Smells beautiful from start to finish, but I wouldn’t buy it just because the sillage and longevity are not as good as I’d like, especially considering the price.
Михаил1 – :
After I try this . I think I’m a wood . Lol
realrocker – :
This is a warm, powdery, woody, creamy, sweet (think vanilla) perfume.
The sandalwood coconut vanilla powder is present throught out. At first the bergamot and mandarin was present at the very start adding some sprinkle and lightnes. Then it is straight up sun lotion (but plesantly so). It is not as sun lotion-y as say Crystal Noir. It then retains some sun lotion-y feeling but powder gets stronger with sandalwood vanilla and also a hint of honey.
A comforting perfume with twists and turns. I think it is suitable for all season. It is ’round’, no sudden sharpness or spice. Sillage is big at the very first start and quickly subsided to skin scent lasting about 4 hours.
mikkki – :
This is a nice smelling perfume.i find ‘sensuous’ to smell specific like fresh sheets on skin, feminine. This ‘sensuous nude’ having the coconut has been a little spoiled by it but i like it. The coconut smells so good and as well has a tropical vibe and light vanilla note wich makes it pleasant and delicious.
Both of them i think would make good layering scents.they have a neutral quality wich would add intensity or sweetness to scents.
Saget13 – :
This is like the perfect nude lipstick ….something you can reach for without even thinking. I love it on its own or layered under a more floral fragrance. This will give that Eau Fresh ( of whatever brand ) a little depth!
Arourrery – :
I like it a lot! It’s a very warm, romantic and sensual fragrance. Delicious coconut and honey with a spicy pinch of pepper resting on a charming vanilla and woody base. Good for every season and every time of the day. Sillage is soft, a bit too soft. Also I wish it lasted longer on skin.
domavoi – :
Sensuous Nude is a dream come true. It is really the feeling of my own skin, but way more beautiful!!
It is divine. It is gorgeous. It is heavenly!!!
Everything about it is superb. It envelopes me in its embrace for hours and hours, making me feel like a sensuously beautiful Queen – the most beautiful woman in the world!
It is magic. I never, never want to be without it.
borisich – :
This is very very beautiful. Very nude – soft, skin, intimate, loving.
I love Sensuous Nude. I feel very special, and privileged wearing it. I feel very beautiful. I feel in love all the time – wrapped in love.
I love Estée Lauder’s perfumes. Every one I have, which have all been blind-buys, I adore. She can’t go wrong for me. They’re all so beautifully crafted – so perfect.
forsaj98 – :
Oh what a lovely perfume! It’s a perfect, beautifully blended masterpiece.
The coconut, for me is the best I have ever smelled! Not too strong or overwhelming, just softly supporting every other beautiful note. Everything is beautifully present, and all the notes float around, in and out and through the perfume all day. For me the sillage is very nice and enveloping, and also is strong enough for others to notice, but not be bothered by. Heaps of lovely compliments I get whenever I wear it.
The woods are so good, holding everything nicely earthed, and the flowers are divine. Beautiful musk, amber, vanilla and honey – and the citrus!! Not forgetting the lovely ground pepper touch, which I find very thrilling!
Beautiful bottle and colour, and I do ‘feel’ the nude/skin/softness is very much what it’s about.
It suits me all the time, not matter the weather. I love it.
liforken – :
Gorgeous! It’s fabulous. Every note is really prominent for me – right from the first spray, I can smell every note, beginning with coconut, bergamot, mandarine and pepper. The pepper is great! And the citrus is lovely and tangy, and the coconut is really light and fresh and soothing. Then the beautiful muguet and jasmine, and I do smell the honey, which is also light, and the lovely elegant musk. Gradually, the heliotrope and gorgeous woods, with a touch of vanilla and amber. The coconut is so nice. The citrus stays on and on. The flowers come and go. It’s beautiful.
Lasts very well, and is lovely and strong.
A very very special perfume for me; I love it!
wxf699InsuffBooni – :
I LOVE this perfume. I don’t want to pick a signature scent (I like trying new ones too much!) but if I did, I’d pick this, hands down.
I’m someone who could never get into perfume when I was younger because I was too sensitive to scents. My mother bought me a huge bottle of Clinique Happy for my sixteenth birthday, and I used it once and then never again. Insta-headache.
In my late twenties, I was going through the perfume section of Dillards (something I used to do while breathing through my mouth) when the Estee Lauder lady caught me, and convinced me to try out their new sample of Pleasures Eau Fraiche. She also let me try out several other scents, including Sensuous Nude.
Even to my uneducated nose, it smelled beautiful, like rubbing coconut oil into my skin while lying on a tropical beach with spices floating through the air. I loved it so much, I gambled on the headache and asked her to spray my wrist. I loved it, and it was *just* soft enough that it didn’t make my head hurt.
I ended up buying a roller ball, and then later a full bottle (the most I’ve ever bought of any perfume). It’s wonderful. It doesn’t really work year round IMO, it’s far too summery, but that just makes it a thrill to pull out come May.
One more thing: I heard about people layering perfumes, and got curious enough to try it. Sensuous Nude layered with Givenchy Pi (edt for men) is INCREDIBLE. Give it a shot.
xolost6322 – :
Comes off very baby powdery to me, while still remaining mature and womanly.
4ikdiman – :
I got nothing but coconut from this, which is all very well, but I expected more from it. And I don’t really like coconut..
anar1811 – :
With a slight smell of coconut, this has some sort of creamy powdery feel to it- probably due to the musk note, but this is a mellow musk, with a tiny bit of floral as well.
It’s sweet but not at all cloying, and the pepper note in the beginning is just brilliant, at least IMO.
This perfume has a very distinctive summer vibe. I was looking for a “beach scent”, partner said it smelled like suntan lotion on my skin – mission accomplished!
pachita – :
A nice one to sleep in…soft, creamy, coconutty, lasts for hours
Voha111 – :
What a fantastic scent this would be without the pink pepper. I have pink pepper listed in my least favorite notes because in most compositions, I cannot stand it. This is one of them. I can barely tell that there is coconut in it due to the aforementioned. I think I prefer the original Sensuous and would like to try Sensuous Noir.
Gizinenty – :
I echo the review below me (only wish I could be so eloquent with my descriptions!).
Dry, woody, and a dash of pepper at first. As it settles on my skin, the woody scent remains and is joined by a soapy vanilla — a very behind the scenes sweetness.
I’ll wear this in the summer, and into the beginning of fall. If you try it, let it develop on your skin some before you write it off.
jeux-gratuits – :
Sensuous Nude is a dry, woody, lightly sweet, coconut fragrance on me. I like that the coconut smells mild and realistic and that it isn’t paired with any cloying exotic florals or heaps of citrus – Sensuous Nude is modern and mature.
A mélange of fresh-ground peppercorns adds lift in the opening, and as Sensuous Nude dries down it is joined by light jasmine sweetness, a hint of vanilla and a hint of powder. The woods never falter and coconut is always present in the composition. I never detect the honey facet, nor does anything too sweet appear on my skin – this is woods, woods, woods on me. I like to wear this fragrance with crisp white shorts and sandals in the summertime.
Sensuous Nude has a short shelf life if it isn’t kept in a cool, dark place, away from the sun. Put all you shizz in a closet or drawer, anyway! 😉
Seripan4ik – :
I smell zero coconut in this. I find it really odd it’s always suggested when someone asks for a coconut scent. I literally can’t find any coconut in this. To me, it’s a very bland, powdery skin scent. It’s not sweet to me either. Baby powder and pepper, that’s about it. It’s a more boring Cashmere Mist. Must be notes in this I can’t smell since other people seem to think the coconut is actually prominent.
danilafbc996 – :
I don’t know why this caught my eye, but Im sure glad it did. When out testing perfumes, ones eye is usually drawn to the flashy, pretty bottles or ones with a unique kitch flare. The juice inside is usually disappointing so the bottle is what sells it. Why my hand absentmindedly grabbed this unassuming no frills bottle,I’ll never know.
If I were to judge it based on the opening alone, it would be ok, wearable but not purchase worthy. But the dry down is when this fragrance’s magic turns this from ho hum to “I want to wrap myself in this and cuddle puppies”.
It opens peppery and powdery- a bit like Si by Lolita Lempicka but a powdery version of that. Something in it also reminds me A LOT of Curve Crush. Milky, baby powder, cinnamon? Pepper. Its nice. It’s warm. But it’s kinda meh. After about 20 minutes it turns into a musky, creamy coconut. Still powdery but also buttery. The coconut in this reminds me of Virgin Coconut oil.Also like the kind of coconut in Versace Crystal Noir but without the spice. I can’t get enough of it when it turns warm and cuddly. It lasts on my skin about 6-8 hours and it won’t fill a room, but its not a skin scent either. I’m really glad I picked this one up and didn’t sit around and debate it with myself. I can see this being a fast favorite.
Feceperbrix – :
Perfect summer perfume!
I would wear this t