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Xazz – :
I seem to be in the minority in that I much prefer Toujours Moi over Habanita, although the two are similar. The notes listed here seem incomplete. Another website lists the 1924 Corday formula as containing:
Top notes: aldehydes, cognac, bergamot, peach, plum, petitgrain, lemon, raspberry, orange blossom, jasmine, almond, thyme
Middle notes: geranium, clove, ylang-ylang, nutmeg, lavender, lily of the valley, lilac, heliotrope, rose, frankincense, myrrh, honey, carnation, hay
Base notes: patchouli, amber, sandalwood, musk, vetiver, benzoin, leather, camphor, tobacco, Tolu balsam, tonka bean, vanilla, oakmoss, castoreum
I would swear that I can still smell some of these ingredients in the modern formulation.
Nadia123 – :
Is it old fashioned ? Yes ! Is it feminine ? Very ? Totally unsuitable for a man . Tojours Moi , as the page indicates , is an old fragrance . I am 62 . It used to grace the dresser of my grandmother, and I liked it as a girl. It was a grown up perfume that did not burn my nose , like Chanel #5 ( which I still dislike). I grew up and like most women , wore a variety of perfumes over the years . I forgot about Tojours Moi .
One day I was at work and dealing with an affluent artsy aristocratic lady . She smelled divine , and I asked what fragrance she was wearing. Her answer was “ Tojours Moi “. The lady could afford any fragrance made , but she always wore this. When she said the name, the memories came back .
This is a perfume I will never be without . And it does have an old fashioned powdery vibe, which I love. But it is so warm, soft , and gentle , that I do not care if it is hip . It is not sultry, but the femininity definitely appeals to men . The dry down is a true comfort scent , like a cashmere sweater . It is a feel good scent for me. It is even more powdery today and seems to have less vetiver than many years ago. Still, it so feminine and it seems to have the effect of making me feel more cheerful .
I have received MANY compliments on this feel good fragrance .
sann-1964 – :
Absolutely love this, thick balsamic honey leathery floral…
It’s very habanita, so I did a side to side comparison. Habanita wins hands down though this is amazing too. But that lasts longer and is more potent / intense. If you want to invest in this scent I suggest buy that one, unless you have a very sensitive nose and prefer the lighter / less intense version…
hunterWilL – :
I looooove Toujours Moi, I’m hoarding my stockpile of Max Factor/Corday.
But now I have the Dana version.
The Dana version lacks the vintage oomph I love (sort of a musty animalic scent — which is a GOOD THING in my opinion) but it’s a pretty good representation of TM. I appreciate the fact these almost-100 year old scents are still around, so I’m willing to take them as I can get them.
Huge lasting power, but I used a LOT. I can’t help it. I love this scent!
Yes, this one smells like Habanita the most. It’s slightly more fruity and powdery than the vintage.
Modern Dana Tabu is the same way- it def smells like Tabu but you just can’t get that animalic musk unless you buy vintage.
persona25 – :
Toujours Moi is a box of dry, powdery unlit incense sticks. It’s not quite churchy incense, more like a buddhist temple or an eastern import store, with wafts of brown sugared baked goods from a bakery next door. I cherish it. It’s so unique and unlike any other perfume I’ve smelled.
Winfordgf – :
This is a recent acquisition and I am wearing today and it’s so, so great. It reminds me of Youth Dew or Cinnabar, neither of which I’ve ever owned, however. I always thought of them as “old lady perfumes,” but since I’ve developed into a recent “fragantaphile” I now am learning to appreciate scents like these. Niche and indie brands are smelling just like Toujours Moi, etc. these days, and they are 10x the price! I have a TM (by Dana) that I bought from Walgreen’s. It’s a smoky, slightly sweet, slightly powdery balsamic floral. The first spray actually smells like spiced rum & Coke (more specifically, Malibu Rum and Vanilla Diet Coke). I was debating layering something over this as an experiment (maybe Al Rehab Choco Musk??)…or a vanilla? But I just can’t bring myself to. I don’t really NEED to. I’ve noticed that the vintage Corday version can go for hundreds of dollars on ebay, and I would love to know why! However, unless one of these falls into my lap I think I’m okay with sticking with this Dana version. There is absolutely nothing wrong with it. I only sprayed one spray and divided it on chest/both wrists. It is softly wafting around me. Heavenly.
armydoktor – :
I have a Max Factor formula splash and it’s heavenly. Tabu-like only for a second… And then it becomes Habanita. Which is fine by me! Habanita is my number one. What this has to offer tho is honey incense and animalistic funk similar to the Bal a Versailles cologne. This is a creamy smoky sweet incense of flowers with a vintage funk bit, syrupy with honey and powder. And some delicate spices.
I found an affordable 2 oz of Corday on eBay today! I do plan on sniffing Dana as well, for comparison.
The Max Factor version is 2/3 Habanita and 1/3 BaV. I love it.
Sillage is great, didn’t last on my wrist past 3 hours, but my clothing/chest is divinely overwhelming — just how I want it.
There is a rubber note… but that still blends into the vintage-Habanita parfum vibes I get.
PsiH 47 – :
This fragrance was created by Corday, then was owned by Max Factor and THEN became the property of Dana.
The first perfume I ever purchased myself as a child was the Max Factor formulation and it is absolutely Heaven.
The Max Factor versions can still be found here and there online. This is an iconic perfume and IMHO should, at some point or other, grace the shelves of every perfume enthusiast for that reason alone.
Toujours Moi is truly a masterpiece.
mwclub – :
This is just nice! Always was.
gorec68 – :
Nope, I just can’t. It’s very old smelling. I don’t mean old lady smelling, because old ladies don’t smell ;). I can’t say it’s vintage smelling because that would indicate some class. Not for me. It smells like the color of it’s juice. Instant migraine.
I have a small bottle for swap, it’s only about 10-15 mls but I’d be glad to get rid of it. Message me if interested
picasso3107 – :
I passed a small bottle up at Goodwill tonight, but when I got home and check the data base here, I see I already own it. My one spray was potent. It’s off putting at first spray! It smells almost of burning rubber. After a while that tames down some, but doesn’t totally go away. After it dries down a while it becomes a baby talcum powder smelling, smoky vanilla and amber scent. I like it okay, but wish it was less powdery smelling.
alisiya0209 – :
Review for the EDC, modern formulation. I’m eager to get my hands on the vintage from Corday, though I’m told all formulations are very similar.
If I were a woman of the 50s, Toujours Moi would be my signature. It’s definitively oriental. TM has a dark, comforting quality while remaining almost a girl next door – not exactly going into femme fatale territory like Shalimar. The benzoin, quite prominent to me, combines with the dry spices into the smell of a mahogany-lined library full of old books. However, the sandalwood brings some sensuality into the mix. And with a French name you just can’t go wrong!
TM reminds me a lot of Pierre Guillaume Felanilla. To be honest, I think in the long run I’ll opt for this one as it’s just more wearable. The wallet-friendly price is just the cherry on top. The performance isn’t magnificent, but it is an EDC after all.
successor_ – :
TOUJOUR MOI is one of those vintage classics that I have come to know only in the modern formulation, but even now it’s a hidden gem. This is a very rich, sultry and smokey scent that belies the price and the appearance of the packaging. The floral notes add complexity, but this isn’t at all a floral fragrance. The initial notes are very smokey, but with dry-down, this fragrance becomes smoother and sweeter. (The sweetness here is a very deep one and not candy-like or floral-sweet.) Sillage is strong at first, but it becomes much softer with dry-down. Longevity is excellent. This is one of the scents that my husband occasionally borrows from me and it smells wonderful on him too. (He uses just one spray.) Because of the richness of the scent, it’s more of a cooler-weather pleasure.
I have two, 2 oz bottles and both were packaged in standard, solid perfume boxes, rather than the cellophane-window box pictured here. Also, the juice is deep brown rather than the honey-color shown. Both of these were purchased within the past couple of years. Small bottles of TOUJOUR MOI are sometimes included in compilation gift sets. I’ve also seen larger bottles (4 oz or more), but have steered clear as the juice is a much paler color and looks watered down to me.
Sofia – :
there’s no white flower in this one
indeed
very overwhelming at the beginning
typical old style scent
thought it was going to excites me
but actually not
daragan a – :
I agree with the last poster, is similar to Opium,and Obsession and Youth Dew but less ” scary” lol. For me it reminds me of my grandma, she wore something similar. I like that its powdery but not baby- smelling. This is one of the few oriental perfumes I will wear. Smells like a glamorous 1930s lady with stockings and a fur collar and red lipstick.
maric15 – :
This is spicy but odd. In the Obsession/Opium family –oriental but odd; smells unlike anything else; sweet woody floral. It’s hard to pick out notes on this one, and I have a nose. Mainly I get the musky jasmine, sandalwood and vetiver but still some unnamed spice in there that’s almost a little peppery.
Alien V – :
Very warm, powdery and woodsy. The opening is a bit harsh and this scent is a tad old fashioned but very wonderful. If you love woods or powder you must have this. I will be wearing this often, in the colder months to come. EDIT: I wanted to add a bit more, I honestly think this is a very underrated little known scent that deserves more love, while comparing this to Shalimar EDT I can say that I think I may actually prefer this (sacrilege I know) this has the same silage/longevity and is missing the harsh citrus burst that is my least favorite part of Shalimar.
10maniua – :
Blind buy that I have now made a small stockpile of. Super good value. The best way to describe it is smooth, womanly and powdery. Nothing earthshatteringly sexy, but cosy and cuddly nonetheless. In the ‘Ciara’ vein. I use it for work and keep a smaller bottle in my car glove box for quick sprays if I have forgotten to put perfume on at home. A good fallback for all occasions, in other words. I discovered perfumes in the 1970s and the first sniff of this took me back, to what I am not sure? Revlon Moondrops lotion, I suspect, as this has never been sold in my country. The last bottles I bought smelled different and harsher on first opening, but after a few weeks were the same as the earlier ones, so I suspect I got a very fresh batch.
ворон888 – :
Oh Wow do I Love this! Excellent Blind Buy! Not sure what took me so long to order it. It’s gorgeous. On me it’s Woodsy, powdery Vanilla with a hint of spice. It lasts quite a while too.
If you like Shalimar & Emeraude you should like this too.
den804 – :
I bought a bottle of this awhile ago, tried it once, and gave it away. It was heavy and cloying. It reminded me of being trapped in church as a kid, surrounded by old women who reeked of perfume. Now I’m thinking I got a bad bottle. I normally like woody orientals, and old time favorites like Tabu, and the reviews here made me want to give it another chance. So I got another bottle. As others have said, the opening blast is harsh – but it subsides in a few seconds. I’m left with a smoky incense. I like it. It is a little dark. It makes me think of sitting around a campfire on a late spring night. I mostly smell the fire, but there is a bare hint of flowers, vanilla, and amber on the breeze. Others have described this as powdery, dainty, or delicate. Not on me. This is smoky, spicy, mysterious. A little bit witchy. I think this could work for men or women depending on their personal chemistry. This is a keeper. It may just be my new signature.
Geni_HK – :
WONDERFUL! Heavenly top notes that thrill the very soul. The price is literally unbelievable considering the classic, timeless and incredibly expensive type fragrance that this is.
Makes me feel fabulous, exclusive, and like a sophisticated lady.
It would exceptionally suit holidays, warm evenings sipping cocktails, romantic interludes with secret lovers, and weekends in Paris.
Факел2 – :
Keyword: Bubbly
Toujours moi by Dana is a hard to find perfume. I tried everywhere, until I found it by chance at Walmart. Its a pesky one to find, and I found out it is a reformulated version, the original by legendary perfume house Corday. The minute I sprayed it on, it reminded me of cola. No lie.
But after it settled down, the smell is fresh and sweet. Usually, when I think of fresh, I think of linen, but in this case, the oriental jasmine and musky scents make the perfume smell like its for a day out, not necessarily a night on the town. It reminds me of a lighter, friendlier version of Tabu. Now if I could only smell the original….
Воробьёв Глеб – :
I’ve been wearing this for a few days, now and trying to think of one word to sum it up because there’s a specific quality to it that I haven’t been able to put my finger on. I realized today what that word was and it’s a very Depression era one: Dainty.
“Toujours Moi” isn’t flashy, glamorous, sexy or era-bound. While it’s distinctive, you tend to be the central note in it, while sweet honeyed florals dance around you. To me, this is the perfect example of daintiness, where there’s a smoldering sultriness imparted by the spicy notes but the overall feeling is hard beauty soap in finely powdered form. I’m thinking of the hard french-milled soaps of the 30’s and 40’s and their slightly different take on freshness than the watery-gourmand smell of sanitation, today.
“Toujours Moi” makes me think of a time when “freshening up” meant applying some scented powder across your collarbone and clean meant benzoin and orange flower, rather than cotton flower,laundry detergent musk.
Not that there’s anything wrong with the latter, they’re just different ideas of clean. One is rose shaped hard soaps and bath salts; the other is shower gel and dryer sheets.
ivaeorv1988 – :
The softest sandalwood powder, ever. Although I think it’s the combination of notes that results in this, the sandalwood in “Toujours Moi” smells like creamy-sweet, almost almond-lemon sweet, Mysore sandal with very little astringency.
To me, “Toujours Moi” is a “just right” vintage perfume. It’s powdery but not quite as humidly balsamic as “Chantilly”. It’s spicy but not quite as darkly woodsy as “Tabu”. Sweet, but not quite as sweet and fresh as “Heaven Scent”. It has a hard-powder smoothness that reminds me a little of “Soir de Paris” but it’s nowhere near as floral and thick.
“Toujours Moi” has that soft, oriental sweetness typical of a perfume dating to 1921 but without the cuttingly dry oakmoss or murky florals that usually accompany the buzzing spices, sandal and musk. It smells like high end floral powder but is not as cosmetic smelling as many older, floral scents.
It’s hard to accurately convey the tiniest tweaks in “Toujours Moi” that connect it to its vintage sisters yet set it apart in all the right ways for a modern nose. If you’ve always like sandalwood and vanilla blends, except for the excessive syrupy sweetness usually associated with them, try this blend.
It’s like a layer of pretty, grass and spice soap with a dusting of sweet, ever-so-slightly smoky powder. A good vintage for people afraid of the usual drama and heft of vintage perfumes.
KSV62 – :
Toujours Moi smells like Christmas to me, somehow.
The opening IS harsh, much in the way Youth-Dew’s is. But then it settles down into a VERY rich balsamic and woody scent, somewhat boozy like whisky. It’s SO beautiful. I don’t get the florals until way into the drydown, maybe a couple hours after application, and when I do, they are quite sweet, and with them I also get a lovely vanilla (like pure vanilla extract), though it isn’t listed. My only complaint with TM is that the “leftovers” on my clothes smell 100% masculine, but since I usually wear 2 or 3 different perfumes in a day, that hardly matters. This IS one to be careful with in application, and I would think that if you’re a fan of Youth-Dew and/or Ciara, you’d probably enjoy Toujours Moi as well.
Old-lady? Well, if by that you mean a heavy, long-lasting fragrance with character to spare, then sure, but in that case I am a 29 year-old old lady and proud of it.
753951 – :
This is wonderful if you like the classic, spicy, thick scents of yesteryear. The opening is a bit much but the dry down is so sexy. Like Tabu but without the sweetness. Tabu will always be #1 in my heart but Toujours Moi will always have a place in my collection.
shaxmatictt – :
I LOVE IT!!!!
I braced myself with all the fortitude needed when spraying Tabu, Chantilly, Wind Song, Red, Bond’s Amber etc etc etc.
Moi does come out a tad harsh, but in less than a minute it’s sweet and warm. Not vanilla, not almond. Powder yes, but only to the extent lavender is powdery. Not syrup sweet. The sweet of vetiver commingling with orange blossom, two of my faves. It’s bold yet delicate.
I put a baby doll nightie on this last warm evening of autumn before our fortune turns, and I feel feminine and uplifted after relaxing around in this. It’s just mixing well with everything: air, skin, clothes …
There could be some kind of subtle fruit in here but it is NOTHING like today’s fruits, only the hallucination of it.
Easy to see why it’s been around 90 years.
The scent, however, does not last 90 years. I sprayed last night about an hour before bed, and on awakening I couldn’t smell it on my skin. 🙁
melanimellas – :
A cloud of fluffy sweet powder. I love it! I find it alluring and playful with a strong vintage undertone.
So distinct from the modern forgettable perfumes. This one is recognizable, it has personality and another great thing is – small chances you will run into someone wearing your scent.
I find the sandalwood combines wonderfully with the powdery notes. I definitely recommend it if you are into old school powdery perfumes.
beaubnumnCego – :
At first it whaps me in the face with a bucket full of raisins and wood laquer but after a while I smell rootbeer floats and vanilla milkshakes. i like rootbeer floats!
I can’t really detect any florals but that’s ok with me.
Oleg1989oleg – :
By itself the Dana version is not so bad, but on a side by side test, the Dana version of Toujour Moi is nothing like vintage Corday other than the aldehydes. The vintage is fresh powder with bright orange, amber, sandalwood, and florals. The Dana version smells like powder and dirty musk.
Neislibiowl – :
The label on my bottle says Dana Classic, which suggests it was made at some point over the last several years. This formulation is quite good, though not as rich or deep as my vintage, by Corday. It also doesn’t seem as long-lasting. Still, if you can’t get vintage, but you can get this cheap, I’d suggest grabbing a bottle if you are a vintage fan. There are vetiver, wood, and amber notes here, and they aren’t bad at all (though again, don’t expect the strength of a similar Lutens scent). On the other hand, if you are used to Lutens scents of this type, I doubt this formulation will be satisfying, unless you want a light version of that kind of thing. However, if you like L’AdDM but can’t afford it, this might be good enough (especially if you want a softer, more “feminine” version of L’AdDM’s drydown)!
saint6666 – :
Well. it’s been a year and a half, and I haven’t given my TM away yet. So, I decided to give it another chance.
All is forgiven TM. I may have been at fault not letting you explain yourself to me….lol
The cologne first, which I had not tried. I held on and sprayed. Well, the cologne is a lot different from the parfum. Much more powdery and softer in the intial spray. It is a sweet scent…not candy sweet, but an amber sweetness. I can see people liking the cologne. It takes a while to develop, I’m sure.
I also tried the parfum again….well same reaction, but this time I let it develop. Initially, it is very candy sweet with something a little off.
….and then I waited, and waited….oh, did I wait…
Whew…It takes about 30 minutes on me to morph into a vanilla/amber.
I find no florals in either one.
Vanilla amber in the parfum, and a powdery vanilla amber in the cologne.
It’s a creamy vanilla, not the harsh vanilla I smell in today’s perfumes. I generally do not like vanilla
Hmm, well then.
It is kind of nice smelling this balmy evening.
Using it with a light hand may just serve a purpose here. I’m going to take it to the street tomorrow and get some feedback.
UPDATE: Well, it’s not happening for me on the street. For some reason it smelt like….everyone else. (?)
Back you go TM, you had your chance.
monty 32 – :
Not really a review, but a woman I work alongside wears this, exclusively (I finally asked her today what it was), and it smells just lovely on her. Powdery, musky, put-together; not too much of anything.
Apparently $18 at Kmart 😉
ViesseToori – :
I am not a perfume snob and I have no problem with inexpensive perfumes. I didn’t wear this perfume in my youth but it came in a new vintage set that I purchased for another scent that I did wear when I was young, so I decided to try it. It truly smells like nothing but paint thinner on me. I tried to let it dry down to see if anything else came out at all, but I just couldn’t do it. The sharp metallic smell of paint thinner was just too much for me. I couldn’t even catch a whiff of anything else underneath. I’m having the exact same experience with Chantilly so it must be something that they used during this time period that doesn’t agree with my chemistry. I do love Intimate and Tabu (the original) though so I can wear some vintage perfumes. I’ll be passing these little bottles off to someone who loved them.
Baifeephelp – :
If you sneer and consider powdery scents “old lady” then go away. This is femininity, softness, and subtlety at their glorious zeniths. I had a couple bottles of this stuff laying around ignored for a few years (one Corday, one Dana) and after a shrug and a sniff, gave them each a retry, one on each wrist. I love them both. The mister loves them both. The cat even started rubbing my leg and purring. I really enjoy winning my perfume polls with the 100% landslide victories at my house.
Of course, there are the Corday purists who dramatically wipe a small tear from their cheek and sigh “Dana ruined this scent. It’s just not the same.” Oh pish tosh. I have both Corday and Dana versions and y’know what? I can’t tell the difference. If you must weep over the long lost Corday version, then hop on over to eBay, make a bid and pay twice what you should. Frankly, I’m happier with Dana’s juice because it smells the very same to me and lasts longer. This is a beautiful, sparkling hidden treasure that’s been ignored by the perfumista aristocracy because it’s so…[gasp!] cheap. Shhhhh. Let’s keep it that way.
Каринусик_ – :
I got this in a swap.
I remember it from back in the 80’s.I liked it then and I like it now.
I kinda get that paint thinner vibe in the beginning but that quickly goes away. It then goes straight to a powder puff scent that I really appreciate and enjoy. I like powdery scents. It’s a little floral, I can’t detect the sandalwood distinctly but it has a woodiness to it. It’s so well blended that I cannot pick up the different notes in it.
It doesn’t last long on my skin. But I get a few hours on my clothes and I am completely ok with that. This is a keeper!
afferrine – :
My mother wore the Corday version when I was a child, and it smelled heavenly on her. Sandalwood worked well with her chemistry and that was the main note I can remember…some of her vintage clothes that I have still have a whisper of it. I bought a bottle of this version (Coty) as a Mother’s Day assortment of fragrances I’m collecting for her, and just for an experiment sprayed some Toujours Moi on my wrist this morning. As a teen, it never worked with me and actually smelled more like bug spray…maybe now that I am of middle age, I’m discovering a lovely bouquet of notes, jasmine/lilac at first, sandalwood and musk as it dries down…and I’m also getting a vanilla scent even though I know it doesn’t have vanilla. Compared to the fruity/floral trends of recently it might be a dated frag, but when I am in the mood for something more spicy and mysterious I think I’m going to reach for this one.
MarcelMali23 – :
First impressions: licorice, cigarette smoke, and paint thinner. I’m going to wait and see if it changes on my skin. I don’t tend to like to keep frags that have such an unpleasant first stage, but if the dry-down is particularly stunning, I’m willing to make that compromise. More to follow…
The heart has finally begun to emerge, and Toujours Moi is becoming an intensely spicy, burnt sandalwood with hints of soapy florals. It is interesting, and vaguely appealing. I’m still not sure I’m “getting” this one yet, though. I will have to try it by itself one of these days – do a full day’s solo wearing. For now, I’m happy to have tried it.
Edit: Only now, hours later, do I finally ‘get’ it. Yes, the far drydown is absolutely gorgeous! But… I’m not sure I want to wait so many hours to get here. I’ll enjoy my mini from time to time, perhaps as a sleep scent so I can wake up to this wonderful goodness without the agonizing meantime.
knissokSinse – :
I think I’ve unwittingly been a perfume snob at times. Recently I’ve found a few cheapies at the drugstore which I like and this is one! It reminds me of orientals like Opium without being overwhelming and the good aspect of Tabu without the ” whore” part lol.not bad at all and it has a little bit of Hypnose to it also.
IzyaSlavv – :
I have mixed feelings about this one. I wish the ambient smell it creates smelled more like the scent hanging close to my skin. The ambient has a lot of bubblegum from the orange blossom, however, close to the skin it smells like cloves and cinnamon: warm, spicy, and woody. If the dang orange blossom wasn’t there, this would be my Christmas scent. I’ve tried this three times because I keep getting drawn back in by the close sniff.
honturov – :
This scent starts out kind of like paint remover on me, BUT,
after it drys down and develops for about an hour it is a nice, rather powdery (a good thing to me), spicy, woody vetiver. It is comforting to me. I like it alot…
I’m revisiting this post because I received a new bottle from FragranceNet that leaves a different impression from the last bottle I had purchased. The first thing I noticed is the lilac, jasmine and oakmoss, that quickly turns very powdery.
The powdery note must be lavender, which then develops into a woody, but very floral drydown. I didn’t get the paint remover impression at all this time! Just a beautiful woodsy, floral oriental. I love this so much that I’m making it my signature scent. I don’t know why my impression has changed. It may be my chemistry, maybe the last bottle was old (no, it wasn’t from FragranceNet), but i’m totally in love with Toujours Moi. Dana, please, please please don’t change this masterpiece!!!
drenya – :
I have a vintage Corday bottle of Toujours Moi PERFUME and I can honestly say it is far-and-away from the “Dana” version. IMHO, Dana’s formulations are very poor on every level with every fragrance they have bought rights to and just piggy-backed their profits off of the established name of popular, original perfumes.
And can we “pleeeeeeease” stop referring to perfumes as “old lady” perfumes, like there is something “negative” or very unappealing about being an old lady? I am 55 years old so yes, I am personally referencing this. I know I don’t “stink” or smell awful – so I think this particular reference should not be used. A more appropriate approach to fragrances we do not like would be simply to say, “This fragrance is offensive to my senses and it does not work for me” or “to me, this fragrance smells horrible” and leave the “smells like old lady perfume” out of it.
If you are looking for the true experience of Toujours Moi, look on Ebay or Etsy for vintage Corday Toujours Moi. You’ll be pleasantly rewarded.
gorec68 – :
This just doesn’t work well with my chemistry, I love the dry down which is very cozy but I can’t stand the vinegar smell in the opening. I see the similarities with Habanita, though Habanita seems classier. I’ve been trying for a long time now I guess I should give this to someone who’ll appreciate it better than me. Anybody in France ?
seo форум – :
Once upon a time there were two sisters, Tabu and Toujour, both beautiful and alluring, Tabu lived in a farm surrounded by her favourite animals and flowers, her sister lived in the woods, among the flowers and divine vetiver, she is shyer than the bolder sister but once you get to know her she reveals to you all her beauty, her strength and allure, don’t be put off by her awkward entrance, give her a few minutes and I promise you, you will never forget her…
JUSUPOVA – :
This is nice! For reference, I was born in 1979. I am reminded just a bit of what my grandma wore (I had several, including a step-grandma, and only one wore perfume…I refer to her.) Plum is not listed here but I do get a bit of that plum vibe. Fruity, woody, 70s, yeah. It’s a bit retro but it’s lovely. They knew what they were doing back then. If the notes intrigue you then check it out!
aSc3n4a – :
I love how older perfumes have more development and personality than the newer ones that tend more towards linear and instant gratification. If you want to enjoy TM, you will need to be patient.
The first spray of this (sprayed close to the wrist, may have had something to do with it) resulted in an unpleasant vinegar-sour smell reminiscent of hospital. Yech.
I’m glad I gave it another try. Applied lightly (and at a distance of 1 ft from the skin) it is very nice. Spicy woody, a little powdery. WAY better than Tabu, IMO, not as sweet, no weird rootbeer note. Dries down to a nice woody mellow musky/powdery lavender skin scent. I wonder how this one hasn’t ended up in the cheap gift packs we see at major retailers every holiday season.
As far as notes go, I wish Fragrantica would update the content of this juice to show what’s really in it, because I’m sure there is more going on than what is listed above.
I think Rasputin1963 has it right (see below) for the notes and the explanation of the weird hospital odor from the first spray.
I could also easily see this as unisex.
sbi546speagoessenda – :
This is sweet and spicy and delicious. It lasts forever on my skin and makes me feel so elegant and classic. This is very much an adult woman’s fragrance, not one for little girls and I like that about it.
Fresher – :
I love this! I bought this blind from eBay and it’s one of the best buys ever! For an inexpensive perfume, it over achieves. Oriental, soft, powdery and slightly musky….ideal for any time of day or night. Wonderful.
kettrina – :
God bless Dana! I don’t know how they do it, but I am so happy they do! They keep old school classics alive, and even affordable, in a world when trendy releases are weak, boring and overpriced. This scent is so much better than 90% of juices released today, and probably better than some big names’ reformulations.
I’m 30 and nobody in my family was into perfumes so I have no memories of great oldschool classics, I have to use what I find now.
The turqouise-green package implies a minty smell for me, but this is qu