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bogin – :
Tracy was my favorite of all the Ellen Tracy perfumes I’ve had a chance to try ( I got a set of minis) I call it my “suburban mom perfume” LOL because it makes me feel like that mom who is kind and capable and runs the household effortlessly, has no problem setting an extra place at the dinner table for her kids’ friend, has a regular date night with her husband and a book club night with the other neighborhood ladies. It’s a calming, lotion-esque scent. The almond note is very milky and the violet note is soft and powdery. The peony and plum blossom add a freshness to the composition without ever getting shrill. This is a nice one to wear right out of the bath or on a Sunday morning, it’s soft and relaxing. People smell this on you and feel good, like you’re going to nurture them. It’s a comforting hug in a bottle.
AnnyInhingeunwike – :
Well, bummer…. I got a reformulated one. Was excited to see this at Ross because of the notes here and took a chance. This is clearly the “new and totally NOT improved” version as all I get is an initial blast of sharp alcohol and then a very subtle sweet and pleasant skin scent. Don’t get me wrong, the faint scent is quite nice, but nowhere near where I want a fragrance to be, strength-wise. I have to really push my nose to my wrist to smell it at all and I sprayed several sprays on both wrists and forearms less than 20min ago. 🙁 I was really hoping for the gourmand-y almond some have mentioned but oh well. For the $7 I spent, I can use it as a room spray or something…. in fact, going to try it out as a sheet scent right now because I’m changing sheets in a moment (taking break from chores and checking in while sipping some coffee).
Update: quite interesting! I sprayed some on my pillow as I was changing the sheets. About 30min later I walked back into the room and got a very distinct, pretty violet scent!! I don’t get that at all on my skin (even though it is listed in the notes). I’m going to experiment with spraying and walking through, otherwise I will just use it as a “boudoir” scent.
kab76 – :
One of my workmates had a Rollerball of this and omg, it smelled like honey with flowers, it smelled buttery, like almost Gourmand! It lasted 6 hours on my skin!! My skin always eats my fragances but not this one! And it has great sillage
cuz981speagoessenda – :
I just bought this as a gift set, perfume, body lotion and shower gel, as a blindbuy for my birthday. I put it in the same category with Percieve Oasis from Avon (because of the peony, I just love peony) and maybe also with Chloe. I am already wearing this for two weeks now, but only in the sunny and warm days. My bottle doesn’t look like the one pictured here, and as I read I think it might be a reformulation. But I absolutely like it , if it was a little more intense it would have been better! For me this is the smell of my childhood, subtle, powdery, acctually it has a body lotion vibe, I feel the wafts during the day and makes me so confortable! In fact my first sniff reminded me of a friend of my parents, who also was my french teacher, I really feel like this was her perfume and I think it suited her very well, as she was very thin and tall, with her curly long hair, a little too much make up…and all her wool sweaters and skirts, knitted by herself…. just lovely memories!
panzer911 – :
Wow. After reading the recent comments about the new formula, I am SO glad that I held onto my bottle, well box lol When I first started learning my way through the world of fragrance, this was one of the first 10 or 20 that I used…..a LOT. I have a true love of peony if it isn’t beat you over the head type of scent. This and Red Door Revealed are my top two peony fragrances. It is true that this is a superb work fragrance. It gets compliments and not the off-handed ones meaning they really don’t like it or it’s too bold. Tracy is AMAZING. So sad that they have decided to water it down…….or add too much alcohol. Dang, Ellen Tracy fragrances are super inexpensive to begin with…how much cheaper can you make it?!??!
Swobbesen – :
I purchased this online as a blind buy, because the price was good. And I thought the design and colors of the box and bottle were nice. I received it and read on the box that it came from China. Not sure if it means the perfume was made there or the package, but I was too afraid to use it after that, and got a refund. But the site allowed me to keep the bottle and throw it away if I want. I’m hesitant to try it until I find out for sure where it was made. I know some people use cosmetics from China, but I feel it may not be safe.
Update: I think it means the box is made in China. I just saw a bottle listed online where the seller intentionally covered and hid the part of the box that appears to say China. But the fragrance is made in the USA. I have to look at my box again but I think it’s probably safe to use.
ShotheCon – :
The review under me is correct. The new formula of this is very very watered down. How sad. I loved the old formula. It was soft powdery and lasted a very long time on my skin. Its a shame they decided to get greedy and water this down to turn a bigger profit. I wont be repurchasing.
kasper73 – :
I’m now convinced they have changed the formula of this. I only smell an alcoholic floral with a hint of vanilla. It was so bad I returned my bottle.
IHWilmopoliv – :
I can get this bottle just for its name 🙂 haha… but it is a beautiful scent nevertheless. I smell warm & sweet vanilla, peony and almond! 🙂 The scent, however, is very very soft and delicate. Very subtle. I’d prefer it to have larger sillage but it is beautiful as it is. The one I have at hand is a roll tube, maybe if it is a spray bottle would be different? Looking forward to getting a full bottle.
макс22 – :
I just got my 75ml bottle yesterday and I am very pleased with this blind buy. After reading some reviews here, I decided to get this perfume and I am glad I did it. This is definitely feminine, soft, nice and soothing. Pretty lasting and very discreet, which makes it perfect for office wear. I’m far from being able to detect notes for now, but I can smell violet, peony and almond, and the violet somehow reminds me of Parfum d`Ete Kenzo, the vintage version, which I LOVED. I don’t know how it will behave in spring and summer, but right now it is absolutely great. It’s creamy, romantic and it gives you a nice feeling. Will probably get another bottle.
sourseGattame – :
Bought this blindly for $15.00. So glad I did. It is a classy elegant floral with a sexy vibe that lasts all day. I love the Lily of the Valley intertwined with Violet. I have not been able to detect the almond at all.The White Amber lingers with warmth and powder. It is very unique fragrance that exudes floral Loveliness. The hubby says “it smells ladylike and soft”.
VattUnsasia – :
I fell in love with this creamy, sweet, almondy beauty by snagging a set of 4 Ellen Tracy roller balls from Burlington. I kept seeing other Ellen Tracy fragrances around discount stores and thought this would be a great way to try the others. I was pleasantly surprised- I actually loved all of them.
But… The one that got most of my attention was Tracy. Nutty, creamy, soft flowers. Violets and roses ….something comforting and ladylike about this one. It also has a cooling effect that I think will be nice in warm weather. It’s like wearing a luxurious lotion as a perfume.
I kept getting sweet almond powder wafts- so calming and lovely! This is a scent I can wear to work without scent-bombing anyone out. I wore it to bed, and when I woke up it was still there- Plus for longetivity. I found a big bottle for $10 at Ross. I think it is unique and lovely.
Dima.a-19-85 – :
Almond!? Wow, I wish! Maybe my bottle is off but all I got was bouquet room deodorizer spray. That’s sad. I would have loved it to smell of almonds.
rass1515 – :
I smell violet . it’s a smokey violet fragrances. If you don’t like violet, stay away from this.
Apaspshes – :
This one surprised me so much! In a good way 🙂 I have tried a couple other Ellen Tracy fragrances with no luck, so I didn’t have high hopes for this one. The bottle is tragic. Cheap and ugly, but don’t judge a book by it’s cover. This opens with a blast of peach! Fresh and juicy peach. Once it dries, I start to smell creamy almond like almond milk and a strong ‘lotion accord’ and some sandalwood. I can smell it clearly on myself for a few hours. It is lightly sweet, clean, powdery, and creamy. I already bought a back up bottle!
1994ru – :
Blind Summer Purchase
Priced under $10.00
Almond and Powder
I would use this in my hair after Dry & curl. Tie hair up all Day. Hair down in Evening (nice fresh scent)
Summer AM yes~
Autumn:
Winter:
Spring:
frisbyzzmx – :
OMGosh smelled today on a friend n she is like a young Cher look-alike n this suited her to a tee! I breathed her in when she came near so sillage is great n she says it is really long lasting as well. Nice!! Rarely does a frag stop me on a dime! Getting this fer-sher!!! Wowza!!
House of ELLEN is a good house!! Many great quality frags n price is very inexpensive n in this case the value is tremendous n one of the best I’ve ever smelled!! Yes that great!!
Lo olí en una amiga parecida a una joven Cher y le quedaba muy bien este perfume! Tenia muy buena proyección y dijo q dura mucho. Raramente me llama tanta la atención un a frag.
La casa de perfumes Elles tiene varios muy buenos a exc precios!
сандро – :
Light, feminine, and completely forgettable. I bought it at a clearance outlet and was glad that I hadn’t paid more for it. There’s nothing objectionable about it, but nothing exciting or interesting either.
uwm810Bessinepome – :
Just got this based on reviews. Thought I would like it…nope. Smells like aquanet hairspray on me. Oh well…it was cheap. 🙂
Jul4ik-solni6ko – :
Tracy by Ellen Tracy is a clean, creamy fragrance. It almost has a lotion vibe to it. I can smell the plum blossom and almond, maybe a bit of iris and violet. Tracy is a lovely, feminine perfume, well worth the small price it can be found for!
aIIXumuk – :
Tracy by Ellen Tracy exceeded my expectations for what I thought this fragrance would be! I can immediately smell the plum blossom, rose, and violets in the opening. As it develops I get a very fresh peony and a gentle touch of almond. The dry down is very much water lily and amber on me. I get more of a really lovely soapy sweetness than I do a powdery floral scent from this fragrance. I love roses, peonies, and almonds so I find this to be a really beautiful perfume. This is my second Ellen Tracy scent and I am eager to try more because I have had nothing but positive experiences so far, her fragrances appeal to my tastes, I get loads of compliments, and they are actually decently priced! Tracy is very feminine and the notes are definitely distinguishable, so if you like the notes listed then give this a try – you won’t be disappointed!
gans68 – :
ce parfum ressemble à trésor de lancome sans le coté lourd sucré, donc plus agréable, c’est vrai.
beaucoup plus frais tout en étant très féminin.
ce parfum est un cadeau pour ma fille de 24 ans ,pas pour moi et je ne me suis pas trompée c’est exactement elle,léger, discret féminin mais bien présent au moindre souffle sans être écrasant,très floral.
Anarmollork1995 – :
Hm, on me is smells like gentle creamy flowers with a very prominent pear! Nobody has mentioned pear, as I can see, maybe it’s just my weird chemistry.
ivkhakim – :
Oh man – this is SO SWEET! Allllmost too sweet, but not burnt like flowerbomb, la vie est belle or black opium.
To me, it smells exactly like ‘Champs Elysees’ from Guerlain. What a bargain considering it costs about half as much!!
kumkum – :
Tracy is The BEST sweet almond scent I have come across ever. Sweet airy almond mixed with Violet, Cassis, Peon, Rose and soft warm sandalwood, Vanilla and amber in base. Tracy is warm, soft with an airy sweetnes, Its not totally skinclose but its not very strong neither. Its there – around you, soft but intensive in a very good way. Perfect every-day-scent or a scent for the office. Loooove it!
Tracy är den bästa söta mandeldoften jag har kännt nångonsin. Söt luftig mandel mixad med Viol, Svartvinbärsblad, Pion, Ros och varm, mjuk sandelträ, vanilj och amber i basnoten. Tracy är varm, mjuk med en luftig sötma. Den är inte helt hudnära, ingen rumsdödare heller men den är där runt dig – mjuk men intensiv på ett härligt sätt. Perfekt varje-dag-doft eller en kontors-doft. Älskar den!!
Ilkhan – :
A second review for me, I had the rollerball, now I also have the spray (thank you, TJ Maxx).
5 hours ago, getting ready for work, I gave myself 3 sprays. I am now at my workplace, and I just can’t get over the delightful little wafts of scent that occasionally drift up from my wrists and neck as I move and type. This might be the only other scent that I would consider as my signature, it’s always “right.” It’s soft, light and creamy, yet has an unmistakeable presence. It’s noticeable in such a sweet way.
I love the ET scents – Bronze, ET, Tracy, and Ellen. Four sisters, each lovely in their very own way, yet unmistakeably related.
lerimaster – :
Ok this is the first perfume that I have bought and really just don’t care for. It starts out pretty and then over an hour or 2 fades to a generic hand cream smell. I guess I will use it for air freshener. Disappointing.
Update: My sister like this so I gave here the bottle. Just a couple of weeks ago I was shopping with her and she smelled so good. She said it was the Tracy I had given her. Man what a difference from how it smells on me. I’m so glad I gave it to her she smells great in it.
Mugenua – :
Yes, yes, yes!!!!!!!!!…….celebrity 89 & larrykat8, got it right!!! I used to wear TRESOR (back in the day), and Tracy is definitely a milky clone. I like:)
rtc – :
The almond note in this perfume is annoying to my nose. Kind of bitter, sour milkish. Luckily I only smell it for about 5 minutes. Then clean soapy comforting soft delicate fresh flowers open up. The silliage and longevity are a little peculiar to me. If I smell my wrist directly, it’s so faint. But I get whiffs randomly throughout the day. I like that. I feel like I smell really good all day without this perfume being in my face. Overall its very well blended, no strong synthetic notes, just a little alcohol in the opening. The bottle is plain but classy, and I love the faint pink color of the perfume. The spray is nice, easy to get an even application. This is perfect for spring and summer, totally worth the 9.99 I paid for it at marshalls.
andy1967 – :
This is a comforting scent. It’s milky, and there is something about it that evokes a sense of calm. In fact, I gifted a bottle to my sister when she had her baby. This would be perfect for anyone who works around people who could benefit from a whisper of comfort e.g., nurses and other caregivers.
Leet20409 – :
This one is like I’ve been spraying myself with water. It doesn’t have any scent at all. It just opens up like a bad fruit liqueur and then maybe for 2 minutes I can smell some almonds and milk and then it’s completely gone. I’ve bought it on the internet just because it was so cheap, but I’m definetly giving it away.
prizrak56 – :
I have already a third bottle of this perfume and I really love it!
When I wear it I get a lot of compliments especially from men, questioning the name of this wonderful perfume! It seems like men like it more and women seem to underestimate it.
Ellen Tracy perfume smells delicious, sweet and very feminine. This is a seductive beautiful scent with floral main notes and sandalwood, almond notes added to it. And it is very long lasting.
I see some not so positive reviews here, but I’d like to add that I got so many compliments on this perfume that I’ve never got on any other.
NetPoison – :
I have the roller ball. Scored it for $3 at Marshall’s. At first was a little disappointed, expected more after reading reviews. I really don’t get the almond note, but I do get a fresh peony with a hint of rose and violet, but mostly peach as others described. It’s a nice peach with pretty flowers, but not anything spectacular. It’s a light fragrance so maybe that’s why I’m not impressed and lasts about 4 hours on me. Perfect for office as non offensive and for a young girl/woman. Would buy a bargain bottle because it is a nice peach and maybe I would have better results than the roller ball. 7/10
soulketcher – :
I agree word for word with Chicagobelle. My bottle is clear also. I wish it was the bottle pictured here. I’m going to be patient with this scent, but it might just not be me. Powerful stuff or maybe I’m just sensitive to it!
TURNMISMSOURB – :
I recieved a couple of Ellen Tracy samples from a lovely Fragrantica member! And today I`ve been trying out TRACY.
What first hit my nose were almonds, but soon it became mostly peach. And it`s the “mature” old school kind of peach, not like the modern softened versions of peach. The sharpness was strangly nice, and reminded me about my mums old Tresor, mixed with Coty Exclamation.
Peach isn`t listed as a note here on Fragrantica, which I find very strange.
The longevity was not that good unfortunately, not even on clothes.
nik_net – :
I want to like this so much. From the description this would fit me perfect.
I am going to try again, reapplying it at lunch. Maybe it is the rollerball? Bought a 4 pack at TJMaxx. I like the scent in the bottle – somehow is lost on me. sigh.
GrGHS – :
Hate to be off-topic but I would be open to trying this fragrance because I just bought a bottle of Ellen Tracy’s Pretty Petals this weekend at Ross. Such a feminine, romantic scent and if it’s been discontinued I’m so glad I bought a bottle.
I’m not one to focus on packaging (it’s all about the juice for me), but the bottle is so beautifully clean and classic. A lot of the celebrity perfumes are housed in such gimmicky, odd-shaped bottles that it requires dexterity just to spray them on….you won’t find that to be an issue with this one.
What I love about it Pretty Petals is that this scent really lends itself well to layering with other fragrances, which I love because I’m all about tinkering and experimenting in order to arrive at the perfect brew for my body chemistry.
I did read that it’s similar to Oscar de la Renta’s Something Blue so I’d love to find a sample of that because if Pretty Petals is no longer available I need a Plan B…
Dmikoyanov – :
I recently got this as a gift and I must say, I’m pleasantly surprised! Upon spraying, there’s a burst of white flowers and it’s quite overwhelming at first but when it settles, it just develops into a beautiful creamy scent. I agree with other reviewers that there’s an almond milk scent that is just comforting. Perfect to wear on a summer day and also during cold weather.
Also, most perfumes don’t last a long time on my skin but this one is just incredibly fragrant after a few hours. A real keeper.
DirtyRose – :
This is a review for Ellen Tracy Pretty Petals, which is not catalogued, but would like to leave info for people looking to purchase this. Pretty Petals smells light, suitable for spring/summer and day. This is more for younger people in teens and early 20s. It’s a light floral smell, and i smell citrus. Moderate silage and longevity. I got it for 8 dollars at TJ Maxx, so this is a light, fresh and sunshiny smell to definitely give a try, esp at the price. I would vote a like on this.
gvt480speagoessenda – :
give this 5min to settle before you judge it! the stark white floral softens up into a rose and 30min later you’re in almond milk heaven
EVGEN09 – :
Initial Spriz: smells like almonds, sweet milk & flowers
5 min later: smells like almonds and flowers
2 hrs later: smells like almonds, flowers and sour milk (I think the combo of almonds and sandal wood doesn’t work with my chemistry)
6 hrs later: its almost gone I get mostly sour milk
Overall I do not like this scent on me its probably the Peony and sour milk combo that turn me off. I have tried really hard to like this, but the last two times I wore it I got a bit nauseous and I realized I was trying too hard :-S
Skin Type: oily
Office safe: yes if applied lightly
Potency: Medium ( 2-5 sprays)
Timing: all year (may become to musky in hot weather)
Projection: arm’s length
Longevity: 6hrs
Price: $ 9.99 at TJ Maxx
Packaging: 7/10 I have the glass bottle version with a black stripe down the middle. The lid is made of transparent glass.
Will I Repurchase: NO
Disclaimer: my experience may be different from your experience based on my skin type, my chemistry, the season, and my personal tastes
abercromfitchxvq – :
This was a very bargain blind buy. I do get a mature woman’s scent with this. I test sprayed it in the garage and it still prevails over gasoline and car engine I would call it strong. Don’t get me wrong it’s not putrid or repelling but for me I find it nothing impressive – Just kind of there. I’ve smelled better and I have smelled worse. If you find a bargain buy it might be worth a try for you. 🙂
andre200 – :
The scent of a dear, modest, caring lady.
Edit: the scent of my mother. Ít smells great on her, and I really wanted to like it for myself, but it misses something. It’s just too… baby whipey. So I tried layering it. Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue Style makes a nice summer combo, giving Tracy more wood and food, and Style more peonies. But more fascinating is layering it with So Elixir from Yves Rocher. It’s like the elixir’s leading innocent Tracy into temptation, and look what happened! Hmmmmm…. smells nearly as heavenly as my non-alcoholic Middle Eastern perfume oils.
Btw I also got it from Kijkshop, but I was pleasantly surprised with longevity and sillage. No complaints here!
winnercs – :
As other reviewers have described, this is a soft, close to the skin fragrance – delicate flowers dipped in creamy, nutty, almond milk. I’m not in love but I do like it.
resnya – :
Blind buy from Ross, so soon as I got home I sprayed it on my wrist; honestly, i’m baffled because I dont know what to make of it. It’s definately one of those “wait for it” scents. I am on the fence with this fragrance because It doesnt smell like anything I’ve ever smelled before and I mean that in a good and bad sense, lol. It isn’t offensive but it isn’t an inviting scent either. I will come back after dedciating a few days of wearing this to see if my opinion changes or gets more defined.
By the way. Mine is the clear bottle. Could they have changed the formula?
iop171speagoessenda – :
This is my first perfume by Ellen Tracy, and I happened to like it. It’s soft and balmy. Very soothing. Very pleasant floral aroma. Sweet, but not too sweet. Usually, vanilla doesn’t agree with me, but here I don’t find it annoying, and it doesn’t bother me. Very feminine scent. Good for spring and summer. Great longevity.
Alexandr.Kovalenko1 – :
This is my absolute favorite perfume. It is a nice creamy floral beach fragrance. The original silver/pink bottle seems to smell the best. The new glass bottle smelled a little funky to me. If you love florals with a nutty smell to them, this is it.
амперметр – :
ATTENTION: THIS REVIEW IS FOR ELLEN TRACY PRETTY PETALS
Pretty Petals is not cataloged so I’m leaving a review for those making a blind purchace. Pretty Petals is a dupe for the 2011 Miss Dior Cherie more so than the 2005 version. It does not smell like popcorn or Coco Mademoiselle like the 2005 that I’ve read about. I think this one smells like burnt pineapple and apricots, so it must be the 2011 version.
I found this at TJ Maxx for 8 dollars.
4grey4 – :
ATTENTION: THIS REVIEW IS FOR ELLEN TRACY FASHIONISTA
Fasionista is not cataloged so I’m giving a review to help those that are making a blind purchase. I found this at Marshall’s for 8 dollars. It is a lighter version of Amariage and honey bath products. I also smell California guava (green, tart kiwi-like smell).
Gyla77 – :
It’s funny to see another DUTCH review on this one…
I have the exact same thing (scroll down for my review). I also bought it at Kijkshop, but also with me: no longevity at all! Not strong at all! Only in the opening…. since it’s obvious dutch people complaining about it, I really start doubting whether or not this is a genuine scent… But I know that Kijkshop sells original perfumes… it’s weird… something stinks…
nik31626016 – :
I bought this a little while ago. I think the smell is lovely, springtime, fruit blossoms, but very very soft. Too soft for me, after 10 minutes I can hardly smell it. And other people don’t realy smell it either.I don’t think this is a fake one; bought it here in Holland at Kijkshop. I bought other perfumes there, which are all good. I think it’s a real pity, because it’s a lovely scent.
maxsheb – :
Lovely, lovely, oh so lovely! I’ve had it on for six hours now and it’s still going strong. At present all I can say is that I totally agree with Fancygirl who said it is decidedly reminiscent of Laura by Laura Biagiotti, which is hard to find where I live, except at astronomical prices. It is weaker than Laura, which is a good thing: it is like having a whisper of Laura hanging around my hair, glimpsed in the periphery of my vision. A dry-down sort of Laura, missing the fruity volume of the opening, which I disliked. Laura was my perfume in my 20s, and it is bundled with both happy and sad memories: to have Laura back, and in a more subdued floral form, is like starting over, and with only the best from that time.
But “I’m not Laura, my name is Tracy!” to paraphrase a 70s country song. So I’ll be back with a proper review of sweet, pretty Tracy, a rain-washed spring garden of a perfume.
Xeroxdejgg – :
I have this and I dont like it at all, makes me nauseated. I have only sprayed it twice. I would love to do a swap if anyone is interested. big 2.5 ounce bottle.
Update: I realized that I bought this instead of ‘Ellen Tracy’. A sweet scent just not on me.
_Danila_ – :
I am having so much fun experimenting with my set of four Ellen Tracy minis. I sample one per day in order to give each one my proper and undivided attention. At this point I could not pick a favorite among Tracy, Ellen, ET, or Bronze. It’s almost a seasonal thing…four scents, four seasons…could it be that easy?
“Tracy” has springtime all over it. I had to do some free-association with this one. My first sniff, I thought – okay, you can do this, you can pick out the flower note in this, because I know it’s something from my own garden…it’s not rose…I’m thinking peony, which smells so gorgeous in early spring. When I rushed to this site to see if I was correct, there it was in the notes. I felt like I’d just passed an important perfume test.
This scent calls for sipping chilled white wine on a nice spring evening. Love it.
aaiikk64 – :
WOw!! I have got to say… I love this fragrance! It’s soft, it’s fresh, it’s exotic and creamy. THis scent is perfect for work and will be my new go- to just for that. It’s sexy too. I love it and so does the bf!! I was kinda hesitant at first cuz my first two ellen tracy buys did not pan out so good (too woodsy) but on one of my fragrance hunts last wk, a sales lady mentioned that this was a good scent. Well, fast forward to yesterday when I went to Ross and saw this huge bottle for only $10… I snatched it up and have to say, I am so not disappointed in this one. Kudos Ellen on this Tracy :)!!! <3
Pchelll48rus – :
Djuzz.becuzz – It sounds to me as if the bottle you have is a knock-off and not the real Tracy if, as you said, the bottle itself looks different. Also, I find it to be a very long-lasting perfume, and even though of course everyone has different skin types and what lasts on one person may fade quickly on another, it just sounds to me as if the perfume you have is actually a fake! If that’s the case, you might want to try getting hold of the real thing because it is very nice!!
Ulgas – :
I just got this one as a blind buy yesterday since it was so very cheap (10 Euro/100 ml) and I had read the reviews on it. So, even if I wouldn’t like it, it wouldn’t hurt me for that price!
It goes on with a pretty strong alcohol smell, making the opening smell sort of chemically to me, but that doesn’t last longer than just a few seconds whereafter on me this turns out as a soft, creamy, rosy-almond smell. And then… 5 minutes later… where’s the smell? I can hardly detect anything except for a utterly slight clean scent when I stick my nose onto my skin! It’s completely gone…
Tried it several times, also spraying on clothes and on a tissue, but it doesn’t last any longer on that too…
Also the packaging of the one I got is different (cheaper looking) than the one displayed here.
A cheap blind buy, not much of a waste, but this is not for me.
DES13 – :
A very pretty scent, I smell a lot of plum blossom with a nice milky soapiness. The flowers are quite fresh and delicate and a gentle creamy sweetness keeps this from being too strongly floral or clean. A great fragrance for something easy and feminine, inoffensive and quite charming. Relaxing for your nose so a good choice for an off day. I think all collections should have a simple and pleasant scent like this.
qao828Unlogrere – :
Tracy was an impulse blind buy at Ross, after my husband pointed out that it was a fragrance with my name on it, and how cool was that. Okay, cool enough to justify the (low) price, even if it only ended up being a novelty on my dressing table.
But I was pleasantly surprised with the fragrance itself. On me, it is fresh and feminine, and remains so for quite some time before drying down to something softly sweet. It will be my go-to daytime fragrance this coming Spring when I break out the lighter colors and fabrics in my wardrobe.
3,33344E+15 – :
Delightful perfume but not quite right for me to wear. I personally found Tracy’s milkiness or creaminess difficult to live with during wear. In fact I now realise I have this issue with milky/creamy notes whenever combined with flowers, such as in Fancy Love, which I also wanted to be able to wear. I gave my bottle to my Aunt who seemed to like it very much. It’s a gentle, soothing feminine floral that should also please the people around you.
Jackan – :
This is pure simplicity and innocence in a bottle, almost to the point of blandness. It’s sweet, vaguely milky and nutty, and soft. It doesn’t last very long at all and tends to disappear completely from my skin. It is okay but it lacks the necessary oomph to be anything more.
sonic16 – :
this is the only one by Ellen that I don’t care for. Something in it mimics coconut to me and i LOATH coconut in any of my frangrances. Ellen Tracy is spectacular with the scents though, one of the only designers I totally think is dead on with beauity!!!!
dashadoza – :
A beautiful peach with just a hint of Tresor.
sandro7715 – :
Being from Europe I had never heard of Ellen Tracy, so, when I saw this perfume for a song without a tester and trying to curtail my blind-buys, I ignored it, although the Perfumista in me was ready to grab a bottle and smuggle it in with my other purchases. I didn’t, but I did read the reviews on Fragrantica stating what a wonderful scent this is and based on those I bought a bottle. (Thank you dear Ladies!)
On me it’s a “violet-dipped-in-almond-milk-and-cuddled-with-peony-and-iris” scent. The drydown has a hint of sandalwood that gives it a slight earthy base, not too earthy but enough to balance out the -almost water- fresh vibe hat this perfume has. It’s simply divine in its complex simplicity!
On me the scent doesn’t really change much, in fact the note evolvement seems to circle around these same notes in a circular fashion (and what a wonderful note-mix it is!) and gives me wonderful whiffs of them throughout the day. Other people notice and love it too, I had two people ask me what I was wearing and I only own this since yesterday!
I can only recommend this beauty to everyone who likes fragrances that are just sheer pretty, inoffensive yet not fleeting and are suitable for all occasions due to its well mixed yumminess of gentle florals dipped in almond milk. (I wish I could find the body lotion!)
Silage is: “a beautiful and persistent cloud of violets, peony and iris in almond milk is surrounding me.” — Longevity is amazing on me with an astounding 10+ hours!
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