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kimo80 – :
I wear this now and then with a smile and a sigh. It takes me back to where I was when it first came out, a time of life that I thought was so difficult then, but now I jadedly realize was so much easier. In junior high it seemed my radio was on all the time, and I remember smelling this while listening to Human League and singing “Don’t You Want Me Bay-bay?” I wore it for about a year back then, discovered others, and really didn’t get back to it until I bought it last year for memories’ sake. Now I have to be in the right mood to wear it and it’s nowhere near a favorite, but I enjoy it greatly now and then. To me it’s a perpetually youthful perfume, even if some now may think it’s dated because of when it came out, because it puts me back into that youthful frame of mind, when everything still seemed somehow fresh. I do see some resemblance to Guerlain’s L’Heure Bleu, but more in the way that Vanderbilt is LHB’s cute working-class cousin, it’s lighter and less mysterious. It lasts quite a while, especially in the hair, and projection seems good too. Great memories and a great bargain for the price.
Kuzya690 – :
Sniffff… sighhhh… ahhhh. I can’t even be objective about Vanderbilt, because it’s a HUGE nostalgia bomb for me. It was always a drugstore floriental scent, but very good quality at that, and 2 sprays will do ya!
When times were tight growing up, this was an affordable pleasure for the women of the family. It’s deep, sweet and powdery, but also comfortable and easy to wear with anything from sweats to a cocktail dress. It’s sexy in the way that a comforting hug from a warm-hearted, sincere, bosomy woman is sexy. Some compare this to the original Oscar de la Renta, or L’Heure Bleue. I definitely get that— the melancholy carnation + vanilla combo— but to me, Vanderbilt is simpler, lighter, and less ponderous than those two behemoths.
The version currently available is clearly a reformulation and smells like a Designer Imposter. If you’ve sniffed that one and you like the general bone structure of it, I encourage you to find bottles of this made by Warner or L’Oreal on eBay. The vintage spray EDTs have held up very well— I have a few such bottles and they haven’t gone off or lost any of their notes. (Interestingly, I think oriental-type fragrances hold up best over time.) Vanderbilt smells, to me, like a soft pearlescent lavender cloud of comfort and familiarity. I can see why younger people would scream “grandma” or “church lady,” but so be it. This is a classic deserving of its stature and I love every note of it!
Rensik – :
I have issues with synthetic while florals. My mom used to wear White Shoulders and it was nice in its preformulated form. Now it’s a synthetic mess. Id k how this used to be years ago but when I smell it now, I can’t help but think ” synthetic white floral+ hair spray”. I don’t find it similar to anything on the list especially not Edprit d’Oscar that’s a much lighter prettier scent. Very disappointed.
www.allure.ru – :
And, I must say, the deodorant roll on smells absolute fabulous!
Nikitalnk – :
I vaguely remember my mother having worn this eons ago, when she received a bottle as a gift. It wasnt a favorite of hers, but I do remember it as distinctive.
I was on the fence about buying it because at one store, where I smelled the tester, the scent was off and I didnt want to risk buying a rancid bottle or something I really didn’t like.
Just recently I have found another source.Tried a good tester..and purchased at a deal!!
Wearing it now.It is what I remember. Floral,prominent on the carnation, but not sweet. Somewhat green, and ever so lightly spicy undertone with a velvet sultry base.
The feel of this scent is more 70s than 80s.
Well worth the 14$ 100mls!!!!!
Great value, like no other fragrance out there..so you won’t smell like every other trixie out there!!
To me a fall/winter scent.
test before you buy.
Jobster – :
I love this and always have a bottle of it in my collection. I’ve worn it every Autumn since the 80s when I first discovered it. To me it can only be worn in Autumn, the beautiful leaves lying on the ground, the weather starting to turn chilly and dark nights drawing in, I adore Vanderbilt, it’s like a hug from a special friend, it evokes memories, very comforting and calming, Absolute classic x
assivence – :
My first experience of this was on holiday at a Eurocamp in Germany. I’d gone into the shower block and found a bottle of Vanderbilt shower gel that had been left behind. Lucky me. I was only 14 and using this perfumed delight made me feel so grown up. I took the bottle back to the UK with me and used every drop. It wasn’t until many years later that I bought myself a bottle of the perfume, the scent instantly reminding me of my lucky find.
I’ll always have a soft spot for this nostalgic fragrance, and blame it for my carnation sniffing habit at every garden centre I go to. I’m surprised by all the notes listed, as on me the carnation and sandalwood seem to mask the rest. It’s a soapy vintage scent, and I wouldn’t recommend it as a blind buy unless this is your thing.
slofsPreope – :
My partner spotted a vintage boxed bottle of this in our local charity shop window and got it for me. It might be an 80’s or 90’s bottle, I’m not sure. I’d always wanted to try it as I love Sophia Grojsman’s Lalique and Estee Lauder Beautiful, which she also did, not to mention Yvresse (YSL).
Gloria Vanderbilt is not a disappointment! It reminds me a bit of Beautiful, but is sweeter. It is a lovely complex floral, sweet, but with a dryness in there too. I’m really enjoying wearing it today. It is right up my street, a well made old style floral with lots of womanly, romantic essence.
ali69751043 – :
This works well on my skin, and one spray lasts all day long in a sugar sweet powerful fragrance, reminding me of those pink musk stick lollies. It is too sweet for my preferences, but as a blind buy I am pleased with it!
mow2007 – :
Lilly of the valley at max. is what I (personally) smell. Clean and soapy. Compared to modern perfumes, I find it unisex. I smell close similarities with Geoffrey Beene – Grey Flannel. Good value for its price (8.5$ for 100ml). Bought for my wife, but I’ll borrow from time to time. 😀
Tested yesterday the longevity. Surprisingly, it lasted very long, also after the evening shower and resisted as subtle skin scent till next morning. Can’t believe how something so cheap can have so good performances (and smell).
dashko – :
Great value for money, it won’t knock you off your feet, but it’s a great, safe everyday scent and it clings to skin and clothes like a trooper.
agentbi4 – :
Smells very like Boucheron Boucheron. Very vintage but clean and classy. Lasts whole day long and price is good. Ambery sweet, bit of lavender and citrus. Good for winter
Mitia25 – :
My grandmother passed away recently so I adopted her perfume collection and this was part of it (I think I inherited her love for perfumes as well). So I can understand the connection with elderly ladies, but I honestly don’t mind. I don’t look like an old lady and I don’t feel like I smell like one even if I wear it. That being said, though I don’t particularly like how it goes on (it’s a bit pungent for my taste), I enjoy the dry down, which as someone said below is a soft, powdery and sweet scent. It’s also quite long lasting. xx
xace3 – :
I’ve had this one for years. It is a classic, as far as I am concerned. Though, it isn’t for everyone. I understand the “granny” connection but, again, I feel that is because it was so widely worn by an entire generation of women. I admit, it is no longer one of my favorites, as I tend to get a headache when wearing it..aldehydes, I suppose.
muzhik – :
I remember smelling this back in the nineties – it was an awful aldehydic bomb with strong yellow floral notes = a nightmare to my nose! Now, after so many years I gave it another chance and… well, it’s much softer, the drydown has something of Nivea cream which I just love, however, although the aldehydes and the sickening yellow florals are still there, fortunately they’re no longer so persistent. The middle notes are rather weird – it’s a mixture of everything – white florals with carnation, creamy notes and (unfortunately) aldehydes and yellow florals but the longer the time, the better it smells – softer, soapier, fresher. So it’s really good to give it a chance and survive until the drydown. Then it becomes a real pleasure to wear this! The vintage drugstore note at its best!
Oh, and it’s just great for outdoor wear – like in the TV commercial – rainy day on the lake.
wemadipawer – :
Thank you to corkscrewcurly’s review, that I found out that this perfume has been reformulated! I remember this being my signature scent throughout the 80’s. I absolutely adored this and I thought that remembering it again after all of these years – if I bought it again it would bring back all of these wonderful memories of my youth and my first love…
Well all it did was make me nauseous! I really couldn’t take the scent and had to wash it off. It was offensively strong and way too sweet although the original scent was “there” … there was way too much of other stuff going on that it was sadly lost somewhere in the chaos. I was so sad and disappointed that they could do this to a wonderful perfume. If they brought back the original formulation I would gladly buy it again!
osen77 – :
LittleParfumista – just because your grandmother wore/wears a perfume DOES NOT make it a “granny scent”, although you may choose not to wear it because of that association. My ex-mother-in-law’s signature scent was Rive Gauche and my (then) husband understandably found it creepy and off-putting when I wore it; he bought me Coco Chanel – so I wore that instead and donated my Rive Gauche to his mother.
Perfume transcends both age and gender; describing it as an “old lady” or “granny” scent is just offensive.
(As far as Vanderbilt is concerned, I loved it in the 80s and wore it regularly. Sadly, it’s been reformulated and I no longer like it.)
крошик – :
It’s starts off a little strong but then it dries down to a soft , powdery and sweet scent. It’s lovely, romantic and feminine . I just wish it lasted more but for the price, you get a very nice fragrance .
ILNUR1 – :
My mother has always, always worn this. Its too strong and dry for me, but its been her signature for as long as ive been alive and when i smell it anywhere i instantly think of her. Very nostalgic to me.
Rahman55 – :
This is a very sweet crisp fragrance. There are aldehydes, ylang, some vetiver, musk, tuberose. Can be a headache inducer.
iav876JeomiWogkig – :
I just got this perfume as a pressie, and thought “blurk” – I cannot wear thAt one… But than suddenly it started to build on my skin, it wasn’t unpleasant at all, and it went GORGEOUS when I mix it with f.ex. Bvlgari or Playboy and so on =))
сергей13 – :
I just read every review and blind bought this. I think I had this in the 90s when I was a teen, but it may have been Le Jardin. I’m on a cheapie drug store kick.
I have to say… the fighting about “old lady” perfumes make me laugh so hard.
I’m a good 6’3” in my huge Marilyn Manson goth boots, I’m almost 38 years old, I’ve got tattoos/piercings… and I dare someone to tell me I smell like an old lady. Mind you, my favorite perfumes are Shalimar, vintage Miss Dior, and Vol de Nuit. LOL! I know I’m weird, and sometimes tacky…. but it doesn’t matter. I look fly and smell amazing IMO. 😉
About the juice… while I actually don’t like the opening/first 10 minutes (dated and very powdery) the drydown is pleasant. Very “perfumey” in a basic way, similar to florals of the time frame. But still a solid scent.
mitches – :
Opens with a not entirely unpleasant aldehydic citrusy animalic burst and very quickly fades into a weird powdery synthetic rose. Not the worst scent I’ve ever experienced, but nothing at all to write home about. For lack of a better phrase- it comes across as cheap and uninspired. Very Five and Dime. Very much bargain bin liner.
I’m glad it didn’t stick around for very long. It was like being visited by an eccentric older woman with frizzy hair, wearing pink pajamas, too much makeup and pushing a rickety shopping cart. Girl, bye.
I was really hoping for a successful blind buy with this one. Oh well.
In all fairness I endured- I mean experienced- the new scary version. The vintage 80’s version is probably waaay better, I’m sure.
Dj_igor_westmoon – :
A beautiful perfume that always gets lots of compliments.This is an old time favourite of mine.Soft and romantic very feminine too.The longer i wear this the nicer it becomes.A real winner and great price 9/10.
anceriliect – :
This is a nostalgia post, so if you want to know what Vanderbilt smells like today, keep scrolling. 😉
This was good back in the 80s. I’m sure it has been reformulated and degraded by now, but it might still smell decent, I don’t know. The first time I tried this was from a sample in my mother’s powder room, a little half bath in her foyer that had silk upholstered walls and was like a little jewel box. She used to keep a glass bowl that looked like tortoise shell filled with perfume samples that cosmetics counter people at department stores were always loading her up with because she spent tons of money on cosmetics. I found a sample of Vanderbilt there in the bowl, and knowing nothing whatsoever about it I tried a drop on my wrist. I loved it. I absconded with my mother’s sample (she didn’t care) and gave it a full wearing the next day. A friend who loved fashion and fragrance asked me what fragrance I was wearing, and I said, “It’s called Vanderbilt.” She smirked and said, “Oh, I didn’t know it smelled like that. It smells good”. Apparently, she was a perfume snob but I didn’t know Vanderbilt wasn’t supposed to smell good. And it DID smell good. I loved the pineapple note up top. And it had a lush floral and spicy quality. I suppose it was a little like Oscar, except brighter. I wound up buying a bottle, but I never repurchased. I sniffed it again years later in a drugstore but it wasn’t as nice. Over the years it seems I always gravitated toward Sophia Grosjman’s creations. Her perfumes were hits for me.
occassereab – :
Maybe I was too young for this fragrance, in the late 80s, but it always felt too floral and classical, and its sweetness sort of tedious.
Very feminine, in fact, and rather subdued character (which the swan figure and pastel pink/lilac packaging color perfectly – and oh so predictably- embody), it leaves little room for a more rebelious “feminist” modernity… Therefore too dated.
777lili4ka – :
Love it in winter…so classy and lasts foreverrrrrrr….
Zub11 – :
Sniffing a splash edt bottle, a vintage, straight from 80’s era. The previous bottle I owned was a miniature from early launching. The smell took me back to my childhood, so my judging is not Impartial in a way or another… it is stronger now! more mature.. less flowery. But my bottle really kept its freshness and purity. There is something in the” zeitgeist “ that is going around in perfume trends that was giving the late70’s early 80’s trends a kick in my child memory… now I find it so mature and ladylike.
dimabum2008 – :
Just bought this today after living with Vanderbuilt Petals for a while. This is nice and for the price NOBODY will complain as this behaves like a Chanel or a Guerlain to some effect!
The pineapple makes this a “happy happy” scent while the carnation and aldehydes keep it feeling like a decades old “drug store classic”. This is miles ahead of anything by newish cheapie makers like Al – Rehab or Zara. Fairly natural smelling and powdery with more complexity than a $10.00 cheapie should have !
Blind buy safe!
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P.S. It smells a bit like when you open a pack of Necco candy waffers! Dusty sweet sugar………… I love this !
GOOL – :
This has to be the most difficult perfume to review. I do get the L’Heure Bleue comparisons, but Guerlain is a lot more refined, and Vanderbilt is heavier on the carnation. The top, citrus vibe is similar, but it substitutes lemon for pineapple, and a strong dollop of pineapple, at that.
For the price, this is a gem, and *very-nearly-almost* holds its own against everything designer and niche. It certainly has a vintage vibe with the aldehydes, civet, and carnation. Do I keep saying carnation? I struggle with this note, and it is strong in this.
I think the secret is not to over-spray. To write this review, I did three generous squirts between both wrists… and it was way too much. If I sniff from a good distance, I get a nice enough balance of powder and wood, a little spice, probably from the carnation, the faintest tuberose and a hint of warm – rather than sharp – citrus. Up close, (or more likely because of over-spraying) it’s kind of unpleasant. The carnation is too sharp and spicy, the tuberose too much like nasty bubblegum, and that pleasant powder disappears. I also get strong pineapple, which is not nice
But like I say, this is just from over-spraying or getting too close. I don’t hate it, but it’s not the easiest to wear. On top of this, it only last 3-4 hours, max, despite going on so strong.
kolyany491 – :
Imho, this smells like the chewing gum I used to chew when I was a kid. Strawberry taste. I am trying to use it as bath spray, but even this final use is going to take its good time. A spooky scent. In my relaxing, chill at the sofa moments, I get some on my skin to compare to others on the other wrist, and still think, the chewing gum, what a perversion of a scent…
Mencx346Negeltzex – :
It is always a little amusing to see how my “almost didn’t” blind buys end up being some of my more successful ones. I really did not even think about this one, but it’s bottle kept staring me in the face (or so it seemed, lol) every time I went into Ross. “Stop staring at me, you ugly dusty vintage old bottle!!” I sort of said in my head..lol
Anyhow, I went in, and there it was yet again, staring at me..almost as if to say “please put me out of my misery…” Being an older gal at 47 years of age who does appreciate a timeless classic, I finally thought, why not..? and this bottle was on it’s way home with me. I braced myself as I spritzed myself with this in the car (I am sure I am not the only fraghead who has done this!! lol 🙂 ..and, it was love at first sniff..it was as if that bottle was destined to be mine..
First blast is a softness, sweetness, coziness..so soft, not the dusty musty smell I almost expected..and the sweetness is not bakery sweet, but subtle..soft. And yet still a little bit yummy-smelling. What a surprise!!! There is a wee touch of slight warmth in the background, which I am glad this is not too overly warm, as overly warm frag’s can give me a headache. But this is actually beautiful, a timeless classic. All those people who passed this by, their loss.. They can go buy their fruitcholis and candy yum yums..I will take this beauty any day.. And at $9.99USD for 3.4 ounces..?? Even better!!
Anyhoo, as this dries down, the white florals come out, but still maintains that soft, subtle sweetness, coziness that is the initial blast. My goodness, this stuff is good.. I feel like I am floating on a delicious soft cloud when I wear this..sound corny..? Maybe. But that is the feeling this gives me, soft, coziness, a little airy and a wee touch of subtle sweetness. I love the bottle shape, it is plain with a swan embossed. Oh,how I remember those Vanderbilt jeans from the 80’s, with the swan stitched on the coin pockets.. Anyhow, the bottle I got, 3.4 ounce, is a great size and shape for my bad wrists, so easy to spray, it is almost as if it sprays itself. If you have bad wrists and/or arthritis, you appreciate things like that!!
So glad this little (big, actually!!) bottle waited for me..I am going to enjoy this in the upcoming cooler months, for sure!!
bezug22 – :
Totally agree with LizzieDee’s review!
I also remember the advertisements for GV jeans, they were touted as the most glamorous pants in that genre. Never considered purchasing any of her fragrances when they were first launched as they appeared too straightlaced and old fashioned without the elegance of the French Maisons.
I bought this online and tried it for the first time this morning…WOW!
This is very affordable, and is the only fragrance I have experienced that actually reminds me of blooming night jasmine…cestrum noctornum. I bought the fragrance Floris Scented Night Jasmine because I specifically wanted that note, and didn’t find it in that fragrance…and boom, here it is in Vanderbilt.
Gorgeous, elegant, nostalgic and beautifully put together. It appears to be quite a polarising fragrance, some reviewers love it and see the magic in its construction, and others are finding it indifferent and linear, so probably not a safe buy for some. I won’t be parting with my bottle, I am so thrilled to have found this.
cnfc_cool_ALL – :
I remember this perfume being launched. As I recall, Gloria Vanderbilt came out with a line of jeans first – she appeared in the adverts modelling them and they had her signature embroidered on the back pocket. She brought out this perfume too. It followed on from Youth Dew and Charlie in that it was positioned as a fragrance that a modern woman would buy for herself. (By the way, the notes above are slightly misleading. This perfume wasn’t just named after Gloria Vanderbilt, it was the first of her own line).
I was in my teens back then and I really disliked it but recently bought a bottle to add to my collection because it has its own little niche in perfume history. Although I collect vintage and landmark perfumes, I take them out of their boxes – for me, it is all about the scent, not having a mint condition perfume in undamaged packaging. Guess what? My taste has matured since the 1980s and I really, REALLY liked it.
This perfume punches way over its weight. It’s on sale in the U.K. for £5.99 – can you believe it! I’d defy anyone who didn’t know what this was to guess the price point. Vanderbilt deserves a place in anyone’s collection as an elegant, well constructed perfume. Gloria Vanderbilt may have been an heiress, but she completely succeeded in creating a perfume for every woman that you could wear with confidence and pride.
If you have never tried it, I urge you to track some down. You’ll be amazed at the quality, the craft and the value for money. The impact is soft and feminine and as others have commented, the sillageand longevity of this eau de toilette is also remarkable. The projection is medium. I’d also say that compared to some others of that era, it has aged well. It is not at all in the modern fruity and sweet idiom, but if you want something classic you can wear every day, try Vanderbilt.
schwr – :
I know this is a classic, loved by many people, but for me it’s just a very big aldehydic average fragrance. I don’t smell any tuberose, just the strong aldehydes and some time later, sandalwood and a hint of jasmine. I think Chanel no 5 is a way better aldehyde if that is what you like, however, this one is way cheaper, and for its price, I would say it is good enough. Also long lasting and a silage bomb.
COITWORCE – :
I am glad it’s cheap because I would pay for it as for Chanel Misia..
tremasov – :
I bought this late 80’s and thought it just smelt like chewing gum. It’s in storage right now. I may try it again sometime since it would be nice to use it or lose it.
CSKA471 – :
I had forgotten what a sweet bubblegum tuberose blast this was! Even though it is now formulated as an EDT there’s still quite a punch in the projection.So much better than I remember, just beautiful!
elvir – :
Hello. Glory scent, 80s, beautiful flowers, perceptible tuberose and beautiful carnation. It can be as unisex for the flower garden followers. cool. 5 stars for Gloria. Blessed!
avilych – :
An unexpectedly fabulous find. Perfect for my mood right now. Half grown-up, half exuberant youth.
magaloxx – :
I wanted to add to the below review now that I’ve worn it several days. My husband told me I smelled like chocolate lol To me, it smells golden and warm, very lush. It doesn’t smell dated to me at all, but then again I enjoy wearing vintages.
I didn’t wear this as a kid so I don’t have any memories connected or associated with this. I like this much more than EA 5th Avenue. It’s warmer and richer. I think it’s much prettier..
Deroxdjopu – :
This was my go-to/everyday scent as a teen and I was teased non-stop for it. Everyone said I smelled like an old lady but I loved it and wore it anyway. I was surprised to see many other reviewers also wore it as a teen – fairly certain I was the only one brave enough at my high school. I have been searching for a good carnation fragrance ever since.
piff333 – :
I was able to test this today. Checked the batch number and it is from 2015.
First blast was carnation, then some aldehydes, then it mellowed into honeyed florals. Not gourmand but it does have a sweetness in the yellow florals. It would almost remind me of Chloe Chloe (the original) but, so far, the drydown has not been soapy.
This is a complicated fragrance on me. I smell a little of the pineapple, but it is so well blended. The spices are there, and a little bit of the musk, but everything has blended together to make a beautiful fragrance.
I am not sure why so many people dislike this. It’s a perfectly lovely fragrance for every day wear. The sample I tried was not a powerhouse, either. Projection is moderate, longevity is fair (4/5 hours on my skin) and the sillage is mild, although it does leave a light trail.
I think anyone can wear this, at any age, although be prepared for a quick “vintage-y” opening with the carnation/aldehyde. That part fades rather quickly. Five, maybe ten minutes, max.
It is so nice (and affordable) I am going back for a FB. It never hurts to have something for days when you just want to smell pretty.
I also have to admit that I am a total Sophia Grojsman fangirl. I have yet to try something from her that I don’t like.
Aerohoplenericca – :
Can they reformulate this without the civet?
sergey_alex – :
this smells like intoxicating vanilla. it’s so warm and it smells extremely expensive.
it only costs £6. i heard that it used to be top shelf in fancy department stores but due to the demand of shampoo clean smells this isn’t popular anymore! i think it’s such a captivating scent and truly smells like a sophia grojsman!
there’s a beautiful swoop of carnation that feels so warm and envelopes you. it’s my favourite smell, i don’t know why i find it so comforting and entrancing. i’m in my early 20s and i think it makes me smell mature and approachable. it could be seen as a powerhouse but i think it’s like a lovely cosy hug!
it’s powdery and makes me think of gorgeous old hollywood ladies. i like that.
afiop – :
I’ve liked the fragrance for a long time, it’s so classy, soft and long wearing. It’s selling at chemist warehouse for $10 100ml, which is amazing but also quite sad that it’s now in such a low price category.
paralixx – :
I love this perfume. I honestly thought it was a wintery perfume, all soft and cosy, but it’s now spring and I craved it today. Wearing it it’s fresh and light and perfect for spring too, so actually this is just a really great scent.
Obviously as an eighties fragrance this is powerful with great sillage. People will know you are wearing it, but I love that in a perfume and wish more would offer this power. I get great longevity from this too, though many don’t appear to, easily a good ten hours for me, but as it’s so cheap you could happily respray.
It’s very white flowers and powdery to my nose. A nice fresh, romantic scent that works in all seasons and smells very classy. It is a bit of a blast from the past, but doesn’t smell old fashioned at all. Grojsman’s work exemplified fabulously and at a price you really can’t quibble with.
olesya-razinkova – :
This is one that I loved at first sniff wayyy back in the 80s. I loved it then and still do. It doesn’t seem to be strong enough for me now. Back then I was a teenager and very mousy. I am loud and proud now and don’t care if people like the way I am or not (well, sort of…). Beautiful, floral and airy. Comforting in a way. Would still buy it and now it is so cheap!
armanincognita – :
Vanderbilt with the swan on the bottle. I wore this as a young girl in the 80s. It was a new release and the trend of romantic florals were a definate trend at the time. It was beautiful, heady and feminine. It was a favorite until I got older and my chemistry changed. Its a classic.
uwarov.mih – :
Oh Vanderbilt how you take me back to childhood! When I was very young I would sneak into my parents bedroom and go to my mothers closet and put on some of her clothes and high heels. then go to her dresser and sneak a little bit of this scent on me. I felt so grown up. The bottle and the swan etched into it was always so pretty and iconic. There’s nothing else like it! Over the years I have come across bottles of this and sampled a little just for the nostalgia, it reminds me of some of the best times of my life as a child in the 80’s.
endry – :
Bought this blind (100ml for a good price) and I’m reasonably pleased with it.
I find it quite feminine and very soothing, I spray it on at night time.
I get the carnation and an animalic note (the civet presumably). Can feel a little heady to begin with but soon mellows. The overall floral note for me is night-blooming jasmine, indeed a heady but beautiful scent and not common in perfumes in my experience.
Rather short longevity on skin (a couple of hours at best). Won’t repurchase but will use it up.
skipish – :
Love this…reminiscent of an era gone by…the lost stark feminine beauty, and class. Calming, comforting, and nurturing (if that makes any sense) like a woman’s presence should be. This holds special memories for me. Thank God they haven’t changed it.
ehgtlfie – :
It’s something about its name that made me buy it..but no. After reading many reviews I decided to give it a try thinking it smells like a vintage cologne(i know it sounds extensive). Well…a good reason for me to avoid blind buys.
sprid – :
I purchased this fragance because it reminds me of my grandmother. My grandfather gifted this one to her and now that both are long gone, I can have something to hold on to. This is a classical fragance and a little goes a long way because the sillage is huge. Great price too!
semen_sam – :
Hello from Deco Dawn. This is my review of Vanderbilt by Gloria Vanderbilt originally launched in 1982. I have often seen this perfume for sale and for some reason I always passed it by. After reading the reviews I decided to blind buy. I purchased a large 100ml bottle on ebay brand new and cellophane wrapped for only £35.00. My first impression is of complete surprise and happiness as this fragrance is a very very good copy of Guerlain L’heure Bleue which retails at £87 in John Lewis for 75ml for the edp.
I have also discovered that ‘Les Secrets des Sophie Noir’ by Guerlain which retails at £337.00 is almost identical.
Please, please do trust me and give this one a go. If you love L’heure Bleue you will love this fragrance. Definitely resembles a Guerlain and smells very expensive so many congratulations on finding something cheaper. Vanderbilt starts with a floral explosion! woosh! Carnations straight up your nose! But wait half and hour & the fragrance has settled into LB by Guerlain. I do enjoy finding little gems like this. Try it you will love it.
q00711 – :
9 hours on and I’m left with a cool vanilla skin scent. I’m am really impressed this time . This is more than just a pretty bottle for me now, I am thinking backup supply at the price of this.
Sometimes I love a quiet scent like this to lounge around in.
ysana – :
I have overlooked this classic scent for too long, I have seen the bottle in stores since I was a child, and never tested it. Swan figure is very common in my country, it’s Finland’s national bird, and I see swans floating by the seashore when I take my dog for a walk on summertime. I bought Gloria Vanderbilt mainly because it is Sophia Grojsman’s creation. It was unbelievable low priced. I’m happy to have it in my collection, it’s a