McQueen Eau de Parfum

I will first say that I do not believe McQueen would ever have put his name to this series of scents. I have smelled no other versions than this and Blanche, but they suspiciously look like Zara or H&M scents! Not very discerning, so not something I would associate with McQueen! In my opinion, the scents, while having some merit, are not unique enough to be OKayed by McQueen - simple as that. I don't think he was one for borrowing style so crassly. These are too much of a type, of a certain character. Nothing stands out in these scents and they are in no way unique. They lack character. Or, what character they do have is borrowed, is too in-keeping within an ilk, an already well established style. They bring nothing new to the table. Everybody remembers how dirt cheap Madonna's Truth or Dare was. How tacky the bottle and the lid were/are. I say this as a "FAN" of Truth or Dare. It can't really be denied. This McQueen scent is much the same by design. The label looks like a sticker on the front for Christ sake... Though this one does have a nice spray mechanism. I will point out to anybody who hasn't noticed - these are by COTY (though perhaps this is debatable? "P&G Prestige" were "acquired" by COTY around this time and I'm simply not interested enough to put any effort in to researching/fact checking anything regarding COTY at this time). The same COTY who destroyed VW's Boudoir. Well, the Blanche version of this McQueen scent immediately put me in mind of "Mon Boudoir" and the million "Naughty Alice" flankers on the market. They're that type of scent, i.e relatively easy wearing, basic, safe scents. Doesn't smell like you paid a fair whack for it. This one is a lot better than Blanche. They open almost the same but while Blanche feels somewhat tacky and too bright for me - almost like a Lempicka scent - I'm sure I smell cherries there, this one's warmer, smoother, nothing fruity, boasting a better blend of notes. My qualm with this being that it levels out to fairly soft, intimate skin scent within an hour. In its final stage the tuberose is overshadowed by a blasé bed of sweet/gourmand vanilla and cedar. But for the most part this scent is enjoyable - as one of these rather specific/familiar types of tuberose scents. Fitting neatly within the little box it has assigned for itself. McQueen was not a man to be kept in a box. I say this as somebody who could not give a flying frick about fashion, having never cared much for it at all. But I agree wholeheartedly with the person who said that this does not fit the brand. McQueen's MyQueen and Kingdom are MCQUEEN scents. This set of scents are not. Smooth, slightly spiced, warm and womanly. A beautifully blended scent with a focus on tuberose. This is a very nicely rounded, though fairly linear scent. I like this one but was not at all keen on Blanche, which was fresh, tart, & boring. Though they both clearly have the same chemicals making their "tuberose" and "gardenia", or whatever, the rosette definitely goes to this one and I wonder what the PARFUM variant is like... This is very nice, for a COTY* scent. It smells like a COTY* scent. I'm a fan of this COTY* scent. (*"P&G Prestige Beaute" if you're gonna get pantsy..) Honestly, what actually offends me, besides this not being a particularly unique creation, is that they did not choose to call this McQueen's "such & such" or "so & so", but went straight for the jugular by calling it, simply, MCQUEEN. The eponymous, MCQUEEN. He didn't do that himself with MyQueen or Kingdom, so what makes them think they can drag his name through the mud after his death like that? Ew! Icky. Nasty! Below the belt! Nice scent though. So, in conclusion: For those, like myself, who might be in the market for a softer/smoother/day-to-day version of Truth or Dare by Coty/Madonna, look no further. I prefer this to Truth or Dare because it's more wearable and far less brazen and brash.There's even some of the character of Amarige in here too, which is nice . "ALEXANDER MCQUEEN" - Gone, and - by all accounts - sadly forgotten. The man was a national treasure. This could just as easily have been a "Steve McQueen" perfume for all it seems to matter. And that is quite sad.

Came across this one after looking for a replacement for my beloved Truth or Dare, the closest I’ve had to a signature. I’m not prepared to pay around £75-£100 for the few bottles left on eBay when I can buy a bottle of Fracas for those prices so have been looking for a day to day replacement. Fracas is eye-rollingly heavenly but quite strong and almost too special for the day to day, and some in my family and workplace object to very strong perfumes so I’m careful not to wear it too often in those settings. I got a sample of Alexander McQueen to try and whilst it is a more peppery, woodier version of Truth or Dare, it’s the closest I’ve come to a fragrance that has the freshness/airiness of Truth or Dare and a close enough match to be a replacement for me. It’s perfect for me for work and day to day and has that lush tuberose without being overly heavy. The tuberose in this is “bubble-gummy” as opposed to the “grape”-like smell I get from the tuberose in My Way or L’Interdit. Longevity and projection are on the low to moderate side, unless you overspray. As this perfume seems to be easily obtainable at the discounters online I will probably get a 75ml (can be purchased for about £50) so I can overspray with abandon! I don’t tend to get compliments on my tuberose fragrances as I find it’s quite a divisive note and this is no exception, but it’s the perfume I wear for me. Such a gorgeous perfume, really looking forward to trying it in the summer as I noticed many reviewers on here say it works well in the warm weather.

This perfume truly is pure sex. My husband likes most of my scents just fine, but this one drove him wild, not a single other scent has this effect on him. I jokingly said I would wear it when we were going to see the Bank Manager (and maybe he would therefore give us more money) and he genuinely looked alarmed, like he was scared the bank manager would be overcome by lust, or something. The scent itself is 'just' Turburose, ylang ylang and jasmine, but oh my, it is heady. I don't normally go for the high-pitched smells, but this just works. It's intoxicating, there's no other word to describe it. But despite it being overtly sexual, it still manages to keep up the pretense of being an icy-cool, upper class lady. I have to admit, I don't wear it too often, I can't be bothered swatting away my husband constantly. Be warned, this scent is crazy in that regard. It is totally like that end scene in the movie 'Perfume, story of a murderer'... I have never smelt Truth or Dare - it is impossible to get where I live but I will have to seek it out.

I just received this for my birthday and haven't stopped wearing it since. My partner bought this for me - apparently after many hours of deliberation and sniffing of pieces of card in department stores - and declares this 'the best perfume of all time'. Period. No retreat, no surrender. He has a close relationship with my 'habit' of perfume and has been exposed to many an expensive brew. Even so, for him, this was 'it', the one, the best. Happily, I agree that it really is quite something... Heady, hearty tuberose with a smoky, dark and brooding feel. Slightly dangerous, very sexy, surprisingly gauzy and transparent. Envelopes the wearer in a subtle dark hue all day without ever being too obvious. Sillage and longevity are perfect for me - I want people to breathe me in, not choke on me. Heavenly concoction, dark structural potion, very McQueen... but that transparency makes it suitable for everyday wear when sprayed lightly. Signature worthy. I feel very spoiled indeed.

A very warm tuberose, jasmine, ylang yland with some spicy touches here and there. What I find unique but perfectly fitting here is the addition of cloves. I love cloves in anything and goes so well in this composition. It adds warmth and elevates the florals in the composition. If you love a bubblegum tuberose with a bit of spiciness and you can get your hands on this, I highly recommend it. It’s well made and smells great, realistic and refined. A potential wedding scent in my opinion! Performs well in the warmer weather but it is not a beast like something from Givenchy’s L’Interdit line. Sadly, I don’t see this anywhere sold so I think it got discontinued.

Such an elegant, sensual perfume, a wonderful blind buy for me! The bubblegum notes, from tuberose as soft and light as a feather, are underscored by vibrant pepper and clove. Then the yellow flowers come in, bringing a flirtatious playfulness. This perfume could be worn day or night, in the office or on a date, in warm or cold weather, it’s a really versatile multitasker. True, it’s neither as bold nor unique as the perfumes Alexander McQueen developed in his lifetime, but Sarah Burton brought her own feminine wit and grace to the brand’s designs. and this perfume feels like a tribute to her, as well as a worthy continuation of his legacy.

Dark, dense, sophisticated and sexy. What a beautiful perfume! Slightly medicinal and herbal opening due to pepper and clove accords. Interplay between lush tuberose, indolic jasmine and exotic ylang-ylang is pure witchery. Vetiver in the drydown is incensy and woodsy; soft, leathery and intriguing. Lasting power is decent on me; not much projection that is good, -exactly to my liking. Sensual and seductive. Piercing scent! I'm smitten. Bewitched! P S. The vintage vibe of this smell reminds me of Red Moscow ( Красная Москва) - iconic Russian perfume. No wonder that I'm bewitched indeed.

Love the fragrance itself. It lingers on the brink of being indole but it isn't. Instead, I get this intense cloud of florals that fills my nose with soft warmth. When I first sprayed it on my wrist, I expected it to be as brash and loud in projection as Victor and Rolf's Flowerbomb. Imagine my surprise when I got zero projection! People have to stand really close to me to even get a whiff, and I use a generous ten to twelve spritzes. So don't expect this one to fill the room, except when it's a bedroom. It's definitely sexy and should be used in that very setting.

I tried this perfume based on the notes, and was really pleasantly surprised. It's floral and warm, but has a lovely peppery dry down that saves it from being cloying. It's feminine and sexy, but not overpowering. Love it, and have gotten lots of compliments on it. It's great for work and for evening, much like a little black dress. I prefer it for fall and winter, it's probably a little heavy for a hot summer day. It's like someone took Hermes Amazone and poured floral all over it. Perfect. One of my new favorites.

My strong love for this perfume makes me unable to believe all the negative comments Actually it was love at first sniff❤️ It mesmerized me and became on of my all time favorites instantly Although it is very jasmine-y and I’m not so much into jasmine but this one some how made me really enjoy jasmine.. I can’t stop sniffing my wrest I put it while I’m pregnant and it doesn’t cause any nausea or headache which is a miracle But certainly I don’t recommend blind buy.. obviously it’s not everyone’s cup of tea

Creamy, indolic tuberose and jasmine are the stars of the show. Pepper keeps the otherwise dated scent profile edgy and sharp. The scent stays totally linear on me and gradually becomes powdery and creamy close to the skin. It's a romantic, dreamy fragrance with some rough around the edges. Like pairing a bubblegum pink floaty dress with a leather choker and biker boots. Keeper for special occasions and in memory of the modern rags to riches fairytale of its namesake.

This is exactly like Truth or Dare minus the creamy benzoin-vanilla aspect, which in my opinion, is what makes ToD so special. This has a prettier bottle but I'm perfectly happy with ToD. Edit: after wearing it again, I've decided that this has a certain lightness to it (unlike ToD) that makes it equally sexy, but in a different way, and more suitable for daytime/professional/hot weather wear. I may buy a bottle after all, being the tuberose freak that I am.

I need this for autumn and winter!! It smells DIVINE! It fits my chemistry like a glove. For some very, very odd reason it reminds me a tiny bit of Burberry London? I actually have a hard time describing this one.. It's just beautiful. Floral, warm, round, kind of heavy and a little spicy and sweet. It has something distinctive about it. On me, sillage is heavy and longevity is moderate. This perfume is for women, not girls in my opinion!

All Tuberose perfumes seem alike at first, the main note IS Tuberose, they often get compared to the same lot Fracas/Bloom/Herrera as if having one will substitute for all the rest. Well... no. I especially love this one, it's my most CHIC Tuberose. It's not Benzoin sweet as in Truth or Dare, nor is it sharp as in Herrera, nor is it fleeting as in Bloom and it's not soapy either. It's the perfect combination of Tuberose, Spices and Wood.

I like This fragrance a lot .From the moment i test it . Reminded me another perfum, then i checked fragrantica and there it was eas ...Thruth or Dare by Madonna !!! only Alexander is so much better. It is rounder, more fine, bettet quality. ToD is too strong and a bit artificial .Any way this is a great perfume ,clean white flowers tuberose, powdery and modern !

This is SO elegant and likeable. The three main notes give off a very creamy, almost lactonic smell with the tuberose being the most prominent. It is a little bit reminiscent of L'Interdit but less sweet EDIT: I have been CRAVING this every single day since the day I got it. It is so, so comforting and beautiful. A lot smoother than L'Interdit. This is so good.

I'm in love with it. It half smells like a betty spaghetti doll, but there's also something beautiful and christmassy about it. The white flower is very strong, and there's also like a minty-ness to it as well. It's probably not for everyone, but I'm completely intoxicated by it.

I love this scent. For me, this is femininity in a bottle. The gentleness, subtleness, and undeniable beauty of the scent makes it one of my favorites. If you're someone who enjoys floral scents and loves the feeling of being surrounded by flowers, this is a must-try!

I really like this tuberose based fragrance. It's almost a soliflor because the tuberose really dominates here. It's not synthetic smelling, rather very natural. The faint vetiver in the base almost comes off as cedarwood. This is a must try for all tuberose fans.

Beautiful, buttery, woody tuberose, I especially like the dry-down. I have been looking for a replica of my favourite L'Artisan Parfumeur Tubereuse (sadly discontinued), and this might just be it.