Anne Pliska

I just applied my Lucky Scent sample... and oh yes, this IS a kissing cousin (or perhaps sister?) of Obsession in its middle development. No it doesn't have the deep earthy complexity, or the bracing green herbal va-va-voom opening...and no, it does not end up like musky Obsession either. But they do smell related in a wafting, ethereal way during the dry down flow of this wonderful perfume. In fact the opening is a bit oriental like Kenzo Flower Oriental in that it is light, and reminiscent, to my nose,also of Mauboussin Mauboussin. But this is fleeting, because the amber-orange-vanilla composition takes center stage. And here is where I am reminded of one of my favorites: Aquolina's Chocolovers. It is not that I can detect the orange so much as the orange is wrapped up and cradled by the vanilla/amber and thus blends to create an almost gourmand chocolate/powdery-sweet-vanilla in the same vein as Elixir Charnel Gourmand Coquin by Guerlain! And that is saying QUITE a lot my friends! As for the orange and chocolate combination: this is not an orange slice dipped in chocolate. That would elude to a "juicy" orange. No, this is really good expensive milk chocolate infused with the flavor of orange jam (or marmalade without the rinds). Sort of a Christmas chocolate-orange confection. This progresses seamlessly to a wonderful woody base. The progression is subtle, and takes about an hour on me. We end with a soft sweet-powder-vanilla (not heavy talc... but a light dusting of confectioner's sugar powder) that continues to tickle your Obsession memories now and again. The musk and patchouli are light and very respectable. Barely detectable to my nose. In re-reading my review, one would surmise that I find this to be a sweeeeeeeet fragrance, but really, it is not. It is a soft and subtle baby-sweet, not lollipop-teeny-bopper-sweet. Longevity... quite good. The progression from orange/chocolate opening to woody base is subtle and wonderful. I awoke this morning with that Anne Pliska's sweet confectioner's sugar powder smell! Therefore, I'd say, wear this on a night when you know you are going to have awesome sex with your partner, and they will never forget you!!! EDIT: I now OWN this! I bought the 1.7 oz EDP bottle. I was a little leery of the metallic bottle, but didn't want to pay for the larger glass bottle until I had lived with the less expensive amount first. I just have to say that, the 1.7 oz container is really pretty. Feels smooth, weighty, and good in your hand. The gold is shiny and bright, the pink is dusky mauve really. So, I'm actually happy about the purchase because I can stick this in my PURSE! The spray that comes out is a fine mist rather than a stream of wet, as many perfumes are. So, again, I'm pleased. 10 stars for the juice and 10 stars for the packaging! ***** *****

#1987 I really wish I knew more about this fragrance. Who made it? Who is keeping it in production? Who was Anne Pliska? What was her "vision" for her scent? This really smells timeless yet it was possibly a predecessor to Mugler's Angel which was released in 1992 as this is a Gourmand Patchouli. The notes tell most of the story. The orange is of the Zest and Essential Oil variety -- the orange is suffusive, and tenacious in the composition. It smells both rich and sweet at the same time. The geranium compliments the natural bitter aspects of the orange rind -- while adding a rich floral note that melds with the top. Be assured that this is simply Geranium and does not have a trace of rose or rose geranium. The patchouli is the succulent, rich part -- it smells like velvety dark chocolate. The Orange is still present so for awhile it smells like smooth dark chocolate, geranium, and orange zest. It is such a beautiful accord, a gourmand before its time! Without sliding into any unbearable sweetness, it's all rich decadence all the way. The drydown is an ambery patchouli that still has hints of dark chocolate and oranges. I can't say it enough it is such an amazing combination of notes! Lasting power is amazing with a few sprays, and the perfume maintains that dark bitter geranium/orange zest -- decadent velvety dark chocolate -- grounding earthy patchouli for hours. Those three point of scent just make this work as a composition. I first read about this on nstperfume.com when they were still doing perfume reviews. The reviewer said that this is a perfect "Little Black Dress" scent and I can't agree more. Especially as a winter scent. This is gourmand done right, with a lot of sophistication, and no saccharine sweetness or gobs of vanilla to deal with.

"Oh my. Oh yes." Those words impulsively slip out in a contented mutter everytime I slip into this fantastic, decadent, indulgent warm cloud of a fragrance. There are three magical scents, from three very different sources, and they all share some fantastic similar notes and heady drydown: Shalimar, Obsession, and Pliska. Of the three, Pliska is the stately, refined and mysterious member of the family, more elegant than Obsession, softer and a touch more natural than Shalimar. Rich heavy amber from top to finish, and I could stop right there by simply talking of nothing but this decadent, sweet, un-adulterated, polished amber. In much smaller, supporting roles, there are fruit and flower notes. Make no mistake, nothing resembling fruity candy is here; its more the tannins and heavy nectars giving their notes. This is fruit ready to be taken to the vitners, fruit that is over-ripe and dripping. The floral notes are also earthy, heavy and concentrated - these are not daisies in sunshine - instead, think of deep red geraniums thriving in the heavy shade of a gothic garden. Of course, the amber, musk and deep vanilla finish this masterpiece, and leave one feeling as if wrapped in the most expensive of silks and cashmere. So delightful, so rich, so...... absolutely excellent. Grab this gem while you can - I fear it's very limited production may be entirely discontinued one day....

I was looking for a replacement for the warm and cozy L de Lolita by Lolita Lempicka, which was discontinued some time ago, and I certainly found it in Anné Pliska. I have the parfum concentration, but there is also an EdP. The parfum comes in a tiny etched crystal bottle with stopper, and it's beautifully presented in a gold box tied with pink ribbon. What a girly treat! (In the bottle pictured above, the juice appears to be neon pink, but be warned that it is not! It is a dark amber color. There is no pink in the bottle at all). The scent itself is a gorgeous vanillic amber laced with incense and a hint of bitter orange that lasts for hours, just like L de Lolita. There is nothing that smells synthetic or chemical. In fact this is one of the smoothest amber-based perfumes I have ever smelled, and it makes me wonder about the % of natural ingredients. Seems high. I understand this rather obscure perfume has quite the cult following. Anné Pliska is the perfect perfume for just about all women. It is fine enough for a special occasion, cozy enough to wear under a sweater on a chilly night at home, and definitely sexy enough for romance. Sillage is great, and longevity is commendable as well. Vanilla lovers should not pass up.

Luscious labdanum amber is the primary name of the ANNE PLISKA game. Wow, what a seductive perfume this is! I love the mingling of the amber with the patchouli and geranium and a dash of vanilla. Although this composition is simple and fairly linear, the quality of the notes is high and their proportions perfect to my nose. In contrast to other reviewers, I find very little in common between ANNE PLISKA and SHALIMAR. Yes, they both contain vanilla, but the focus of AP is amber, while SHALIMAR strikes me as a more complex, bluish oriental perfume. Golden and viscous, ANNE PLISKA has pretty big sillage and fantastic longevity. All in all, this is one of the best amber perfumes I have smelled in any category (including niche) and a fantastic value for its modest price tag. This edp is even on the strong side, veering toward perfume, which is a nice change from the trend at many (not all...) niche houses to bottle cologne as edp--making the already high prices of their wares ridiculous. I recommend ANNE PLISKA unequivocally to anyone who loves amber. A small caveat: without being overwhelming, the patchouli is noticeable--of course, that's just more good news for patchouli lovers!

I just bought this beauty after a long testing phase. Though tbh I knew the moment I first sprayed, I'd be buying it. I love ambers in the fall (apart from Spooktober, which is reserved for spooky scents). I love them all: gourmand ambers, spicy ambers, boozy ambers, etc. The orange and geranium is what I think makes it different than others. Of course, fruity ambers come a-many and I am sure an orange topped amber is not new. It is so realistic, the orange, and I just adore that. It is, as many have said, highly complimented out in the wild. I am not a compliment seeker type but who doesn't love one? The very first day I wore it, I was in a park walking the wooded trails. A runner went by and a bit later he returned and said "You smell amazing!" and breezed past. Big smile on my face! :) It is sweet, it is musky, it is floral, and in the dry down comes the beautiful vanilla. Your clothes the next day will have you swooning for more. It is completely appropriate for the holiday season too. I highly recommend sampling this one, especially if you're an amber lover like myself!

Who can describe it better than the nose, Jim Bell of Givaudan: “A beautiful bouquet sparkling with a powdery diffusive topnote, created by a blend of mandarin and bergamot. The accord is further enhanced by the floral midnotes of geranium and jasmine creating a full-bodied heart. The undertones of amber, patchouli, vanilla, and musk provide a long lasting sensuality to this uniquely feminine fragrance.” - Jim Bell Givaudan-Roure Anné Pliska Parfums is a classic niche fragrance. Timeless, beautifully crafted, sophisticated and sexy. A burst of bright powdery bergamot takes the opening bow, while a warm opulent amber envelopes orange, vanilla and musk, folding them into sheer amber perfection. Geraniums and jasmine appear center stage, then a touch of patchouli melts into the ambery drydown. Perfection. I have been wearing this fragrance since its debut. I am probably the first, and definitely the biggest, fan. People have stopped me on the street and approached me in restaurants to ask what I am wearing. Anné Pliska will always be my signature scent.

I can only agree that this has something in common with Shalimar, but for me Anne Pliska is something more enjoyable and I actually love this little piece. It opens sweet with loads of amber and vanilla. There are slight touches of citrus and patchoulli to add some spice, but mostly it's just delightful, creamy vanilla followed by warm notes of amber and musk. It's extremely feminine and extremely likeable, so I suggest that every oriental lover should give this a try. It's very cold outside at the moment and I love how this works with my skin as I feel extremely cosy. And what else? I consider this to be extremely sexual perfume as well. My nose is stuck upon my wrist inhaling this precious gem. Really - give it a try. It has some old fashioned background, I suspect from carnation, but it works extremely well and is a winner if you want to smell cosy, yet sexual. Oh, and this is grown up stuff. Very mature vanilla. I love it.

A perfect September fragrance? The orange nods to the end of summer, but it's the rich oil of the peel, not the tart light juice you'd wear in heat. Sweet but not cloying. & then the amber emerges. For me the amber isn't heavy but I adore the dense & dark - next month I'll bring out my beloved autumnal favorites Ambre Loup & Anubis. Seconding the mention below of Frederic Leighton's painting Flaming June, a lovely evocation of Anné Pliska's lush russet glow. A crowd pleaser but not too obvious (FWIW my husband loves it). Charming & sensual. & as far as niche goes, price-wise it's a steal. Originally bought the sample for for someone else & dug it but didn't think it was quite me. Yet here I am with a decant that I've spritzed every day this week. Might be worth seeing if it will grow on you, too.

It's a cute and cheeky, satisfying amber fragrance. I like it but don't love it and would not buy a full bottle. If you look up this headline, "For Santa Ana Perfume Creator, Individuality Is of the Essence," there is a publicity piece from 1989 in the L.A. Times when she was launching this perfume. Very fun. :) Update 2/14/24: Still deciding if I want a full bottle of this, because it's very satisfying--an aromatic vanilla amber with some sweetness--and it has good performance. I have an old bottle of CK Obsession, so I probably don't need this. Anne Pliska is sweeter (with patchouli) and simpler than Obsession, but still so yummy and just as oomph-atic. Update 3/27/24: Ah, YES, I want a bottle. Perfectly comfortable at that low-key, sexy wavelength that flies under the radar.

This is Divinity. I think I could live on this perfume as air. I worked in a high end department store in the late 80s and got to spray myself as much as I wanted. And I did. In my very early twenties and not familiar with scent as my mother was allergic to all but Chanel no5, I never dreamed that AP would eventually become extinct. I could not afford it then. But I would have bit the bullet had I known then what I know now..... These days, I have many perfumes and enjoy wearing them daily. As for AP, I have a very, very small stash that I wear on Christmas only. I’m currently looking into reformulations of AP. I’m not against trying my own hand at it just to be able to keep this masterpiece available to me forever...10/10. UPDATE- found on PARFUMELLE. It’s exquisite

This just arrived today. I live in the UK and ordered this from Lucky Scent in the US (will think twice about ordeing from the US as I had to pay a huge amount of tax on it!) Ordered without testing as I was confident this would appeal to me given the reviews here and I am not disappointed. This was love at first sniff. Anne Pliska is an opulent cocktail of vanilla, orange, amber and spices which is perfect for a crisp autumn day. I get the comparisons with Shalimar with the smokey vanilla notes, but also find similiarities with Fendi Theorema through the orangey, boozy spice notes, and though not listed I also get a lovely hint of incence. Overall a scent that is sensual and comforting at the same time. Highly recommended!

I sometimes want to tell people about Anné Pliska in person, but because of the accent on the "e" I'm never sure how to pronounce it. Is it Anne/Ann, or Ahh-nay? However you say it, this is a really spicy grown-up Oriental. Starts off with a velvety dark combo of vanilla and amber with a little bitter orange on top. The orange gets less juicy, more bitter in the drydown, and the whole scent ends up hot and spicy and patchouli. Despite all the orange and vanilla, this is neither sweet not gourmand. It's warm and sexy - womanly, not girly. I like this scent more the older I get (I'm 41 now). Nice sillage, lasts a long time.

Anne Pliska is stunning. It's what I hoped Shalimar would smell like on my skin. Unfortunately, while Shalimar smells wonderful on many others, on my skin, it turns straight to acrid cat pee. Really. I offered my wrist to my boyfriend's mother, who concurred. Cat pee. Anyway, Anne Pliska is entirely wearable by almost anyone. At first there is an almost candy-like orange note which dries down to the most incredibly deep, yet feminine and powdery, amber. The earthy patchouli grounds the geranium, keeping it from veering into floral territory. This is such a simple concoction, but it is perfectly elegant in its execution.

Anne Pliska is a creamy orange amber beauty. It reminds me of the Leighton painting Flaming June...a girl sleeping in a swirl of tangerine gauze on a greek marble bench with the ocean in the background. I must agree though, there is a definate hint of salty play-doh to it in the middle along with something that reminded me of soft fresh bread. Kind of odd but I found myself drawn in by it rather than repulsed. Overall, AP radiates the feeling of languishing comfort and easy elegance. This is what the best parts of Obsession used to smell like. If it wasn't so expensve and hard to find I would wear it all the time.

Wore this indoors at an unfamiliar place during winter vacation, and now that moment when I was first captured by this fragrance has been stamped in my brain! Orangey-vanilla spices filled the air and spun around me, like when a cartoon character hits his head and they show stars and numerical symbols and such in a circular motion. The molecules in this fragrance are separated and play apart from one another, not creamy nor dense. Although separated, they do create one accord that your nosebrain will remember. I absolutely only wear this in Cold weather with no heater. Sparkling, stinging, sweet category.

Anne Pliska is sexy and dark. Powder, oranges, musk, and cinnamon - with a sharp edge. Think of a pleasant, quiet, smiling woman who looks innocent - then gives you the naughty wink. I was given a sample of this at Nordstrom in 1989 and instantly fell in love. I do admit my taste in fragrance has shifted to the sweeter and the vanilla in the 23 yeasrs since then, but I still buy and use my Anne Pliska.

I'm lowkey obsessed with this perfume. It starts out totally orange soda after applying, then dries down to a mellow amber. I've never smelled anything quite like it, but it reminds me of going through my mother's cosmetics when I was a child- she liked amber perfumes- and there's something of a lipstick scent in here too. It doesn't hurt that those memories are from the 80s, just like this perfume!

This perfume to me says "sunny and happy". I'm a sucker for almost anything "amber". If you add vanilla and oranges, I'm in olfactory heaven. The scent seems fairly linear, with these main notes lasting for most of the time, but that's just fine with me. Anne Pliska goes on my "regulars" list.

I was a nail tech at Buffums. Every time I passed the frag counter I would spray this on. Back in 1989 there was nothing like this anywhere. And there still is not..... Anybody have a large bottle up for trade

Oh, what high hopes I had for this one! With all the passionately positive reviews and comparisons to Obsession, I came this close (holding thumb and forefinger one inch apart) to buying this unsniffed. Thankfully, I subdued my shopaholic impulse momentarily and ordered a sample instead. Expectation is everything. If I hadn't been expecting a suitable replacement for Obsession, I might've been less disappointed. While Pliska is pleasant enough, it's no Obsession, even the reformulated Obsession, which I adore. I'm not very good at describing notes, so here's an analogy instead: Comparing Pliska to Obsession is like comparing a shirley temple to a rum & Coke. While they both have a sweet and innocent base (though Coke is already more dark and mysterious than grenadine), it's the rum that turns a soft drink into a cocktail. One is pleasant and the other can get you drunk. I disagree strongly that Plisksa is a heavy scent. I find it light as it can be. I get mostly a popsicle kind of sweetness from Pliska. And sorry, probably only Americans will get this, but Pliska strongly reminds me of how a Big Stick smells when you've eaten away almost the entire popsicle and you're down to the wooden stick. That combo of synthetic fruit flavoring and wood. Yeah, I probably don't need to say it, but I won't be ordering a full bottle of this one.

One time spray is enough. Very sweet and powdery very sexy...I can imagine Joan Collins wearing it .. if she would launched this one I woudn't be surprised ..reminds me love scenes she had with Dex in Dynasty... But well we are here 2015 and yes I got it in LuckyScent. I must say I fall in love with a sample I ve got..and this is amazing size and way you applying it to your skin...sexy ..little doze on your finger tip in enough...I really like first 5-7 min..smells sexy..flirting...come and get me...The dry down is very heavy and vintage for me. I like to stop and sniff my sample or bottle I like to spray my closet once and feel feminine vibes... If I apply it in my room on my skin It makes me sleepy...I fall asleep 4 times already after application. Did someone experienced it as well? I am wonder what note makes me....this way.

Similar enough to Obsession that you could blind buy Pliska and not be surprised by the scent. However, Pliska is smoother, with a little more vanilla and a lot more candied orange, and lacking the slight acrid sharpness of obsession. Less synthetics or incense maybe? Also creamier and syrupier with less sillage and strength than Obsession. I think Pliska is a nicer fragrance overall and definitely a scent you need to try if you like heavier vanilla ambers. However, this composition of bergamot, vanilla, patchouli and amber is so tied to late 1980's orientals that you have to be careful wearing this. This is great scent but is now a solid classic which is sort of a double edge sword. I don'tt know how many times I have worn vintage/classic perfumes and had someone say I smell like a much older woman or their mom!

I finally got a sample of this from Lucky Scent, after having wanted to try it for years. When dabbed on this is mostly patchouli, vanilla, and musk. However, when sprayed on I get the citruses. The bergamot comes across as a creamy, gourmand lemon, and the orange is a spiced orange. As with dabbing it on, I get the vanilla and patchouli (which is a bit chocolatey), but I also get a lot of amber. This does have a bit of an old-school vibe, without being overly dated. Unlike some of the other reviews, I didn't find this overly powdery at all. It does have a bit of a dusty feel (in a good way), but this was not what I would describe as powdery. It's not a "must-have" for me, but I do enjoy it and I'm glad I finally tried it. Performance on this is outstanding.

After the very strange first few minutes that smell just a little like salty play-doh mixed with vanilla, Anne Pliska seems to get back on track and shift into a beautiful vanilla amber. It is a little citrusy, but more like bergamot than oranges, and there is a maple syrup note that sometimes pops up out of nowhere and then quickly fades out again. It lasts a long time and projects well without being overwhelming, and costs less than most other niche frags. It is a little old-fashioned, but NOT in a musty dated sort of way, or maybe it just seems that way to me because it has a stronger personality and is more complex than modern fragrances (especially watery fruitchoulis and candy scents). I wish more people would make perfume like this!

I have to agree with Zhara about the Shalimar/Obsession connection, but to me, Pliska is relatively innocent...like an inexperienced yet idealistic young lady sneaking a spritz from her older sister's perfume. It opens quite abrasively--on me, anyway--with a chemical blast that reminds me of something very dated and...er...public bathroom-ish. But it quickly settles down into a bitter-sweet powdery creamsicle that, while tantalizing, is not quite edible. Pliska is the warm, comforting scent of pearls and cashmere. It invites a long, romantic, slow-dance, but it just never really gets down-n-dirty sexy, which is nice, because such "sexy" perfumes are usually highly overrated and irritating.

This is lovely. The orange note with amber and vanilla are gorgeous together. And the patchouli is very soft and adds just a tiny bit of earthiness. It has nice staying power on the skin. I do have to say that I'm not sure I see this one as oriental-at least on the way it smells on my skin. It is much more citrusy than any other oriental I have. But that is a minor detail-the scent is lovely and is absoultely worth a try.

This is a pretty straightforward vegetal amber scent with the most prominent notes being labdanum, patchouli, and geranium. Not for fans of sugary sweet perfumes. Its warm and spicy with a resemblance to Obsession minus some of the powdery sweetness of the latter. Nice but not full bottle worthy. Thanks to smile4thecamera for the chance to try this one out!

See that picture of amber that fragrantica uses for the amber note? Well what I smell is that big ole chunk of amber in the picture surrounded by some wisps of incense and vanilla. It's lovely, very sweet and sexy but I have to be careful not to get too close or sniff too hard because then it's just that big amber boulder clonking me in the nose.

I liked it in glass bottle in the spray sooo... loud and heavy. OMG ! The small amount is a very sexy! But I don;t know what occasion and what time you can wear it? Hard to ...fit him in todays " savoir-vivre." If I can If I can advice to you... get a sample bottle in Lucky scent it's so intense ... this size of 1 ml will last you for 100 years.

A couple of people have asked me if I'm wearing Obsession when I wear this one. I enjoy this scent but don't find it particularly remarkable. My husband is the one who does backflips when I wear it, so when I feel frisky enough to chase the old goat around the couch and into the boudoir, I'll spritz a bit of this on. Works every time.

When first applied to my skin it smelled like birch beer, which was interesting. Then it morphed into a gorgeous, rich, spicy amber...then fifteen minutes later it smelled like a very masculine creamsicle that eventually turned into pure patchouli.

Obsession's animalic metallic... Moschino Couture's orange and poppy powdery... Parfum Sacré's dry spicies... Add to this some bitter orange and... ...Yes, that's Anné Pliska EDP. Wonderful!

Yep, can smell the orange at first application. Give it a few minutes though and the amber comes forward. Love the patchouli. Spicy with a tinge of sweetness.

I've been curious about this scent for a long time. I'm glad I sampled it before blind buying a bottle. I'm not generally a fan of citrus fragrances, and this is a strong orange scent. Opening blast is straight orange zest, which settles a little into more of a fizzy orange popsicle scent, but it reminds me of an essential oil we use in a diffuser that has a strong clean citrus smell that I don't like. I can definitely detect the amber and patchouli too, and I think the vanilla is there but in the background. The scent itself isn't horrible, but it just doesn't strike me as a fragrance for a perfume, to be worn on a person. It feels more like a room scent.

Hello and welcome to the 80’s! 1987, to be exact. Anne Pliska smells exactly like you’d expect: it’s big, it’s sweet, it’s brassy and friendly and fun and very, very feminine. Boozy orange, sweet amber-vanilla, lots of “airiness” from a powerful synthetic backbone. It hits the “creamsicle” (orange/vanilla) angle from a very different direction than Unforsaken — Anne Pliska isn’t fluffy/creamy sweetness but rather syrupy/boozy sweetness. Over time, the amber gets more powdery and is joined by a little growl of patchouli. Do I like it? Yeah. Does it make me feel silly? Also yeah. It’s a VERY “80’s ditz who spends all day at the mall” kind of personality.

This reminds me of something by Lush. Potent, orange bomb with pencil shavings and patchouli. Its not something I'd comfortably wear, nor does it stand out to my nose as it feels kind of screechy and loud at first. The more I sniff my wrist, the more I get a school pencil case full of erasers. An hour later, it dries down to a cozier vanillic amber with dusty musk peeking through, reminding me of a mature schoolteacher's signature scent. I am currently pregnant so perhaps my nose is slightly off at the moment...I'll give it some time and see how it wears down.

This opened with a bright patchouli and amber. The vanilla blossomed next. It quickly dried to a powdery sandalwood. If you like amber and sandalwood, you should give this a try!

A powdery, patchouli bomb with a touch of sourness at the top. While patchouli isn’t a note I seek out, if it’s not the main accord, I can enjoy it. Unfortunately for me, patchouli dominates this. This smells like a feminine version of CK’s Obsession for men (sans cinnamon).

Mandarins, or even oranges" skins cooked in sugar. And then-toothpaste for kids, yes, that delicious toothpaste of pinky colour. I have tried a sample-wondering how Anne behaves if I sprayed a lot from a bigger bottle? so far, not impressed

Anne Pliska brings to mind CK Obsession alright and while is quite attractive is not love for me, if you love amber, this is for you. I'm glad I got a sample from Luckyscent as I almost order it blind because of the reviews.

Yup, this is very similar to CK's Obsession. Spicy, golden, balmy, sweet amber. Worth a try if you like that sort of scent. Good sillage and longevity.

Anne Pliska is an intense yet beautiful fragrance. It is generally well-received, even being awarded four stars by Tania Sanchez in 'Perfumes: The A-Z Guide'. It is a must-try for all oriental and amber fans. This fragrance is not unlike Ambre Fetiche by Annick Goutal, the only major difference being Anne Pliska's orangey and crisp aromas. The amber in this fragrance is pleasantly sweet, further complimented by a glorious, pulpy orange, which can smell syrupy at times. Anne Pliska is a rather heavy scent, so the phrase, 'a little goes a long way', does apply here. On a cold Winter's night, Anne Pliska smells absolutely breath-taking on the skin. I have received many compliments since discovering this beauty. To my nose, Anne Pliska smells exotic and mysterious. I almost always feel this way towards ambery orientals, which is possibly why I love them so much. The drydown, is in my opinion, the best part, with the introduction of a rich and smoky incense accord. I am immediately transported to an ancient temple on a quiet, tropical island. The vanilla accord tends to enhance the overall composition and pairs off beautifully with the amber. There's so much to love in regards to Anne Pliska. It's such a shame that this brand hasn't gone out of its way to produce more fragrances along the same lines as this one. Anne Pliska is incredibly lasting on the skin. Even after a shower, this fragrance still faintly lingers. I don't hesitate in recommending this fragrance to every perfume enthusiast I know. It is one niche fragrance that sets a rather high benchmark, surprisingly having existed since the late 80's.

I almost bought a full bottle of this, purely based on all of the glowing reviews, but I held back and ordered a sample. Not sure if it was a bad sample, but the first time I tried it - wow. It smelt terrible on me. I left it in my stable of other samples, but around six months later, I went to try another sample I'd ordered at the same time, and that I'd loved. Ick - I spent the whole day fighting the urge to rush home from work to scrub it off! So, I gave the Anne Pliska another try, and was so, so glad I did. I was blown away - this time in a good way. It smelt totally different, so much so that I asked my lovely husband to get me some for my birthday, which he did. Can't explain why it smelt so horrible on me the first couple of goes (hormones? phase of the moon?) but it's lovely now. The bergmaot is still quite sharp at opening, but quickly settles down, and I get beautiful, warm spice, with a yummy chocolate orange scent and soft musk and delicious, warm amber. It lasts pretty well, although when I smell my wrist I feel like it's gone, then I'll brush my hair away or adjust my specs, and get that lovely waft of spice/chocolate/orange/musk. I have to fight myself to not wear it every day, as I want it to last, but this one is definitely a keeper and I'll be ordering my third bottle for my birthday soon. I'd been looking for something different from all of the celebrity/designer fragrances, which to my despair is pretty much all we seem to get here, and this fits the bill. Gorgeous!

I first tried Anne Pliska ages ago and it didn’t really speak to me then, but also I think that maybe I wasn’t ready to listen. Now I am all ears. Or nostrils, I guess. This is an amber-vanilla fragrance that has a very low-key time-traveling vintage vibe, it’s almost a cross between Obsession and Shalimar, but it’s not as muscle-bound aggressive an amber as the former and it’s not the prim, fussy powderiness of the latter. The notes of orange and bergamot eventually appear for me, in the form of a creamy citrus –not a juicy slice of fruit, but rather a soft, subtle molecular gastronomy desert-type thing, foam piped in filigrees and dusted with bitter chocolate flakes and vanilla salt. Oddly enough, before that, I get the weirdest hint of plums and pencils and an odd combination of purple stone fruit and cedar shavings that are briefly beautiful and then completely disappear as if they had never been there at all. For all the incoherent amalgamation of things I have described, this is a wonderfully easy-to-wear fragrance that is perfectly lovely. Not exactly cozy, it’s a mite too peculiar for that, but for all its eccentricities it’s somehow incredibly comfortable for me to wear? I guess when finally listened to what Anne Pliska had to say, it turns out we speak the exact same quirky language.

This scent smelled familiar and comforting from the first time I tried it and it is the same each time I spray it on. It reminds me of Guerlain Shalimar with just a touch of Dana Tabu (just a touch, mind you, don't be put off by this comparison). It also has all the good stuff that the original Calvin Klein Obsession had without those overpowering notes. Anne' Pliska is an ambery, deep and smoky vanilla fragrance with the addition of orange and a bit of bergamot to the smoky vanilla. As it develops a big patchouli note comes on strong with the musk and gives it a heady sillage and longevity. There are maybe 5 minutes in the early development where I get a whiff of a bitter orange gentleman's scent, but that is momentary and fleeting. As the scent dries down some lovely wood notes emerge as well, giving it excellent depth. This perfume is my definition of a sexy "all woman" fragrance. It's warm, has good sillage and some spice that says "I'm deep, dark and intriguing and you know you want more...." But it's a ladylike sexy, not skanky at all. It is suggestive, not in your face. If you are an oriental fragrance lover, definitely give this one a try. I know I'm glad I did!

I'm not a fan of oriental fragrances, so obviously this isn't for me. There's a light hint of vanilla, not sickly sweet. Not my taste but I can definitely see someone else wearing this and smelling nice. Nothing surprising, just nice. It doesn't smell like something modern and new to me, actually quite old, but I don't mean that in a bad way. Edit: After many hours wearing this I actually liked it. It was a hot windy day and I kept smelling something nice and wasn't sure what was it, but it was the perfume. I still don't think I would buy it, because I'm really trying to buy just fragrances I'm absolutely crazy about. But there you go, after a few hours this is much much better on the skin.

this pink sweetheart is about as oriental as a perfume can get. It's like the naughty little sister of Shalimar--she just realized that her curvy bottom and perky bosoms are weapons of mass destruction. And she's eager to learn how to use them. A definite to buy for me. A smidge sweeter, less powder. MUST have it for my own, my precious. OK. I just weirded MYSELF out...Ladies, sample it!

Booze in a bottle. Lethal in the subtropical climate of the Southern Hemisphere. I got it because I read a favourable review by Tania Sanchez in the Perfume Guide. I can see the likeness with Obsession, as others have, plus oozes and oozes of booze. Anne Pliska would probably be a great choice for a night out clubbing in cooler climates but could prove fatal anywhere else.

I think Anne Pliska perfume is discontinued. Lucky Scent shows it all the time but as sold out. I don't know why it was discontinued because it was such a beauty. I loved how it finished with the most luxurious enveloping powder notes. Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous perfume! Don't neglect to buy your favorite fragrances while they're still around!