Christian Lacroix Bijou

I was given a small bottle. Fruity, flowery, with a chic edge. It's ok, in a similar vein as Coco Mademoiselle and La Vie eat Belle and even Lady Million. But a little more on the fruity sweet side. Not really my cup of tea, although I have used it as a lovely bed linen spray. There is something common about it. Like many generic mass produced perfumes which are often wafting in public spaces and private. If you like to smell like everyone else, this is another good one.

For me it's a dupe for Black Opium EDT. Smells delicious, young and girly. Starts very citrusy at the opening, then comes the orchid, vanille and the star anise. The pear and green apple give a fresh vibe to the whole composition. Sillage is nice too. I don't know why it is categorized as a powdery fragance. For me it's a slightly sweet fruity floral. Inoffensive and pleasant daytime perfume. A winner!

I have a friend working as a Avon consultant. She gave me a sprizz off Bijou on my wrist and there it was! Just like Parisian chic. Little more flowery and lighter but just the same. I adore Parisian chic and i don't know if it's really wise to purchase this anymore. ...??...

Hmmm Avon, you didn't need this failure. I was looking forward to this one. Based on notes and lovely bottle I thought this will be perfect spring scent. Gave it a try few times, but didn't menage to understand at all. Opening is very sweet. Notes are easily detectable because they are out of balance: each stands for itself, there is no blending into one smooth, creamy unity. There are flowers on one side, pear on other, shy anis here and there, and loads of sugar so sweet that just stands completely alone and away from everything else. Some vanilla, and in the background very quiet sandalwood. That is it. After 40 minutes the sweetness is gone, after 2 hours everything else is gone. If anyone wants it I am happy to exchange full bottle (for about anything).

I can't decide if I like this or not. It is nice, sweet floral, quite fresh. Totally wearable for any occasion. On the other hand, it is not much different from the current sweet florals out there. The combination Christian Lacroix and Avon's Rouge for me was very very good and it made me want to try this. Lets say this one is closer to Far Away Bella than to Rouge and its flankers. I have only tried a spritz on my arm, I will try again and wear it "properly" but I more inclined to give it away. Second thoughts... Not to wear in any occasion, I don't think its a going out/glamorous perfume. More like casually nice.