Badgley Mischka

(Review of an original extrait) Someone at Badgley Mischka really enjoys the old-school fruity floral woody perfumes of a long ago period. I smell Dior, Guerlain, Chanel, Lanvin, and many others in here not for the least of reasons is that it is an extrait and it is composed the way we find those classic French extraits. It does, fortunately, have quite a modern bend to it. This isn’t derivative... but neither was it a good idea. The opening is very peach forward with flecks of red berries mixed in for a bit more breadth, instantly announcing itself as carefree, happy, fun, and sweetly mannered. Juicy, sweet, fleshy, and with just the right amount of slightly sour and bitter skin. The peach note carries all the way through to the heart and to the base, and it is the central theme of the perfume. In the heart it links-up very naturally to osmanthus and peony accords. It’s a simple yet beautiful heart section: soft tropical fruity, white rosey, heady, creamy, and a touch woody. It is chock-full of joy, sunshine, and giggles. Rather than strictly going down the chypre route as have so many of its predecessors, BM gives musky sandalwood a pleasant benzoin note that leans it very gently in an amber direction. Woody earthiness and touches of vanilla accent what was already a sweet floral woody perfume into a convincing amber and chypre union. I really enjoy wearing this perfume, despite not having much of an affinity for the fruity floral genre. It has all of the characteristics I would like for it to have: great materials, great blending, a clear personality that is also quite infectiously happy, good performance and an interesting development reflective of how a well-built extrait should behave. So why did I say earlier that this was not a good idea? Well, in 2006, nobody seemed to give a damn. Badgley Mischka employed the talents of Richard Herpin to make them a perfume that no one was going to buy. What a shame.

I would not have tried this if I had not been seduced by tales of an Elizabeth Arden outlet store just 8 minutes walk from my office. I cannot believe I might have missed out on this exquisite honey & nectar perfume. I know it doesn't list honey in the notes but I care not! Later the honey is joined by floral nuances, suede soft with a very mild astringent tail kick to give it interest. I call peony on this one. I don't get any boozy notes, unless you are Pooh Bear drunk on honey. I can see him now, his red-clad, short, plump little body, with his hand digging industriously into the hive, tounge reaching joyfully towards his nose. That's me, with Badgley Mischka.

This original Badgley Mischka was a knock-your-socks-off perfume poised perfectly between gorgeous and delicious: a peachy, bosomy, flowery swirl, with even the patchouli drydown delectably balanced between incense and molasses. You had no idea if you wanted to eat it or kiss it. It has long been discontinued, tragically, and in its place Badgley Mischka now sell, as their signature perfume, a sedate tuberose bouquet (why would you want a sedate tuberose? it's like asking Beyonce to sing a nursery rhyme) Nice, but merely nice. On my end, I'll seek out Mauboussin, which apparently is very close to this original scent!

Smells like yummy, boozy fruit. Delicious and the bf complimented it, too. One of my new favorites, smells expensive. Nice sillage and lasts for about 3 hours on me. Edit: This is definitely an Autumn/Winter perfume to me, I wore it yesterday after not wearing it much in the Summer and got an amazing 12+hours with this. I could still smell it the next morning. Amazing. I also wanted to add that although BM starts off boozy and rich, it mellows out to a clean, fresh and musky peach-scent that I really like....which is good, since this stage lasts and lasts on me, apparently.

This was another blind buy based on many favorable reviews here. I found it for a steal at Winners and there are no regrets! It's a lush and boozy fragrance for sure, emphasis on the peach schnapps in the opening which then rounds out to a caramelized middle with a bit of jasmine in the mix. I immediately thought of Varvatos when I first applied this perfume, it feels deeper tho, more sultry. I love Varvatos in the spring and summer, now I have something similar to wear in the colder months. I look forward to wearing this more often, it truly is lovely.

Smoky, elegant, luxurious, sexy, dark, inspiring, unusual. Badgley Mischka is like the finest, oldest whisky, the colour very much reminds me of it. The fragrance is very unique, I have never smelled it on anyone ever before. Truly, it is a chypre fruity one, deserving much attention from classy ladies in their 30's and up. It will go great with a designer suit and patent leather high heels. Perfect fragrance for a chief executive person - powerful but not overpowering. That is how I see Badgley Mischka!

Please bring this beautiful fragrance back!! Many years ago I was a fragrance promoter and I was promoting a fragrance at a department store in Sydney Australia a fragrance brand which I can't remember now lol the only thing I can remember from those two days I worked was the Badgley Mischka perfume I got to sniff and its been stuck in my mind ever since, and btw it's been over 20 years or more. I never got to purchase this magical jewel of a fragrance back then but I wish I had it now.

OHHHH WOW! I'm in love. Bagley Miscka is such a wondrous fragrance. It definitely reminds me of a fragrance worn by a glamour girl. This one starts out on a fresh,slightly fruity and floral note, but as it dries down there's this classic ambiance that pervades every moment of wear. This fragrance was true bliss from start to finish. The only down side is that it only wears for about 4 hours, but I don't recommend spraying heavily. I rate it 8 out of 10.

GREAT SOPHISTICATED FRAGRANCE. Select this morning for work - still smelling it now (late night). Smells expensive. Every second women will not be wearing this one and would not be able to guess the name nor designer either - which is always good in my opinion. Excellent to add to fragrance wardrobe for those who love the "chypre fruity" scents. Highly reccomended.

Love this one. Beautiful fruity, osmanthus, peach delight. I don't get much caramel. I find it to be long-lasting with moderate sillage. Surprisingly not too many are familiar with this, which is part of its appeal. At least for me. I'm always asked what I'm wearing. It's got depth yet it maintains its freshness. A beautiful fragrance.

I think it's an absolutely beautiful scent. I'm always pleasantly surprised when I decide to wear it,... how the fragrance is very RICH smelling, with a definite presence all it's own. My experience is that men seem to love it. It's been d/c'd so my advice would be to grab some before the price goes through the roof.

Me again, sorry, lol. Ok the difference between this n Rush...Rush has way more deep patchouli, which I love. BM is more like a happy citrus scent. I feel like you wouldn't need both in your collection and Rush is definitely the deeper/stronger/fruity n patchouli-ier lol of the 2. No citruses in Rush.

the pure parfum is gorgeous, seductive yet sophisticated, & quite intoxicating. This is the queen of booze soaked pitted fruits, warm, slightly spiced & covered in caramel. Soft white florals bloom in the background, melding into molten amber, musk powdery sandalwood & fuzzy patchouli.

Thought this would be deeper than it is. It's a "like", not a "love". Would be a nice summer scent. Reminds me very much of Gucci "Rush", one of my faves. That us soooooo much better than Badgley Mischka though. I was so hoping for the jammy plum scent but my nose doesn't get it.

When I had the chance, I'm glad I managed to buy two bottles of the original formula - one for now, one for forever! Fruity, fruity, fruity but in a mature, sensible, wearable manner. Sometimes, after a late night shower and before bed, only this will do. Hmmmm . . .

This is very feminine giry fruit and floral with carmel and light musk after a bit it seems to last a few hours not too sweet like so many fruit florals I think it is very lovely and understated and could be worn as a daily fragrance classic and beautiful

A beautiful, lush floral that to me is nostalgic.....it reminds me of the big floral chypre perfumes from the '40's or '50's that are no longer in fashion. The bottle is also a throw-back to a past era of glamour. Very romantic fragrance.

I realy, realy love this one!! A delicious citrus, fruity scent. Nothing bold for me. If I must compare it to another scent, I should say;J`Aime Precious Edition La Perla, lovelyyyyy.

It's a shame that this gem is discontinued. Ripe fruit, flowers, mouth watering caramel and dusty patchouli. So potent that it last to 9+ hours on clothes. Amazing

this one took me by surprise.Did not know what to expect. It was like opening a present. Fruity floral and exotic. love it.