Heat

Someone I know received this as a christmas present and didn't like it, so they gave it to me in trade for one of my least used scents in my collection. I was quite shocked when I first smelt this because to me it doesn't quite capture Beyonce's image. What I mean by this is that it smells extremely mature, something that women in their late 30's-early 40's would wear. I have smelt this on many middle aged women and it suits them the most. The disappointing thing is that Beyonce's fan base is pretty much all ages, and to have a scent this mature is kind of a bummer for those expecting something that they'd expect Beyoncè would wear. For my opinion, I do quite enjoy wearing Heat. If I am ever feeling a bit mature and going out to some fancy restaurant, Heat would be something i'd go for. Definitely for nighttime wear, but feel free to wear it during a hot day too. I swear I could smell some sort of plum note in it, because I get that similar sharp smell in Katy Perry's 'Killer Queen' and 'LouLou', however I assume that is the peach and amber notes mixed together. I rate this a 7/10. I am more of a sweet vanilla/candy loving perfume buyer, however this perfume was definitely a pass for me. When I first started getting into the fragrance world I did start off with mature scents so maybe that is why I love this one so much. My suggestion if you didn't like heat is to test out 'Heat Rush' and 'Heat Wild Orchid', which are both also endorsed by Beyoncè. Not only are they both on the more sweeter, youthful side, but they are much softer compared to this one which I noticed some people did complain about how strong Heat is. The packaging however is a better representation of Beyoncè rather than the scent itself, very powerful imagery and pure sexiness.

That's probably my favorite fragrance. I've gone through 3 bottles of the bigger size already. No matter how many fragrances i own, sometimes i give this a rest, but I always come back to it. I find it so sexy and classy, but also youthful and reachable (not one of those fragrances that you save it for special moments or are afraid that won't suit the place or event). For me, this is my go-to scent. I don't get the notes separately as i get with other fragrances, also, this is very linear on my skin. What i think i feel is a perfect concoction of peach, amber, tonka bean and orchid, with a hint of almonds. It is indeed SWEET. Imagine the feeling of drinking a peach liqueur with almonds, while surrounded by Orchids. After a while, it gets warmer with the amber, and the other flowers starts to show a little bit more. I honestly don't get any hint of any Rihanna fragrance on this one, as said sometimes on other comments (and i ADORE Rebelle and Reb'l Fleur). This one is brighter, fruitier, while rebelle and reb'l fleur are darker (with the coffee, and the cacao and the coconut). I share the same concerns regarding the sillage of this one. The longevity is quite good on my skin and clothes, but the sillage is kinda disappointing. It fills the room at first, but after an hour or so, only someone sitting close to you will be able to sniff it (what may be a problem to those of you who wants to exhale fragrance all the time). Projects more on warmer weather, for obvious reasons. Overall, i think this could be a nice blind buy unless you don't like sweet scents, cause this is rather safe. Love it.

I don’t get all the negative reviews on this perfume. I never used to wear perfume or anything until I was around 13 I brought Beyoncé’s 4 album and in it was a small sample of Heat. I tried it and instantly fell in love i’d never smelled anything like it at the time, it had no similarities to any of the fragrances anyone in my family wore or any of my friends at school wore. It was spicy, it was sexy, it was musky. I literally begged my mom to get me a bottle for Christmas (which she did) and I sprayed it everyday with Abandon. I loved the confident feeling that came with it when I sprayed it on I used to feel like Beyonce herself going into class lol. Heat opens with a warm peach and some soft spices and the opening of the fragrance really does match the name as it’s very hot. I think the vanilla orchid and magnolia blend smoothly with the almond macaroons buts it’s definitely the base of the notes like the amber and the musk that make this what it is. Lasting power isn’t great about 4 hours if I overspray. Over the years I’ve gone through all sizes from 15mls to 100mls of this and the body lotion is just to die for I think that might smell bette than the perfume itself if I’m honest lol. Sadly this is getting harder to find like the rest of her fragrance line and the prices seem to be creeping on up slightly online so I’m praying this hasn’t been discontinued. Coty annoy me by making great celebrity fragrances such as Lady Gaga, Madonna, Kylie and Katy Perry then discontinuing them even though they sell better than most.

Warning! This is not a PG13 review =) To start off, if u wanna understand what this perfume is all about, u should definitely watch Beyonce's Baby Boy video... that should have been this perfumes advertisement! Now back to the Perfume itself - WoW...where to start? I just received it today and it took my breath away from the 1st whiff. This is not just a celebs over priced "sweet water" this is so much more... and just when u think u have it figured out it changes again. Its such a chameleon! It oozes sexuality, lust and desire. It makes u feel like a goddess... frisky, adventurous and hottttttt! Mmm... it smells like a passionate night with the love of your life. It starts off sweet and fruity but soon enough it morphs into a deep rich hot ambery, musky, nutty cocktail. It goes almost from a fruity female scent to a sweet musky male perfume when transitioning from it's top to middle to base notes. I must say i had my moments of doubt with this perfume given that it was a purely blind buy and usually celeb perfumes have such a divided view point. Some ppl love it and others loathe it. But i am more than happy with my new purchase. This is not a safe buy and i'd urge u to try it out before committing to it. Give it time... let it get to know u, and work with your body's chemistry before writing it off. It's a truly wonderful and unique blend. Go on... Try it... u might not want to admit it, but u will be drawn to it =) U can follow me on YouTube @ BeautyOnSale

I absolutely love this one!! I blind bought it based on the notes, plus it was ridiculously cheap for a full size bottle. Super happy with it, I would say it's a pretty safe bet. At first I get a SUPER fruity punch to the nose. Boozy, juicy peach right at the beginning. Then it goes through this weird transition where I get major Hugo Boss Deep Red vibes... which I dont understand lol, maybe its the fruit and the evergreen notes?? Plus the neroli giving a little citrusy hint? Its not bad at all, I just find it funny! Then it quickly continues on to fruity floral. I get the peach, lots of magnolia, neroli, honeysuckle, and the sequoia. The tonka and amber are playing in the background with the macaroon. Then it dries down to a musky woodsy amber, and the macaroon and almond are more noticeable at this point. It takes on a slightly unisex vibe well into the drydown. Definitely a sexy scent, and it smells really good in warm weather or with a little sweat. I will definitely be keeping this in my collection, especially for the price! Another note: sillage is decent, longevity is okay. Initially it fades pretty quick, but that just gives me the opportunity to reapply, which I don't mind because I'm kind of addicted to it! After a few applications throughout the day, I still smell it when I wake up the next morning. And for $15 a bottle, you can spray all day (: