Anais Anais Premier Delice

I surprised myself by liking this one. I don't like gourmands at all and appreciate chocolate notes, in particular, even less. I was drawn to this fragrance however by the bottle which evoked memories of the original Anais Anais - one of my very first fragrances back in pre-history when I was a tween. I knew full well not to expect a resemblance between these two scents but I couldn't resist seeing for myself. I also had read favorable reviews and, reading the notes, thought the citrus would contribute some freshness and the galbanum might curb the sweetness of the pear and bring some green to the table. Really, all the notes other than the cacao are notes that I like very much so I decided to give it a try. At first the pear was overwhelming and I'm one who really likes pear. Someone here mentioned the sweet pear in My Fifth Avenue which I have and love. I do see the resemblance to the pear in that one but here it is so much sweeter. Thankfully, about half an hour in the pear calms down and I get the florals too. I do smell the cacao as well but it is not too chocolatey. It kind of reminded me of the cacao in Omnia Paraiba. All in all I like this scent. It's definitely sweeter than what I normally wear but the pear (after the first half hour) is really nice in this and the overall composition is pleasing to my nose. And yes, it's quite reminiscent of Irresistible Givenchy but better, to my nose, for the absence of the musk.

I guess most people who hit "dislike" button is because this new edition is nothing similar to the original Anais Anais we were used to. Actually some notes are similar but are not prominent. This perfume opens with a juicy pear, juicy-sweet, lovely. And after a few minutes comes the cacao, beautifully highlighted with the pear. So if you like these two, you may like the perfume. Personally I love it ! I love gourmand / sweet perfume and this one is definitely. It is very romantic and young, gourmand and flowers. The bottle is similar to original but translucent with pink fluid. In my opinion, this is very unique, it doesn't have the similarities like others members said. Great longevity, more than average, and the sillage is quite good to me, not too big and enough to receive compliments. Oh, and did I mention that the price is affordable ? Will definitely buy ! But it is kind of strong, so depending on your tastes, you may prefer to wear it in a particular season. I think it is good for spring and fall, maybe too much for summer, but will see !

This is an excellent fragrance that one can buy very cheaply nowadays. Here's a bit of backstory: I own and love Indult Manakara (created by F. Kurkdjian), which is one of the very few fruity scents that I can tolerate. However, Manakara is super strong and requires a special occasion. I've been looking for a cheap edt that could serve as an everyday substitute for Manakara, and - here it is! The strongest note in Anais Anais Premier Delice is peony, paired with sweet pear; however, this pear is much weaker than in, say, Franck Boclet Sugar and it doesn't overwhelm. So, the notes of peony and pear constitute the floral-fruity core of this scent, which is then freshened by citruses and galbanum. I can also smell the notes of cocoa powder and hyacinth, although they're not so prominent. All in all, this is a lovely scent, suitable for any occasion; it is a gourmand for people who normally do not like gourmands, and a floral for those who can't stand florals. Good silage, but staying power could be better.

I love this. I got if for an absolute steal at tjmaxx because someone had destroyed the outer packaging so it was only $10. It opens with a sparkling, clean pear -not too sweet. Its sorta powdery in a rice paper way, but I think it's the cacao lending a dry semi-sweet smell. Not chocolaty- I don't particularly like chocolate smell, but sweet rice paper and pear and a hint of chocolate. Absolute LOVE. Love love. Perfect for vacation. Its different then the watermelon bubble gum scents of summer, but not offensively heavy like some winter scents would be. Just very clean smelling. Side note, I've smelled Givenchy "Irresistible" in the store several times, and I'd say it's similar but not a dupe. Particularly the opening. I think Irresistible is more floral in its dry down. down. Delice is sweet in its dry down. 10/10 sillage is just right. Performance isn't great though, longevity is the main issue, with me getting 2 hours of shopping done before it was gone.

This scent is the embodiment of a pretty young girl in springtime. All the notes are detectable, and they all smell very realistic--not synthetic. Dora Bagriche is interviewed by Fragrantica and she talks about the pear ester used by Firmenich, the company for which she works. Fascinating little read and to learn more about the nose behind the scent! This is a spring gourmand--not candy like or baked goods, but the cocoa powder element is just a dusting of sweetness that sits in the background. The peony and hyacinth are fresh and real but not too overpowering. I'm wearing this as it sleets outside and this scent makes me yearn for the springtime! The bottle is simple and restrained in style, well-designed with its smart little cap. Although its packaging isn't as showy or froufrou as some other offerings, I think it's feminine and pretty enough to have on display. I quite appreciate the simplicity. I'm now eager to explore other offerings from Cacharel!