Deep Euphoria

Not a review, simply a statement about reviews in general. People are missing the whole point of flankers...or I am. Not certain which, but here’s what I’m thinking. The original comes out. People try it out, and if they like it, they buy it. Some may try it out, but either it doesn’t mesh well with their chemistry, or they just don’t like the smell due to personal preferences. Enter the flanker. For those whose chemistry didn’t work with the original or didn’t care for it too much, there’s a modified version. This is to broaden the customer base so others can have their Euphoria. Keep in mind for those whose chemistry did work with the original, it’s not going to be like the original on your skin, so your skin chemistry may not work with the flanker. That’s because it was formulated for someone else’s skin chemistry for them to enjoy. So, to bash a flanker because you can’t wear BOTH the original and the flanker is unfair to others who love the flanker because it works for them when the original does not. It gets discontinued and those people lose their Euphoria and don’t have one perfume they can wear because some people want to be selfish and complain that they can’t have TWO. Seriously?! Then there’s the complaint, “capitalizing on the success of the original.” It’s a company after all that needs to make a profit in order to stay in business and keep people employed. That’s why they’re broadening their customer base by creating a flanker. It’s to draw other people in on the reputation of the original to try the flanker In hopes they will like and wear that one if not the original. So, if you can wear and love the original but not the flanker? Let it be and be glad when others who can’t wear the original now have something they can enjoy too. Really, it’s not taking anything away from you.

I'm surprised to say I love this stuff. The opening seemed very fresh, aquatic and office-serious, almost masculine. So at first sniff, I thought it wasn't a match. But then Deep Euphoria developed on my skin in a way it didn't on the paper (where it remained aquatic and sort of aloof). Deep, peppery, a bit sweet, woody tones, beautiful warm florals, bit of fuzz. I like how nothing is shouting, instead enveloping. This scent is balanced and still rich. I have to admit the drydown is not as impressive as the heart, but still. Drydown is daytime/office appropriate, but only after 2 hours or so, the heart is more evening. Yes, it is a little safe and a crowd pleaser and there's a familiarity to it because there are many scents like it. But I feel that it has just that bit of an edge to keep it from being generic. That might be annoying or comforting to you, depending on who you are and what you're looking for. Whatever the case: try before you buy, it seems to perform wildly differently on different people. In the reviews, it's as if people aren't taking about the same scent. I tried the original Euphoria EDP a long time ago and remember not liking it at all. Looking at the notes, I can see why. The combination of amber, vanilla and powdery sweetness tends to make me gag or at the very least give me a headache. But those original notes are all stripped from this version, fortunately for me. Probably another reason these reviews are all over the place though. 'Deep' doesn't seem very similar to the original Euphoria.

Deep Euphoria was one of the first perfumes that I fell absolutely in love with. It felt like I'd found my dream perfume. The Black Rose is the most gorgeous rose scent I've ever had the pleasure to smell, and the black pepper note adds the perfect edge to the fragrance, making this scent quite a unique Chypre. Unfortunately, it does not last long at all on me - only an hour or less on my skin. To fix that problem, I layer it with Coco Mad (which contrary to many people's opinion, they smell very similar to me with the dominant rose-patchouli notes in both). The patchouli in Coco M is very strong on me, and I find that the aquatic notes in Deep Euphoria really help to tone it down. The two perfumes balance each other really well on my skin, and together they create a dream scent that lasts a good 4 hours or so before I feel the need to freshen up with a couple more sprays of Deep Euphoria. I'm much more drawn to Deep Euphoria than I am to Coco Mademoiselle. I mostly use Coco M to help with longevity (I spray it once or twice, and then put a few sprays of Deep Euphoria overtop). That Black Rose/Pepper combo with the fresh aquatic notes is so special and addicting . . . TRUE LOVE!!

This fragrance has been reviewed many times, so I'm just going to say what most don't. What makes this fragrance, for me, is the Geranium note. Geranium can come off a bit strong and heady to some, but to my nose I've always found it a very alluring sexually exciting scent. Geranium shimmers to me and smells like a good dream. I know that's a very abstract way to describe it, but it's the note that sets this apart from the rest of the CK Euphoria scents. That and there's no vanilla in it. I love this fragrance. And yes, like others have said, of COURSE it's discontinued since I love it. But oh well, I'm now off to find a big bottle before this turns into a $500.00 perfume. --> If anyone knows how to refill roller balls with perfume or turn a perfume into a roller ball (because it has to be complicated, right? It can't be just simply pouring it into an empty roller ball), could someone PM me and let me know? I have this EDP in a 10mL roller ball right now and that seems the best way for me to apply EDP and I don't want to get an EDT and be disappointed by the silage. <--

I tend to receive a lot of positive comments from men when I wear this scent. My boyfriend actually loves it, it reminds him of our first couple of months dating. I initially found a 1 ounce bottle of this for 70% off at ULTA. It was a blind buy, but I figured I'd just get it and see how it went. I'm so glad I did. For me, this blends beautifully with my chemistry. It's rich yet clean, sensual and seductive, with a bit of a dark mystery all wrapped in one. It projects very nicely, and has stellar lasting power. It also layers well with other things. I will either use it on its own or mix it with White Musk Oil from the Body Shop, and some Patchouli Oil. That seems to add a really unique boost to this creating a heavier, and even more alluring aura around me. I've never actually smelled the original, but have always been curious since this one compliments me so nicely. I almost forgot, it also works really well with the single sandalwood/Javanol note of Molecule 04.👌 Either way, layered or on it's own, it's a win for me.💘