Xtina

Received a tiny sample (1.8 ml) with an online order from a drug store (rossmann), on Friday. Wanted to mention this because it was totally random, as this time I hadn't bought any perfumes. Anyway, it was a beautiful surprise: from the first Spritz I instantly thought of YSL Libre Le Parfum, but more toned down, mixed with an opening of Shiseido Ever Bloom. Shiseido Ever Bloom: could it be because Xtina has rose petals and Jasmine as middle notes?! - and Shiseido e.b. has jasmine and Bulgarian Rose as top notes?! Can't really tell why my nose perceives instantly this hint of S. Ever Bloom... also I have a strong tendency to only choose, without wanting, perfumes that have musk as base notes. And I also get this toned down hint of YSL Libre Le Parfum, even though they don't have any top, middle or base notes in common. I enjoy a lot the overall sweet fruity spring summery aura of this perfume. Makes me feel happy whenever I use it! And to continue my story from the first paragraph: I liked it so much that the next day after I received the sample, I stopped by the same drug store and bought the 30 ml version for €11.25 (had a coupon with 10% off everything). Wanted to mention the price since it amazes me that such a bargain perfume can smell so good and also last for at least 12 hours (on that Friday at 9PM I sprayed it one time, behind my each earlobe and the next morning, at 9AM, I asked my husband to smell me in order to find out if the perfume persisted and it did!)! This is my first celebrity perfume and the one that convinced me (yet again) to break my promise of not buying any more perfumes (I made this promise on January 19th in a duty free airport store).

Oh my gosh I love this one so much. I smell mostly raspberry and patchouli, but also definitely some musk and amber in there. I think the combination of these four things makes it so that I don't think it's too overly sweet. Sillage and lasting power are moderate for me. This isn't an expensive bottle to begin with, but I got it on sale for like 15 euro's. Considering how much I love this one and how it lasts on my skin, I would definitely consider that an absolute steal! Buying backup bottles soon in case they decide to yeet this out of the production line.

Update: today I sensed the raspberry upon the first spray! Lovely opening! And a bit of info about the company that distributes it in the USA (I was curious who's behind): founded in 1966, owns Orofluido, American Crew, Llongueras, Revlon, Natural Honey and other brands (I only knew Revlon in Europe) and in 2013 bought a catalonian company. And on the perfume's box it's written that it's made in Spain.

The bottle is different from her other perfumes and it looks cute and appealing. The fragrance is not bad actually. It’s very fruity sweet, patchouli is not detectable. This is not sharp perfume. It is also very airy and a little bit aquatic because of pear. Yeah, this is so far Christina’s best perfume.

I received this perfume as a gift recently, I had wanted it in my collection ever since it came out. Now that I actually have it, it somehow seems like it was better when I smelled it in the drugstore, though it’s still one of the best ones from Christina. Light and pretty scent for everyday.

Finally in the UK! Very Christina style perfume. It's sexy and mysterious. Fruits and patchouli with oakmoss..beautiful :) I think it's perfect for night out. When I first sprayed it, immediately I've felt more confident and happy. X-T-I-N-A

Sladký? Yes. Boží? Yes. Pokouším se prokousat choreografií Christiny Aguilery, zatímco mám na sobě tenhle gem xd dostupné, dokonce voní skvěle, to předčilo moje očekávání

My favorite of all Christina’s fragrances that I’ve tried. Mature, but not dated... not too sweet, but the raspberry note blends well among the patchouli and oakmoss.

A beautiful mix of patchouli,musk,rose and sugary fruits!!!! All the notes in this blend so good together. Longevity and sillage ste both moderate for me.

To my nose this fragrance leads quite 'Posh' in comparison to her original. Not to floral or sweet quite a beautiful balance. Can definitely smell its from the same fragrance house. To my nose, at first spray I do smell the beautiful blend of all three top notes; the fruit is not super sweet. As it starts to settle into the skin I do smell the sugar starting to sweeten the three florals, it is not as Jasmine prominent in this one which I appreciate. Once it has settled, the Patchouli and Musk really do blend everything together nicely. The scent trail I smell is soft sweet fruits with a nice combination of florals with a prominent Patchouli note and Musk. Its clean but not soapy. Very wearable. Hot/Humid days this fragrance may be too much for some.

This is amazingly fresh! Gives very late spring- early summer vibes😻 The lasting power is deffo to the low side, and the cap can not stay on the bottle to save it’s life... But it’s so nice and girly in a fruit way

Very sweet, fruity fragrance with a little bit of musky wood to balance it out. Nice scent but nothing that stands out from many other fruity perfumes. The longevity is very short, lasting about 30 mins on both skin and clothing, and sillage is pretty minimal so wouldn't buy again.

I think it's a safe blind buy, exactly what you can expect from CA fragrance line. It's inoffensive, sweet and floral. Good every day type of fragrance. Performance is similar to her other fragrances which is justified by the price of the bottle.

This is a very muddled fragrance, all the notes just kind of mashed together. It smells mostly like a men's shower gel to my nose, like something from Old Spice. I was expecting a crisp fruit fragrance with a sexy base but this just smells cheap. There's nothing exciting and the longer it's on me the more I violently dislike it. I am glad to have only paid $30 for it.

Disclaimer: Christina is my all-time favorite singer. I am a #Fighter and somewhat known within her fanbase for, shall we say, my honesty. My thoughts on this perfume do not reflect how I feel about Christina as a person. Christina has a long history of releasing perfumes, with one coming out almost every year since 2007. I have fond memories of opening some of her CDs and smelling the perfume sample that was included within. I remember forcing my dad to drive me to Macy's solely so I could try the then newly released Inspire (2008). Since then, her fragrance line, while very popular in Europe, has been hard to find in the US. Even now, it's not likely you'll be able to test them out in person. They are now available on A****n. I generally avoid blind buying anything. I made an exception for this one. At $18 for a 1 oz bottle, it's not a huge investment or risk. Upon discovering that oakmoss is in some of my favorite perfumes, while simultaneously searching for a replacement for YSL Mon Paris, I was pleasantly surprised to find Xtina included on the list of perfumes with oakmoss. Many of the notes in Xtina overlap with Mon Paris, and with my recent interest in violet, I decided to go for it. The difference in quality is minimal (note to YSL: this is a read toward you, not a compliment). Xtina is much more sweet, with the sugared violet sticking out like a sore thumb. There is a smattering of fruit at first, but it quickly dissipates. I don't detect any jasmine or rose. The base notes provide some balance but it leans toward being a little too sweet. It doesn't take long for the notes to blend together. I'm not sure I could ever wear this to work, but I will enjoy it at home. Hopefully this scent will be a bit more pleasant come spring. It goes without saying that, at this price point, you won't get longevity or much of a sillage. I have watched Christina for the last 25 years, and have seen every change in her image and branding, both drastic and miniscule. She is known for being quite the chameleon. She's also known for indulging in luxury, which is why her fragrance line has always left me feeling a bit perplexed. The design of every bottle and box has been questionable. It's what you'd expect to find at the drugstore. When I pulled the bottle out, the X on the back fell off. I suppose I got what I paid for. Fragheads will notice that the formulation quality leaves much to be desired. When I tested Inspire way back when, I felt similarly to how I feel today. I remember thinking Christina deserved a better team of people behind her. This felt especially insane considering this perfume line launched on the heels of a very successful era – Back to Basics, the album and the tour, were favored among critics, stans, and even the general public. Although this line changed hands from Elizabeth Arden to Revlon, there hasn't been much improvement. On a positive note, there has never been a decline in quality; it has remained the same, with only the price and vendors changing. I've noticed the aesthetic often doesn't match up with the scent or with what Christina is doing at the time of release. In this case, the advertisements align with how one might think of Christina, with her signature color (red). I can't imagine her wearing this type of fragrance at all, which is ironic considering it was given the name she often uses. I envy fans of Billie Eilish, whose perfume bottles are a work of art, modeled like an ancient Greek bust. That concept would have been perfect for Christina. Fans are hoping for a huge rebrand along with new music this year. All things considered, it begs the question: What does Christina want? If you like violet and raspberry, but crave something more decadent, try La Vie est Belle L'Elixir Lancôme.

I just got this one, and I really like it. This is another nice fruitchouli from Christina. If you like Violet Noir I think you'll enjoy this one as well. You can definitely smell the raspberry. And I like that its not too much raspberry or a sickly sweet raspberry like BBW's Sun Ripened Raspberry. If possible I'd say this is a more mature raspberry. Maybe the Black Current adds a bit since it's still a berry, but more tart then raspberry. The patchouli is nice and definitely not overbearing. It's present but just a hint to add a little depth. I don't really smell pear or many of the florals, but that's okay. Mostly the raspberry, patchouli and probably some of the amber. It's mature but fun! I'm so glad because when I first smelled it from the bottle I just thought it was okay, but now that I'm actually wearing it I'm finding it more and more addicting. I love a mature fruit perfume. (Now if only I could find Cherry Noir which doesn't seem to be available anywhere in the US...)

I blind bought the small bottle because the notes sounded pretty good. And I totally love this one. It reminds me of the typical late 2000s fruity fragrances. At first I also thought of her discontinued perfume 'Inspire' because of the really lovely opening. But this is like a deeper version. Totally worth trying out, because fruity scents are rare nowadays. I’m glad they brought back some old vibes with this one. This lovely fruity fragrance is exactly what a good celebrity perfume should be. Easy, light-hearted.

Who's the perfumer/s & they need to be included. On the Perfume Finder Page it displays 18 notes for this fragrance. I always double check it to try to get a better handle on what a fragrance would smell like. Also, I am pretty sure that fragrance editors & influencers & public relations always get samples of fragrances ahead of the rest of us all, so that they can give press releases that encourage people to try out & they paid to do this.

This is nice. It’s softly sweet but mature. I get a fruity musky smell with some warmth that is nice on cold days like today. It’s nothing groundbreaking but it’s pleasant and safe. Almost the same vibe as her last releases.

I apologize for this not being a review. But I just wanted to ask how on Earth did the seasons happen on this so far? Even though it says there's only three votes it's obvious trolling correct?