Navy

A “not bad at all” cheapie that gets exponentially better with continued exposure, providing you enjoy powder and orange blossom, two of my favorite things. I can’t believe how inexpensive this is. I felt no need to secure a life vest, as there's nothing aquatic about this. In fact, it's quite powdery. Navy is a traditional oriental with orange blossom, soft spices, a whisper of vanilla, and a solid amber base. An inexpensive gem, to my nose. Yeah, it's a retro vintage revival scent (if that's a thing), but I like the classic feel it pulls off; especially during the dry down, which is powdery amber class at a bottom shelf price. The very first spray unsettles a bit, but quickly turns to a shower of heavenly, old-school eau de cologne style orange blossom/neroli that I wish would stick around for awhie. Lasts 5+ hours on me, the last three as a skin scent, but I don't mind low sillage for this price point. Like her sister Tabu, it’s labeled a cologne spray but performs more like an EDP. UPDATE: The more I wear this the more I love this. Great for my fellow orange blossom and amber fans. A charming, inexpensive fragrance with surprising longevity. It has become a staple. UPDATE II: I won a bid on a teeny little vintage parfum concentration and cologne spray recently. My set is circa 1992, manufactured by Cover Girl/Noxell. I enjoy this fragrance so much, I wanted to see if I’m missing something from the Dana reformulation. The cologne spray has spoiled, I’m afraid—nothing good came from that bottle. The teeny tiny parfum, however, is still intact. It is a bit richer, a bit sweeter, a bit more complex, but still fairly similar to the current juice. The distinction I detect is similar enough—given the formulation differences—for me to say that the current Dana formula is quite true to the original.

So...I wore Navy the other day. I almost talked myself out of making it my SOTD but decided to commit to it. I just don't wear it much. I showered, got dressed and we went out to do our errands. It was a nice warm day and I was well rested and energetic. It seemed like people were more smiling, more helpful, you know what I mean! Good vibes in general. I kept getting whiffs of the Navy I was wearing although I didn't drown in it. Mine is a small splash on bottle. It is an approachable fragrance and feels friendly. Hidden gem territory, I'd say. I can't speak to whether it smells like Boucheron because I don't ever remember wearing Boucheron in the past. Navy was never a perfume in my rotation either but years ago there was a young woman whom I had hired to work in my department and she wore Navy. I didn't know what perfume it was so I asked and she told me "Navy." It really suited her because she was so likeable and so approachable. She was never grumpy and had a very funny sense of humor. We became friends outside of work as well. She was someone you loved being around, someone with a positive outlook about life. That is what Navy is like, buoyant and fresh and in today's fragrance offerings, unexpected. It is floral but it has that spice to it and best of all you don't smell it everywhere! Strangers lean in a little and they get a whiff of this pretty fragrance when you pass by and a peaceful calm falls all around. Hidden gem indeed.

Always a reason why some scents stick around and that's because they just smell good and Dana's Navy just does. It has staying power, and a little spritz goes a long way. It's inexpensive, and its scent will remind you of a musky, patchouli, amber with a hint of vanilla essence in the background. I compare it to the daytime version of Tabu, or the good girl version of Tabu if there is such a creature. Navy is just a nice scent that isn't overbearing. In its initial spray, there is some peachiness, followed by a hint of rose. These notes dissipate rather quickly. It's the drydown that I love. Once the basenotes appear, the muskiness definitely stays with the musk, the vanilla and a slight scent of cinnamon begin to intermingle. It's a very wholesome type of scent. The scent has staying power to last all day, which is wonderful for an inexpensive product. If you enjoy an oriental perfume, try Navy. You just might be surprised. It packs a lot in its scent that keeps circling around the base notes in a pleasant surprise all day long. An old favorite that I'll just keep handy for when I want to feel good about myself. It bears repeating that Navy is not so much a watered-down version of Tabu, but it is a less sultry version of it. If Tabu is your night perfume, then Navy would be the one you'd reach for during the day.

I've overlooked this fragrance my whole life, for two main reasons. One, it's embarrassingly inexpensive. And two, I loathe anything watery or aquatic, which I associated with a name like Navy. What a mistake. I've learned, in the last few years, that price doesn't necessarily equate quality. And Navy is a quality fragrance. For a cologne strength, the longevity is impressive. I get a good 8 hours, although for the last several it's mostly a skin scent. And there's nothing ocean-y or aquatic about Navy either. It opens predominantly as a white floral; specifically the orange blossom is most noticeable to me. But within a few minutes, the most odd yet wonderful pastry note appears; I know that sounds weird but I don't know how else to describe it. Like a delicious French toast sprinkled with cinnamon. But I don't want to overemphasize the effect as Navy is not really a gourmand; it has just the right amount of sweetness. After a few hours, it becomes a lovely skin scent, and settles into it's Oriental base of amber, vanilla, and just a hint of spicy cinnamon remaining. I've been wearing this one every day for several days now, and I can't get enough. It's like I actually crave it. Lesson learned: always keep an open mind, especially when it comes to fragrance!

Such an interesting name for this fragrance. As a young girl, I thought Navy would smell some what aquatic, like the ocean, sunshine... you know. Instead, it's more like you joined the Navy and docked in the orient right near a spice market. It's delicious and feminine and soft. I get star anise out of this myself but it's not an ingredient. Maybe it's just the effect of mixing the musk with the cinnamon and vanilla. Upon first spray I don't get really any green notes but that lovely clean and warm peach caress that smiles as she passes on to reveal those well balanced florals in the heart. Jasmine, Ylang-ylang and Rose make a powdery dance around the orange blossom that keeps them from being too floral and then the whole base asserts itself and starts the cycle again. And through it all, cinnamon and vanilla keep you grounded. No sea legs needed at this port! Navy is a great drugstore cologne, great for cooler weather or fresh spring days - very comforting. She'll get you through the night if you need her to but she's a day time girl. However, that sailor you just picked up might not give you time to change. ;^) Editing to say that I have the cologne.

This became my Mom's favorite scent after Avon discontinued Soft Musk. We were in the store and she tried on Navy and fell in love with the light ambery quality, plus she really loved the bottle. So, I bought her some for Mother's Day. It was a fairly long-lasting fragrance with a heavy sillage. Mom was not into the really heavy gourmand scents and male colognes that I used, but she also did not care for the light florals/citrusy scents that the other ladies inour family favored. Navy was sort of a "middle ground". Update Jan. 2017: I just purchased a bottle for myself (part of a Dana gift set, on post-Christmas clearance sale). I LOVE Navy now, even though, when Mom wore it, I found it OK on me but not exciting. The cinnamon seems more intense now that I am a little older. It's a warm fragrance, sexy but not overtly so, hence suitable for daytime or work (when applied quite lightly).

Navy was first released in 1990 by Cover Girl, which is a brand owned by the Noxell Corporation, which is a subsidiary of Coty. It was later purchased by Dana. So if you are looking for vintage, look for Cover Girl/Noxell. My vintage purse spray has a sticker that says Noxell Corp. Navy has been one of my favorite fragrances since the 1990's and I always get compliments on it. Others have described it as aquatic, floral, and musky, but I don't get any of that. As Radchick wrote, Navy has been misnamed. This is a warm, spicy oriental. The opening blast is fresh and clean, green, and citrusy, with a hint of peach. My clothes tend to hold those fresher notes but on my skin, Navy is all warm, powdery amber, vanilla, and cinnamon. Navy has an elegant, clean smell that can be worn day or night all year long, but I like its warmth best on cooler days.

As a 46 year old this fragrance is a trip down memory lane. I used to use this in high school, probably because it was usually free with purchase of noxema or CoverGirl products. Very pleasant and powdery, and works well with my body, as it didn't even sour on a 100 degree day. I am testing a vintage EDP and will keep it in rotation. I am interested to try the modern EDC to see how it compares. I think a person could wear this year round, but because it is not spicy on me, I don't think it would fit for fall, and it is not floral enough for spring. I first sprayed this in the room, then on the top of my hand on the hottest day of the year, then on my body after a shower at bedtime. It is still pleasant nearly 10 hours later.

An elegant lady I worked with wore this and I loved it on her back then. So what the heck, I bought it today and it was under 5 bucks!!!! (Cologne version) I can see why this thing is still here! Vanilla is the first thing I smell, and now it is ambery and soft and powdery. Yummyyyy!!!! Now I gotta try the eau de parfum version. Dana is surprising me right now! And by the way I bought a trial version of this (from a deep discount store) a while back in a 5 piece variety set. It must've been compromised somehow for I did not care for any of the ones in the set but this one is absolutely wonderful! I am so so so glad I decided to try it again!!!!!!

I am another one who got the two tissit bottle package at walmart for seven bucks. I for one usually like to try perfumes that aren't associated with people my age (23) and navy seemed to be one of those perfumes. I sprayed it and absolutely fell in love with it. I do get the powdery notes which I love and I've actually been complimented by other girls my age as well! LOL The best thing is that it lasts all day on me, it's inoffensive and it's super cheap, I just got a gift set with two one ounce bottles and a body lotion for just nine bucks...can't beat that! Love this one and will be wearing it all winter long! :)

I remember wearing this back in the early and mid 90s in cool/cold weather. I loved it! It's an excellent amber drugstore fragrance. I don't remember if I had the EDT or EDP, but it was probably the EDP. It lasted very well on my dry, perfume eating skin. Why did I stop using it? I fell in love with Tuscany Per Donna and Lolita Lempicka for cool/cold weather. But I would definitely recommend it if you like amber fragrances, and you're on a strict budget. It's suitable for office wear if you don't overspray. But I wouldn't wear it on an airplane or to a medical office; it can be a little strong for that.

I love this musky, vanilla-y scent so much! I smelled it first in the summer and loved it so I bought a bottle for cheap at walmart. But when I tried it on I didn't really like the way my chemistry mixed with it so I put it deep in my perfume wardrobe. This winter I decided to try this again and OMG this is wonderful for winter! I don't know if my chemistry changes for the seasons but I love it now,it's very powdery-musky and every time I wear it to work a guy always says, "You're wearing that powder smell!" BTW I'm 26 years old so to me this is NOT an OL fragrance (to me there is no such thing :))

A surprisingly nice, super affordable perfume! Navy begins with a burst of fresh green florals and sweet fruity notes before revealing a deeper, cinnamon sugar-coated peach and amber. White florals add a pleasing contrast to the heavier base notes, creating a fragrance that's all at once feminine, cozy, and sensual. I definitely detect orange blossom which adds a bit of soapiness that could be interpreted as too sharp, but I personally enjoy it. The name "Navy" does not fit the scent at all - it is not aquatic in the least! Worth a try, as it's readily available online and cheap as can be.

This is a great cheap perfume. As others have described. Amber, spice, powdery, very soft but only a hint of vanilla drydown. Not sweet and cloying. Very classy for the price. An oriental type that you could wear to the office as it is not a spice bomb. I got a tiny sample pack of dana mini bottles for a gift which is how I got exposed to this and have purchased a large bottle available at the local drugstores. A nice Perfume brand you can actually walk into a store and purchase is always a bonus. I would say this would be good for any age and could definitely be unisex.

A few years ago, I was able to get the Cover Girl pure perfume spray. Wow, what a treat! It is musky, amber, oriental, and somehow appropriate to any time, place or event. This is one I choose when I want to be flawlessly classic and at the same time 100% sure my fragrance will please everyone. I did try the Dana version, which of course could not compare the the pure perfume, but it is nice too. I bought the lotion from Dana to go with it, and it is great. (Perfume version by CoverGirl:) longevity: 10/10 sillage: 9/10 overall: 9/10

This is exquisite. A softer floriental than the notes would have you believe. Navy is under-appreciated and would be lauded if it came from a high end fragrance house, in a beautiful bottle, and a ridiculously price. Instead, it has a fugly bottle and sells for less than a pizza. And what's with the name Dana? There isn't an aquatic note in Navy! Do yourself, and your waistline a favour. Forego a piece of pizza, and pick up a bottle of Navy. Just decant the juice into something pretty and send the bottle to recycling.

Navy is such a gorgeous fragrance. It's a warm, rich, fruity floral. It's noticeable to others, but not overpowering. All day long, I catch these wonderful little whiffs of it, and think, "Damn, I smell good!" :) Seriously, though...this would be a great buy at any price, and it just so happens it's available for a steal. Who remembers the old ads in Teen magazine with Niki Taylor?...."You Always Feel Perfect In Navy". YES. Any season, any time of day, any occasion. You can't go wrong with this.

I have such a soft spot in my heart for this one. It seems like there is just the right amount of vanilla (not too much) to poke through the floral and make Navy into something that smells like no other fragrance. It reminds me of high school formals and a very dear friend of my mother. I haven't smelled the newer version, but I recently stumbled across a travel size bottle at a flea market for $1 and thought "why not?" Still lovely and well-rounded.

This is such a nice fragrance for the price. I love the sophisticated & classic scent of this inexpensive floriental. It is very strong amber & jasmine for me, a little musk & vanilla with the other notes. I've worn it off & on through the years & I always get compliments on it. Men seem to really like this one. For any season or occasion. Good sillage & lasts all day & into the night for me! What a value!

My first perfume back in 1994. I was 11. It came as a freebie in a box of Always pads along with a little booklet about weathering puberty 😂 I haven't come across it since the 90s but I recall thinking it was very chic. I'd throw good cash in on a bottle today. The name is a misnomer - this isnt aquatic at all. Edit: Does this remind anyone of the old Caress soap bars? I feel like they were similar...