Diesel Green Feminine

This was a blind online buy, but as I picked it up for $14, I thought 'what I have I got to lose?'. When I first sprayed it I thought "Oh my God, this is horrendeous". Then I waited a while & sprayed it again. It started to remind me of something, but I couldn't put my finger on exactly WHAT that something was. All of a sudden I started to think of ginger ale/beer and lime and/or Sprite. It was only upon visiting Fragrantica and seeing that the two top notes were indeed ginger & lime that I started to fall in love with this fragrance. I can see how this would definitely not be a fragrance for everyone. Hell, it's not even a fragrance I would have purchased had it not been a blind buy (I prefer patchouli, woody & gourmand type fragrances as a rule) but now that I *have* purchased it, I would repurchase it in a heartbeat. Totally different than anything else I've ever owned - I love it! (I do however agree with others' comments about the bottle.. it is rather ugly, however, that part I can live with.. what annoys me is the spray mechanism just seems faulty and is a general PITA to use - and that's been the case with all 3 bottles I've now used!) EDITED: I now own 4 bottles of this perfume - the last 3 of which I purchased for less than $10 each! The more time passes, the more I love this fragrance.

I think this is a really hidden gem, it's a shame it's discontinued. I have a fondness for bottles that resemble things other than perfume bottles, so was automatically attracted to this one. The bottle also actually looks a lot nicer in real life than in pictures. I mainly pick up on the lime, ginger and cinnamon in this, all of which I adore in general but the way they work together here is really nice. I also love the amber, musk and vanilla in the base, most of my favourite scents seem to have a mixture of these in the base, so that's unsurprising. To my nose, the rest of this is just a really nice smelling mixture, it's very syrupy. It's quite sweet but has a spicy undertone. The longevity is decent for an edt. I often experience fragrance disappearing really quickly on me, but this isn't too bad. I found there's the perfect level of sillage with this one as I'm usually able to smell this on myself which I really appreciate but I didn't feel like it was anything overpowering where it might bother people around you.

This is such a unique scent. It's lime and ginger with a heavy dose of cloves and cinnamon. I'd say this would appeal more to those that like spices, rather than those that like citruses - as it's not a typical citrus freshie. In fact, if this were in a darker bottle and named 'Diesel - Spice', no one would blink an eye. The scent is quite strong to begin with, but does develop over time when the cloves come in. The cloves do tend to dominate, as they have such a loud, aniseed note that shouts above all the other notes. I would call this unisex, there's nothing about it that screams feminine to me. I tried the masculine scent out of curiosity but hated it - it was very basic and didn't have the complexity of the feminine version. Overall, if you can get your hands on this I'd say it's worth sampling. It's discontinued now so its value has shot up on ebay and other markets.

My daughter gave this to me as she bought it blind based on online reviews but it turned out to be too spicy for her. I tucked it into my drawer without smelling it - that bottle is hideous & just awkward to use. It wasn't until we were purging a few items that I finally tried it....& I LOVE it! It's gloriously spicy & smells almost like cloves & lemonade to start. But on the dry down, it develops beautiful rose & sandalwood notes. This won't be for everyone but if you like gutsy 80s-esque spices, this might be one to try. A little goes a long way, though...which is fine because that stupid bottle makes it difficult to get anything out.

What a nice surprise, this perfume! Smells like a medicine only at the beginning. When you give it time to settle, it will develope, most beautifully in my case. It was like opening boxes with presents, hidden in one another, every single one more beautiful than the previous one. This fragrance is rich and intriguing, like forest after the hot, summer rain. I could smell both fresh leaves- and wet black dirt :) I got almost all the stages, from ginger&lime, through cinammon, down to delicate amber that stays close to your skin for hours. To me it's like Lalique's Perles, but summer, sunny edition :)

I bought this many years ago, very cheap and fell in love with it immediately. It reminds me of Tibetan Incense. It's wonderfully unusual and on me is more woody ( a little like oudh) than citrus, in fact I don't get any citrus. There is to my nose a touch of coriander - that sweaty kind of smell, but not unpleasant. I still have this perfume and despite it's age it still smells good. I like the design of the bottle but it's a pain to use! If I ever see another bottle I will buy it. I like to wear this in autumn because of it's damp woody smell. I love it.

My favourite in the summer, this is an approximation of cola. I think about what the ingredients might be in coca cola and there’s sweetness, spices, a touch of lime, it’s all there and it’s perfect (but don’t blind buy it because I want to get some backups and it’s discontinued so leave them all for me, thanks xx)

Love it. Quite sweet but fresh at the same time. Great fragrance for the day. also quite lasting, gets milder but still noticeable throughout the day. I don't understand why people complain about the bottle design - it's very Diesel and if you don't like it - why to buy it in the first place?

Ahh, how I wish I could get my hands on a bottle of this. It was my favourite perfume in my teens. My nose can’t forget that spicy green super warm and full of summer memories vibes. It was amazing!

I had to double check our two bottles to see if my dad was indeed wearing the 'feminine' version, and he is! And he smells divine when he dares to wear this; obviously he doesn't care that this version is marketed to women and I have to say that in light of this, it is definitely unisex. Women, spray this on your man and swoon! The name of this fragrance lies, however! It brings up images of fresh sawdust and wood curls (perhaps why it smells terrific on my dad) and cloves. Anyone who's smoked clove-vanilla cigarettes before, will instantly recognize this note. It's being pushed forward by the cinnamon, which seems to be rather shy in this one. Pity, because I love cinnamon. Compared to the other notes, the lime fades into the background, and fast! There is still the faintest hint of climbing roses on a trellis. That having been said, it feels like an autumn instead of spring. It won't be for everyone, but excellent for us women who still like to stomp around in our trusted and worn out combat or hiking boots. In short, for the woman who isn't afraid to embrace her masculine side.

Reminds me very much of HM's Magical Moon without the powdery sweetness. Must love ginger and cedar - both are quite prominent. Fresh & green on top with an underlying nutty note that confirms its rightful place in the floral woody musk category. I see how some say this is unisex but I think that's more to do with the masculine image created by the bottle (think oil can from the garage). I agree that the bottle is awkward. It doesn't so much spray as squirt. I love Diesel's Fuel for Life Femme and can clearly identify Diesel Green as her somewhat shy younger sister. Overall, I prefer Fuel for Life more than Green but Fuel for Life is too unusual, too bold for the office while Green seems light enough for office wear. Green is definitely full bottle worthy.

I like Diesel fragrances and I like their design. I've wanted this for a very long time and I finally got myself a brand new sealed bottle. Diesel is tricking every single one of us with the green bottle and the name suggesting freshness of the grass when the fragrance itself couldn't be more far from it. This is a spicy oriental fragrance with a touch of lime in the beginning. After 10 minutes the scent settles to: cinnamon cloves ginger carnation sandalwood I have a theory that majority of the negative reviews for this little gem come from people who like fresh scents and feel tricked after buying it blind. I'm not surprised at all, so I recommend it to people who would like to smell like a spicy cinnamony chai :)

Picked this up at the lake george outlets perfume emporium, passing through. Smells a bit like Le Male Gautier, uniquely similar. Best way i can describe it, better than masculine version, from sample. Good enough to purchase for 60$. **9 months later, this stuff has grown on me. It's really incredible, potent stuff. Stronger and longer lasting than Gautier. It can make me a little nauseus, but it adds well to other colognes, with a sweeter, nectar-like odor that lingers. I think it's discontinued - what a shame, excellent cologne.

My boyfriend just said "you smell nice!... finally" - for me this is enough to like this perfume forever :D. Being honest: very pleasant mix of spicies with strong lime freshness at the long beginning. Carnation and amber make it a little bit creamy, but still sportive. Suitable as well for summer (because of lime) and for winter, cause it remainds me a hot, spicy tea... Unfortunately, the bottle is ridiculous. Neither pretty nor practical.

Offered one to my mother many years ago. She likes citrus-like scents and enjoyed that one. Actually even I liked it even though I dislike Diesel fragrances in general! Would have bought the male equivalent for myself if I had found it.

I've been wearing Diesel Green Feminine for years! It's a really unique scent - spicy and warm, but with a fresh citrus kick at the beginning. It lasts all day and gets me compliments all the time. Definitely my go-to perfume!

This baby is so much more than anti-bug spray. It is very spicy in the beginning and very pleasant flowery scent when it settles down a little bit. Reminds me of CK Secret Obsession.

I really eanjoy this. A very simple fragarnce: lime soda first, sandalwood and then vanilla sweetness. Easy to wear, too. It is discontinued, so now with unbelievably cheap price.

I had it 5 years ago so I don't remember exactly how it smelled but I do remember it was very fresh and green with lots of sandalwood.

Interesting combination of fresh and spicy notes. Quite strong scent, but great for hot summer days. Lasts long!