Fuel For Life Femme

Very impressed with this gem.Generally I'm not a fan of citrus fragrances due to A) their performance and B) Thier lack of the oriental which is kinda what I gravitate towards. However the lemon/mandarin at the top of this fragrance is married with an effervescence that makes it fizz and pop.Once paired with the patchouli, this fizzing citrus gains a more earthy quality,stopping it from being a fresh fruity fragrance and adding a depth that helps to not only excentuate the tang from the citrus fruits but journeys you into the fruits core and it's organic beginnings. Personally I detect no floral element but do notice a very soft musk.Instead of helping to establish and round off the base of the fragrance I feel the musk sorrounds those notes from the beginning and softens their zing whilst still allowing enough facets of the lemon/mandarin to shine through and not be weighed down by the earthy patchouli. I see many comments say that the longevity and sillage are bountiful.My own experience has been much more up and down.Some days I hardly notice it after an hour and some days (like the day I went to the hairdresser's) I suffocate myself and anyone close to me. Maybe it's my skin or maybe it's the weather but I can't give a clear opinion on its performance. Overall the fragrance is fantastic, a real find for patchouli lovers that have become tired of the endless use of patchouli as a base 'filler' note and long for a fragrance that uses patchouli in a new and exciting way.

Mamacita caliente in a bottle!! ('hot little mama" in spanish) Fuel For Life is quite strong. I think a perfume collector must have a few strong perfumes in his or her collection as I learned is important for certain situations. I used Fuel For Life on an international flight that spanned 3 continents. The whole time I did not have access to a shower!!! At the end of it all was surprised ....Fuel did not ditch me half way through my trip!!! I still smelled good when I arrived at my destination. I was shocked by its longevity and how it bloomed into something beautiful when given time to work with my chemistry (like arin.widhiasi). Fuel for life is a unique patchouli based perfume and is worth a try. My Skin Type: Oily / Youthful Longevity: 12 hrs + Projection: 4 feet + Office Safe: No too strong Potency: HEAVY (1 or 2 sprays is enough) Timing: anytime of the year / evenings Packaging: 9/10; unique with the fishnet wrapped around the bottle Cost: about $90 USD for 100ml / 3.38oz at Duty Free Stores Disclaimer: my experience may be different from your experience based on my skin type, the season, and my personal tastes

Diesel smells divine on my skin and I never cease to be noticed for it. The element which others have described as "synthetic" is one that I would compare more to a mineral like gold or garnet. As if it were an olfactory representation of beautiful things that ordinarily have no pre-existing scent. Expecting perfumes to smell always like flowers and foods and combinations of them is going to limit your artistic fragrance palette desperately. I don't know if anyone else has detected it, but smelling the lid of the bottle presents me with delicate top notes of liquorice. I applaud Diesels designers for the unique creation they have in Fuel For Life and percieve the wearer of the fragrance to be sophisticated and classy but with a spontaneous fun streak. You have to be a little crazy to make this work for you. I'm seeing images of beautifully chic office girls stealing road signs in their stilettos to decorate their apartment. Fuel For Life sits between the boundaries of professionalism and rebelious, robust fun. Hope there are others out there who agree with me. It's my favourite.

I believe this fragrance suits me the best. I really love trying new perfumes so I've tried them a lot last years but I think after 5 years I am just going back to this strong powerful scent. If you are a WOMAN, more classy than posh but in the same time intrigued by some real MAN stuff and you don't mind strong perfume I believe this is a fragrance for you. With this perfume I have linked a picture of a woman with hair from the 50's, wearing fishnet stockings, a little black dress, red nails and lipstick, lots of pearls and in one hand a smokey whiskey and in the other hand a revolver..strong, powerful, elegant but dangerous not afraid to get smudged :)) And to the notes.. I agree that you can smell something like real fuel in it :) but I always liked the smell of my fathers garage..and after a while I can smell something sexy probably the patchouli and..I don't know why but I smell blackcurrants in it :) sweet spicy juicy blackcurrants

For years this was my signature, and honestly, it’s still shockingly good. Picture tangerine, jasmine and a whiff of star anise, all lacquered with resins that lean half-balsamic, half-incense. A generous dose of patchouli grounds it: earthy yet crisp, clean rather than grubby. Every so often, out of nowhere, even a juicy pineapple note pops up. It lasts forever, smells addictive, and yet somehow vanished from perfume history. Of course, this fuel isn’t perfect... that crown belongs to the sacred, bohemian Timbuktu. But it’s definitely a guilty pleasure, and a mystery why it never built a larger cult.

This was the fragrance choice of some of my friends during our early 20s ‘3 nights out per week’ era - how we had the stamina, I will never know. It’s a clean patchouli in the same way that Coco Mad is clean and fresh, but I think that’s where the similarities end. This is peppery and orangey - it stays pretty linear for its duration. I bought this purely for nostalgia value but was delighted to find that I enjoy wearing it myself. It lasts about 3 hours on me but does definitely quieten down quickly. It’s fresh, easy to be around, not headache-inducing. All in all, not bad for £18.

Finally it's mine! =D Yesterday there was a special offer at the mall for Fuel for Life and i had to have it.Now my collection of the female FFLs is complete.I am in loove with the whole FFL-series, it's just so me. This scent is absolutely wonderful, my skin loves Diesel. FFL is a unique beautiful smell and has this personality to it which I love. It's airy, fresh and breezy and yummy. I'd say Unlimited is slightly stronger and spicier. Hopefully Diesel will continue to come with as wonderful fragrances as FFL.=) FFL overall is a sexy, edgy scent, exactly what I love.

anche se qualcuno lo definisce "sintetico" in senso cattivo, a me questo profumo piace, e pure tanto. ai primi spruzzi parte una gradevole sensazione fresca e pungente di arancia e pepe rosa, quasi tonificante. quindi l'evoluzione approda su un bel patchouli per nulla greve o dolce, direi piuttosto secco, probabilmente per il vetiver che lo circonda. mi sembra la controparte fredda di liberte di cacharel, che pure ha patchouli e arancia nella sua piramide, ma che punta ad un effetto più caldo e resinoso. molto buono.

I guess this is one of those fragrances that you either love or hate, and I LOVE it. I don't get the "gas station smell" that others were talking about, with my chemistry it's more like a sweet lemon tea, maybe with a hint of ginger, which is great for hot weather. I have a mini and will be getting a full size bottle. I was looking for a light, sweet and invigorating scent for summer and this is it. Longevity is not bad, about 4-5 hours. I also like that fact that it did not turn synthetic on me.

Well, this is not just a perfume, this is a legend. I felt so attached 10 years ago when I bought my first bottle. This fragrance always give me strength and power. This is a strong fragrance with a strong opening, so it is definitely not a blind buy if you prefer something light and soft. Now it’s my second bottle of it, I don’t wear it as often as I used to be but it is very heartwarming and unforgettable scent. Definitely repurchase a third one as well. This is forever love.

I think there is a mistake in the notes here. According to the official site of Diesel these are the notes: Top notes: Mandarin, Pink pepper Middle notes: Jasmine, Blackcurrant Base notes: Patchouli, Musk All I could smell in this perfume was blackcurrant and that's why I searched for the notes. I adore this bold fragrance but I use it only when I go out at night because I find it too strong for daytime use. It gives me confidence and it lasts more than 12 hours.

I honestly think this should be an essential in every collection. It's the perfect fresh patchouli scent that works for anyone at any time. It was one of the first scents in my collection and I'll always make sure to have a bottle. I really would not mind wearing this every day, as it's just the right amount of unique to feel a little, but not too "out there". The performance is also really good. For such a great price this is close to perfect.

This isn't hideous at all to me... it is actually a very warm pleasant scent. You can't smell the bottle, you have to spray it and let it dry to get it's true nature, if just sniff the bottle it doesn't smell anything like the fragrance upon drydown. When the salesperson at Macy's showed it to me I was prepared to hate it but it actually reminded of Hugo Boss' XX in some way but has more of a bite to it. Very wearable fragrance that I love.

A big favourite of mine, this might well be described as a hidden gem in my collection. It's the kind of scent to make someone curious to know more about you. Full of contradictions, it is simultaneously dark and light. Playfully seductive, but with an intentional wryness that belies its branding. Certainly youthful, but not immature. It's very cheeky, very sexy, and exudes a naughty yet knowingly confident air. I love it.

Divine. A Vanilla and Mango bomb. I used this in 2010 and finished the entire bottle that year. Everyone asks you what are you wearing and they love it. Sometimes it gave me a headache even though it really comes out in summer, I assume now it's a perfume suitable to winter, spring and Fall. I wish they still have the original around, haven't checked, but Max Mara's Pour Femme is the identical and classier sister to this.

I used this in early 2000's and loved it. I was sure it was discontinued but to my surprise I found it online for next to nothing! It is very patchouli-heavy so if you dont like that note you wont like this. It is warm, spicy and slightly unisex but still feminine. It is smooth as velvet. I adore it and im so happy to have it in my collection again. Suitable for any season and occasion in my opinion. Rating: 9/10

Pink pepper and patchouli make it sexy and stylish. I see some similarity to the Coco Mademoiselle. Very nice and interesting scent. I would actually use it as a cheaper version of the Coco mademoiselle. Great scent that smells like a classic, but is not. This amazing perfume is one of my favorites now. Edit: I tried it on myself and I was amazed, it's just perfect, I was feeling really elegant!

for sure is not for everyone!!it's so unique that you can't be indifferent, yes..a love or hate perfume!!i gind it way too intresting, it dos not reminds me anything of other perfumes and that is a bonus for me.in my skin seems to last forever..!and i can say it is the only perfume that has beeen left in the bottle from last winter(don't wear it in summer!!) and i'll start wearing it again...

Repurchased it again after 9 years. Tangy mandarine with a touch of pink pepper. And alot of lovely patchouli!!! If Fuel for Life was a rock band, then patchouli is definitely the drummer of the band and all the other notes are following its beat! Love it! I think it's fresh and elegant yet sexy. When nice meets naughty! Great for summer and autumn. Especially rainy days and evenings.

@margoval, thanks for that, i totally agree, something seems incorrect with the notes listed. I also get mainly blackcurrant with this fragrance, as well as the pepper... Its a stunning scent which i love, perfect for nights out, fresh + sweet & spicy all at once, and very long lasting. Just curious about the nutmeg listed...?