Loverdose Tattoo

For the first time I don't know what to think of a fragrance! I unexpectedly came across this at a local chemist and I was soo excited as it has been on my list for quite some time due to the fact that it's a gourmand with many notes similar to Kenzo Amour (one of my all-time favorites). There were only 2 boxes left and they didn't have a tester so I just had to get it. I sprayed this on as soon as I walked out of the chemist earlier today (told you I was excited) and it was just...so unusual. The scent of milk and rice, as a few reviewers have noted, didn't seem to blend very well with the floral. It was also rather cold, not warm like Amour. It must be the lack of spices. I don't know but it was kind of meh. Still nice but I could imagine some who smell it on me will probably go "whoa, what's that weird smell?" Then I went to the sauna later in the day, when I came out and freshly showered, I thought I would try this one more time. And wow, the scent became something different. Rice and milk were still there but some unknown sweet notes radiated more, making the whole thing so smooth, sweet and creamy, unlike the first time I sprayed, which was like rice and milk, only with some flowers on top. It must be the higher temperature of my skin. So I must say, I kind of like it but probably will save it for the warm days in summer, or after sauna, when it smells nicer on my skin. UPDATE: I have found a way to enjoy this perfume. I use a hair dryer to blast hot air on to my skin right after spraying. Now I am loving it. Sweet, smooth and Very creamy with the right amount of edge! Longevity is not bad. It lasts for about half a day. After it becomes a creamy skin scent. Sillages is mild and safe for office use if sprayed lightly.

This is my first vanilla rice milk fragrance. I know there's a lot of comparisons to Amor, I haven't tried Amor, but there's not milk in Amor(milky rice is what they list). Plus the other notes of incense and tea, just wasn't sure how that was going to pan out. Tattoo seemed closer to what I was looking for. Oh man, for a blind buy, it certainly delivered. I always get nervous spending that much on a blind buy, but this turned out really well. The rice, milk and vanilla are all there for me and there's just enough of something else to make it not bland or boring. I think a few others said it's a bit weak, I'd have to agree, I don't think its a huge, loud scent. But maybe it just needs to breath or live a bit more to get there. Right now, though, it seems to be a lighter scent. It certainly isn't the strongest fragrance, but I think I'm ok with that because any stronger and I don't think I could wear it in the spring or summer. It's just light enough that I think I can wear it in the summer without it being too cloying. But I have to test that a few more times when it gets into the sweltering range to be sure. Overall though, I'm really happy and relieved on this blind buy.

Found this perfume on a fragrance card of In style magazine, funnily enough I have to say it comforts me. Milky rice dreaminess in harmony with tonka and jasmine. The juxtaposition of the name and bottle "Loverdose Tatoo" with the soft, inviting juice within. This perfume reminds me of my friends in the Gothic/Alt London scene...sure, you may be covered in tattoo's, have a green Mohawk, New Rock stomper boots and synthetic dreds, but inside your the sweetest person ever and we have cups of tea at afterparties while your kitten curls up on my lap. Edit: Caved and bought the gift set online. Really enjoying this as a nightly comfort scent! ^_^ It also smells expensive, really plush and just lovely. Only negative is the bottle, while beautiful, is hardly practical especially as I don't have a box or stand for it. It doesn't stand on its own and can easily scratch my other perfumes :/ (I have the same problem with Royal Revolution.) Still I guess beautiful things can't all be practical lol. For now I put it in another perfume box so its safe :)

Tattoo really doesn't smell much like the original Loverdose. To me, the original is very sweet and sticky; Tattoo is warm and comforting, soft and more elegant. The signature licorice note of Loverdose is missing from this composition, and instead, we get a delicious, creamy blend of milk and rice notes, with a few floral accents in the opening. I smell fresh, zesty notes of mandarin orange and bergamot, which fade away quite quickly. Then, the composition becomes very smooth and milky, strengthened with spicy accords of tonka bean and a very pronounced and interesting rice note. Everything is tightly wrapped in a warm blanket of sweet vanilla :) The longevity is good - 6+ hours on skin, and at least double that on clothes. The black glass heart-shaped bottle is absolutely gorgeous! This is definitely worth trying, whether you are a fan of the original Loverdose, or not – it's a truly lovely fragrance, and a great choice if you're looking for a grown up and sophisticated sweet scent. ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ

I love Loverdose but Loverdose Tattoo is a complete mystery for me : I can't detect vanilla, or milk, just a little bit jasmine and rose, and a lot of cassis leaves. It's wild and almost masculine. To me : a great disappointment. January 2014 : I have to change my review. A few months after my 1st test I tried again and I can say that I love Loverdose Tattoo now. I tested it in another perfumery and the tester has been open for a few weeks, and it smelt completely different. Maybe the fragrance has "matured" ? But I could smell a delicious milky-vanilla fragrance. Rice and jasmine notes are also very present. After this experience, I guess some fragrances need to mature to please me. According to me Loverdose Tattoo is a high sensitive perfume which needs to mature on your skin, then it ́s a true pleasure. Very comfy and powdery. The lasting power is not as good as Loverdose.