Dolce&Gabbana

Ooooh! This is a nice one! Let me just say that I fell down the rabbit hole trying to find THE soapy fragrance. D&G Red Cap was suggested. People described it as fresh, fizzy and spicy. I don’t know why but the fizzy drew me in. I went on Ebay and found a 3.4oz bottle of this baby for about $70 which isn’t bad considering it’s nearly impossible to find in U.S. stores. Now, I know that people are claiming that the German formulation (which I have) pales in comparison to the Euroitalia version. From the batch number, I was able to tell that mine was manufactured in September 2012. From what I understand, all perfumes were watered down after 2012 in order to comply with IFRA so I am sure that the Italian versions are stronger. Does that mean that they are superior? Maybe. German formulations are manufactured by Procter & Gamble Prestige Beaute. The newest formulations are coming from France still under P&G so if you’re interested in Red Cap, do your homework and figure out which formulation is going to be best for you. Also, beware of fakes because they are aplenty. Anyway, I had D&G Light Blue back when it first came out. Funny side note: my best friend set me up on a blind date with a guy and I wore Light Blue that night. I caught a whiff of him mid-date and asked him what he was wearing. It was Light Blue for men. Cute, right?!? We wore the same fragrance on the first date! This has to be fate 🥰 I wish I could wrap up the story by saying we got married and had a Light Blue bottle cake at our wedding but no...He ended up breaking my heart and wasting my time. Certified F boy. That’s probably why I ended up hating that particular fragrance. I chucked my 75% full bottle into the garbage after we broke up. Yeah, I know. Dramatic. Not only that but everywhere I went, I was bound to smell it on someone. I just got sick of it. So, I am already biased against D&G lol. This is like the Matrix, Blue cap will sedate you and blend you with the masses. Red invigorates you and sets you apart from the usual. I really should have gone red! But I feel like nobody talks about Red because Blue is always shoved into the undeserved limelight. I had to do some real digging to even find a mention of this fragrance and how beautiful it is. The YouTube review from Ouch110 was what really sold me. Also, he delves deeply into the reformulation history and breaks down the differences in each one. Okay, Ouch. I will give D&G another chance... The initial spray of this is SPICY. For a minute, I was like, “Wait! Did I buy the wrong bottle?!?!” The dry down is where this fragrance really takes off. I get that fizzy, sparkly, airy sensation. It truly does smell like warm laundry fresh from the dryer. The basil in this gives it that unexpected bitter, spicy twist that sets it apart from your standard fresh and clean scent. I don’t feel like it’s overpowering which you think it would be from the first spray. It’s soft and bold at the same time. Feminine with a hint of a freshly washed baby. I’m not a girl, not yet a woman type of vibe (I hear Britney Spears is actually a fan of this scent). I really love this! The staying power is pretty good. It’s still detectable after the 5 hour mark but definitely gone by morning. That must be why people prefer the Euroitalia version. BUT... it’s still great! I totally get why people keep coming back to this fragrance after almost 30 years. Sure, it does smell “classic”, aldehydes do that. But there’s something sweet and innocent intertwined at the heart of it also. Red, you’re the real showstopper here 🤩. I don’t care what anyone says about your Cool Watery, screechy, overhyped Blue little sister. I live in Chicago and as diverse as we are, I can tell you that I have yet to smell anything quite unique as Red Cap on someone. I smell a lot of Gucci, Mugler, Lancome, Juicy Couture, Bath and Body Works and yes, still to this day, Blue Cap. I actually smelled Blue Cap on a woman at work the other day and I have to admit that it smelled pretty good on her. But overall, Red Cap is much cooler and exotic. I feel like it’s finally gaining the hype and recognition it’s always deserved. Update: As of February 2022, D&G has decided to split from Shiseido and is now planning on revamping/restoring all fragrances back to the Euroitalia quality. Does this mean we can expect to see a revival of Red Cap in its original glory?!? Stay tuned.

I bought this immediately after reading through the countless reviews of this scent and scent memories, and I wasn't deterred that I'd be unable to buy the original Italian formulation. I was lucky enough to get the red cap very quickly in the mail which I tore open as soon as I received it. I didn't really understand it and I couldn't have. It's the kind of scent you just have to smell for yourself. This is probably THE most game-changing scent I have ever got my hands on. I'm now scared it's going to be unavailable at some point and am trying to pace myself in acquiring more bottles. It's kind of indescribable to me, and the only thing I can really convey is the soapy-aldehydic part of it--but there really is alot more going on here. I just can't describe it because I am not literate enough in notes to really discern them. One of the reviews said it smelled like a bank when you first walk in and I completely agree - it's bizarre, but it does. Like when you first walk in to a bank that is highly air conditioned and the smell of money just hits you in the nose. For this reason I wear this mostly to work; it's definitely not a casual scent, really, in any way. In an off-work setting, I can see someone possibly wearing this to an outdoor event, as the sillage is so great on this it would be noticeable even with other smells and in a light breeze. I may try to wear it to dinner at some point but for now it's a power suit accompaniment. Not sure I'd wear it in the heat as it could be suffocating. It lasts all day and then some and to me it never really changes after that first half hour or so. My 7 year old got her hands on it and sprayed it all over herself a couple weeks ago, and while it definitely seemed out of place on her, the projection was stable into the evening, and consistently wafted gently behind her as she moved. The opinions of this scent aren't as hot and cold as I expected they would be, with most people on the "love" side, but I can actually see this one being a love it/hate it kind of smell. It is not safe blind buy. Although it was a huge win for me, I took to it only after my husband sprayed it on his wrist and I had a chance to smell it from a distance. I think was a bit confusing for me when I smelled it on myself. Somehow, the distance made it easier to absorb and fully appreciate the notes; maybe it was because I was perceiving it as masculine on him vs trying to align it with whatever original expectations I had before opening the box. Once I realized how much I loved it on him, I asked him to wear it a few times more, and then eventually took it over again for myself. Not sure if there is any place to get a decant of this, but even if you wind up with a whole bottle and don't like it, I'm sure you won't have a hard time finding someone who will take it off of your hands given the extreme love for this.

As a perfume lover I was aware of this juice being the stuff of perfume legend, and the discontinuation was much lamented by the perfume community. The current Pour Femme with the small purple cap is an abomination in my opinion, a marshmallow, hairspray mess that actually makes me gag. I bought a Euroitalia miniature on eBay but it had turned, although I could still smell some of the beauty of this and was determined to try a fresh or unspoiled bottle. I’ve managed to get hold of a Beaute Prestige Eau De Toilette bottle, made in France, from FragranceX (so definitely genuine). It arrived today, and I’ve not been this excited about a perfume arriving since I managed to snag a bottle of Versace Blonde. My word, this is stunning! I can see the resemblance to Chanel No 5, sure there are aldehydes in here but they are creamy and well blended as opposed to the punchy, fresh air blast you get from no.5 (and which I love about no.5). If this had smelt like no.5 I would have been disappointed as I have that perfume and adore it and don’t need a dupe. There is a warmth in this perfume that no.5 doesn’t have. This definitely has the richness of no.5 though. This smells like laundry drying in the sun in a hot country, as described by some others on here and I think it will work well in all seasons, even the hottest, where it will bloom on the skin. It’s like a really beautiful body lotion. I can’t pick out any particular notes and definitely not the coriander which I struggle with as a note.it is definitely aromatic as opposed to floral. It reminds me a little of Joop and Gabriela sabatini’s perfume, although it is not a dupe of any of these. It smells timeless, classic and not dated in anyway. The current formulation doesn’t seem to be as beast mode as original versions of the scent but nothing is beast mode nowadays with all these blasted reformulations, except a good oud perfume, Montale, La Vie est Belle or Baccarat. As @simplecreative has said, there’s nothing else out there that smells like this, so the lack of sillage and longevity is a compromise I am prepared to make to have this beautiful fragrance in my life. Why on earth did D&G discontinue/severely scale down the production of this one? It’s signature material, and I, along with countless others would happy buy this on repeat for the rest of my days!

Absolutely beautiful! I'm not a vintage perfume person, as a general rule I like scents from the 90s and newer. This is from the 90s, but has some notes that were at their most popular long before that, namely aldehydes and carnation. Out of all the currently unpopular notes, these are the two that I would love to smell more often in modern perfumery, but I was still a little wary because don't always love them in older scents. Unnecessarily so! Together with the warm base of this fragrance, they smell timeless and not dated at all. D&G opens with a burst of soapy, bubbly, fizzy aldehydes. After many reviews about this being such a sexy, dramatic diva perfume I was quite surprised by how clean it is. There is a sensual warmth beneath the cleanliness, but nothing animalic or otherwise wild. Just a lot of soothing sandalwood, a hint of vanilla that intensifies in the late drydown, a floral bouquet that mainly consists of carnations, and some aromatic, spicy notes which smell like more than just coriander and basil to me. So I really think that this can easily be worn daily as a casually chic and elegant scent. I guess it all depends on your own style and perspective, but if you wear red lipstick in your day-to-day life, this won't feel out of place either. The reviewers who mentioned fluffy clean towels are spot on. I'm sure towels don't really smell different from other fresh laundry, but this fragrance is the texture and feel of a fresh warm towel translated into scent. My sample is from P&G prestige. I have never tried any older versions, nor do I care to hunt them down as I already love this one. It's kind of confusing, some say this is discontinued, some say this is back in stores. Despite my version being made in Germany, which is where I live, it has been almost impossible to find here for years. Other D&G fragrances are everywhere, but for this one I had to order a sample from the US. I hope I'll be able to find an affordable bottle from a trustworthy source online. I need this in my life.

I've been holding off writing a review for this perfume for so long because I love it THAT much..I just really can't find the words to express it. Be still my heart... It started in my late teens, my best friend's girlfriend Cathy used to wear this out with us when we would go clubbing and..from the first sniff I was hooked. Hooked on this absolutely luxurious feminine powder bomb! Back then I never really wore perfumes marketed for women and especially not something as bold as this beauty. This is something oh so very special. As I've got older..I've found myself craving this perfume so much that it has gone into my top 5 perfumes of all time. I simply..adore it. It starts out with a bang..this could easily put someone off...it's quite a jumble of strong citrus notes and basil. It smells like an extremely expensive soap. If you are not a fan of soapy, still give it a chance because it reveals a lot more.. The aldehydes are prominent and give it a glamourous sparkle. This one REALLY needs to settle and warm up before it's true beauty is revealed (as i said) After a while all the notes mesh and waft in a way that still makes me swoon..even after smelling it so many times on different people and myself. I just cannot get enough of it. It's powdery (as i said) but..ultra classy and feminine at the same time. Not baby powder.... sexy powder! It's extremely difficult to describe for me, I just know its a masterpeice. Now I hear D&G are discontinuing it...booooo! I have ran out and bought myself 300mls of this to make sure I'll never be without it and am considering a fourth 100ml. (edit..I'm now on my fifth, I need to go on "hoarders" This scent needs to be tried and used carefully to get the real feel of it. It's an absolute delight to wear and is a huge statement. Too much will knock people out....I'm only just becoming brave enough to wear it myself after all these years. Oh Red Cap...you are breathtakingly beautiful...there is no other like you. THIS IS PERFUME PERFECTION!

Dolce & Gabbana is one on a short list, that blew my mind wide open to a future in perfume adoration and analysis. Almost thirty years have passed since that first spray and enchanted eye roll. Despite a necessary reformulation to achieve code standards, and subsequently somewhat deflated, D & G still sings radiantly. Shortly after I summoned the courage to drain the bank of a considerable sum of money, I repurchased this beauty, lovingly referred to as the "Red Top". I reviewed my previous assessment of components listed, and was shocked at how close the new formulation was, considering I based the old on a memory. That is the bewitching nature of this, that one can recall a memory from almost thirty years ago with such accuracy. It is also a testament to the perfumers involved with its re-release. I carefully compared notes, giving pause to sandalwood, lily of the valley, and musk, who have been synthesized for some time now. I still love the coldness of herbal notes and citruses, juxtaposed with the spicy warmness of woods, musk and vanilla. The contrast also continues with the sheer brightness of freesia, jasmine and ivy, against sweet and spicy marigold, carnation, and rose. Up until tonight, I regarded this perfume as a sweater-weather treat, an intrinsic heat captured through the glow of honey peaking past glass. I never even thought of this creation as being aldehydic dominant, let alone composed of so much of that olfactory albatross. Where have I been? As I smell the blotter again and again, I can't help wondering why I didn't detect that before. Plain to see now, I guess that's what they say about hindsight. One thing is for certain in my mind, and that is how dazzling she still is after all this time - how wonderfully she's aged. And how content am I, after finally being reunited with an old friend!

There comes a time in a girl's life when she realizes she doesn't need to fit in with the rest of her all flowers-and-candy spritzed peers and becomes her own unique person. This perfume, is not for just -any- woman. If it didn't "work out" for someone, it was for good reason. It just wasn't meant for YOU, darlings. When I worked in a perfumeria, this was a rather tough sell since it was deemed somewhat overpowering and not a very "feminine" scent. My body chemistry begs to differ. By "feminine" I've learned what they really meant...they meant "girly" and this is not a girly scent. Its too sophisticated for that and I shall explain. Within minutes of wear, it feels like exotic spicy flowers took residence within your pores and bloomed from your body heat. The magic lies in the drydown though, where the complexity of this perfume reveals what secrets lies beneath the skin. It seems to conjure up that silent yet smoldering lady that can seduce with merely a cocked brow. Silent, yes...but by no means timid. If I were asked, what kind of woman comes to mind when I smell this...I would say it is for a woman who doesn't have to try hard or even at all to obtain attention, she exudes a raw feminine sensuality without much effort, she is comfortable in her own skin without needing anyone else's opinions, she is someone silent and observant but intriguing, she'd be a woman few would know intimately but several would find hard to forget...a tigress, pretty much. This is why I say that this fragrance isn't for everyone. It simply wasn't meant for that and the intention can be smelled a smile away ;) P.S. I am saddened that this fragrance may be joining the Glorious Perfumes Graveyard. I do hope they relaunch them in some years. It would be a terrible shame to lose this unique and erotic fragrance as a thing of the past.

This is perfume with a "P." Vintage Red Cap is a powerhouse if there ever was one. It's beyond beautiful with endless layers of harmoniously blended accords of all kinds. It's clean & soapy, spicy, woodsy, floral, powdery, citrusy, a touch animalic. How does it pack so much in there and not smell a hot mess? It's perfect, not a hair out of place. It smells like a woman draped in gold jewelry wearing a long slinky black dress sitting on a red velvet tufted stool in the dimly lit grand foyer of her mansion smoking a cigarette with her glove as she waits for her butler to bring her her coat. And red lipstick. I haven't smelled non vintage Red Cap, but my old bottle is divine. The hubs even commented, said, "ooh that does smell good." Highest praise from him. 😆 After 2 days and a shower I can still smell its powdery, woodsy, slightly sweet drydown on my skin. This stuff is powerful. Not an everyday easy grab by any means, but it's a non negotiable in my collection. There's nothing else like it. Shame D&G doesn't work with aldehydes anymore. It's not for everyone, but it grows on you with time. Red Cap is the badass No. 5. Edit: Correction ; it IS an everyday easy grab if you're like me and you find yourself utterly addicted and can't get enough. Spray less under clothes and it can go with you to the grocery store. Spray on skin and hit your clothes with it and it will follow you around your house all day long. Wear it at the park on a warm day. But don't wear it for dinner & a movie unless said date is at home because, well, nobody's allowed to do such "risky" things these days. When the day DOES come that socializing isn't considered a crime, wear it! Just adjust how you apply to suit the occasion and you will be glad.

The famous Red Cap! Reading reviews, and people commenting on its bright aldehydes, I was curious but never really looked for it. But a month ago I found on a French site a sealed bottle of the original, with a 1991 batch code. Price was good, I love aldehydes and Italian bombastic-ness so I jumped right in. Now, I have to say that while I love it, I don’t find it the aldehyde bomb it’s made to be. Maybe I’m so used to them in vintage jewels like Calèche, Rive Gauche or Chanel N°5, that they strike me here as effervescent bubbles ready to pop. The jewel here is the creamy, languorous drydown that follows the spicy floral heart. Yeah, the aldehydes brighten and lift, giving volume and texture to the other notes. But what shines is a spicy carnation, big as a 1980’s Teatro Alla Scala, softened by jasmine and lily, and made even more fiery by a wonderful coriander (why isn’t coriander used more often??) note and a pinch of basil. The notes dance with each other, and it’s hard to pinpoint them. There’s artistry in the blending, and as a whole I can see why it’s so hot tempered. It’s exotic, erotic, sensual and big, just like perfumes used to be. The florals take a more oriental turn as the drydown approaches, and the vanilla/sandalwood combo reminds me slightly of what the future Addict would employ in its own basenotes. I love it. And I can see why everyone misses it. There’s a slight hairspray feel to it which I love, but more of a boudoir scent, not richly coiffed hair. The woman (or man) using it, is ready to take the world by the balls and make it their own. If only D&G had stayed on that route...of real perfume that is. Sillage/longevity; from Rome to Milan, all the way through the Italian countryside.

So fresh and clean with just enough spice to keep it from being too soapy. I find it interesting that so many voted this as a winter fragrance more than any other season. The freshness reminds me of spring or summer. The spiciness (I think it's from the carnation, cinnamon, and coriander?) make this a great choice for fall. It reminds me of an effortlessly chic yet sexy woman on the Italian Riviera. This does not smell outdated to me, it's not like the big '80s perfumes that came out just a few years before. It is strong, but without being overpowering. This can be worn day or night. I remember my sister wearing this when it first came out and I loved it. I had forgotten about it for a while, but after revisiting, I love it even more than I remember. I already bought a backup, and am considering getting one more because of how much I love it and how fearful I am of them discontinuing it once more (if they haven't already...I was not able to find information about this but I have a feeling they have and that's why prices are fairly high for this). I've never smelled anything quite like this. Even though it's still winter, I find myself craving this scent, but will try to wait for the weather to warm up so that I can do this fragrance justice. I have loved many fragrances over the years, but most of the time, except in a few rare cases, that love is fleeting, and then it's on to the next! Not with this one. It has left quite a memorable impression on me, and I have a feeling this will be a forever love.

My sister wore this in the 90's and I still love it. I normally don't like aldehydes but it works in this fragrance. It's soapy and sexy. It's clean smelling but also a little exotic and intense. What's great about this scent is it lasts and it projects so well. It's aldehydes, atypical floral notes, sandalwood, herbal spice, and some vanilla and musk. This is a perfume perfume. You're not going to smell like a bath and body works fruity scent, you're going to smell like a grown woman who wants to wear perfume. The perfume is blended very well and quite honestly, outside of the aldehydes, it's not easy to detect individual notes. There is a correlation with men's cologne, probably due to the sandalwood, basil, and coriander-but it still reads feminine, to me. It's a power scent to me-I see a boss bitch wearing this. Definitely could be a signature scent as well. I'm glad D&G is still making this and I hope they never stop. I feel like it's their Chanel #5 but for Gen X. This can still be purchased directly from the D&G website. Also, wait at least 5 minutes before sniffing as it's intense/sharp until it dries, but once it dries, you get the full beauty of this scent. I would consider this to be one of my classiest scents next to Chanel 5 L'Eau, Rouge Malachite, Coco Noir, Elie Saab, Santal Royal, Good Girl, Gone Bad (the dumbest name for an elegant white floral).

I have a memory with this perfume but it wasn't a personal experience. One summer in my early 20s ,I was working at a seaside resort . Me and around another 15 people from the staff were living in this house together. My roommate , a petite chic girl had this red velvet box perfume. I remember the first morning we were getting ready for work ,when she used it. Oh my god! It filled the whole room, it was a very sexy , sultry scent on a very hot summer day! But what I really thought at that moment is that ,this perfume is not for her.! As other people mentioned it is a grown woman scent , not a 20 year old. On the other hand it really suited her,it did actually gave the impression that she's older. Shame I can't really recall details of the scent back to my nose and brain ,but it is probably because it wasn't me wearing it. I lost contact with that friend of mine , but she's the one I connect to that perfection of a perfume. Edit : Got my hands on a original Italian version eau De toilet. I really wanted to smell the basil , but still can't. For now all I can smell is initial blast of jasmine ,then aldehydes and sandalwood. I like Chanel 5 , but I really don't think they're similar. In general I cannot describe it , there is nothing on today's market that I can compare it to as a scent. But that's why I like it, one of a kind, weird and awesome!

So, I got myself a bottle because I am a crazy perfume lady and this stuff has cult status. Nobody around me wore it in the '90 or '00, I would have noticed. I couldn't wait it to settle so I opend it immediatly. Squiky cellophane, velvety red box and cheap plasticky cap. Made in France. Batch code said 14th November '22. One careful sprey on my arm...oh, this is some seriously good stuff! So, I doused myself accordingly. And it just keeps getting better. Almost abstract, every time I smell my arm or catch a hint in motion, I find another facet. I didn't expect it to be this complex. Or this good! It makes me remember and regret Sicily, having that baby back would be marvelous. I couldn't find that Velvet version anywhere. Or more glamorous version of Melograno. Ah, those Italians... Such a timless beauty, clearly floral aldehyde, mostly white, with some cold and delicate herbs and spices. Creamy sandalwood, vanilla and tonka in the drydown and just a hint of funk. Gets spicier and quite soapy with time. It smells and developpes differently on different parts of the body. Very temperamental and temperature sensitive. So mediterranean! I love it! No, I never smelled it before. How did that even happen? I was alive and thoroughly perfumed in the '90! I would have remembered it!

This review is for a vintage formulation from the 1990's. Absolutely amazing perfume. I really don't even like aldehydes, carnation, or 90's scents in general but this one is super special. The aldehydes are so different than I smell in many other modern/recent perfumes. These aldehydes are bright yet cozy, and all the other notes sort of blend into the aldehydes to create a really unique experience. Then after a few hours you get that lovely sandalwoody, vanillic drydown that is pretty yummy! There is just something about this scent I find very sexy and empowering, and I feel like a goddess wearing it. The vintage formulation has great longevity and sillage, especially for being an EDT (they don't make them like they used to!). I find that most perfumes in this vein really lost that special "x factor" after sandalwood became so hard to come by (for example Chanel No 5 and Guerlain Samsara) and just are so inferior nowadays, but I haven't tried the current formulation of this one so I can't be sure (although I can guarantee the sandalwood aspect is not the same as it used to be- whether it is terrible or not, I cannot say). All I know is, if you love the scent like I do, get your hands on some of the vintage and you will not regret it!!!

For me, this fragrance is the epitome of glamour. I want to share with you the story of my parents’ friend Brigitte... Brigitte is French. She smokes long cigarettes, drinks wine and hosts fabulous but laid back parties. She has olive skin, short dyed caramel hair and wears gold jewellery. She’s unashamedly herself. She has a sultry low voice and laughs loudly and unreservedly. She’s fiercely loyal. Nails always done. She rides motorbikes. She wears D&G red cap. I know this doesn’t tell you much about the fragrance itself but all the notes are listed here anyway. I remember it as very soapy but that description really doesn’t do it justice. It’s soapy in a refined, pure and very expensive way. You might expect someone like Brigitte to wear a smoky, oriental scent. But she didn’t need it. She smoked Marlboros and wore high quality leather. She was also a mother and wife who was always well turned out and impeccably stylish. This scent just suited her perfectly. Brigitte moved back to France, and I haven’t seen her in years. But she left an impression on me. She became my reference point for glamour at such a young age, before I even knew what glamour was. In sum, this fragrance is classy, sophisticated and timeless - much like Brigitte!!

If my soul would have a scent, it would smell like this. It has been 17 years since the last time I smell this, so many years afterwards of unsuccessfully trying to find a dupe - just to be able to smell it again. I never thought I would find it again but today I did! I'm holding the velvet box just like I used to and I'm smelling that scent just like used to and I'm loving it just like I used to. The time has not tarnished its beauty , even possible reformulation could not take anything from it because this is a beauty in a form of scent and beauty is indestructible. And despite the fact that my perfume taste has turned to gourmands - I still love it as much I loved it from the first time I smell it. There hasn't been ever any product of mass production that made me full and complete in a deep spiritual sense like this perfume. I'm writhing this not as a classical review but as a affirmation of how important and needed this re-launch has been for many of us. I want to share my gratitude to company for releasing it again and my words of highest compliments for creators of this perfume - it means a lot more than you could even imagine. For everyone interested it is on DG website under Beauty then under section "Classic" .

Ah I loooovveee this stuff. My mam had it on yesterday and I could smell it all day. It is a BIT similar to Chanel no5 but less sharp, soapy and citrusy and more smooth and spicy. I'm sure my mam has said in the past she's not keen on no5 but she loves this. Aromatic is a good description of it. It's a beautiful blend of sweet and savoury. There's perfumes in a similar vein to this but it's very unique smelling. I've never owned it, it's always just been at my mam's I've smelled it or tried it but now I want it so badly. I definitely get the aldehydes, marigolds and basil, coriander, carnation and rose. It's got a lovely spicy, creamy, woody base with just a touch of sweetness but not a synthetic sugary sweetness or a syrupy kind. I love sugary sweet notes but it'd ruin this one A proper 90s perfume. Strong and noticeable. It's sexy but classy imo. I can't believe this is only an edt, my mam went off to buy some shoes yesterday and met back up with us when we came out of clip n climb and the second she got within a couple of feet of us I could smell her perfume again. Between this and the dupe of Midnight Poison I just got, I've got a proper urge for old skool classics again.

I received a small splash bottle of YSL Libre last year and at once disliked it and secretly kind of didn’t mind it for occasional private wear. Why? It reminded me of a D&G red cap splash bottle I had in the late 90s. In fact, I was certain they shared the same dna, even the now commonplace (would pedestrian go too far?) modern gourmand-friendly, vanillic base. So convinced was I that I purchased a travel spray of the D&G. Well I was oh so wrong! Even in the modern formulation D&G feels special. It’s aromatic, spicy, warm and comforting—yet alluring, elegant. But not commonplace. Maybe after so many years of drowning in patisserie accords, and as many people have noted, in the absence of the once omnipresent cigarette aromas, this just smells damn good to me. Longevity wowwwwww it’s been going over 12 hours today! Loving this. It’s not yet time to worry about to FB or not to FB (and current or vintage? etc.). For now I will enjoy this perfume. It’s not the time capsule that I expected (that for whatever reason Libre is—Xtina and Britney and low rise jeans and Candie’s), it strikes me as unexpectedly timeless. Or maybe it’s just an antidote to the gourmand crisis. Beautiful!

So this scent and I have taken a journey. I went from disliking it, to really enjoying it. My initial impression is that Its not quite meeting up to my high expectations. I didn't get any adelhydes. Its soapy fresh but where's the spicyness? Where are the Flowers? It's a Mostly powder drydown that smells like 90's Aquanet hairspray. So its a bit like aerosol and powder on the drydown. This can't be what everyone is raving about. I'm convinced I need to try a different sample. After letting the bottle sit for a bit, I've sprayed this on my furniture and it smells really nice on it. (✿◠‿◠) I reapplied it after getting moisturized and it smells so beautiful. Its a refreshing drink meeting a warm meal, I can't really make out the 'flavours' / depthness yet. I wish I could make out the spicyness. Currently: I wore this in Puerto Rico and this is where we became close friends. Sexy, fresh, ethereal while also being a bit warm. This is now one of my go to's for late night showers because it's the freshness and warmth I'm looking for! The warmth isn't heavy and the cleanness of it is spot on for evening showers. Its doing very well in humid and warm temperatures.

I used to have a bottle of this gem. When I tried it on at the department store, I was initially turned off. Then, I was outside that evening looking at Christmas lights. I kept catching a magical smell that I was unlike anything I had ever smelled before. When I finally realized it was the perfume I sampled earlier, I was blown away. I had been so put off by it earlier. How could it be so lovely just hours later? Oh, and the lasting power! It was truly a divine scent. I’ve read the creators matured and the new version is a reflection of that. Just in case they are reading this, please revisit your youth! I have the current versions of D&G Pour Femme and the Intense version. The Intense is closer to the original, but it just doesn’t compare. They are both nice, but nothing that stimulates my soul. I don’t find them to be nearly at long lasting either. Edit: Just got a new bottle. Made in France (I was expecting Germany) in June 2019. It has the same overall smell of the 90’s version, but it doesn’t seem as smooth or long lasting. Still lovely though. Forgive me while I overspray.