Jitterbug

If you are an oriental lover and like a dry finish, I think you would enjoy Jitterbug. If you like classical frags from the major houses but just can't wear them because of the powerful sillage or the assaulting opening notes, I think you would enjoy Jitterbug. Jitterbug is smooth and understated, a bit of an oxymoron considering it's theme is the swinging 40's. To quote Doc Elly, ".. Jitterbug comes across as a well-made modern “oriental” body wearing a vintage dress made by a famous French couturier." I don't smell any citrus at all, spicey in the opening and quickly developing into the heart of the frag. Inoffensive to sensitive noses, classical and warm, wear it anytime of the year, day and night, only exception extremely hot weather (or maybe not). If you can pull off a spicey oriental in a heatwave, this would be the one.

Jitterbug opens with the aldehydic, almost soapy scent of a vintage bottle of perfume you found on your grandmother's vanity as a child. As another reviewer said, the top notes really capture those of an antique perfume that has gone slightly off over the years. As the fragrance settles it becomes a very soft, enveloping oriental. To my nose the benzoin really stands out in the heart and drydown, with the patchouli adding interest and playfulness without standing out too strongly on its own. While I could see this worn with a vintage evening dress it works equally well for a cozy evening at home, with its texture wrapping around you like a soft blanket. It reminds me of Café Noir but without the coffee. Unlike the vintage perfumes it pays homage to it stays close and doesn't project too far, but it lasts a long time.

This one is definitely vintage inspired, as in preformulated Jicky type vintage. I couldn't believe how similar it was to Jicky on opening. It has the same sweet, creamy vanilla opening. Jitterbug does not have the powder element (AMEN!!). Between the spice, citrus, and warm, woody and smooth base, it's complex. It's sweet without being too so, it's got a floral note but the rose and jasmine counter each other and don't dominate the blend. It's a grown up fun, carefree, playful scent that's got a bit of sassy sexiness thrown in for good measure.

right off i get amber, frankincense, clove and incense followed by patchouli. it's warm and inviting with a bit of spice from the clove. definitely a vintage style, like dawn does so well. it settles down and i get a lot more labdanum. i get maybe a tiny hint of the florals, but this is primarily an amber-incense blend. really pretty.

Vintage-style, spicy oriental. Jitterbug has a sophisticated quality conveyed by restraint and lack of overt sweetness, rather than powder. One of my favorites from DSH.