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.

Another good one from DSH! Jitterbug is supposed to be a vintage-inspired perfume, and it definitely accomplishes what it set out to do, reminding me a bit of the old Jean Patou fragrances but with a more natural feel. It starts out with that same light, fluffy, slightly aldehydic-fruity floral impression that I get from some vintage perfumes, but these top notes are quickly joined by a more substantial and down-to-earth base of incense, patchouli and amber. It reminds me of a perfume that my mother had when I was growing up. The sillage is moderate, and the scent lasts 5-6 hours. If I can anthropomorphize a bit, Jitterbug comes across as a well-made modern “oriental” body wearing a vintage dress made by a famous French couturier. Except for a fleeting hint of soapiness early on, I’m enjoying this very much.

Definitely vintage feeling at first application. I get patchouli right off the back. Less so the opening notes which is a bit of a disapointment because I'd love some fresh berries and citrus to start the journey. With drydown I get roses and a bit of amber. Also a slight murkiness from the pimento. I find the drydown more spicy, florals fade and the herby frankincense is more apparent. I would've loved for the florals to last longer. I like this one but it's not a love.

Ohhh me, ohhh my...spicy patchouli...it's like my dream comes true; it's like "I found you" feeling at last. Benzoin comes a little while after and the whole scent transforms into an aoud-y, incensy combination. It makes the scent more interesting, but I have to admit I was happier with just the simple spicy patchouli at the beginning. Am I too greedy? Maybe :) A must.

A vintage lover's must-have. The opening is a little spicy and smoky, but soon it settles on the skin. The dry-down is rich and slightly sweet. Jitterbug is a sister of various vintage scents. I get some YSL Opium, some CHANEL COCO (before reformation), even some Mitsouko.