Girl of Now Forever

If I had to use one word to describe this perfume, it would be yummy. Girl of Now Forever smells like a dessert. It smells like what a lemon custard tart, with an almond crust, topped with fresh and preserved raspberries would taste like. And sometimes it smells like a baklava with lemon zest, nuts and lots of honey. There isn’t a honey note in the description, but I detect something thick, syrupy, and sweet like honey in this fragrance, it could be the vanilla. I definitely smell the lemon zest and raspberries first, and then I smell a sweet and nutty scent, that triggers my appetite and I react physically ready to eat, as if food was present, even when full. Sometimes, I can’t put this perfume on if I haven’t eaten yet, because I will become even more hungry. This response only happens after the initial spray and maybe around 5-10 minutes after. It’s mostly the top fruity and middle nutty notes that I believe do this. The top notes dissipate in about 10 minutes or so on my skin, but the almond and sweet vanilla lingers for a little longer into the drydown. The dry-down is a patchouli bomb, and the patchouli in this is very strong, and you can smell it from beginning to end, but has more of a presence in the base, once it no longer has to compete with so many other notes. In fact, I remember when I first got it and started to open the box I could smell the perfume before I got the bottle out and I specifically smelled the patchouli. This is a perfect summer sweet scent, for me. Longevity and sillage is strong and a little goes a very long way. This is not perfume that you could spray heavily or else it could get cloying. So, I use it sparingly, and touch up a couple of times for those delicious opening notes. I spray on skin with this perfume, one because it has so much oil content that it leaves a slight oily residue, and I once sprayed it on my clothes and lasted on the fabric longer than I would have liked. In all, this is a really quality perfume, especially for the price, the ingredients seem really top notch. The bottle and even the box are so beautiful. I’m really happy to own this perfume and I appreciate the quality and effort put into it. The one criticism or an area that could be improved upon is in the blending of the notes and in how they develop could be a little more seamless. But a fantastic perfume overall, I love it!

Very sweet slightly citrus-y raspberry jam opening that dries down to a rosy fruity vanilla. I love this, because it smells delicious without being completely gourmand. I get whiffs where it really reminds me of summer/spring time sweet treats you can get in German bakeries, like a sweet puff pastry topped with vanilla custard and raspberry jam. But it does have a distinct yet smooth rose and musk undertone as well, which for me personally pulls it out of the pure gourmand category. It's a very very feminine scent. I have to admit especially in the opening one could say it almost borders on the infantile. You can tell, that they had a very young demographic in mind with this. But I do think that's really just the opening. The dry down is absolutely well blended, smooth and wearable by most any age group, granted you enjoy the simple joyfulness many fruity fragrance communicate. Also maybe noteworthy is, that despite it in my opinion being more of a spring/summer fragrance, it doesn't really have any freshness to it. Sweet and fluffy really is the main theme here. Longevity is a solid 5-6 hrs on me. Projection depends heavily on the climate. In tropical humidity I have to be very close to someone for them to smell me even after 3-4 sprays. In cooler European weather one to max two sprays suffice easily for a more than decent projection. So as it is quite heavy and sweet, in case you live in a cooler climate, be sure not to overdo it, cause I do feel this might have potential to trigger headaches in some people. Blind buy material? I'm inclined to say no, just for the fact that every single person has a different threshold as to just how sweet is 'too sweet' for them, or even for the opposite group of people - the sweet lovers - ideas of how much sweetness is sweet enough. This one is really somewhere in between. For me it's sweet but not too sweet, but I can tell that for some it may be too much while for others - LVBE lovers out there - it may just not be sweet enough. Most shops and online shops carry samples. So just to be on the safe side, give it a test run or two. For me personally it turned out to be one of the few fragrances I rated with 'love'. It instantly lifts my mood, while simultaneously making me feel cozy as well as super feminine. It's fast become one of my favorite no brainer feel good scents.

Fruity, feminine and flirtatious. My first impression of this was "Wow, This one is strong!" Opening spray for me is zesty lemon, luscious raspberry and marzipan-esque almond. Mmmm, so yummy and fresh! The floral dry-down is a little more mature than I would usually lean towards (must be the patchouli and orange blossom), but it's rounded out by the almond and raspberry, giving it a sweeter kick. This is super-duper, tooth-achingly sweet yet somehow it's not cloying or irritating? It's a very miserable day here right now in the UK and all throughout the afternoon I've been getting a lovely, fizzy and delicious thread of this perfume from where I sprayed it on my jumper this morning. That was like, 8 hours ago?! Girl of Now Forever is like a tall glass of fresh, iced lemonade with tart raspberries and sweet, nutty cakes on a plate next to it in a beautiful blooming garden. Reminds me of happy days in the sunshine... The original Girl of Now was very "meh" for me, but I absolutely love this one! Edit: I can't believe no one has mentioned how much this smells like Emporio Armani's "Because It's You". I have been wracking my brains trying to remember where I've smelled this, and honestly the two are really similar! GONF is more cakey and gourmand while BIY is fresher and fruitier. (I mean, they share 5 notes! Rasperry, vanilla, rose, lemon and musk.) I own both of these and while I like both, I actually think I'd lean more towards this one as it has more lasting power. You definitely don't need both! Edit again: Boyfriend loves this one. He said it smells super sweet and delicious.

I don't really get the negative reviews on here but that's the beauty of the perfume world. Everybody has different tastes and opinions on each perfume and luckily for me I love it so much. I don't own a very big perfume collection since I dont want to spoil myself by splurging and owning too much so soon but this to me is a very unique sweet floral scent. I heard the regular GON is a hit or miss, and wanting to keep it safe i went with GON Forever since i do like floral scents and man this is such a beautiful perfume. For me if you haven't tried an Elie Saab fragrance I suggest you start with GON Forever. It's such a playful scent not generic smelling at all and while it does have floral notes it leans a little more sweet than flowery BUT it is not sickeningly sweet like La Vie Est Belle, it's not headache inducing and very pleasant for day or night. I can see this being worn in the heat too but since it is winter in Alaska I am testing it out in the cold and it is just wonderful. I keep getting wafts of the scent at work and I am just enamored. I wish they sold this scent in an even bigger bottle because 90ml is not enough for me I feel like I'll easily go through it lol. In my opinion it's a little hard to overspray yourself with this. I sprayed 5 times on accident (wink wink) and it didn't leave me choking on the smell cause i love dousing myself in perfume. If you've been on the fence of buying this is you sign to BUY IT, you won't regret it :)

I got this by what turned out to be a happy accident. I had ordered regular Girl of Now, but was sent this by mistake. It was ineligible for return without a big argument so I decided to go ahead and keep it. I am SO glad I did, because Girl of Now Forever is absolutely beautiful, and has skyrocketed to the top of my favorites list. I love citrus notes, but naturally, it’s difficult to get citrus to have any lasting power. Not with this! The opening lemon berry zing lasts for the duration of wear! The citrus is like candied lemon peel; the note here is the zest of the rind, not the sharper scent of the actual lemon fruit. Paired with the berry note, it’s fruity and fun, with no sharpness.. The longevity and performance of this perfume is excellent- it projects well and lasts hours, literally all day. The company’s website described this as reminiscent of a Lebanese lemonade- and I totally feel that. It’s like a refreshing summer treat. I don’t see much resemblance to the original Girl of Now, except that its performance is likewise awesome. GoN Forever is unique, bright, sparkly sweet and feminine without being overly “young,” and the blending is absolutely excellent. Hats off to Dominique Ropion (my favorite perfumer)! This is a gem.

I finished a 90 ml bottle. I bought it because I wanted to explore the Girl of Now line, and this was the first one I tried. I have to say that on my first sniff, I wasn’t impressed, but it grew on me more and more every time I wore it. This is a girly perfume that can be worn by both young girls and women. It quickly became my everyday go-to because it’s easy to pull off and very versatile. It works well in every season and, in my opinion, suits both casual and special occasions. I received compliments while wearing it, so the sillage and projection are good. The longevity on my skin is impressive — it lasts until I wash it off. This isn’t a loud scent. It’s sweet, light, and friendly. If you want a femme-fatale or edgy vibe, this is not the best option. What I perceive the most are the raspberry, citrus, and black currant, with a background of patchouli, musk, and a touch of amber. I recommend this perfume if you’re looking for a versatile, feminine, sweet scent that works for everyday wear and almost any occasion. I would definitely repurchase it!

Just blind bought this after having my eye on it for years. I have all three GoN and this is the best iteration! I totally smell the nutty creamy base of the original in this, but it has a bright fruity top note that gives it a different feel. It also has a bright clean floral note the original doesn't. The nutty base is the same though. The lemon/raspberry makes it smell like a yummy fruit custard cake. This is way lighter than the original and than Shine but both of those get so heavy and powdery after awhile that it irritates me. The original lasts forever too, this one is gone within 2-4 hours and is has way less silage. Forever has a really different feel than other fruity perfumes IMO, it is really a good combo of gourmand and fruity. I def think it's perfect for spring/summer but it has a little bit of a warm cozy yum feel that will be perfect for cold weather too. It took me the longest time to figure out what this smells like at first...it smelled really familiar. It smells like Taylor Swift Wonderstruck!

This perfume was never on my radar till I saw it on sale at a ridiculous price. I have been trying not to blind buy so I sprayed this on a card and walked away but it was so lovely that I went right back and bought one. So, to me this is a sweet, fruity slightly nutty dessert like fragrance. I pick up on berries that are not overly ripe and is both sweet and sour, the florals with rose out in the front and orange blossom in the background, infused with almonds that is subtle but present and a sweet vanilla. I would pay full price for this but at the price I got it, this one is a must have! Edit: On my skin, I get a sharper note from the lemon peel which was not as evident on the card and calms down in about 30 mins. Imagine a sponge cake that tastes like raspberry with a dash of rose essence, a little lemon peel, a nice dose of vanilla and almonds in it. I love it!

A plush, jammy rose that straddles the line between flirty-and-fun and romantic-and-sultry. It has a sweet-tart lemon-berry opening that is grounded by an earthy, nutty patchouli and vanilla base, reminds me of VCA Rose Rouge but with more patch. On the one hand it's quite girly and cute and smells like a dessert, on the other hand it's musky, herbal, a bit naughty. Makes me think of the movie Moulin Rouge, which to be honest I haven't seen for ages, but that's the vibe I'm getting, sort of a bedazzled, bittersweet pop-music cabaret romp. The pink colour scheme is deceptive, to me this would be a decadent red velvet. The patchouli is reasonably strong and the base quite warm despite the citrusy sweet opening. Seems to suit any season, but I prefer it in cold weather. Not really something I'd wear to work, but great for casual wear, weekends, evenings out.

I just got this today and did a test spray. I LOVE this one! It doesn't share the same DNA as the OG or Shine but I do smell a toned down Almond note. What really shines is the Lemon and Raspberry with the Almond and Musk. I do have to say that this does remind me of CH Good Girl but much fresher and sweeter. I literally can't stop smelling myself. Will give this a full wear tomorrow and update. Update: This is my scent of the day and I can't stop smelling myself. I smell so fresh, but sweet but also creamy. I just can't explain it but I'm so happy with this purchase. I can't believe what a fan I've become of the GON line. I've had the OG for 2 years and have worn it maybe twice or 3 times. I'm enjoying the flankers much more but I'm looking forward to wearing the OG this fall/winter. I will never be without all the GON's.

This fragrance is awesome! I blind bought this along with the original Girl of Now. This one is fresher and definitely has some CH good girl vibes going on in the dry down. At first blast, I smell a lot of powdered icing sugar similar to the original, some slight almonds, and generic fruit. I don't pick out a particular raspberry vibe, which in my case is good because I often find those notes to be too artificial, cloying, and syrupy - not happening to my nose here. I don't pick up any patchouli or orange blossom, both detectable to me in the original. This one dries down quite quickly. I am 4 hours into my first wear and I am down to a skin scent of some woodier base notes, which is slightly less potent than the original GON. If you like Elie Saab's style in other fragrances, I for sure recommend this one.

I was very interested in this one because the notes are similar to one of my other favourites, Tresor Midnight Rose. GoN Forever is gorgeous. It is reminiscent of Tresor but the almond in Forever comes through very clearly on my skin and I'm really enjoying it. It's fruity and sweet, but not too sweet. There is the slight tartness from lemon. The florals are all beautiful and in particular the rose. It comes off as an expensive, elegant fragrance. It's light, cheerful and perfect for spring and summer. My husband doesn't always comment on liking my perfumes but he did with this one. The bottle has a real quality feel to it. It's heavy and solid and I like the design. I got this at Shoppers on the $20 shelf.

[Bling bought full 90ml bottle and used less than a quarter. Usage in all year around high humidity tropical climate.] This perfume is so gorgeous and elegant. Opening is zesty and fruity, patchouli give me a little bit of dryness in my throat but it gets addictive. Dry and mature fruity perfume. Well blended. As it did not really match with my personality, I decided to use it for the guest room / toilet instead as my husband loved the scent too. Just one push, and every male friends would come up to me to ask what this scent was, as it smells like an expensive hotel room. Love the bottle too. Would suite a modern mature soul and could be signature scent worthy if you like a mature zesty dry fruit scent.

I, a fresh aquatic perfume lover, can't help but admit that it's beautiful. The Elie Saab range is very impressive to me so far. Girl of Now Forever is similar to the original GoN but has a softer, more feminine quality to it. Zesty fruitiness in the opening makes it more bright. It has a soft, warm, round tonka beany-nutty drydown. It fades oh so gracefully. It smells quality to me. You of course need max two sprays of this one. It will last you all day and some of the night too. I have a sample of it but the bottle tantalizes me. P.S. Gosh it smells only better and yummier as it fades. That I feel is the most important part of a perfume.

Nice sharp and fruity raspberry to begin with which dries down with the almond and vanilla and a hint of patchouli beautifully. The dry down is pretty much La Vie Est Belle Intensement, there are differences but it has similar bones. LVEB Intensement has notes of raspberry, bergamot, heliotrope, orange blossom, vanilla, patchouli, sandalwood... when you compare to the note pyramid for this perfume, they have a very close DNA. I have both on my skin at the moment, and whilst the opening is quite different, they both share striking similarities. I prefer Girl of Now Forever tbh, the dry down is a bit softer on the patchouli.

Love at first sniff for me. Fruity, nutty, vanilla yumminess. A bit sexy, and great for summer. It's like a cross between Daisy Dream Forever + CH Good Girl + Victor and Rolf Bon Bon. I have all 3 GON scents, and this one is the easiest to love. I am finding the original GON and GON Shine to be more challenging for my nose. Both are quite "dusty," almost powdery. And I'm not a fan of powdery scents. I love the GON and Shine nuttiness, but wearing them in the summer heat doesn't work like it does for GON Forever. I am going to try the other two in the cold weather and decide whether to keep not.

I love this precisely because of the thartness (that tart raspberry, delicious!), I got Shine also, thougt it could cut through the cold, did not, and I am not particully a gourmand girl, but if they perform good in cold weather than ok, I am just looking for perfumes that can be worn all year and Shine did not do it, then i will choose something that it is up in my alley, and that is Forever! On me it perfomes like Shine, I will also test it in winter, I hope so it will work, because I love it, but if not, I will still love it, and wear it for spring, summer and fall, like I do with Shine!

Bought it in winter. Firstly it was too sour and all I get was the lemon peel. Was really disappointed. I let the bottle sit for a few months. Nowadays I can’t get enough of it. With time the raspberry suddenly appeared in the opening and it stays for whole day. Also the vanilla became prominent in the dry down. And I get hints of almond (really light!) and black berry. Overall it became tart vanilla berry scent with great protection and longevity as for designer fragrance. Also the juice is very highly concentrated. It leaves oil trails on skin that disappear after a while.

I usually hate citrus but the opening in this is amazing. It settles into a sweet raspberry lemon tart with some nuttiness which is absolutely stunning. Keep in mind that on some people the lemon turns sour so I recommend you try it out first. It's very strong and it can give me a headache sometimes but if I spray lightly it's fine. It's giving me spring and summer vibes but I'm not sure yet how it will perform in the summer heat since I just got it recently. I'm really hoping it doesn't get cloying because I bought this specifically to use during summer

this, unlike the other GONs I had to wear a while to decide if it was as amazing as the other two. It’s definitely a far call from the other two but it is beautiful. Raspberry vanilla and it gets prettier as the hours pass by. I’m surprised there’s no coconut note listed as I do get tiny whiffs of coconut or maybe that could be the almond..... this one I feel is the most summer friendly of all the GONs. It’s not heavy on the almond as the others and fruity note just adds to the cheery quality of the scent! Projection is great and longevity is top class!