Girl of Now

Candied Almonds with Crispy Edges in Almond Milk... Very much an almond scent, this took a bit of time to win me over, but now I do enjoy it. I get a candied almond/honey-roasted almond with crispy edges that eventually smooths out being blended into an almond milk although the candied almond remains. All the notes are there if you look for them. It's quite powerful with the patchouli-cashmeran driving things from the base. My first impression, was that it was all base, but now all the other notes are coming forward in a beautiful way.. It's a different almond from scents like Hypnotic Poison Dior (which to me leans more to almond paste/marzipan). Also great for layering, and so far I've mostly layered it with: Girl of Now + Dolce Garden Dolce & Gabbana (love this combo). Enjoy! Contrast to Cheirosa '62 Sol de Janeiro: These are different, although there's a similar sweet nuttiness. Girl of Now is a lot more powerful and has the patchouli-cashmeran in the base, although these would likely layer well (although I haven't tried them together). Contrast to Shock-in-Scent Police: These are different, although there's a similar vibe with candied almonds and patcouli. Girl of Now dries down with more creaminess. Both are strong performers, although Girl of Now is a bit stronger. Contrast to La Vie Est Belle Lancôme: These are different, although there's a very similar vibe in the base. They dry down quite differently with Girl of Now being all about the almond and turning more creamy. They're both quite powerful, but La Vie Est Belle is a bit stronger.

Wow. 7 months later I came to give it another try and It was SOOOO WORTH IT. Beautiful beautiful beaaaautttiiiifffuuuuuulllllll almond marzipan 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 I freaking adore unique scents like this it keeps pulling me in to smell it over and over again like a magnet, I simply can't get enough??!!! I've seen the reviews, a bunch of people don't like it and I think it's because the fragrance is simply as what the notes show it's a very synthetic almond marzipan that's it. I think for the people didn't like it It was either not their taste or were expecting more but nope there's nothing more to it other than what the notes show but it's very very admiringly beautiful and I recommend to give it a try! I always find myself drawn to unique fragrances that leave a vivid image in my memory, if i didn't think about it again that day means it's not remarkable therefore it's just like any other fragrance BUT THIS ONE IS THE OPPOSITE AND I LIKED THAT A LOT. LIKE A LOTTTTTT. Even my mum who despises anything sweet loved this so much!! She said it smells like cake and kept praising it 🥹💞 BUT!! Be careful in storing this since my first impression of this perfume was so so bad it smelt like play doh and I didn't understand the comments who did enjoy it but now I definitely do hehe 😎 Unfortunately it was just not stored properly I think I'd prefer to be careful and make sure you never leave this out on a hot day and that is all!

I bought this perfume as a blind buy—completely without testing it first... and I’m so glad I did! The first impression I got when I smelled it was: warm, soft, yet full of character. In my opinion, the scent is balanced—about 50% gourmand, 25% floral, and 25% citrusy. But the citrus here isn’t the refreshing, zesty kind; it’s more of a sweet, fruity vibe coming from the orange blossom and pear. The pistachio and almond notes are beautifully blended. I was a bit hesitant at first, wondering, “Will it be too roasted or bitter?”—but no, not at all. The almond is creamy, smooth, and soft; it spreads over my skin like an almond cream. The pistachio isn’t like that intense pistachio ice cream kind—it’s more delicate, more refined, and gives the perfume a unique character. Thanks to its floral aspects, it also carries a feminine feel, but it’s not overwhelming. The citrusy and fruity opening gives the scent a touch of energy. On my skin, it becomes softer and creamier over time. On clothes, the orange blossom and pear stand out a bit more. Overall, I really liked this perfume. It’s neither too heavy nor too light. It’s a scent you can comfortably wear in all seasons—sweet, feminine, and sophisticated all at once.

It smells so sweet, nutty and creamy !!! It reminds me of a really luxurious hotel’s Almond Milk soap (In a very good way) ! Thanks to the Almond and Almond milk, but then, it becomes more nutty and yummy with that perfect Pistachio, and a more discreet, but pleasant Tonka Bean !!! The Mandarin and Pear are bright and sweet. The Mandarin’s more delicate and adds a citrusy side in the opening, but the Pear is really noticeable, even if more subtle than the nutty notes. The Pear is sweet, feels juicy and fresh, fruity and a bit brighter than the previously quoted notes. Then White Florals (Orange Blossom, Magnolia) are enhancing the creamy part of the fragrance, complimenting the Nutty and Sweet notes. However, I do not find the Patchouli and Cashmeran to be particularly present in the scent, they feel like they enhance the intensity and depth of the fragrance, but I can’t put my nose on them... It lasts a loooong time on skin and clothes and projects really well in terms of sillage. It’s an elegant masterpiece, I feel like a piece of art when wearing Girl Of Now. 10/10

Love don’t be shy made me hate Orange Blossom. But Girl of Now turned me into an Orange Blossom lover. She is warm, sweet, nutty, rich, and a little loud. She is ideal for fall and winter because she can cut through cold weather and she lasts forever on clothes. I know that this was very hyped when it was first released, not only is the hype deserved but she has also stood the test of time. This is a true love of mine. 10/10. For a dense and sweet combo layer the following: For body care use Jergens Almond Body Oil for a base. Then layer Girl of Now with a honey forward scent like KKW Pure Honey, Mix Bar Honey Milk, or Bath and Body Works Honeycomb. Girl of Now pairs beautifully with so many honey scents, that I am shocked there has not been a honey flanker. For a layering combo that will make you smell like a pistachio dream start with the ESO Pistachio body cream. Then drown yourself in Girl of Now and top off with Yum Pistachio Gelato 33. The result is airy and grounding at the same time.

I must say, i disagree with the review bellow mine. I do not find Girl of Now to be main stream nor generic. I have a number of ES fumes and i honestly can not say which one is better than the next. I never got to buying GoN until last week, all due to negative reviews, but now that i have it, i am smitten with it. Definitely miles away from what is being offered on Macy's counter currently. My husband agrees. Plus, not every perfume has to be "niche" in order for it to count as a valuable member of your collection. As someone with sizeable perfume collection and someone who often dips into niche category, i have to admit that niche perfumes rarely blow my socks off (with exception of BR 540 and Black Afgano). Girl of Now is a worthy addition to any collection, in my opinion.

Wow, the reviews are so rough on this one. For me, the perfume has a quality that is unbeatable for the price. But it's not only about a great price; the perfjme itself is sweet, very dense and long lasting. Exactly like Poison Girl but with a nutty touch that makes it more interesting than PG. Quality of the smell is exactly the same. Generic? Maybe but weigh much better than 99% of designer perfumes (LVEB, Black Opium, even Poison Girl). I haven't worn it much because I preffered others last winter but I am for sure going to keep it and wear this for this winter. My plan is to decrease the number of bottles but since for winter I want a rich, dense, sweet perfume, this is the winner for me in this category and i'm getting a bigger bottle. It's a love for me

Girl of Now was a firm favourite of mine. It was one of the few sweet gourmands I enjoyed. It was heavy with nuttiness and sweetness with a great longevity. I am now on my second bottle and I now understand the comments about it being synthetic. For me it’s turned more into a floral, lighter perfume. It’s lost its depth. It’s also become more work appropriate since previous bottle was a bit too sweet and heavy. I now also realise that perfume batches differ. It could matter which year they were made and the quality and accessibility of ingredients. I also notice my first bottle was made in France. The second in Italy. It’s still a lovely perfume but I am returning to Girl of Now Shine for that nutty sweet and dense perfume I enjoy more.

I bought this as a blind buy cause a friend of mine recommended it and it's now of my favourite cold weather perfumes. It smells differently everytime I put it on: first time it smelled very floral, almost vintagey. Second time I got more of a sweet almond, the third time I got a lot of tangerine and something sweet. Something about this mix and my skin gives me different results every time I wear it and all results are amazing. It's cozy, it's better suited for cold weather. This is more of a grown up sweet perfume. In a world of girlish sweet perfumes (that I also love), this is a more mature reading of sweet. Winter and Fall must have! Id reckon it might be too invasive for warm weather.

Girl of Now opens up sweet and creamy. Almond mixed with pistachio and tonka bean smells straight up like marzipan on my skin. It’s delicious, warm, comforting, kind of reminds me of Christmas. After some time orange blossom and citrus accords come into play, adding a little sparkling fruitiness to “marzipan”. Overall it smells super cozy and addictive. GoN a wonderful gourmand scent. Longevity is far from the best (but that’s just how my skin is, nothing ever lasts). However projection is pretty good. Someone who walked beside me could detect “the smell of freshly baked cookies”. I’d say GoN is a safe blind buy for vanilla-gourmand-sweet frag lovers. Can’t wait to get a full bottle myself💛

Ever found a combo that was just too goood ?? I was so close to decluttering this when I realized I couldn’t get with something in the base I suspect patchouli but then I layered it with JPG’s Scandal Le Parfum Pour Femme (the red bottle) Very happy to report this combo is so beautiful I’m so glad I held on to it.. !! The Scandal Le Parfum cuts the overwhelming patchouli note down and softens it in such a way that I love wearing girl of now, like right now. lol Their notes complement each other so well. I used to avoid making eye contact with my bottle .. I’m happy to say I’m pretty excited to wear this again.

So I own the bottle with the marking on the cap and sprayer, the original formulation. I sprayed some on my wrist at 11am cause I hadn't smelled it in some time and was thinking about wearing it for the day. I forgot and took a shower shortly after and went about my day, did the dishes, went to the gym, showered again and it's now 9:41 at night and it's still projecting off of my hand. I kid you not I just got a whif of it in the air and I decided to smell my wrist and sure enough it is still there. Like wow. If you're having longevity issues you either have the new formulation or a fake.

Started off hearing about this one from Jeremy Fragrance, got one for myself. My cousin had a whiff and fell in love. She wore it as her wedding fragrance! Talk about a butterfly effect! It's giving paco rabanne vibes for some reason but I'm sure I can't be the only one who noticed that? In a good way of course! It's a compliment getter, it's amazing for spring and summer in my opinion as it's a fairly sweet and strong fragrance. The almond is performing fab in this bottle. I've purchased this perfume more than once so far. This one is for gourmand fans out there!

Sometimes a fragrance really makes you scratch your head, I couldn't quite put my finger on what it was. I knew this smell, it was a regular thing in my life but could I place it? Then wham, it came to me... Disaronno! I am no alkie but being a true Scot I do enjoy a wee nip on occasion. The tonka and fruits push the almonds to the brink of the liqueur but the pistachio pulls it back in and rounds it off making it creamy, nutty and almost salty. A scent that triggers feelings of being curled up on the sofa with a disaronno and a good book cannot be a bad thing.

I discovered this fragrance after I realised pistachio and almond are notes I really enjoy and I already finished a 50 ml bottle. In my honest opinion I don’t think it’s a groundbreaking scent, or that original, but it’s sweet, gourmand yet still very wearable and crowd pleasing. I repurchased it because this is one of the few that I can still smell on me after I spray it (I get anosmic really easily) and I know if I can smell it, so can others. I only wore it on its own for fear of not suffocating others because it can be very strong if over sprayed.

Beautiful delicate scent. Suitable for spring or autumn. Maybe too heavy for summer. I smell a nutty scent and some raspberry note even if it's not listed. I smell a fruity touch that to my nose is not pear or Mandarin.... But it blends perfectly with the rest of the notes. It's a classy, young but not girly, very nice perfume. I got it for 35€ on Amazon. Great deal. I'm fan of gourmands and to me, it's a little bit gourmand but the floral notes are too strong to call it an edible perfume. Very well balanced. I really love this one!

This is the one scent I come back to time and time again. I have been repurchasing this since 2019 - I just LOVE it. It smells like vanilla and almond if they were a pair of girl best friends who smoked a lot of cigarettes. By that I mean it’s sweet and girly but the patchouli and the orange notes stop it from being too immature. It lasts forever, I’ve had jackets out that I haven’t worn for months that still smell beautiful because of this. It is appropriate for literally any occasion or season. If you haven’t got it get it NOW.

Pulled this out of my collection tonight after many months (perhaps even years) to wear tomorrow. I blind bought my bottle back in 2019, the pistachio note had me sooo curious! I had to give it a break though because it gets overwhelming pretty quick, plus the silage and longevity is crazy strong. This still smells fresh after 6 years. I realized it reminds me a little of baklava! The kind that has a hint of orange blossom water in it. Super sweet, almost cloying but perfect for a cold day.

This was a successful blind buy at a really good price. The notes appealed to me but I've often blind bought and the notes have let me down. Not this one. She is a sweet, decadent, Gourmand lovers dream. The almond and pistachio are the star of the show. But to me it's as thought there's a marshmallow accord too. I get french patisserie vibes on a sunny spring day. Feel like I've bathed in the most luxurious body oil as it clings to the skin and the longevity is great for the price.

The whole line is different but individually special. Here the almond & pistachio are the stars. If I had to picture it, the perfume notes make me feel like I'm inside a sticky Pignoli cookie covered in powdered white sugar. There is nothing girly about this except that it's sweet. This has a warm amber color. It's honey nutty amaretto vibe that's very well blended & the bottle looks amazing. This one of my everyday fragrances. It draws people in and I love that.