Provocative Interlude

Provocative Interlude is yet another blind buy for me (after perusing the reviews for it and liking the sound of it!) and this one's a big winner for me, thank god! I'd classify this as a sweetly sexy, womanly, classy gourmand as opposed to the ubiquitous sickly sweet, teenager-ish, celebrity type scents such as Fantasy, which I see this has been likened to a lot but in my opinion it's so much better than that. The sweetness in Provocative Interlude is more refined, soft and subtle, the fruits, white chocolate and cashmere musk intermingling perfectly to create a soft cloud of deliciousness that's never in-your-face or overwhelmingly sweet. On my skin there's also a freshness, cleanness and a slight powderiness in the drydown, and although I'm not normally a lover of powdery perfumes in this it's just a tinge so it's very subtle and not cloying at all. I think this perfume is great for woman of any age, young or old, and can be worn absolutely anytime without causing disgust or horror to anyone relatively nearby (which would also make it ideal for office wear, etc)! Provocative Interlude is now my fourth Elizabeth Arden perfume (I already have Provocative Woman, Arden Beauty and Splendor, all of which are also lovely perfumes) and, as with the others, this is much more expensive smelling than it actually costs (and I got my huge 100ml bottle for a startlingly low price of £13.95 online) and it lasts for ages and ages without having to reapply. It's one of my best perfume buys yet!

Damn it! I normally don’t like EA’s own name fragrances, so I’d avoided PROVOCATIVE INTERLUDE until it had been discontinued, only to then pick up a bottle from EvilBay and discover that I absolutely love it... PROVOCCATIVE INTERLUDE is always mentioned as a grown up version of Britney’s Fantasy or Thierry Mugler’s Angel, so it surprised me with its lightness. I was expecting something stronger & sweeter. PROVOCATIVE INTERLUDE is a mild mix of creamy vanilla, berries and rose on me. The sweet notes lend comforting warmth, minus the sugar rush I was expecting; there is chocolate in the base, but I find it more milky, then coca-rich. PROVOCATIVE INTERLUDE knows where to draw the line between pleasantly ‘come closer’ sweet and ‘child’s first perfume’ syrupy sensory overload. I do get the Fantasy references, but I wouldn't say that PROVOCATIVE INTEREUDE is a scent-a-like; whilst it uses some of the same scent notes, there are quite a few differences. I first started wearing this during the hottest days of the year, yet it wasn't sickly or cloying on me. PROVOCOTIVE INTERLUDE is a fantastic all year round scent with good staying power, at a reasonable price & a gorgeous bottle. I’m going to be haunting EvilBay for more bottles...

I've been looking for this one for a long time and God,to my nose this is very similar to lolita!they are both sweet,with hints of violet.but this one is less sophisticated than lolita. I really love the bottle and the smelling.this perfume deserves all of good reviews which are made about it and it'll satisfy oriental-vanilla lovers. it starts with fruity notes,though the chocolate is still touchable and the dry down is all about vanilla. I like it much more than provocative woman and I think it's more girlish,though it can be wore at any age,as there isn't anything childish with it and my mum likes this one more than provocative too. I see some people here claim it's discontinues.I don't if it's for sure or not,but today I tested it in a store and doesn't seem to be gone.by the way it's a pity if it;s discontinued.I just got to know it and if I didn't have lolita,I would buy this one for sure(maybe after my 100 ml of lolita finishes,I do so?!)

Top Notes: Wild Berries, Sparkling Champagne and Guava Leaf. Middle Notes: Sunset Orchid Accord, Mango Flower and Velvety Rose Petals. Base Notes: White Chocolate Accord, Redwood and Cashmere Musk. This was a blind-buy, based on reviews and notes and the worry that this could be hard to find these days. PI starts strong with juicy berries, sparkling champagne and white chocolate. When it settles a bit the rose comes in to the picture. The base is warm and sweet mix of musk, white chocolate and light berries. Beautiful, sweet, warm, gourmand, berryish, soft, creamy delicious... The bottle is lovely and I think it suits the fragrance good. Purple lace is playfully sexy (black lace would be too much) and the curves of the bottle very feminine. Highly recommend to gourmand lovers!

I tried to not to like this but try as I might,I couldnt help myself.Whats not to love?There r just enough fruits to make it sweet.I detected the mango blossoms from the very beginning.That lil bit of green from the not quite open ones cut out that too sweet note u sometimes get with fruits.its smooth,velvety,creamy and seems to have honey dripping from it.The white chocklate(My fav) adds to the romantic aura it has.Imagine fruit being dipped in creamy melted white chocklate and ur lover licking the excess of ur fingers.THAT kind of sexy.Its a shame u cant get it anymore.BUt,Ill bet if u look,theres some somewhere.I hope.Forgot to say the vanilla is the best most natural yet.

If you like BS Fantasy, but you don't want to buy it because you cannot tolerate the idea of wearing something allegedly created by Britney, you should definitely go for EA Provocative Interlude... I can't help it, I hate celebrity scents! Although some fragrances may be quite nice, I absolutely hate the packagings, which are usually tacky and not elegant at all... If you are looking for a gourmand juice for wintertime, but you don't want to spend a fortune on it, Provocative Interlude may be a good solution. Also the bottle is pleasant and doesn't stand out as a tacky bottle of BS Fantasy does, making a poor impression of your vanity table! Price: 10 euros for 50 ml EDP

Blind buy, not at all what I expected based on description, love it anyways!! Love, love, love. What I thought I'd get: sticky sweet sugary white chocolate and juicy fruits. What I got: the best surprise ever. It's sweet, but it has a dry kind of sweetness. Soft and dry, a bit musky and peppery. Very feminine, warm and light, comfy yet elegant, like a soft grey shawl. I thought I'd wear it in the summer, but it's not at all that kind of scent. But I can tell it's going to be great for colder days! UPD.: my nose is glued to my wrist, this one gets better the longer you wear it!

It's so hard to do reviews on your favorite perfumes!... This perfume is so nostalgic for me. I remember being in the 5th grade walking through Dillard's with my mom, and stopping to smell this. I fell in love! It was sweet, fresh, and spicy at the same time, and although I hated going to the stores with my mom, she took forever, I loved stopping to smell this. The longevity and sillage are great, it's like a fizzy lifting drink!

Finally I have this yummy scent!! I can't help but to keep sniffing my wrists when I wear this x absolutely LOVE the dry down. So white chocolatey! I found it slightly similar to 5th avenue nights but without the fresh soapy aftermath. This is warm, sweet & scrummy. Only £15. 100ml. Fantastic. Gift from my beloved. If you like your vanillary sweet scents without the cheapy, tacky sweetness, this is one to try! X

What a very pleasant surprise! I really expected this to smell a bit cheap seeing as it's compared to Fantasy, but soooo wrong. It's feminine, a bit fruity and vanillary. It settles after about 2 minutes to a very nice and sweet white chocolate with hints of fruits and I definitely get champagne. A lot more delicate than some of my other fragrances but it's on my Christmas list. Yummy.

This perfume is totally delicious!!!! This is one of the most creamy yummy white chocloatey sweet perfumes I have smelled. I would almost classify this as a gourmand. Makes me want to eat my arm!!! If you like Fantasy by Britney Spears, Snooki & Aquolina Pink Sugar you will totally love this perfume! Sweet sweet and more sweet!!! Too bad it is so hard to find and so expensive!!! :(

This is an excellent gourmand fume! On my skin, delicious mangoes and berries upon first application swim on top of orchids and roses. At the heart, a yummy blend of fruits, flowers, and creamy white chocolate warmly glow. It's sweet but not cloying. Very sexy and very well done. Another successful blind buy thanks to you Fragranticans! :o)

I'm getting this next. I tried it at a store and perfect to me! I like every single one of Elizabeth Arden's perfumes that I've tried. I haven't tried them all but there are five or six at the top of my list of favorites just from her. She, or whoever conjures up her various scents are realistic and pleasant in every way. Impressive so far!

This was a blind buy based on the notes and reviews, it came today, I love it! Very sexy since it's so sweet and yummy, I can imagine men being attracted like bees to a flower to someone wearing this. Soft, which makes it good for everyday, and the notes make it highly inoffensive to anyone! Love it especially at such a bargain.

Creamy white chocolate, light fruity notes of grape, mango, and watermelon. I adore this scent. Once the heart opens up, you still get the top notes but with the addition of tangy floral (must be the mysterious orchid) and musk. I have not tried Fantasy, but I definitely prefer the bottle design of Provocative Interlude.

This is my all time favorite fragrance. This is so yummy and smooth. It's not as sickening sweet as fantasy by Britney Spears. This is a very comfortable fragrance that makes me feel good every time I wear it.

Got this one today and I realy like it. It was a blind buy, based on comments, so thank you all!!! It lasts long I only wish that aura is better, on me is soft to moderate.

Very sensuous, slightly sweet, fresh and spicy fragrance. Beautiful lasting smell of powdery vanilla. Delicious!

yes i get mine today after i order and wait for a few days i love the scent its flirty and sweet

If you can't find this, keep an eye out for Escada MAGNETISM - they're very similar...