Splendor

Whilst I did not test this on myself, I can tell you that from the paper strip I tested this perfume on, I am impressed. I have been curious about Splendor for a long time. So when I sprayed it on today, I was taken back to memories of being as a child, but none that specifically pointed to any one person. Initially it started out soapy, which I didn't find pleasing, but when it dried down, I recall memories of playing outside on a showery spring day in the yard of my childhood home, and then again to the house we moved into afterwards, where the land behind our yard was amass with heavily scented wild white freesias, and I could spend hours of each day up there picking them, and never make a dent in the thick carpet of white flowers. But at the same time, it smells like the scent a warm spring, or cool summer day (in country Australia) where it's just rained enough to dampen the ground and create that ozonic scent that is cool but warm and familiar at the same time. The scent on the card lasted quite a long time, and whilst the smell isn't overly strong, it's something that can be easily detected by the wearer. This is definitely a future purchase. Update: I purchased the perfume. It was similar on my skin to the first impression I had of it on the card. There are no fruits in this, it's all flowers and wood. Bright, cool, warm-spring-cool-summer day flowers in a pine forest, with the most prominent floral notes upon opening lily-of-the-valley and sweet pea, and on the drydown, mostly hyacinths and freesias. It's slightly sweeter than I got on the card, and last a moderate length of time, but for the price for a 125ml bottle, I don't mind respraying. It's also only moderate sillage, so I don't mind spraying a lot on. I would not necessarily say this perfume is 'clean' so much as I would call it 'spring-showered on', because it's fresh and very, very, very bright and sparkling, but not soapy and clean you've been bathing. But saying that, I can also say this probably ISN'T a general crowd-pleaser, despite the many layers it has, only for the reason it's so very floral with little else to recommend it but the complexly arranged bouquet of flowers it offers you from start to finish. Normally packaging isn't a big deal for me, but I have to remark on the bottle being lovely. I like the bottle particularly because of it's simplistically elegant design. It looks good, sitting among all my bottles of perfume, even if they are inside a cupboard where they aren't openly displayed (try preserve the integrity of your perfumes, people). All in all, this is LOVE. My go-to (and only) for fresh scents was Green Tea Lotus, also by Elizabeth Arden, because it's a real pick-me-up when you've been sweating or exercising to any degree, but I think I might have move that to back of the shelf because I prefer this, because I adore super florals, and that one being a more citrus-lotus-tea doesn't really do it for me all the way. Move aside GTL, Splendor's taken your place.

Splendor was an internet 'blind buy' for me about 2 years ago and, as with my many other blind buys, I waited with baited breath for my parcel containing my bottle to arrive. Luckily, Splendor turned out to be one of my best perfume buys and at such an incredible bargain price for a huge 125ml bottle of EDP! It's a crisp, sheer type of floral / fruity scent that is SOOO incredibly feminine and womanly. It's not dissimilar to a perfume such as Pleasures but, in my books, Splendor far outstrips the (overrated!!) Pleasures by miles. I find Pleasures incredibly annoying for some reason (not sure why but there's at least one note in there that is very unpleasant to my nose!) and also very generically, and forgettably, floral. Splendor, on the other hand, is super charming, pretty and unforgettable. Even the apothecary type bottle with its little glass ball stopper is ore eye catching and less bland than the Pleasures bottle! Contrary to what some reviewers seem to think, Splendor is ageless and is the type of perfume that could easily and happily be worn by women of all ages - teenagers to great-grandmothers - and because it's so crisp, fresh and enervating it could put a spring in anyone's step and make them feel fresh and youthful! Also, it's an anytime, anyplace kind of perfume - dress it up, dress it down, and is ideal for an office environment because it won't suffocate and nauseate colleagues and almost certainly will only garner compliments (especially from men!). Splendor is a very lovely, high quality perfume with good sillage and great staying power. A little on me goes a long way and lasts for hours and hours - unlike many 'high end' perfumes, such as the lovely but quickly vanishing 'Blooming Bouquet' by Dior! I also have Arden Beauty which, just as with Splendor, smells gorgeous, high quality and lasts forever! Life is too short to be snobby and averse to trying, and enjoying,'drugstore' type perfumes. If Splendor was marketed under the Dior label, for example, what do you want to bet that women would be going crazy for it and would be buying it in their droves? So many people blindly follow everyone else, and what they think - and are told by fashion magazines, etc - they should like and aspire to. Those types of people need to be more independent and individual and do their own thing! P.S. I've discovered that Splendor is also gorgeous layered with Al Aneeq 'Baby Powder' perfume oil (available on Amazon.uk for around £4.00 for a 10ml rollerball - so cheap but lovely!!). I just swipe some 'Baby Powder' on my wrist and spritz a little Splendor over the top and then gently rub my wrists together and rub a little on my neck and I'm good to go! The fragrance lasts all day and night and smells SOO good ! !

Elizabeth Arden is for years my go-to anyday, anytime and for a good reason. Just today, I blind bought this masterpiece when I had a stressful day at work. It took one spray to the air to completely turn me around! Now I'm relaxed and happy and I smell like a fairy goddess. Imagine sunny afternoon in a tastefully designed flower garden with a gazebo under old willow trees and maybe a little pond with goldfish...The tea is on the table with scones and sandwiches, gentle breeze brings the scent of flowers to you... First, you press your nose to a hyacinth but it's a bit too close, rather you lean back and enjoy it from afar with Lilly of the valley and lilies, peonies, magnolias, soft wisteria, jasmine, roses and lilac... but those scents are very delicate, just flying in the wind. Your hand in laced glove brings a cup of jasmine tea to your lips... smells a bit like bergamot and green apple too. Some scents are nice and cosy, but that's that. Others, like this one, paints a whole lively picture in your head. You think it's outdated? I say it's been around for all this time for a good reason. In times when everyone jumps on every crazy niche mix (I'm looking at you, Bal D'Afrique with your play dough novelty!), I'm turning back to vintage classics. They will make you stand out just as much and they will be loved long after the fashionable "nobody-smelled-like-this-before" trend dies. Because cliché is cliché for a reason (and I say this as a relatively young person). To a less poetic note, the hyacinth opening is a bit harsh. But it only lasted a few seconds and the rest of notes balanced it beautifully. Someone commented that this is a sister of The 5th Avenue... Sister indeed, but not a twin. This one is a bit soapy but in the same time it's not too light, nor too heavy (as I expected from the notes), very elegant, like a long summer dress. The drydown does remind me of something dated, but it's far from unpleasant: it's still a pretty flowery dated trail, like an old favourite soap or a cup of tea that gone cold. To me, this, just like the 5th Avenue, is a year-round scent, fit for day and night, office, party, date, opera... I am deeply in love with the 5thA and I will repurchase it forever, not sure about this one yet. I lean strongly towards YES, ABSOLUTELY! so far.

I imagined splendor to be a sharp classic floral,something like estee lauder pleasure,which I also like,but don't wear often..lily of Valley mostly appears really sharp on me,so when it's dominant in a perfume,i prevent blindbuys Splendor isn't sharp at all,it's a soft,delicate,fresh floral,a tad green,not too much,just like freshlycut florals,strong but not in a harsh way,clean but not soapy and sophisticated,but not old..it's freshness is lovely..not an aquatic or green freshness,it's about fresh,young flower petals and fruits I love the opening part,crispy,fresh fruits blend gorgeously with florals,I can only detect some apple and a citrus note,which is not sour or zest and appears almost like linden blossom in combination with other notes,,floral part is comprised of my beloved ones,hyacinth,wisteria,lily,freesia and thanks God a non sharp lily of Valley Woodsy notes in dry down don't turn it to a rough scent,they just stand there in background to support this lovely flower garden I find it versatile,wearable and good for +25 years old..splendor is not a boring linear soapy classic floral,it's a sparkling,delicate but not watery floral fruity..longevity and sillage are moderate.. I really wished it was more long-lasting and projecting Edit: I saved my decant for spring but unfortunately now I don't like it as much as I did.honestly it's totally different with what I remember it to be.it's not as fresh and I can't detect much fruits or citruses.now I completely agree with below review.it's a combination of florals and woody notes and I can detect a strong rosewood note(I know it from dior dune).this woodyness gives it a dry,mature and deep quality which make it stand out from typical springy florals and be more sophisticated and memorable I still see it as a recommendable perfume,wearable year round and has very good quality while being affordable and has better longevity and sillage than my previous experience but I don't like it.after couple of unsuccessful experiences I know that I can't get along well with such woody florals so I'll remove it from my wantlist.my decant is more than enough for me

I have been getting rid of the excess in my fragrance collection. Those fragrances that I enjoy owning, but don't move my soul. Completely unaware, I found a new staple in my collection. Never have I bought something so reasonable, not really knowing what I was getting, and at Ross to boot. I knew this much. I read here on Fragrantica Splendor is a floral with what seemed as if there would be a focus on the LOTV. That sounded good. I have always been passionate about Lily of the Valley to the point I had to retire from wearing it for several years. Happily, my soul sisters Lily of the Valley,Lilac,Wisteria and Lavendar have reclaimed their place as my top of the heap favorites in my in-the-beginning favorite category the die-hard florals. Really, I am just an old fashioned girl with her heart in the nineteenth century, and feet in the 21st. Splendor is an olfactory journey through a garden of my favorite flowers.This garden is resplendent of the sweet-tart accord filled of powdery purples and blues. I am in heaven. I bought my bottle of perfection for peanuts at Ross. How can that be?? Splendor is perfect .Perfect in it's presentation of itself. It' s so much better than so many pretty fragrances that I have paid four times more for. I get the pure flower essenses without the chemical backdrop that many of the modern, commercial perfumes of today possess. It is simply flowers, clear and bright. Nothing to detract for the pure simplicity, which I love. I hope Splendor will be available for a long, long time. An interesting layering trick is mixing Splendor with a couple spritzes of Insolence and a little LouLou before bedtime. It's the violet and heliotrope addition that helps me sleep.But really, it's Splendor on it's own that makes me happiest. Pure magic!

Here is a perfume which is not pricey but is absolutely lovely. I do not think it is an oriental floral but rather a very balanced floral fruity. The balance between the top fruity acidity and the slightly sweet floral heart is really a masterpiece.I actually think it is one of the best balanced floral fruity perfumes, not too fruity neither sickeningly sweet at the top, nor too acidic or sour, a bit sour but with a very smooth transition from top to heart, and with a truly floral heart of lilly of the valley and freesia. And not too sweet at the base either. Because it has no or at least not much vanilla, the sweetness from the heart on is very smooth and floral. From the heart on the scent does not change drastically and does keep its character throughout the dry down. Lasting power is excellent but unfortunately sillage is not as great. It is a shower fresh perfume, which I enjoy better in the evening. Overall very very good, much but much better than most of the floral fruity selling for six times its price. It does smelll complex, has got density and depth and it is quite strong, which I like. I like it very very much. I agree that it is not a head turner and does not have a strong character or make a statement, but i think that most people will find it very pleasant. Contrarily to other people I love the bottle. The name and the ad are also lovely. Love the sentence. I think it has been discontinued because it is not listed in Elizabeth Arden's site. Has it? Does everyone know?

((Side note :I bought this fragrance because my close friend had it. However when I got mine it was definitely not the same. It was the exact same bottle but hers said "splendour" on it and mine didn't. It just smells nowhere near as complex as hers and I'm thinking maybe since she got hers they had reformulated it.)) This is a very, very strong thick floral smell. The note I get first is Jasmine followed by hyacinth and later a twinge of tropical fruits. It's feminine yet masculine, it's floral yet assertive, this perfume can be many things, Which is partly why I love it so much. I would label this as a Spring fragrance, and it lasts fairly long. However it's sillage is very low and it only radiates at forearms length. It is a very mature scent, and I think only few can pull it off. Although, I think younger people can wear it, they just need to appreciate the complexity of this fragrance. Personally I am 14 years old and this is my signature scent. I have worn it since I was 12 and my friend says it reminds her of me, we have a very close relationship so the smell holds a special place in my heart.

Having read the reviews about the supposed associations with "grandma smell" of this perfume, I was quite anxious about my blind buy of Splendor. Oh well, I thought, at least it is cheap and if I'd be disappointed with it, I could just give it away to someone else. But! Splendor is splendid! It is sheer, it is romantic, it is fresh - it's everything I'd expect from my summer perfume. Furthermore, the fragrance brings a lot of nostalgic memories for me - my hometown in the early 00's, elegant women in white platform shoes and pastel-colored dresses, gold jewelry and small, stylish sunglasses. They are drinking their cocktails in terraces, they are laughing and sharing their joyous energy - that's what Splendor is about for me. It's ideal in warm weather and it lingers beautifully throughout the day. Therefore, if you like see-through, feminine, white floral smells - Splendor is for you. Plunge into this prettiness!

Crisp, clean, slightly powdery and sweet. Every time I wear Splendor I receive a lot of compliments, so I should really wear it more often and intend to do in spring and summer 2014 :) Splendor is a truly lovely floral fragrance. I love Lily of the Valley so naturally I'm sold. I'm not sure which of the notes is stronger - LOTV or Hiacynth, but it really doesn't matter because the result is sooo pretty! The few fruit notes added to this composition give it a fresh quality, I assume, although the Pineapple might be responsible for the sweetness also. I am a fan of EA fragrances and cosmetics - always great value and quality for the money paid. If you love floral fragrances you should try this! I am wearing it today and layered it with a single spritz of YSL Paris to give it a little more punch on this cold winter day - the result is amazing :)

#113 The bottle is beautiful, the fragrance is beautiful and, considering the previous two points, the price is even more beautiful. For $15AUD, I was able to walk out with this and a bottle of Blue Grass. As I love Elizabeth Arden, this was a must. I usually blind buy them because they are cheap enough to justify it. The Elizabeth Ardens unfortunately all open in a rather 'same ish' type way, that makes it hard to instantly fall in love. But wait! What's this? Hyacinth and LotV? My two loves come out in a bouquet of pure love. I adore this fragrance! I even wear it on cold chilly evenings. I get amazing longevity, probably more than 9 hours. I like to pair it with the Sunflowers body lotion (don't have any body prdocuts for this, sadly) and a lotv body powder with it. It works so amazingly.

This needs a few minutes to dry down because when first applied it's an extremely sharp overbearing white floral with an overpowering Lily of The Valley note. Once settled however then it's lovely. This perfectly encapsulates spring in a way no other fragrance is able to do it. The pineapple and green apple notes in this give it a lovely watery fresh sweetness to it that I love. In a way this almost feels like a blend of other Elizabeth Arden fragrances, those being 5th Avenue and True Love but it still has it's own character. This has an extremely classic vibe to it and I'm surprised it was released in the 90s because it smells more like something from the 50s, 60s or 70s. Really enjoy this.

soft white floral,very nice. Lots of pretty white flowers and a little rosewood. The dry down is simply pretty. It is a little soapy, but that just make it fresh and clean. Perfect for work or an occasion where you want to feel pretty,but discreet. I don't think it would offend. I like it for campaigning, for my husband's election. It is lady like,feminine,and charming. It is also discreet,like Hiris from Hermes. It doesn't really smell like Hiris, but it is subtle and refined. The price is the best part. It smells expensive but it isn't. One of the most affordable scents I own. LOVE LOVE LOVE

This is well done classic, flower's scent. I would say it is in the same line with Diorissimo by Dior! But has no sharpness like in Diorissimo. Similarity with Lalique Fleur de Cristal (which I own too) is minimal- Fleur de Cristal is mostly very cold "somewhat synthetic lily of the valley and sharpness of some chemistry". While Splendor has more natural vibe, soft and with complex of flowers. I would say the main singer in Splendor is lily and narcissus flower..(why I feel here narcissus?). I have blossoming narcissus in my room right now and it smells just like Splendor.

I do love this scent. It's light and airy, very floral, very fresh. Not powdery floral, it's a clean green floral. Nothing too unique or memorable though, just a very nice, pleasant smell. Suitable for everyday occasions where you just want to smell nice without drowning people around you! I would picture a little garden around me when I wear it, my own personal floral garden. Works very well with my body chemistry, if only the sillage is better and lasting power is longer, it would definitely be my signature! But as of now, it's Bvlgari's Jasmin Noir!

A beautiful floral bouquet. I feel like every flower you can think of is in this, therefore it makes it difficult for my nose to pick out anything too specific. I find it has decent longevity with better sillage on me. It does stay closer to my skin throughout the day, more so on my clothes. Sometimes I layer it over a white musk and its very pretty. In today's day and age its nice to wear something that doesn't make you smell like a baked good and every other girlie you pass on the street. I'd rather smell like a floral shop rather than a bakery.

Yummy! Splendor is just perfect when you want to be sweet and cuddly or pretty and flowery....it would be great for church or the office. It is non offensive and delicate. If you were trying to decide whether to buy Alfred Sung Forever (as mentioned above, I have both) or Splendor...Splendor is heavier and the florals are much more distinctive. Alfred Sung is delightful and delicate. But personal preference for me is Splendor. A 4oz bottle of Splendor can be found on Overstock for about 20.00 or less. ♥ Happy Perfuming!

I agree with cisco and action,This is a BEAUTIFUL scent. ive already given my review below but,I must say again,its like a romantic star filled night with one lone shooting star,and that star is SPLENDOR.I cant believe anyone could not at least like this fume.BUt,to put it so grossly as sum have done is just vulgar and doesnt belong in this review site.Theres a lot of ways to say its not for me,without being so crude.All of u who matter,Im sry but,this fume as this site,demand more respect.

Compré este perfume solo por recomendaciones. En este tiempo de pandemia quería buscar un perfume para estar en casa. El precio es muy módico, la botella sencilla, el atomizador es de baja calidad. Sin embargo, el aroma me encantó. Es como abrazar un ramo de flores blancas. Es limpio, inofensivo y agradable. La salida es muy fuerte, pero al cabo de unos 15 minutos se va haciendo más suave y sutil. Es perfecto para estar trabajando en casa con un outfit 100% casual.

It’s such a wonderful, elegant, light, and fresh scent!!! I blind bought this because I love the bottle and my mother owns EA 5th Avenue and I think they actually smell a bit the same at first. I’m not an expert on fragrances but I can say that if you like the semi-grandma smell (it does have some youthfulness to it because of how fresh it smells), and you like white florals, you’ll love this. Be careful overspraying though, it may cause headaches.

Very beautiful with a big B. Indeed. Classic, sophisticated and exquisite lady this is. Very suitable scent for a business or other significant meeting, for an elegant dinner party. Beautiful white flowers and enough sweetness to please your senses. "Noisy little sister" to 5th avenue. Has the same atmosphere and classical feeling. Strong scent though. I will recommend to you all. All time classic!