Love Notes

I see I'm the first person to click "I have it" and since that doesn't often happen I'm pleased to post my impressions. Love Notes is not a floral. There, I've said it. Permit me to coin another category: "fruity woody musk". Raspberry is the featured fruit here in the same vein as Ungarro's Apparition. But Apparition is a sunny, bright, even brash spring/summer gourmand while Love Notes is a soft, creamy-smooth, ambery-woody wonder that will warm the soul and delight the senses in both fall and winter. Love Notes opens with sweet, nearly gourmand raspberry with a hint of wood and quickly dries down to a rich wood with a thick vein of raspberry enhanced by the chewy texture of patchouli that enhances every fragrance in which it appears (to my nose). I didn't parse out the pear but after seeing the list of notes I recognize its buttery contribution to the raspberry mash. Delicious, comfortable and enticing. Cashmere wood and amber get the credit here and add a resinous near-cedar note that lovers of Bronze and Ellen will recognize. Substitute raspberry for the violet in Bronze, toss in some amber and you have Love Notes. Remove the amber, substitute licorice for raspberry and you have Ellen. Each sprays on with a visible oily sheen that accurately predicts their tremendous longevity and comfortable sillage. Ellen Tracy fragrances have rapidly ascended to favorite status in my wardrobe for the complexity of their compositions and the quality of their ingredients. You simply cannot get a bigger bang for your buck in any other line.

As I'm juggling about 5 bottles of perfume in my arms trying to get out of Marshall's without going over my $125 gift card's balance, I see this small but tall little box. First thing I did was check the price...$3.99. Aweseome! Then I turned it over to see what the heck it was. Ellen Tracy........love several of her fragrances....Love Notes. Hmmm.......never heard of it. So, I add the little bottle to my pile and grabbed my phone to come to this site to see what's up. I was so glad that I grabbed up this little jewel. It was the last one. I wouldn't have gotten to try yet another of ET's frangances that I would fall in love with immediately. Another sweet floral with patchouli for me, but there's just sooooomething a little different that makes me grab for this stick spray until my bottle arrives. This site is going to make me go bankrupt ;o) But I love it!

It's been a long journey to get here. I've tried many a candied patchouli. I started with sampling miss dior cherie and all the flankers. None quite hit it for me part of the problem is not really liking mandarin or strawberry notes. From there came oriens. I love the raspberry and praline, although there is something a bit "scratchy" about it. And from there to this, the fat round love notes. The pathouli in here is thick and more on the earthy/dirty side whereas the above mentioned were cleaner, ligter patchouli. I would say love notes is darker, deeper. It's raspberry is plump and juicy. There is still something a bit spicy about this fragrance like oriens that I really enjoy. It lasts a very long time with that very rich patchouli fading off.

Bought this as a blind buy for 8 dollars at Marshalls and I'm glad I did. Mmmmmm - smells delicious. It"s a sweet amber floral that's perfect for year round because it"s sweet but not too sweet. Powdery sweet and flowery at the same time. The cap is what makes the bottle look 1980's. I save all the caps from fragrances I had in the past so I replaced the cap with a Kenneth Cole White cap and a small burgundy tassel. It fits just right and now the bottle looks up to date and beautiful. Longevity, about 4 hours. Siliage is about arms length. Should go back and buy a few more for Christmas giftlng.

This fragrance makes me happy. I am not a patchouli fan but I take it to be a necessary evil. Evil is a bit strong of a word but patchouli is one of those essences that is overused and overdone in women's fragrances. Love Notes by Ellen Tracy uses patchouli with a knowing that is spot on. I smell some cantaloupe in this scent that is absolutely wonderful. The scent reminds me of lady who has intentionally held onto naivete for the purpose of not taking herself too seriously. This scent is one of my favorites and I often use it as my travel fragrance since it goes from day to night with ease.

I just blind bought a 3.4 oz perfume/lotion set from Burlington tonight for 9.99. Success! I really like it. I have to agree w/ someone in a prior review that said it is very similar to Rihanna's 'Reb'l Fleur'. It smells a lot like it! Almost a dupe in fact, but not quite. I feel the difference is, this one is a tad sweet, and brighter than RF, but patchouli heavy just like RF. I wouldn't consider this blind buy safe in general, but I I would if you like patchouli/woodsy scents. It's very pleasant. Woodsy, spicy, a tad sweet and creamy in the dry down. I'm glad I got it!

Love this perfume!! I am into gourmand type of scents since it is winter and this is perfect. It smells sweet, milky and caramel like which I love. Longevity is moderate to good. It sits close to the skin and is mainly a skin scent after a few hours which I don't mind. This is my second Ellen Tracy perfume with Pretty Petals being the first one. Both are great perfumes. Price is so reasonable and affordable. Goes to show you that you don't have to break the bank to smell great.

This perfume was a pleasant surprise. I was expecting another sweet candy scent.. It opens with a pretty raspberry amber wave then the Cashmere shows up making it smell like a lighter softer version of Euphoria! Like Euphoria for beginners... The dry down is soft but keeps the fruity note throughout... Love Notes is a classy/sensual perfume at an extremely affordable price... Note: If u hate the weird caps , Ocean Pacific bottle caps fit perfectly and look way nicer ; )

My first designer leather bag was by Ellen Tracy. The line has always reminded me of a stylish sophisticate on the go. Most of the fragrances in the Ellen Tracy line are reminders of this. Love Notes takes a well rewarded different path and I appreciate it. This has a hint of cantaloupe that is balanced perfectly. I never expected to love this so much. I have several bottles and I will always keep it on hand. Another plus is this scent works well on a variety of ages.

Strange, but I've been reaching for Love Notes a lot this season. Initially maybe because it just seemed safe. Now, I don't really want to wear any other fragrance. It smelled familiar, and then I realized this scent is quite similar to Coty Wild Musk Patchouli (discontinued). A few days ago, the guys at work complimented me on it. Hmmm.

For such an inexpensive fragrance, I absolutely love this summer fragrance. It doesn't last like i usually like, but I don't care! It is so refreshing to wear and with its low cost, I can spritz all day!

Smells like a weaker jimmy chop edp. Her bottles are so old fashion but the fragrances are good!!

Recently l was on a business trip with my husband over the US Thanksgiving holiday to Southern California. This is my perfume stomping grounds. I love visiting the Marshall's stores and discovering hidden gems at prices that make me succumb (happily) to blind buys. At a mere $4.99 "Love Notes" fell into the price range and perfume notes I would consider for a blind buy. I feel that this review would be easiest if you allow me to break it down into a questionnaire. Check yes or no: Do you like raspberries? Do you like the smell of hot buttered toast with fruity jam melting on top? Do you like the smell of old, musty library books? Do you appreciate the scent of amber/ambergris accord? Do you swoon at the scent of a freshly powdered baby's bum/skin? If sunshine had a scent would you prefer that to the "smell" of a rainy day? Do you get weak at the knees when you smell a food cart at a carnival selling cotton candy? (Sugar floss/candied sugar)? Do you like the scent of moss growing under a tree in the woods...perhaps with dank, earthy mushrooms growing in proximity? If you answered "yes" to 4 or more of this perfume may be of interest to you. If you decline even one back away. These are shockingly strong notes. The bottle is frosted glass....a bit cheesy with the musical note -staff which seems to be almost a afterthought decaled onto a decent shaped bottle (albeit the cap is a bit clumsy to deal with). All in all a good scent for the price point and I am enjoying it very much this holiday season. There seem to be no florals that would "clash" with any of the good smells I am surrounded by at this time of year. If you enjoy "Midnight Fantasy", or "Dark Kiss by B&BW", you will probably appreciate this. Projection: 5-10" Longevity: 2 hours or less Silage: not much...on MY person. Best wishes! xo

Love Notes is a winner! I purchased Love Notes by Ellen Tracey 2 days ago. It was a blind buy. When I sprayed it in the cap, I was immediately intrigued by it. So intrigued, I wore it to work yesterday--for parent-teacher conferences. Usually, I wear a fancy, special occasion fragrance to parent-teacher conferences, but I was so drawn to Love Notes--no other fragrance would do! Come to find out, I had chosen amazingly. Love Notes lifted my mood and confidence with its fruity cashmere essence! It provided me with a light patchouli-amber bubble that I felt comfortable in my whole shift. As I communicated with parents, they appreciated my scent and provided me with a sea of compliments! It was great! I am an avid fan of the House of Ellen Tracey. I love her cosmetics, skin care, and fragrances. I own 8 of her fragrances to date, but of those I've worn--Love Notes is my favorite. This is one that would be a total easy-reach, if I had a smaller collection. Longevity and sillage is average--it has to be re-applied--that I do not mind. I have a set that came with a 3.4 oz. bottle and a lotion. The lotion was nice too. Most of the time, I give my lotions to my 19-year -old daughter, but I'm keeping this one, lol! Love Notes is very nicely priced and smells very modern. The bottle is pretty, also! For an instant pick me up--spray liberally! Not a safe blind buy, but perfect for the woman who doesn't mind small doses of patchouli.

I came upon the name of this scent accidentally while reading another review, and stored it away in my mind thinking I had seen it or something like it at one of my local grey market stores. Sure enough, found a whole set w a 3.4oz EDP that I wouldn’t have looked twice at without stumbling on that review.... Ellen Tracy just wasn’t anything noteworthy IMHO, I have seen the brand for some time at these stores, always inexpensive, never in higher end stores so I just didn’t pay any attention to it. Well, I’m glad I saw that review. I think if this juice was attached to a bigger name, it would be far more celebrated! It’s a really nice fragrance in a truly ugly bottle. That cap has got to GO... The complete package is lacking, I would totally overlook this as dated and cheap had it not been for that one review. Instead, I found myself a pretty decent everyday scent! Sillage isn’t enormous but decent, longevity is meh (a few hours). I like the overall composition, it’s sweet but has a decent depth. Nice fruitchouli, very wearable and a great “I want to smell good but not waste my $120 fragrance” alternative. :) I will be on the lookout for “Bronze” now!

I have picked up several Ellen Tracy perfumes lately and although I like them all, I am surprised by how much I like this one. I see it is described as sweet, and typically the sweet frags aren't my favorites. Somehow this one is different, and it is bordering on love. At first spritz I get a lovely pear which is so delicious! Almost instantly the mandarin joins in. Such a happy and uplifting mix even just these first fruity notes are! I see that a lot of people get a lot of patch from this one, but luckily I don't. I have a love/hate relationship with patch. After a while this progresses, and while it is still sweet, the mild florals are coming out to play with a little bit of creamy sandalwood. From there through the dry down is my favorite part. The comforting, warm cashmere and amber appear join in. What a treat they are! I can imagine if one is feeling bad that a few spritzes of this would surely bring cheer and comfort. For the few dollars I paid for this beauty, I really didn't expect the quality to be this good or that I would enjoy it so much. I'm so happy I found this and I highly recommend it.

As a rule, I shy away from sweet frags. They're just a little too youthful for me (I am nearly 42, and can't pull those sugar-bombs off). This one, though, absolutely radiates from me. My chemistry somehow always enhances and maximizes the amber in any frag that I wear that carries this note. In this particular bottle there is something almost "jelly bean"-ish that mixes with this warm and soft amber/patchouli powdery pixie dust. I love the effect. It goes on syrupy sweet for me but within 15 minutes it's a different scent...soothing, sweet and cozy. It reminds me of making jam in a barn...all the woody earthy scents around me blending with the sugar and berries. I love this stuff. I paid $6.99 (USD) for this at TJ Maxx. I have also purchased the purse spray for $2.99 (USD). This isn't my "favorite" fragrance, but it's in my top 15, definitely! Love Notes deserves at least the #11 spot!

Love Notes smells just like Empress oil by Nabeel. (Replace some orange with raspberry. Last time I wore it it smelled like butter and raspberry jam?! A couple of reviewers below likened it to a raspberry jam in the woods, and that is a great description! This is a sweet, heavy patchouli in the same category as Jimmy Choo or Angel. (Raspberry-orange version), Though I find it to be a little lighter and more fun than Angel. Maybe if Angel married Euphoria or Si. The amber and cashmere woods levels out the patchouli and fruit making it a deep, rich scent. This really projects during the first few hours, then becomes a warm soft skin glow for the next 3. Total fade out at around 5 hrs for me. You can get this at Marshalls, TJ Maxx, or online. Very yummy stuff for lovers of fruitchoulis and deep, sweet, fruity-woody scents.

Reminiscent of a softer, less complex formulation of Thierry Mugler's Angel, eau de toilette. Oriental gourmand perfumes make for exotic, alluring fragrances that--especially involving patchouli in the top notes--turn heads and peak interest even when they're not popularly appreciated. Personally, I'm a gigantic fanatic of Angel. But, truth be told, I simply cannot afford it. Yet, Ellen Tracy's fragrances are regularly available at all your local outlets (TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Burkes even), and easily under $10. My advice to the leery buyer is to try something different. You're purchasing a great bargain; a large-size [3.3 oz.] bottle at an imitation-level price. One might be surprised how effective such an unusual, sultry fragrance can be on the right person.

I have recently picked up a LOT of ET fragrances at TJ Maxx--mostly because they are all really cheap--but only 4 of them seem to be real keepers--the Bronze,for it's coppery warmth, Fashionista, because it reminds me of Bath and Body Works discontinued Deep Aqua, Pretty Petals, because it is crisp and peppery for a floral, and this one, which is slightly floral and a LOT gourmand, but somehow doesn't make me feel like I'm wearing a fruit salad. It reminds me a little of both Angel and Dark Kiss from B&BW--and also a bit of Red by Giorgio. Maybe it is the careful use of cashmere and patchouli that keeps the fruit in line--anyway, it's a nice choice for fall and a helluva good deal for $5.99!!