Pretty Petals

So far, Pretty Petals is my fifth blind buy of an Ellen Tracy perfume without disappointment. An alluring and sensual fragrance, Pretty Petals doesn't hold many notes, but the few it does blend well to create a warm lemony feel that lasts for a few hours. I almost get a tea-like sense of bergamot, but it's not in the notes. This is an office-friendly perfume, a daytime scent, one that couldn't possible offend a soul. Ellen Tracy makes fragrances I find at my local TJMaxx/Marshalls at under 10USD, which is quite the bargain for a scent that I really enjoy. Moroccan Rose, responsible for its citrus opening and powdery quality; Amber giving it warmth; Jasmine lending an animalic narcotic feel; and Musk deepening this fragrance just enough to give it oomph without darkness. Soon after lightly sweetened florals barely there bounce to the surface intermittently occasionally. I compare Ellen Tracy perfumes to any department store fragrances with their quality. The bottle of the EdP is embossed with colorful flowers and the name instead of a sticker label. It's a heavy, chunky, rectangular piece, easy to hold and pretty to display. A good year-round scent for all ages. Lasts for quite a few hours with good sillage. A definite good buy for a few bucks.

I didn't like this at first then put it away. I tried it again and fell in love with it. What I don't like is the initial blast, but when it settles down it is divine. I wore it to church and kept smelling this lovely beautiful scent...I looked to the lady next to me and was going to ask her what she had on--but I realized it was me I smelled, lol this happens to me sometimes when I can't recognize my own scent. I do have Miss Dior Cherie and see the similarities. I think I will pick up another of these for a backup if I see it again at TJMax or Marshalls; it's so cheap too. I can also spray this with abandon rather than using my Cherie which I can use on special occasions. It's sweet, flowery, sophisticated and very girly. My advice is to wait for the drydown if you don't like the initial blast. Sillage and longevity is moderate.

For me, this is one of the most powerhouse fragrances I have ever tried. I absolutely love it but it is nothing like I would have thought it would be judging from the name and packaging. I was expecting something light and breezy. I think of it as a nighttime garden where everything is stronger -- and sexier. I wore it to work once and one of my coworkers exclaimed "I smell incense". I have fragrances that I can wear anywhere and then I have fragrances that may be too strong and may offend others so I just wear them at home. This is my guilty-pleasure wear around the house, spritz my pillows and blankets and use as room spray fragrance that guarantees pleasant dreams. For the fabulous price I paid at TJ Maxx, I purchased a back-up bottle so I never run out.

I read all the reviews of Ellen Tracy's Pretty Petals and I had to try it. The description of this perfume is right in it's name... PRETTY! The amber makes it a warm beautiful floral scent that really makes you feel girly and ... Pretty... After first applying the fume I walked by my Husband and he stopped me in my tracks and asked me what I was wearing.. I took him to my perfumes and handed him the gorgeous floral painted bottle and he sniffed it again and asked me what that costed cause it smells to amazing to be a cheapy ... when I told him I only gave $10 for it he just couldn't believe it.. this really is an amazing fragrance for the price.. I'll be keeping this in my wardrobe

My what a hidden gem.. The bottle played a mind trick on me.. I've had this for a while and thought I didnt like after first trying.. Thought I detected a green note (which I hate!) Then after getting and falling in love with Miss Doir Cherie, I saw the comparisons to this one.. Dragged this out of storage and Surprise.. Must of been the green tinged yellow box that had me imagining the green note cause I sure dont find it now.. The only other Ellen Tracy that I like is Imagine so maybe I started off expecting the worst also.. Sillage stayed pretty close to the skin, but lasted over 6 hrs on me..