Especially Escada Delicate Notes

I have had SO much fun reading the reviews for Especially Escada Delicate Notes -- and while I may be a perfume nerd, I don't always do that! :D The reviews just show me -- yet again -- the absolute MAGIC of perfume! EE Delicate Notes is a perfume that clearly just "speaks" to some people; several people mentioned feeling like they'd known the scent from *somewhere* but couldn't put their finger on it, almost as if they'd smelled it once before in a beautiful dream... It truly has that kind of magical quality to it. <3 To my nose, it smells like Kilian's Roses on Ice SHOULD have smelled: airy, transparent, sparkling rose ice crystals; as polkadot27 put it, it has "a frosty fresh feel...pure and charming" like how a princess in a diaphanous, light pink frock would smell. It has a fruity sweetness, from the pear, but not too sweet, always retaining a ladylike restraint and lightness -- just a *kiss* of powdered sugar over top. To me, it smells a bit like Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pure Nectar de Parfum -- a juicy, fresh, pear-rose concoction -- had a baby with Lancome O d'Azur -- a light, lovely citrus-rose with the subtlest peppery note -- but not quite the same as either. Its longevity is a strange thing. On the one hand, EE Delicate Notes seems very light and fleeting but, on the other hand, it really does persist for hours -- even after a shower -- though in a really subtle way (my husband still noticed it on me, and commented on how fresh and clean my perfume smelled). My daughter could still smell it on me almost 4 hours after application -- though I wasn't too sure I could -- so I think it's one of those fragrances you kind of go nose-blind to, though others can still smell it on you (something about the musks they use, maybe...?). Anyway, it's clear how much I love this one, I'm sure. I just got my bottle a few days ago, from FragNet, for around $25, and I've already ordered a larger backup bottle. I definitely overspray with this one, and I believe you can do so without worrying about choking anyone out. In fact, it may be a great fragrance choice for those folks living with or working around the perfume sensitive. As someone unfamiliar with other Escada perfumes, with the exception of hearing that many of them are fruity and tropical (which I also sometimes enjoy), Especially Escada Delicate Notes is genuinely a lovely, delicately fruity-floral surprise. <3 <3 <3

This is a really lovely perfume. It is, indeed, delicate but while it is fresh and slightly sparkly it can still be worn by more mature women. I don't think this is unisex, it leans feminine but in a sophisticated way rather than girlishly sweet. It is complex enough for me to detect nearly all of the notes, with the exception perhaps of grapefruit. The top note of pear lingers even in dry down but works so well with the rose. I am not a big fan of Ylang Ylang (absolutely hate Ysatis, for example) as it can be an ''old lady'' note but here it is used so sparingly that it really helps to anchor the perfume and give it surprising longevity for such a tender scent. I am often complimented on this and people do come back to smell it again! To me, this is similar to Shiseido Ever Bloom, which I slightly prefer but does not last as long on me. This is a transparent, clean scent with a slight creaminess as it evolves and no powdery or synthetic notes. If you are into loud, ''perfumy-pefumes'' and heavy statements this is not for you. If, like me, you want subtle and soft but interesting, you will like this for a discretely unusual daytime scent. It could be worn in any season but it feels like a light Spring or Summer's day to me.

This is a very pleasant scent. At first spray you get the grapefruit and the japanese rose, then after a minute the pear comes to give it a slightly sweet accord. This fragrance really develops well so that you hardly notice the transformation between the opening and middle notes. The japanese rose and pear start to encapsulate a very delicate sweet rose scent mixed with ylang-ylang and a touch of ambrette, and it stays like that for about an hour until it reaches the subtle woody musky drydown still maintaining it midde notes. Definitely for daywear, Delicate Notes is a real winner; the harmony in its composition is very pleasant and its all-the-way sweetness from opening to drydown is never over powering or heavy, yet it has a good staying power of up to 3 hours noticably and an additional 2 hours close to skin. This is very feminine, and its name matches its character. I like it a lot!

I got this 50ml perfume in a fashion show goodie bag and sniffing it from the bottle back then I wouldn't buy it. But fragrances are a wonderful thing, the way they evolve, captivate you and everyone around you... You just have to let it do it's thing. I liked it so much on me I got one of my colleague sell it to me so I could give it to my sister as a bday gift, and after I used mine I bought another and bigger 75ml bottle for myself. I still like it a lot and people around me love it too. It's fresh, clean and unobtrusive. I smell pears and roses, great combo. One coworker also noticed soft and refreshing grapefruit on me. It's like it calmed her and at the same time gave her energy and inspiration. Such a cool reaction to something you smell, right? & I know we all have different tastes and preferences but to me the bottle looks lavish on a vanity tray.

OMG! This went from meh to straight LOVE after about 20 mins. until the dry-down was done the next day! Bought a bottle the next day for $32. The first Escada I had was Rockin Rio in 2004 which I wore a lot but grew tired of it really fast and never finished the bottle. I thought it was gonna be the last Escada I would try. I didn't expect much from the brand after that purchase , and BOY was I wrong! It's a sophisticated scent and is the type to intimidate. The guys will go BONKERS for this one-along with Mon jasmin noir l'eau exquisite, Sur Le Nil and all in my "Love" cabinet. Lol If you're feeling down, this is the type of fragrance that will put a smile on your face and lift your spirit. I will forever be happy for as long as I have these type of fragrances:-D

Pros: It is a timeless fragrance, in which women in all age groups can use. The opening is crisp and fresh with powerful pear alongside the rose. The marketing is non-sexual which I see as a quality (I'm sick and tired of how everything needs to be sexy and sensual). The bottle is beautiful. It's an inoffensive beautiful rose fragrance for daytime wear by women in all shapes, sizes and agebrackets. Cons: After the initial zest the fragrance dies to a powdery nothing. At most you have 3 good hours of noticable scent. Vigours re-appliance is necessary. For those who want a fragrance with character and depth, this one is not for you. It's linear and simple (which to many is a pro). All in all it's a good buy and beautiful represantation of a rose.

Incredible. This is not your grandma's air freshener rose. This is incredibly light, fresh and realistic. I got rose, rose and more rose. I could tell there was something sweet and fruity in the background but it complemented the rose so well that I couldn't distinguish what it was. I came here and... of course! It's pear! That's why I bought this one to start with. What an amazing combination. This is the kind of scent that makes me feel confident and comfortable in my own skin. I'd wear it to a function where I don't want my perfume to scream for attention. I don't NEED my perfume to scream for attention. I feel so naturally pretty and feminine and attractive, and if anyone happens to come near enough to appreciate it too, lucky them.

I adore this scent, it is not at all common and nothing can compare to it. It is a mixture of citrus sweetness rose and musk all together it is the ideal female scent and makes one feel completely feminine, the pear and the rose give a frosty sugar-coated feel & just adds to the uniqueness and makes it absolutely divine. It is delicate and innocent but not at all boring it is one of them perfumes that has an anticipation feel to it it is exciting and non threatening at the same time, it symbolizes youth and innocence and makes me feel somewhat child-like, it cannot be compared to any other fragrance it is completely unique and unusual yet modest at the same time, it is completely delicious and in a league of its own.

I adore this scent, it is not at all common and nothing can compare to it. It is a mixture of citrus sweetness rose and musk all together it is the ideal female scent and makes one feel completely feminine, the pear and the rose give a frosty sugar-coated feel & just adds to the uniqueness and makes it absolutely divine. It is delicate and innocent but not at all boring it is one of them perfumes that has an anticipation feel to it it is exciting and non threatening at the same time, it symbolizes youth and innocence and makes me feel somewhat child-like, it cannot be compared to any other fragrance it is completely unique and unusual yet modest at the same time, it is completely delicious and in a league of its own.

I do like rose in my fragrance every once in a while, but the problem with most rose perfumes is the rose overpowering other notes. Or it just being plain rose and nothing else really. This EDT however is a very good combination of rose, musk and citrus - it all works very well together, it's gentle, light and has some bitterness to it, making it perfect for a nice, fresh day fragrance. Very girly, fun and optimistic. EDT doesn't have the best longevity on me, so I wasn't planning to repurchase any time soon, but lately I find myself missing the Delicate Notes of citrus-y rose.

I regret buying the 30 ml bottle because I love this fragrance. The longevity isn't that great so I'll need to reapply about every 2-3 hours so it won't last long. The sillage is soft but I'm not bothered because I can smell how wonderful I smell. It's rose, but not rose to my nose. The citrus gives it a freshness and a modern twist on rose fragrance. I like layering most of my rose fragrances with leather fragrances. This makes me want to experiment with rose and citrus.

Amazingly long-lasting and charming fragrance, I'm so in love with this one! No doubt whatsoever which item is on top of my wish list this Christmas... ;) The perfume has many layers and goes through different stages when the scent slowly matures with time. First it is rather crisp and sharp, and then it develops into this fantastic, airy and adorable smell of delicate flowers that lingers on for ages. One of the best florals I've ever smelled in my life, that's for sure.

I love love love this. It starts off super tangy fresh beautiful rose. Really perfect combination for me. The musk is definitely there, and in just the right amount. Modest sillage and reasonable longevity, lasts at least 4-6 hours for me. I would consider this a safe buy for most people. It has a similar vibe to Baby Doll's fresh fruity rose scent. I have and love both this and Baby Doll, but would say I love this one just a little bit more.

This is definitely a pink perfume...for those who know what that means...very much Moshcino fresh pink, bright crystal by Versace, guess woman, the list goes on. That being said it’s still a beautiful perfume. It’s fresh without smelling too citrusy and it’s got light floral but no over bearing. It is strong so a little goes a long way. I was excited to see it for $21.99 so good blind buy!

I ordered a lot of perfumes, and, this one was the BEST! I have the Especially perfume, which I adore, and I choose this one because somebody said it smell kinda Baby Doll, one of my absolute fav perfumes, but, this doesn't smell anything like BD, this is Especially, in a fresher way. Anyway, it's a beautiful perfume, and I guess you will love this easy-going perfume as well :))

A gentle, musky rose. This fragrance is shy, quiet, but really so beautiful! It’s a very mellow, skin scent type of perfume. Not a powdery or spicy rose, just a clean sweet smell reminiscent of dewy rose garden. This is office-safe and airplane safe! Perfect in warmer weather as a pick-me-up. Ageless, any one who likes it can wear it! Scent: 8/10 Sillage 6/10 Longevity 7/10

This reminds me very much of the original Especially Escada, the biggest difference is that Delicate Notes has the added zing of a dash of citrus. This really is a beautiful rose based scent. I don’t find it soapy or powdery or sharp. It is just a well blended soft rose, sweet and crisp with the slightest hint of fruit. This is one of the better rose fragrances I’ve tried.

Gorgeous, irrestisible, crispy and clean scent. Opens with juicy pear and hints of grapefruit, turns into rosy, cold, little pungent (but in a good way)scent. The end shows hint of musk. On me it ́s quite similar to original Especially, but this stays longer on me. The bottle is sheer and cute. Very feminine scent and I would say even sexy for woman/girl. LOVE

I do agree that this is a rose garden in a candy land! Smells so pretty and creamy (not sweet and sugary). But my...the longevity was sooooo poor! It last max 15 minutes on my skin and my clothes :( a really "safe" frag for daily activities but you really need to bring the bottle everywhere with you since your "lovely" smells won't last long :(

ESpecially is one of the best that I have bought. It is delicate ,too feminine , with a lot of roses notes. So good for the spring time. I didn't believed that a rosy note can work on me but this is fresh , a little salty ,happy and toooooo lovely . It is one of my best.