Fan di Fendi

I got this recently and it's already in my top shelve. I like this scent very much is very creamy, soft, powdery and it puts in a smile on my face. It's deep and it's sensual. This eludes femininity, elegance, sophistication taste and money! It's definitely not for everyone. This perfume could easily been named Lady Million as that is exactly how it makes me feel. This opens up with fresh notes of tangerine this makes it refreshing and youthful. I was surprised at the notes since I not a big fan of tuberose or leather all very well blended. This is a soft floral perfume but it's got an oriental touch to it. This perfume is not sweet at all IMO that is a plus given all the sickly sweet perfumes in the market. The classification as a floral fruity is correct but there is so much depth to this perfume than the name suggests. I'm not familiar with any of the other Fendi perfumes as to give you an idea if it's similar to this one. Based on the reviews though it seems like this house has some pretty substantial perfumes in their collection. All along I thought that I could not wear leather scent based on one that I tried specifically Kelly Caleche, I strongly disliked the drydown of that one my skin. I guess I was proven wrong and makes me realize one has to be open minded when it comes to perfumes as you never know what will work with your chemistry based on the notes alone. This one is more toned down and wearable for everyday in my opinion although is not a light fragrance at all it's kind of thick with lots of patchouli. I love patchouli so perhaps I'm biased in that respect. The shape of the bottle and color of the perfume and the thickness of it remind me of The One by Dolce Gabbana but I think the similarities are confound only to looks and that's all as the juice inside is totally different but I would like to sample side by side anyway given all of the other external similarities. I think Fan di Fendi has some similarity with Coco Mademoiselle they both elude class and sophistication they also share four notes altogether the mandarin, the rose, the jasmine and the patchouli. But somehow these two perfumes manage to be different and similar at the same time. The perfume bottle is simply phenomenal is very heavy and the color is just perfect, it warms you up with its golden color in the dead of winter when one is eager to feel the sun and patiently awaits spring and summer time. This is by no means a summer fragrance IMO but it just warms the sole in the winter moths. Well done Fendi. I will report back on staying power and people's reaction if any! So far I'm loving it!

I blind bought this, didn’t even look at Fragrantica (sorry guys!) since it was on discount in Boots and I vaguely remembered I liked it on a friend yonks ago. Who else buys perfumes on impulse? Geeet your hands up, don’t be shy. I’ve been wearing it twice. First time I had sprayed half the perfume shop on me on top of a generous layer of lemongrass bodylotion topped with an even more generous layer of Diamonds BC Armani. So to say the least I was olfactory KO-ed and I gave it an ok. Definitely not a scrubber. It seemed pleasant enough. Put this on for work this morning and was not overly impressed with the top notes. I have Gres Ambre Cabochard and the top notes of FdF smell like a l’eau version of GAC. But now, 2 hours later, I get the most gentle, soft, mandarine/tangerine/pencil shaving smell. It smells of childhood, winter and school memories. Favorite class, so the really nice ones. Nearly exactly like after the morning recess in December. After having frolicked around in the snow, my feet were freezing and I stuck them against the heater in the classroom and the air was filled with the smell of wet gloves and mandarin peels and warm skin. I’m not sure if it will be possible to get the same image on a summers day, I might update in a few months time but right now Geography class is starting so I have to open my atlas..... mmm, the radiator is so warm and nice... Edit: This swiftly moved into the higher echelon of my favourites. I have to say I've found my dream leather scent. Perfect for work and for daytime, it makes me happy :-)

I will attempt a review of this fragrance, though it bypasses all my faculties of reasoning. I simply love it. Fan di Fendi EDP has aspects of an elegant oriental scent, but feels quite casual at the same time. The result is relaxed, well-traveled, maybe a little arrogant. While the fragrance may come across a bit masculine for some, I do not get a traditional men's cologne vibe at all. As a vanilla/rose/amber lover, normally I would see a leather-patchouli base and RUN. Yet somehow, this feels fresh and expansive, with strangely a bit of a 90's feel. I'm transported to childhood memories of silk saris and new handbags exchanged by glamorous relatives during visits abroad, the fragrance of tropical blossoms wafting in as I fantasized about being allowed to wear lipstick someday. Fan di Fendi isn't for everyone. I just know it's for me.

So. A fresh, fruity, floral leather? Why, yes, it is, and I love it. It opens with a strong, fresh, natural citrus, not sweet, or industrial, but invigorating. No leather to open, this one starts out all fresh citrus and pretty florals: a pure, sweet jasmine, a thin, elusive note, not full bodied, but not fleeting. Joined by a juicy orange that seems almost like tangerine, sweet, fresh, not sharp, but not syrupy. When the leather enters, it is warm, soft, and buttery. Old school leather, with a classic rose. Light for a leather, and no tobacco. An old, soft, buttery, light golden leather wing chair, clubby and worn. Next to it, a vase with a single sweetheart rose, just opening. The open window shows an orange tree heavy with fruit, wet with rain, the scent fills the air, where a jasmine grows, covering an old gate.

On my skin, there are three stars in this movie-Tangerine, Rose, and Leather. It opens with happy, juicy tangerine wrapped in soft, new suede. About an hour later the Rose moves in taking center stage as suede continues to linger in the background. Later still, leather takes the lead with the fruit and flowers softly echoing. I sense no jasmine or patchouli on my skin. A soft musk can be sensed as the backdrop but is not listed in the notes. I love this scent, it's almost all purpose, although I would not wear it to church or a job interview. It is potent, but not overbearing. Sillage is magical on my skin. It's one of those beautiful scents you smell in the air and later realize is your own perfume. Lasting power on my skin is exceptional, I can sense it the following day. 4/5