Fenty

Fenty Fenty sounds like an adventure! I feel only more attracted by all the polarizing reviews and want to bath myself in it as soon as it arrives in the mail. Somehow I imagine it to have a similar vibe like Gucci EDT and EDP (the discontinued brown bottles) plus a prominent rose, a fruitchouli with a rosy backbone and in this case a jackpot for me. I hope that it feels exotic and not trashy, because I am seriously afraid that it may smell like Rep. Crockett (lol), instead of, let‘s say, Lucy Liu and that could savage my experience! If I am lucky, Fenty is not too sweet and rather nectary than saccharine, but let the test wearing do its magic - no risk, no fun, so blind buying it is! Update: Arrived in the mail, first impression after 3 sprays on each wrist was an instant like! 12 hours into it still has strong presence, an absolute banger. On Parfumo I see more notes listed (hyacinth, incense, vanilla, coconut), which I could all smell except maybe the hyacinth, whereas there was a mild smoky and vanillic vibe going on all along. Very very fruity to my nose so far, the intensity of tangerine and blueberry is rather synthetic than natural and feels borderline suffocating at this point, hence I have high hopes for the florals to peak through following some maceration. I like the interplay of all its nuances from soapy-fruity to floral-spicy-musky, yet I understand why its a challenging fragrance for many, as its very dynamic and dense at once. It sparks the vibe of a modern day Gucci 'Rush'. Although difficult to wear for me, I feel attracted. It’s synthetic nectar - in bizarre, Bladerunner 2049 aesthetics.

Fragrance is of course subjective, so I understand that opinions will vary. But I'm still so surprised by how maligned this fragrance is! On me, it's dewy, fresh, gentle florals and fruit for HOURS. It's not even a scent profile I ever lean toward, but I'm a fan of both Rihanna's work ethos and her music/acting, so trying it was a must. Upon first spray on skin, Fenty "feels" and smells like walking in to a locally loved mom and pop flower shop on a cool spring day right after the rain has fallen. The sun is peeking out now. The windows are still wet with water droplets. As you open the door, the "mom" of the mom and pop shop is taking a break to bite into some blueberries and citrus fruits. The "pop" is arranging fragrant blooms for a spring bouquet. All of these things transpire at once to hit your nose and it's fresh and new and so beautifully fragrant. I receive wide-eyed and shocked compliments with just 2-3 sprays, for hours. On my skin, the purported patchouli note does not come through. There's some gentle, pleasant, fresh musk at the very end of the drydown, 5-6 hours later. Sillage and projection are moderate on me but it may be because I don't spray much. Guessing this would be an absolute beast mode fragrance across all metrics with more sprays. Skin chemistry and personal preference are such very real things. Try this on your warm skin if it doesn't suit you on a fragrance strip. It just might surprise you. I'm hooked and have a backup bottle. And again, this is not even my preferred scent profile!

When I purchased the fragrance, I opted for the travel set. Something about the aesthetic, how the fragrance was described, and the fact that it's unisex drew me to it. I first sprayed this on a cool night, indoors. It was heavy and sweet on the rose. I could not get any other note. However, throughout the night while I was outside, I kept getting a trail of the rose, but a little bit more mixed in with the patchouli and musk. It was incredibly captivating in the cold air. It has a level of warmth that isn't invasive to the olfactory system. I've never gotten a headache while wearing it. Dare I say that it also leaves a pleasant aftertaste? I've worn it for a few months now, and I always get "You smell great!" "You smell good." "I love that! What are you wearing?" compliments. Eyes widen with pleasant surprise when I say Fenty. It lasts a long time and radiates especially in the cold. In warmer weather, it's more of a skin scent, which is interesting. (Science!) I think you can wear this fragrance any time of day or season. The way it sits on the skin is elegant with an alluring quality. Fenty EDP is definitely a "come and get me" and "come and find me" fragrance. I like to imagine people floating, fluttering their feet like a cartoon as they follow their nose to find you. Fenty EDP feels like it has the potential to become a timeless fragrance. I do not regret buying it... twice as of this review. I carry it with me everywhere like a totem as a reminder of how beautiful the world can be.

I don’t know why Fragrantica doesn’t list all the notes, the ones missing are: vanilla, hyacinth, incense, bergamot, coconut. Also this fragrance was originally made for the Fenty luxury brand, not Fenty Beauty, hence the price point. After seeing the lukewarm reviews online I was actually preparing myself for a disappointment - but I was pleasantly surprised! This is a very pleasant, refined citrus-floral-musk suitable for daytime all year round. I get warmth and sweetness from the vanilla and coconut, but it is very faint until the drydown. It is not a strong fragrance, but the ones who come close enough to smell it will enjoy it. This smells clean and sophisticated, crisp and warm at the same time. The notes I pick up the most are bergamot, rose, magnolia and musk. An easy grab you can wear anywhere without offending anyone. My only complaint is the plastic cap which feels very out of place and that I hope Fenty will ship worldwide in the future, as it is a hassle to use a forwarding company to get it shipped to where I live. For those of you who are familiar with the musk and citrus Jacques Cavallier has created for Louis Vuitton, you will recognize these notes also in Fenty Parfum (at a better price point). Also has absolutely nothing to do with Love Don’t Be Shy.

This is a new obsession of mine. I can't believe this is only rated a 3.71. I'm thinking that lower rating may have more to do with the celebrity behind this perfume than the actual perfume itself. I think that sometimes happens with celebrity scents. I'm ambivalent toward Rihanna and her music but this perfume is exceptional. It's a patchouli heavy spicy blood red rose with a burst of juicy and very bright tangerine that remains through the wear. I'm reminded of Guerlain La Petit Robe Noire Intense (2016 older version in the blue bottle) but that one is more Mugler Angel EDP-esque with that sugary blueberry cotton candy and dirty patchouli and while there is a rose note, it's not dominant at all. Fenty does not lean gourmand at all and the rose is dominant, front and center. Fenty uses a cleaner patchouli, like how Chanel does patchouli. This is so darn sexy. It's hella strong too but it's not overpowering or overwhelming, even in the heat of the summer. I'm in love with this!! This also reminds me a lot of Coco Mademoiselle Intense and Coco Noir. I think that anybody who loves either CMI, Coco Noir or LPRNI would love this too. Basically, if you love rose patchouli scents, I can almost guarantee this to be a safe and amazing blind buy. Gorgeous!!

I first smelled this when my friend was wearing it for dinner. It was captivating and very intriguing — something I don’t typically smell (which is pretty rare for someone who owns 150+ perfumes). After smelling it from my friend, I went to the nearest Sephora the next day to make sure it was the right perfume. At first whiff, it didn’t smell like something so alluring, it was not my typical cup of tea. If so, it gave off that cockroach killing spray scent in Pine. It was the type of scent where I’d probably walk past by without even giving it a second thought. Thankfully, upon smelling it from my friend, I carried the piece of paper with me as I try out other scents in Sephora to wait for the dry down. I haven’t been in Sephora’s perfume section in a while since I started leaning more into niche fragrances since 2020 but my oh my am I missing this beautiful DNA in my collection. It’s definitely worth it. Instantly hoarded it and bought 3 75mL bottles and 2 travel size sprays because it’s just THAT good. The dry down gives off that warm sexy patchouli and musk with a hint of magnolia and Bulgarian rose combined — truly intoxicating 🤤 It may not be everyone’s cup of tea though so I recommend smelling it first as it’s definitely not a safe blind buy.

This is stunning oh my goodness! I will preface this by saying it kind of smells like soap, but like a super bougie, luxurious soap. In the opening I get super strong blueberries with some tangerine (delicious!) and the florals come out the longer you wear it. I wish the patchouli was a little stronger in this as a bit of patchouli grittiness could really help round it out and make it less soapy, but even without, this is a stunning take on rose. It's definitely a very smooth, almost watery rose, but it's made a lot richer by the geranium and orange note. It almost reminds me of the pink Dove soap bar, it's a lot cleaner than I'd expected (perhaps the musk and magnolia doing that) but is more interesting from the fruity notes. The longevity is pretty good (I get a good 5-6 hours out of it) and the projection at first is good, but definitely becomes a lot more intimate at around the 3 hour mark. With that said, I haven't tried it layered with any lotions or the solid perfume yet. I really like this, definitely not what I expected from Rihanna (I thought it would be a lot heavier and bolder) but it's very, very beautiful and one I'd consider safe to wear in the office or for other day-to-day wear.

I am obsessed with this scent! I'm not huge on celebrity brands, but RiRi really got this right. I know people have some mixed reviews, but to me there's something about it that is so seductive, timeless, addicting, and rich. Old money in a bottle. I've never smelled a perfume quite like this one and honestly, because of how unique it is, it really turns heads. When I first tried this scent I had mixed feelings, but I couldn't stop smelling it. The scent to me first opens with that rose and tangerine with a bit of spice. The blueberry note seems to fade the quickest (~10 mins). After a while, the rose and musk really shine though. Note, the rose isn't as sweet but rather very earthy. This is when I fell in love with this fragrance. The patchouli isn't too intense, but if you lean more towards gourmand perfumes, this may not be your favorite. I think to get the true effect of this perfume, a tester strip is insufficient. On a strip, even now owning a bottle, doesn't smell very pleasant to me. You really have to give her a chance to interact with your skin to actually know if you like it or not. This is my Miranda Priestly perfume. Fenty definitely alludes power and girl boss energy.

Guessing I’m one of the few guys with the audacity to try this. And I like it, a lot. It’s exotic, refined, and elegant. Heavy rose that dominates throughout. And the rose has an old school vibe, but it’s lovely. This was a tricky one for me because it’s extremely fem. But there’s something quite devastatingly intoxicating about it that I can’t resist. It’s a paradox in that it was obviously made for a woman but I think it would be a more interesting choice for guys, and would likely perform better since we tend to run warmer lol. It’s unique and classy. Def well blended, and on my skin it’s a sophisticated dark rose with something very beautiful in the background. The rose is almost an aversion to the gorgeous and moody undertones of the notes surrounding the rose. If there’s anything masculine here, it’s buried deep into the florals, patchouli and that delicious rose. Like trying to have a conversation in the club where no matter what you do your voices are drowned out. I like that it has a dark, moody vibe. I layer it with Dior Homme, Dior Homme Parfum, or Intense to give it a masculine edge. And the result is breathtaking.

I finally purchased after sitting on this for a year. I didn’t feel this was worth the price at the time . So I hoped for a dupe. But honestly this fragrance is So well blended and smells expensive . It mixes so well with my chemistry and It stays on clothes for days. I get whiffs in the air and my skin and i just feel like it was made for me. This fragrance doesn’t get enough attention. And it’s interesting a lot of people don’t care for this fragrance. But I can’t find any scent like this as of now. Which makes it unique for me . Which is fine because more inventory for me to be able to purchase. To me the rose, magnolia, and Patchouli stand out. The Patchouli is so well blended in the background that it doesn’t over power the fragrance. It’s an absolute love for me. I’m also now interested in the body cream. Edit: I still love this fragrance yes it is musky mature but my skin chemistry loves it. It’s not a well loved fragrance for a lot of people which is wild because there are some horrible ones and those are popular. I’m also gonna purchase the body& hair mist that doesn’t have the patchouli note and report back.

As many other have said, this was by no means a love at first sniff. When I first picked up the tester in Sephora, I honest to god hated it. The second time I came into Sephora, it smelt drastically different. It was more luxurious and intricate, and I could make out the notes. It slowly grew on me until I finally cracked down to buy the travel size. This has easily become a top favorite, and a fragrance I pick up frequently. I now own the full bottle and body cremé. I’m honestly surprised by how much I like Fenty EDP, considering I am a male young adult who usually steers away from floral fruity and rose centered fragrances. I am more of a vanilla lover, but I just can’t seem to resist this one. I can see how people may not like it because it’s overbearing. It is definitely mature and BOLD—there is no need to overspray. A little goes a long way. This layers well the Fenty Skin Butta Drop Body Cream, try it out! This is a fun fragrance to try different layering combos to make it uniquely you. If you didn’t like Fenty your first sniff, give it some time and try again, it may just impress you.

Had this been released under a European niche house, it would have been a bomb. It’s a SOLID scent. Jacques Cavallier may make mass-appealing things, but he is not merely just playing. It is a fruity sweet patchouli fragrance in the styles of Chanel Corommandel and Xerjoff Richwood. But Fenty is majorly ROSIER. This is a sweeter-fresher-feminine leaning version of Xerjoff Richwood. It opens with a lot of rose and patchouli that distinguishes itself from the other but then, the heart surprisingly reveals the resemblance of Richwood. But Fenty is more playful, fruitier, freshier and sweeter, and also importantly it is more rose forward. Richwood is tarter and woodsier. The drydown is not the same. Fenty goes into a light creamy sweet fruity direction. But the HEART bears a quality resemblance. Fenty EDP is underratedly beautiful. I am amazed!!! It is a niche type scent, that is maybe why it fails to stand out among others at Sephora/designer market. You could pay much more for Richwood and Chanel Coromandel if you like this style of patchouli scent, but this is still a STEAL.

I received a 2ml sample of this perfume with a makeup order, and honestly, I ignored it at first. When I finally gave it a try, I was completely blown away! I’ve seen a lot of mixed reviews, but this fragrance is absolutely beautiful on me. It’s such a unique scent—unlike anything else in my collection. Even the tangerine note, which is usually tricky for me since citrus can sometimes smell unpleasant on my skin, works perfectly here. Unlike some citrus-heavy fragrances I’ve tried, such as Chanel Chance, this one smells smooth, fresh, and incredibly well-blended. What I love most is how distinctive it is. It doesn’t smell like every other perfume on the market, and that’s what made me fall in love with it. I loved it so much that I immediately ordered a full-size bottle! On my skin, it lasts around 4 hours, though I haven’t tested it on clothing yet. I also heard they may have recently reformulated it, and if that’s true, they definitely got it right. If you’re curious about it, I highly recommend giving it a try!

I finally tested this at sephora, I sprayed my arm like 12 times (really have to be sure). But I really really like it! For reference it was pretty cold outside walking around I could smell a clean/fruity/boozy note I think it was the blueberry mixed with tangerine then those notes kind of “sour” (in a good way) and makes it boozy. Then comes the smoothness of the florals and patchouli which rounds out this delicious scent. a good way to describe this scent is the packaging itself. The blue box would be the blueberry fruity opening and it develops into a boozy beautiful resinous scent (beautiful brown bottle). although i liked it my siblings didn’t care for it so. (update) after getting a full bottle this is the juiciest most delicious fruity scent i've ever tried (beating north bondi). something about a tart juicy perfume just does it for me and the dry down is beautiful. i love the sprayer i literally can’t think of what it’s called rn but very misty very delicious 1 billion stars

<3 It‘s funny to comment on a fragrance for a 3rd time, for various reasons. In this case I continue to come back to it for its oddity. This juice confuses me, it‘s an oddball kind of stinker. Like mentioned before, it reminds me a lot of Gucci ‘Rush‘ in its vibe, performance and presentation. All notes combined an amazing blend of rose and geranium, magnolia, tons of musk, sharp patchouli, juicy tangerine, a hint of incense and vanilla in the background — BUT that blast of minty blueberry slapping you just seconds after spraying? What a challenge (as it sticks with me for at least 2 hours)! If Hanae Mori is the blueberry muffin baking cottage-core girl, then Fenty is a suburban goth gal drinking blueberry soda. Yes, that opening note makes Fenty a brave and interesting launch, yet I wish that after some shelf time the minty opening would simply evaporate, as fruity top notes usually do after a while. Instead, I am desperate to detect coconut in here — many coconuts.

I don't usually like rose or flowery perfumes, and I can't say Fenty was a love at first sniff either, but interestingly, it blends so well with my skin that it is slowly becoming one of my favorite fragrances in my collection. I don't mean it is the best in terms of complexity, but I find myself always reaching for it. I love that I can smell it throughout the whole day without it bothering me, since many perfumes (even those I love the smell of) feel suffocating to me. I got plenty of compliments on it as well, from people who usually don't seem to care or notice what perfume I wear. In terms of smell, what I perceive is: dewy flowers at the start with the tiniest hint of citrus, then the patchouli and musk come to surface and give the fragrance a slightly mature and mysterious aura, and the dry down is an incredible mix of fruity, vanilla (but not the sweet type), and may I say minty(?) aromas. It makes me feel confident, contained, and serene.

I just got a travel size of this after smelling the cap on the in-store tester bottle. There was no perfume left in the tester to let me apply it directly to my skin, so it was a bit of a gamble. I was completely captivated by the base-notes in the cap. Mesmerising. That doesn't happen to me very often. This is my second day wearing it and I'm very impressed. The silage and longevity are very good. The fragrance has real depth and develops throughout the day. It's definitely not boring. Fenty takes you on a journey and you definitely get your money's worth from it. There's a classic vintage quality to it that makes you think of Tabu, Youth Dew and Dioressence but with a modern take; perhaps the blueberry gives it that feel? The earthiness of the patchouli makes it smell expensive but it's a clean patchouli and the musk softens it. Definitely a cool weather fragrance. There's so much to like about this fragrance. I'm pleasantly surprised.

This silky, powdery, soapy-clean rose mixes with chocolate (patchouli) in a way that is alluring, unique and very feminine. There is gentle fruit dancing around, balancing the earthiness, although neither declares itself blueberry or tangerine outright. There is a definite musk that we can say is somewhat heavier than in most modern perfume and which some won't enjoy, but many will. I personally think Fenty is beautiful and addictive.. In case it helps anyone: December Rose seems at first more like an EDT or flanker. As I wore it more and matured, it smelled just like Fenty but with a much lighter, softer musk to replace the prominent (but still clean) musk in Fenty. For this reason, December Rose is easier to wear, an anytime, anywhere scent, while Fenty is the satin red robe soaked in a woman's grooming products and mysterious perfume that she tossed aside before a night out.

I love this. It is warm and smells unique. I have 70+ bottles of fragrance and nothing that this smells super similar too. It is on the powdery, musky side with an interesting blueberry note adding some sweetness. Outside of the rose, I don't get much floral. It is not a super strong projecting or lasting fragrance which makes it suitable for warmer weather in my opinion. I think this could be worn year-round. I can see how someone may not LOVE it, but I don't see how it could be hated - it is not offensive in any way. It is pricey but I really enjoy it and like supporting brands like Fenty. AND the bottle is GORG. Please remember, this is not a celebrity fragrance. It is a product of Fenty Beauty (and created by Jacques Cavallier) which is owned by luxury conglomerate LVMH who owns Louis Vuitton, ADP, Guerlain, Tiffany &Co. and Dior fragrances. So stop with that.

One of my favorite perfumes. To me this smells like a good spa, sensual but quite calm as well. Im most in love with the opening, wish it the blueberry could last even longer, it would be incredible if they came out with an intense version of this. I think this is Unisex, but really quite feminine, I don’t find it masculine leaning at all on my skin. I also don’t smell a mint note like others had mentioned, which is making me be more open minded to other fragrances I dismissed because others called it minty. I think vibrant and zesty would be a better description than minty, similar to a men’s cologne, not in scent but in effect, maybe that’s why some people call it masculine. I think this is the best done rosy scent I have smelt, I thought I didn’t like rose but this one actually changed my mind. Definitely something you could wear daily.