Gai Mattiolo

Yes this does carry some resemblance of allure, but its a lighter more reserved yet still sensual version of it. I'm not sure if it's a replica of Allure, I think it came out before it. Anyways it's one of the perfumes I came across from my adolescent years, which was early 90's. To me this should be listed under oriental perfumes, its deep, sensual and balmy. Smells really good on my skin, and I prefer it to allure. I find allure much more stronger and bolder and demands everyone's attention, where as this one only asks politely for the elite fews attention. It stays close to the skin, like a skin scent. Sillage and longevity is moderate to long lasting.

A sparkling gem reminiscent of Sira des Indes by Jean Patou. Where they differ is in longevity and sillage. Gai Mattiolo eau de toilette is very faint and very fleeting. Reapplication is what keeps it fresh. Still, it's a nice perfume that you can take on holiday since it would slip easily into your makeup kit at only 1.7 oz. The skin moisturizer contains passion flower, yet it's not mentioned as a note on the perfume. It seems to be the mystery ingredient. Where will we be when all these classic discontinued perfumes are no longer available?

Oh my goodness, my Mother had this! Either this, or That's Amore ,but in this kind of bottle. I remember this bottle, and also the name That's Amore, and that I used to find the scent intoxicating, but I don't remember how it smelled. Maybe the rum chocolate note similar to Love Potion? Well, this stays unknown, as my Mum doesn't even remember the bottle let alone the fragrance. She also had L'Air du Temps which became a big favourite of mine, but she always prefers fresh scents.

This perfume brings back happy memories for me - it was the perfume I wore on my wedding day. Now 14 years later I still have the bottle which is still almost full. Kept in a cool dark area it hasn't 'gone off'. I was reluctant to use it as it is so special; quite soft on me and as another reviewer stated, it does smell a bit like Chanel Allure. Not sure if its been discontinued but its so special to me so I only use it every now and then.

This perfume is the twin to Patou Sira des Indes. I have them both and I love this one a bit more even. Lovely complex perfume.