Emporio Armani Diamonds Black Carat for Her

Very ok, simple little gem. Nothing amazing or outstanding in terms of olfactory experience. A pretty, safe and cute scent. I like to spray it around me as well as on me. Don't get me wrong, I like it. But is it a love? No. Is it pleasant? Very much so. I'd recommend it if you're looking for those cute carefree days. Smell lasts longer on fabric, on my skin it disappears (of course) but my skin eats scent so... I get a very blackberry jam/ soft vanilla vibe with a pointy sharp edge which tickles my nose in a nice way. 0 roses, ha! This is not an oriental on me unfortunately. Edit: Holllaaaaa! It's now lunch time and I am smelling the most DELISH berry vanilla. Whoa!!! I love this. For winter?? Yum Yum! Still not in my top 10 but might be in my top 11??? Sillage 3/5 Projection (on fabric) 5/5 Projection (on skin) 3/5 Lasting: 4 hours +

I was trying to find something for my mothers birthday. She's in her mid 40's and I'm in my late 20's so I found it hard to find her something that smelt nIce but did t want to make guys head turn. I was given a selection of scents to try and I didn't want something to youn or to old lady like. I called this out as I always feel armani is timeless with there scents. I didn't really take in the scent in the store as I was in and out really. When I managed to get her the fragrance and she applied I was pretty amazed. This is sexy and so appealing to my nose that I applied some on my arm as I left just so I could keep smelling it. From a guy this defi ately has the wow factor!!

Adding to all the other votes with "Sexy sexy sexy"!! Starts out a bit stronger, heavier, and a little masculine with the first few sprays....don't let that scare you. I love the opening, it's strong and confident and a little 'in your face'. I sprayed 4-5 sprays this morning because I just couldn't get enough of that wonderful opening. It is NOT too strong on me that I'm killing my coworkers, but I think that depends on chemistry. I see other reviews that state 1-2 sprays are all they need. :) The drydown is pure creamy vanilla and benzoin---heady and lovely. So far, my favorite in the Diamonds line---but I still have more to test.

If this was a LE release I'm very glad I made sure to get it. The original Diamonds instantly became a favourite of mine, and I've been collecting flankers since. Black Carat is pretty much what the drydown of the original gets to on my skin, only better. It's slightly warmer, softer, sexier... Maybe I'm too accustomed to the scent, or perhaps it blends very well with my skin, either way it seems to disapper rather quickly, and I'd like some more staying power.

Just received this in the mail today from the UK. Ooooh **swoon** I am in love, this has everything that I love from the original fragrance but smoother, none of the sharpness that it's predecessor has. So worth the extra cost and such a gorgeous bottle, mmm very happy :))