Emporio Armani White For Her

Well guys, after decades, I finally got my hands on the White but it's the White (Red pour Elle) Charity version and let me tell you it was a letdown! I always preferred the original White version and found it hard to accept that the (Red) version was the exact same fragrance. It has less notes (according to Fragrantica) so I always suspected they tweaked the formula a little when it was repackaged. Only entertained purchasing the Red version as it was going for a reasonable price ($200 AUD). It arrived sealed in its original waxy candy wrap type packet with the box inside. With my nose to the nozzle, it smells like what I held in memory - powdery creamy, lemony with just a touch of mint. But when sprayed, it's immediately apparent this fragrance had deteriorated over time. Throughout the opening and heart, the minty spices and the sour blackcurrant dominate in a hazy, sour, lemony, citrus cloud that is neither bright nor crisp in any way. Eventually (a long time coming) the familiar creamy, woody, musk base notes come to the fore as the herbal spices start to recede. The skin scent is less sour, more reminiscent of its former incarnation. The Red from memory was always sharper, missing the powdery soft Iris. Alternatively, may simply the case that this unique formulation just did not survive the passage of time. I've accepted the fact that I'll never smell Emporio Armani White for Her as she was in her prime. May she finally rest in peace.

I tried BDK Creme de Cuir the other day and said to my companion at the store that it reminded me of something. She looked it up and said it was supposed to resemble an Emporio Armani fragrance which didn't really ring any bells. But I could place the scent very specifically to a holiday 20 years ago where I visited Galleria Vittorio Emanuele in Milan. I really loved the scent and when I came home I looked it up my self and there it was - I recognised it right away when I saw the bottle and of course I purchased that specific fragrance at the galleria 20 years ago. It might not be the exact same scent but close enough to take me back in time. So if you're looking for a replacement I would recommend to take a look at Creme de Cuir.

As all my favourite perfumes are discontinued, I often go through comment section to see if anyone who’s sharing my grief has found replacement... now, finally, I have replacement to share. Plus Plus Feminine Diesel is the most similar scent to Armani White I’ve ever came across. It is not complete “replica”, but it’s very very close, almost to the point. As soon as I smelled it, I thought of AW. Hope this info helps. It would be interesting to see if others find it as I have (it’s been awhile since we all had a fresh bottle of White). I saw a lot of suggestions of citrusy scents, such as DG light blue and other fresh scents from that category, which I find nothing alike.

I think this is the greatest smell ever. Period. Can't even argue with me about it, to me this is perfume heaven. Clean, simple, yet not bland. Fresh, but longlasting. Spicy and feminine. My friends laugh at me that I just love to smell of water or paper. That might be true, but on my skin this is perfection. I have a tendency to boost the warm notes, so this one is definitely more silky in the dry down that it would be on others. It's not for everyone, I can understand for most it's too sharp and too masculine maybe. Luckily for those who share my skin type, Emporio Armani White exists. It's my signature smell, I don't believe it'll ever change.

This fragrance is like a warm blanket, I feel safe and comforted by its scent. Just like stepping out of the shower, Emporio Armani White leaves you feeling refreshed and clean. The mild citrus top notes are what initially makes you feel so revitalised. The scent is soft and subtle making it perfect for those warmer months and casual outings. The heart is quite interesting. For some strange reason I sense milky notes. The drydown is quite obviously very musky, yet in some ways it could be described as being sensual and desirable. The lasting power was great.