Very Irresistible Eau de Toilette

This is one of my favorite fragrances❤️ I'm at my third bottle, but the first two were the 2003 formulation, and because I couldn't find it anywhere anymore I've decided to give this one a go. To my nose, they are almost the same, with minor differences almost undetectable, like this one is a bit sharper where the old one was a little softer and rounder. It's not a loud rose like you would've expect it to be and I'm glad that this is not a 'in your face' type of fragrance. People called it blunt, generic, a disappointment, bug spray even but I find it to be quite the opposite! It's a delicate and subtle anise-rose scent, a bit powdery with a spicy-aromatic kind of vibe to it, very romantic and elegant! I missed this one so much and I'm so happy I have it again in my life, this puts a big smile on my face! ❤️❤️❤️

I love this scent. I have been looking for a fragrance that has slight mintiness to it without it being masculine or overpowering and I never considered to look into fragrances with anise. This is exactly what I imagined. The only downside is that I find it to have a very weak performance on both my skin and clothes, unless if I am slightly nose-blind to it once it dries down. I was surprised because most reviewers here say that it is long lasting on them. I have other fragrances that are not very long lasting (Chanel Chance Eau Tendre EDP) but I will still smell them close up on my clothes, sometimes even the next day. This one I don't even smell a couple of hours later. If anyone knows of something like it that is comparable but lasts better, I would appreciate the suggestions. Otherwise, beautiful fragrance.

Mmmmmh j’adore tellement ce parfum! Un fidèle compagnon! Il est parfait en toutes saisons, légèrement sucré, son odeur est exquise vraiment. Rose et anis juste terrible! Il a une tenue parfaite et un Beau sillage. Pour moi, c’est un classique moderne, on ne peut pas faire de faux pas en portant celui ci.

First of all, I call BS on "told by several people I smell like a bathroom." Lol! This is a beautiful, fresh, modern, happy floral with some light oriental twists thanks to the patchouli and anise, apparently. Great for summertime. For an EDT, a little goes a long way, and lasts for most of the day.

This is one of my favorite fragrances. The opening is very nice then it settles to a skin scent. It's a delicate and subtle anise-rose scent, a bit powdery with a spicy-aromatic kind of vibe to it. Very elegant and beautiful fragrance.

It's versatile, long lasting (I got 8 hours out of it, and subtle throughout the day), and not overwhelming at all. The anise makes it unique, too.

The name says it all for me. This was love at first smell. Lemony fresh verbena, spicy star anise, soft rose, and earthy patchouli. Just fabulous!

I think the 2012 is wrong .. It's the same bottle and juice as always This is my absolute favorite !

What is the difference between this version and the EDT from 2003?

The opening of Very Irresistible EDT is a blend of strong star anise and rose with a hint of citrus, which has a strange warm and animalic feeling to me. After 2 hours, star anise fades from the scene and leaves rose, verbena and patchouli play on their own. At this stage, these 3 notes above are easy to discern and the whole scent smells green and refreshing. I can also detect a subtle sweetness, which amplifies after another 2 hours and strangely turns the whole scent like a mixture of honey and lily while remaining soft and fresh. This final stage reminds me of similar combo in some Mugler fragrance such as Dis Moi, Miroir, A Travers le Miroir and Angel le Lys, and eventually fades out with a more herbal twist after another 2 hours. I somehow has a similar experience with Givenchy Ange ou Demon, as they both has a pleasant base hiding under an animalic top notes in my case. The sillage is close and the longevity is around 6 hours. It has a discret elegance like other Givenchy fragrance that I have experienced and I really like the base stage, but the effect of the top notes on me makes me remain skeptical.

Can't even remember how I decided to order this one, whether it was from a review or what. It is not popular in the areas of the perfume internet I frequent and I am not usually drawn to bright pink bottles. Anyway, somehow I came to own a mini of this, and I like it. I wear it most often as a bedtime scent. Definitely a fall/winter/spring, think it would be too much in the summer, with it's muskiness. I do not enjoy straight-up rose scents, so this works well for me. My guy really really likes this one. If I were to wear this during the day, it would probably be just a spray or two under my clothes. I'd wear something casual, like well fitting jeans, a white t-shirt, a blazer and boots. Makeup would be heavy mascara and blush, with a neutral balm on lips. Nothing flashy, but pulled together.

This is my default work fragrance. If I forget to put on a fragrance before leaving home, then I grab this from the car door pocket thing. I find it to be long lasting with quite a heavy silage for an EDT so I keep it to a maximum of 2 sprays. I can agree with the soapy and fabric softener comments below, but it has never given me toilet freshener vibes. I have had people walk by the office and ask if it was an air freshener, but never any toilet specific comments. Then again maybe they were thinking it but not saying it... I don't know. In my opinion, it's matter of scent association. For example, cinnamon reminds me of toilets because of a particular college roommate who used cinnamon air freshener in the bathroom a lot.

Beautiful, sensual, unique! Such an interesting, softly spicy, softly sweet rose with a twist. Although not cloying at all, as sometimes the more original takes can be. Very feminine, very attractive, Truly irresistible. I've got quite some compliments from men. It's one of those perfumes that are light and almost generic, but at the same time a statement enough to be a signature worthy scent. The rose in Very Irresistible is on the pink side, it's a soft, mellow, slightly fruity-sweet rose. There are some additives which make it smell more dewy. Anis is very well felt. And of course, the verbena - gorgeous, sensible pick instead of the usual bergamot.

Interesting. Takes a little while to get to know this one, as the gummy rose, the lemon, and the minty undertone don’t immediately coalesce. But I like the aromatic nature of it, and the slightly camphorous-bordering-on-medicinal quality. When I like it I really quite like it. Editing to add that I don’t think my husband is a fan. Without knowing I had just sprayed something, he began saying there was a weird smell in the house. But I’ll still wear this sometimes, just maybe not when he’s around...

This was a surprise! Sprayed on paper my first thought was "alright ... smells like a decent body lotion". On paper there wasn't much development. Sprayed on skin after a few minutes it becomes a warm, clean, sensual scent. I usually don't like rose but this is beautiful! The verbena gives some freshness to it. The rose and anis blend perfectly together. Absolutely office appropriate. Very clean, very feminine. Perfect for every day, especially in spring!

This was the very first perfume I bought for myself (back in the mid 2000s) and my new bottle is just as lovely as I remember! I love how simple and recognizable the notes are. Anise has always been one of my favorite flavors, and while I love roses, I'm not always a fan of them in perfumes. However, the pairing of anise and rose in this perfume is refreshing, feminine and great for everyday wear. A little goes a long way for me, which is also nice!

I like this but it’s not knocking my socks off. It’s an easy reach for daytime or casual wear . It’s fresh and bright and generally pleasant. The opening is a bit sharp for a couple moments but that goes away and gives a bit of a citrusy soapy scent. The star anise gives it a touch of spice and if I smell it up close, I don’t know how I feel about it. In the air, it’s much more subtle and pretty. It’s a nice fragrance but don’t stand out much to me

This delicate fragrance has a casual, yet charming character. It is perfect for an easygoing Sunday lunch or an afternoon stroll. Besides the rose, I perceive a light spiciness and even some aquatic notes. To me, the drydown is mostly a light and non-musty patchouli along with an evanescent muskiness. This perfume‘s softness will most probably not turn heads, but it puts its wearer in a happy mood.

It's a fizzy, pleasant fragrance. By looking at the bottle, you would assume that the rose would be chemical and sharp. It's not, I mean for suuuuuure this isn't natural rose, but it's well blended. The fragrance doesn't say anything, it doesn't have personality, so you could easily wear it anywhere, anytime as a dumb-reach scent.

I am glad I did not expect a rose scent, because I would have been so disappointed. I like this scent, but I cannot love it because I cannot find anything remarkably distinctive about it. The use of anise makes a subtle difference to similar spicy floral fragrances, but I am not very good with subtlety.