Haute Couture

I was really surprised to see that Hanae Mori's Haute Couture is listed as FLORAL GREEN. It actually manifests in a more SPICY manner on me. It is definitely distinctive for sure!!! I would say it is one of those where a little goes a long way and stays all day. I would suggest getting the lighter version ( Cologne) and spray a mist and walk through it. it really stays with you all day, and it is kind of hard to wash off , so if you wear it, wear it LIGHT, and be sure you like it. Overall, I like it. I've had people stop me on the street to ask what I am wearing. As a rule, as with when ever I am complimented on a perfume or asked about it, I ask people what it smells like to them, when they compliment it, or ask about it. They can never quite describe it. SOme people say it smells like cool air, others have said, it smells like spice and flowers. Hm, multiple personality perfume. This Review is just 'FYI'. I love perfumes and had an expernsive perfume store owner once tell me that they opened an account for me. When I asked why, they said that even though they know that I'm not RICH, I buy like I am. HAHAHAHAHAH. Well, now with online purchase, I find perfumes in the stores and then see if I can find them less expensive online. There are some that are expensive everywhere. But, Haute Couture, when you feel like being a little daring, it would be good to have this little magic elixer in your arsenal!!!

Hmmmm OK, I was lucky enough to get a tester from ebay. The testers usually last longer and tend to be stronger in my experience. So, that said, the bottle I have , 3.4 oz lasts a loooong time I mean LOOOOOONG time after spraying and at least with the tester, you can count on 12 hours....that has been MY experience anyhow. On the back of the bottle ( remember this is a tester) is a list of notes. Here they are: bergamot,tangerine,coriander,black currant. narcissus, gardenia, rose, jasmine, tuberose, lily of the valley, aldehydes, iris,muscs, ambers, sandalwood, precious woods. It's no wonder the drydown is so complex! On me , it turns into a beautiful powdery floral with a soft spice,. VERY soft. To tell you the truth, I have never smelled anything like it. To me it is beautiful. I would say that the floral mix, really makes it. I don't really smell the tuberose, but going by what it says on the bottle, I guess it's there. I think that very little tuberose was used, but just enough that it takes the edge off. I highly recommend it. As F_A indicated, yes, dusty, but in a good way...DEFINITELY elegant, vintage classy. Just use very little.

Additionally, I just realized as I was smelling this ( I sprayed it to write the review... I realized that this is a variation of another favorite of mine- Avon's COTILLION. Cotillion is softer, and sweeter, but by no means something that you smell and say ' oh, that's a sweet scent'. So this Haute Couture...... BEAUTIFUL I would say for Fall winter, and spring. It has a coolness to it for me, that can put it in winter, spices for fall, and a light floral ( if you put very little on) for Spring. I definitely would not dare to wear this in summer. I tried, and it's well..... not a good layer of time and place.

Long ago I wrote a review on this perfume. I notice a mix of comments, here. The secret to wearing this fragrance is that a little goes a long way. This is definitely one you spray twice in the air, then walk into the mist. It evolves as the day goes on and does become lighter, especially on me. Surprisingly, this is one that works really well in Fall and winter. There is a coolness on top of the floral. i really encourage all to give it a try. I am still wearing mine. Also, at least on me, there is no need to spray it on more than once a day. Enjoy!

This is a very unique, elegant and feminine perfume. The dry down has a chrysanthemum scent which is not mentioned in the notes and I just love it.