Surprise

I am looking at this statistics which show this long blue line of the most people disliking this gorgeous perfume and I'm asking myself - WHY??? This is such a beautiful famous people fragrance but it doesn't smell cheap, sharp and synthetic like the most of them smell to me. It isn't very original but it is beautifuly graceful and even soft balmy. Nice version of rose scent, not very original but has it's own aura. Smells nice to me. And, I really can't smell pepper in it.

Gosh, I really like this one. I am going to go back for the 3rd time and spritz away with the idea of buying it. I am surprised at myself. It does remind me a bit of Norell and the effect of that iconic YSL photograph of the woman in the tuxedo suit with no blouse posing in the darkened alleyway. I think I am loving the woody, resins and this shower clean crispness. Surprise, surprise!

I came across this little gem today, without reading the reviews first, just bought it. I'm so glad I did! It smells clean..fresh..yet..mysterious. its beautiful. I don't get a strong rose note,which had I seen that before I wouldn't have risked a blind buy, but this turned out great!

I said it on my review for “Shine” and I’ll say it again here. Her perfumes are really underrated. They’re such pleasant scents and for the life of me I can’t understand all the dislike votes on them. I’ve owned Shine for years and have gone through 3 bottles. This however was a recent blind buy, it just arrived two days ago in the mail. And as I suspected...contrary to what the very negative reviews may have led me to believe (had I let that happen)...I actually really like this perfume. It’s not incredibly unique but it also isn’t ordinary either. You know those fresh smelling rose facial mists? Like the rose-water mists you spritz on your face to freshen it up throughout the day? Tons of companies are making them now a days. This basically smells like those...with some spice added. But the spices don’t add any awkwardness. They surprisingly blend and compliment this rose-centered perfume very well. I love it. Must be the sandalwood / benzoin adding the warmth and spicy accord to it. But the Rose is there right from first spritz and it’s a very fresh rose. So again...think rose water + a spicy accord and you have this. A lot of reviewers have referenced “Surprise” entering into “plastic” territory. I don’t get that at all. It does however...emit a soapy vibe. A rose scented soap sort of vibe after about 30 mins or so. I love this scent. It’s unique enough that it doesn’t “remind” me of anything else I own...and I own a LOT of rose-centric perfumes. A real shame that her fragrance line is SO underrated & underappreciated... I have the same opinion of other perfume lines such as that of Halle Berry, Christina Aguilera, Denise Richards, and even Snooki and Jenni from Jersey Shore have gorgeous smelling perfumes that most people don’t even know exist. Anyway...I really wish more people would not go solely based off of reviews. I haven’t been able to track down Heidi’s “Blue Shine” nor her “Rose” edition of Shine. But the original Shine and now this one...I both love and disagree entirely with all of the negative reviews. They’re both totally different types of fragrances and don’t resemble themselves whatsoever...but both are very much so in the “clean” categories. Just very differently executed. Longevity - 4 hours. Projection - About 2 feet. If you use some extra sprays and spray your clothing / hair you’ll get some extra strength out of it. Overall Score - 8.5/10. I voted above with a “like” but it’s VERY close to bordering onto “love” territory. I really like this. Smells like a mixture of Rose soap and a rose water facial mist. Beautiful, fresh flowers, and clean as can be. I will stand out from the crowd and say this surprised me, but in a great way. Two thumbs up Heidi. This is beautiful. And considering the price...that makes it that much more amazing. An absolute steal for the price. Thanks Heidi! Wish this one would get more attention...it deserves it. -------------------------------------------------- Edit :: I've worn this to the office two times...and both days I got several compliments. I beg of more of you to buy this perfume (which is dirt cheap) and write some positive reviews here. One of my co workers today (a middle aged woman who also likes clean smelling perfumes best)...literally had me look this up on Ebay where I purchased it, check the price...and handed me the cash to order it for her and bring it to her when it arrives. It's beautiful.

A surprizingly great scent; it has a vintage, feminine vibe and lasts all day on my skin with only 1 or 2 sprays. Super cheap, and worth buying. The rose here does not smell dated- it's very plush and velvety, not powdery or heady. The strongest scent in Surprise is a distinct fuzzy warmth that feels like ambered musk. I believe it is from the benzoin/sandalwood combo, which are clearly artificial but very pleasant and pair so wonderfully with warm skin. The pepper is also soft and not as piquant as it is in other perfumes, which tends to give me headaches with its sharpness. I don't smell any of the other notes, but none of these are particularly heavy so the scent is light enough for casual daytime. Surprisingly well done! A lovely, balanced, warm, almost-vintage-oriental but completely-wearable scent.

I'm glad that I've found a rose fragrance without vanilla, amber or patchouli (as I already have some examples of these), without musk overload, and no oud! At first I thought the top notes were gourmand and I was reminded of Turkish Delight, only Surprise is not as sweet or cloying. I think this is what makes it feel vintage to me. The rose and pink pepper go well together. I don't smell magnolia, although something is accenting the petal softness of the rose. It smells different to many celebrity fruity florals on the market. I don't think it's been all that successful but that might be more a fault of the promotion and marketing than the perfume itself. At a price of AUD $14 I'm pretty happy. If you see a tester, try it. You might be surprised too.

Unlike the majority, I rather like her fragrances (I actually love Shine). Surprise is the epitome of clean...like really. It smells like dryer sheets, as when you pass by a vent. This is not necessarily bad. I enjoyed the scent very much. With a mere spritz on the top of my hand, the scent resonated and enveloped me and those around me. It settles into a heavy, smooth, and creamy floral. The longevity seems to be good; I think it put in a good 4-5 hours and that was with a couple of hand washes. I'm not running out to buy it, and considering it isn't particularly pricey I can see ownership in the future.

I don't know why there's so much dislike for this fragrance, it is super pretty! Surprise is a fresh cheerful rosy scent, very uplifting. Clean--someone mentioned dryer sheets, yes I do get that, which is a plus for me. Surprise is different than the usual celebrity scent. I guess I will grab a few bottles, I have a feeling it will be discontinued soon since it's not very popular. Thanks so much to a lovely fragrantican for sending me this to enjoy.

I dont think its bad, its a very sirupy sweet rose, reminds me A LOT of JHAG - Lady Vengeance, a bit washed down version of it but quite close. I think its nice and feminine, good for autumn, its not floral enough for spring, i definitely wouldn't wear in spring...no way.

The opening blast of spicy, citrusy rose is really pleasant, but Surprise quickly veers into cheap plastic, nauseating territory. No matter how much I want to like this based on the top notes, I cannot wear this without feeling like I'm in a combination of a sweaty Fisher-Price outdoor playhouse and grandma's musty living room.

Don't like this one. Tried today at K-Marche'(K-Mart). Smells like something my grandma would wear. I thought for sure it had gardenia in it as Im not a fan. Maybe its a bad rose lol or tube rose not a fan of that either. Anyways smells cheap and synthetic. Prob why it is going for $5 for a small bottle....

I think rose is an impossible scent to duplicate. I've smelled lilacs and lavender that smell like the real thing but rose? No. I hate to use the term but this reminds me of very old women who liked this scent 50 years ago. Not pleasant.

This one is a let down too. It's just as boring and save as her previous scents. Surprise is more on the creamy side. I find it very soft, but completely unspectacular.

Let's all hope this one's better than the other three ;)

demurevelvet said it all. I did the same thing. Kept going back over and rechecking the smell & kept thinking how much I liked it. While shopping I kept smelling my wrist & finally took a chance & got it. Best thing I ever done, I can’t live without it. It’s hard to describe the smell cause it has several smells. It’s sandalwood, pink pepper, rosewood but yet light & sensual. Makes u feel cheerful, playful & sexy. I’ve had problems finding it anymore. Don’t think the stores around here even hardly displayed it so it didn’t sell well with no advertisement & no displays. But the name is perfect for it cause it was a big great surprise for me. Usually perfumes mess with my allergies so I avoid them unless they r very natural like a Musk but this one was fine for me too. Love it.

Sillage and longevity are typical of a cologne strength, which is fine at this price point. In 'flavor', rather a nice change from most celeb scents. I think the name is apt.... 'Surprise'! If killer sillage and sugared fruits are your favorite celeb trademarks, look elswhere. Surprise is likely to be an unpleasant surprise to you. But I'm a bit impressed, and here's why: Surprise comes across to me as a genteel, modern soliflore! A slightly spicy opening quickly leads to fresh rose. Rose she remains until the end, clean and simple. Not a tea rose or anything remotely as strong as Al Rehab's Roses. Just a fresh and modern rose, perfect for those moments when simplicity is everything. Note - Ahh, a retro bottle about as cute as they come....

Magnolia and rose. I love it! The magnolia is usually sour, too sour but the rose blends so well with it that the combo is just so good! It's a light cross between badgley mischkas fleur's de nuit and bbw you're the one. This fragrance prefers warmer weather. It's too light in cooler weather and doesn't last. Warm, not sweltering, brings out the rose and magnolia and makes those creamy and delightful. It smells really good! And it's safe, it doesn't project so you won't 9ffend anyone. Love it but I like mine to project like it's the 90s so I'll layer this with badgley mischkas perfume and or bbw's you're the one to get the full on your face affect that I crave.

I loved Shine, so I thought I'd try this. I like the notes on this one, but initially it felt somehow synthetic. Then it just turns totally plastic with a hint of marshmellow ( which is even an ingredient...hmmm?) Then the the synthetic "plastic smell" turns interesting somehow.

My mother had this perfume. I remember it as nice, elegant slightly sweet - like scent of chocolate wrappers (!) with hints of rose and sandalwood sticks.

Rose and pepper is NOT a good combination. Ever. Especially if it's not rounded with anything. Rose-scented laundry detergent, sharp and persistent. No.!

I thought this was interesting at first, but it has the same hard to swallow note that exists in Florabotanica. It's a rough, hard green note to me.

The initial spray was a bit odd, but it settles down to a nice rose. Not super strong, more skin scent. It’s a sweet , vintage rose.

I thought it was horrible and smells like a cheap perfume. Not glamorous at all. i couldn't wait to wash it off.

First I liked it. Now I can not stand it. It's so artificial and cheap. Fortunatelly I got only 15ml

Well, there you go. I thought it smelled of honey and almonds.

I want to smell this one!! It was advertised on Project Runway

can sbd tell me if it is similar to Diamonds EDT?

Smells like suntan oil or lotion.