Whispers of Strength

When I first tried this on a blind buy, I initially thought I wasn't going to like it. Put it away and didn't try it again until yesterday, and this time, it was just beautiful. I definitely smell the tuberose and the jasmine, and it is very white flower, which I can usually take or leave, but this one is different. Unlike others here, I definitely get the boysenberry in the top notes blending with the frangipani in an almost seamless way. As it develops it reveals a soft, warm, creamy jasmine that as you sniff it, it can actually create the feel or image of the petals of the flower in your mind, if that makes any sense outside of my head lol. I guess that translates as a smooth, velvety live flower petal feel in a fragrance. The dry down is just beautiful and does hold some of the opening and middle notes throughout, This feels young and innocent and would make a lovely wedding day fragrance as it has a wedding bouquet quality to it. The notes are quality, not cheap or synthetic smelling. It's a serious eau de parfum.

Often white florals are too heavy, and in this mix all the florals— Tuberose, Jasmine, frangipani—are working together to make an above average pretty, floral scent. The Amber and vanilla help transition into a smooth dry down. Whispers of Strength is a wonderful, uplifting and natural perfume. Not too heavy, and just right for many occasions. I do not understand the negative votes on Fragrantica, as I would classify Whispers of Strength as extremely easy to wear. Granted, some would consider me an “old lady” but I don’t understand that comment either. I see that this can be had for a good deal on eBay and the grey market, and if I can afford it, I would love to add this one to my collection.

Pretty, easy to like non-offensive fragrance. I get the berry note nice and strong and it adds a nice balanced to an otherwise annoying frangipani lol..to me frangipani can make me a bit sick to my stomach. Makes me think of beautiful clear summer skies, sitting out on a lawn for a picnic or just a nice lounge day. This is not a sexy fragrance, nothing I would wear to a date night or a night event. will come back to edit on longevity. Edit: Longevity wasn't too bad..approximately 6-7 hrs. The drydown was a soft beautiful amber skin scent. Projection: in the initial spray it was a little less than arm's length, so this definitely will sit close to you. I did smell my own scent bubble quite clearly though (i was indoors for the day, so not sure how it would perform outdoors). By evening it was definitely a skin scent.

The frangipani and tuberose are such good partners here. Nothing "old lady", this is pretty and vibrant.

Light white florals when sprayed with moderation. No frangipani or berry for me. Maybe a tiny hint of green. Doesn't give me old lady vibes, unless white florals=old lady (I'm new to frags and have no idea what's trendy or not). Makes me picture expensive springtime weddings and garden parties. I don't love it, but I'm also not into white florals. I tried it as part of a discovery set. For what it's worth, Whispers of Admiration is my fav of the bunch so far (and I only have Time and Truth left to try).