Still

This went ignored in my collection for so long. I am glad that I didn’t give up on it because yesterday it finally worked its subtle magic and grew on me. When I did try this originally, I sprayed it and thought ooooh... apple tea??? Like a refreshing Snapple maybe? Okay. It’s nice. Once it dried down, it just went flat. I forgot about all about it and it got pushed to the very back of my tray. I have heard a lot of things about Still before and since this purchase. I couldn’t smell that powerhouse longevity that everyone was speaking on. People were claiming that it smells more expensive than what it actually is and that it’s one of JLo’s best creations. I got absolutely none of this the first time around. Then yesterday, I was getting ready for work and I needed a dumb reach that I wasn’t sick to death of. I saw that concave glass bottle with the hokey, faux diamond ring on the cap and thought why not? I didn’t think about it again until 2 hours into my shift and I smelled this wonderful clean scent lingering around me. This can’t possibly be Still, could it? It was! Finally, I was experiencing the glory that everyone was talking about. While I feel that this is predominantly a tea scent, the sweetness is also manifesting strongly on my skin from the honeysuckle, freesia, apple, and, orange blossom. There’s a denseness to the base of the scent probably because of the rice. All in all, this truly is as multi-faceted as the bottle it comes in. I agree that more love and attention to detail went into Still than your run-of-the-mill celebrity perfume. It’s not linear and there are layers throughout the wear time. It does smell very refreshing, clean, shampoo-y, and spa-like as people have said. Actually it’s so demure that at first, I thought it was my hair or my newly washed clothes that smelled so good. I don’t find this really comparable to EA’s Green Tea. Possibly on initial impression but I think Still has more complexity and depth for me. Still slightly resembles Tommy Girl but again, I feel like this one has more character. As is the case with perfumes that have been around for decades, reformulation is inevitable here. As I have learned with other JLo fragrances, bottles produced by Lancaster Group/Coty Prestige are closest to the original formulation whereas SA Designer/EA productions are more likely to be reformulated and of lesser quality than earlier formulations. Usually, these perfumes hold up pretty well and assuming they have been stored properly, you don’t really need to be wary of them having turned. Sealed/NIB bottles are probably your best bet. With Still in particular, the notable “engagement ring” underneath the cap is significant of which formulation is which. Ring-good, no ring-bad(?). I haven’t tried the reformulated version so I can’t speak on its quality but other reviews have specifically mentioned a difference. I can say that the ring version has amazing longevity and sillage. I can still smell it upon waking up. It’s not overwhelming but just the perfect amount of presence. One negative thing to note with my bottle is that the nozzle sprays way more perfume than necessary and drains the bottle faster than usual. Because of this, my bottle is more dented than it should be. If you don’t like this at first, don’t give up on it. You may need to let your bottle macerate for a while like mine did in order to get the best experience possible. Getting an older bottle might also make a difference. Although I can’t see too many people disliking this, there’s always a possibility that it just may not be your cup of tea. I feel like Still could easily be sold at a higher price. The quality is outstanding here and offers something a little unique. It’s winter and this is performing like a dream! I don’t anticipate this getting cloying in heat. I have already ordered a backup of the original version because I can already expect that this is going to become more scarce in the next couple of years. It’s a love! • Scent = 9/10 • Bottle = 7/10 • Longevity = 8.5/10 • Projection = 9/10 • Price = 9/10 🌟8.5/10

Still was the first perfume I ever bought. Three and a half years ago, I was a Law student running on a tight budget and indulging in fragrances was a major luxury. But on one particular February evening, I marched to the local beauty supplies store in the University area and requested the SA to show me some 'budget options'. I had zero idea and understanding of fragrances back then and was completely clueless about notes. That was to come some time later, and is something I am still in the process of learning. Having said which, to my absolutely fragrance-virgin self (if that's ever a term, gosh !), Still was love at first whiff. I bought it immediately and doused myself proudly through that spring and summer. To my nose, it is a sharp sugary tea with jasmine. Those are the notes that I pick up strongly in JLo Still. In my humble opinion, it is quite a versatile fragrance capable of being worn and enjoyed in every season. Mild and pleasant for everyday wear. Three years down the road when I have experimented much more and have had the opportunity to try out so many other lovely fragrances, designer and niche, JLo Still continues to be a standout scent for me. Maybe it is the nostalgia, maybe because it was the first perfume I ever bought for myself, maybe it is the sentimentality of my association with Still, since it is what set me on my fragrance journey, I could never bring myself to empty that bottle completely and still have a good 3-4 sprays of it left. Always a special one for me ! <3

Light, refreshing, semi-sweet citrus iced tea! With the smell of Jasmine rice wafting in the backround. I love that I can actually pickup on the rice note! The rice really balances everything out. Yes you can detect the white florals but they are not at all screechy. The honeysuckle / orange blossom bouquet really rounds everything out as it starts to drydown! Soothing, and dare I say zen! When I was walking around the local mall around the holidays (smelling everything I could get my nose on of course) I was so glad I was wearing Still! Smelling it down my shirt was a bit of a "nose palate cleanser" like wow! Wear this if you get a bit anxious in department stores! I'm thankful I do not get that "pee" note that has been mentioned, but I would like to point out that I thought I could smell a bit of that after wearing this one for 8+ hours. Honestly I don't think this plays well with sweat but don't let that stop you! It's lovely! Great for an office environment or the healthcare field! I got my 1.7oz on Fragrance Net for just shy of $15! If you like tea scents it's a must try!! Edit: Sprayed it on today around 4pm, can still smell it at 8:30pm! I sprayed generously, and misted it over my clothes as well :) Longevity: 4-6 hours of being able to smell it well; it will linger into the 7th-8th hour Sillage: Nice scent trail if you overspray!

Owned this one many years ago when it first launched and Still has always stood out to me amongst other celeb fragrances. This, to me, is very different from your usual super sweet and fruity celeb scents (at least during that time). This smells spicy and more grown up. I’m shocked I loved it so much at my young age (I think I was 15-17). This scent is warm and comforting to me. It’s not overly spicy, but just enough that it’s a safe bet almost anyone would at least like it. Definitely a scent for cooler months and evenings. I haven’t come across anything quite like it in all my years of collecting fragrances. I had no clue it had a rice note in it or the Earl Gray tea note! And apple?! That sounds like such an odd grouping in a fragrance but it works here. I will add this back to my collection most definitely! It’s a nice nostalgic scent for me too so it may be a good bedtime frag for me. I think this is a good choice for folks who may be intimidated by spicier scents, but want to give them a try. It’s inexpensive, crowd pleasing, and well balanced spice so it’s not overwhelming. I also love the song that (I imagine) this scent is named after. It’s still in my playlist rotation! In my opinion, JLo really hit it out of the park with this one!

Still..... I could go into the notes on this one and write a very lengthy composition but I won't. I'll keep it short, sweet and simple. This is how Still makes me feel: When I hear my alarm clock going off at 5:00 am, I begrudgingly roll over and slap some button on the top of the darn thing to get it to stop beeping at me. I get up, turn the lights on in my kitchen, turn my kettle on the burner to High and grab 2 bags of Bigelow English tea and my Phantom of the Opera mug. I cut a lemon wedge and position the tea bags in my mug and wait until I hear my kettle whistle and then steep my tea. I wait about 5 minutes, and then I go sit on my front porch and sip my tea. The best thing about being an early riser is that you get to smell the previous evenings Jasmine and Honeysuckle still floating in the cool crisp air. The sprinkler systems on my street are all going, and there's creamy soft bursts of Lily of the Valley mixing with the previous evenings Jasmine and Honeysuckle. I take a sip of my tea and taste the warm lemony slightly peppery goodness, and I just sit still and take it all in. That is my interpretation of Jennifer Lopez' Still. Still is tranquility in a bottle.