Eau de Gaga

I scored a very inexpensive flacon of Lady GaGa's Black bottle of Eau De GAGA , just like her first fragrance launch was encased in black too. 'Fame' I currently have in storage. I have been travelling, and subsequently have purchased my fragrances on the go, inexpensive fragrances at that, but not cheap versions of anything. This particular fragrance I was lucky enough to score from a reputable Chemist for a mere Aus at$ 12.99 for a 75 mill EDP. Mind you I have managed to purchase some excellent fragrances at ridiculous reduced prices, and have not been disappointed by any means on any of my purchases whilst travelling. To date. I'm in the tropics right now and found delightfully to my surprise and as a winter approach's ; The wonderful suitability for layering this EDP. ( I must add many thanks to other 'Fragrantica' compatriot's on the topic of layering. I have in fact found that this fragrance more than suitable for this approach. SUHESA is a prime example of inspiration and expertise.) I am definitely impressed not only by the longevity of this fragrance, but it's harking back to an era where vintage fragrances from the early eighties even overlapping the late seventies to parfum's when a fragrance with a distinct punch had us all mesmerized, wanting more of that mystique. Mesmerized by omph! , verve at the time an expensive enveloping sensory delight, leaving behind a trail and a statement. (Ps. I used to dance a lot.) A time when Headiness was De Rigeur, especially in my youth! And most of all unforgettable an experience was expected. I commandeered way when my fathers Karl Lagerfeld, Eau Savage and sometimes yes ladies and gents, 'Faberge's' classic 'Brut''. Yep I was and still am when possible, health permitting, an active person. I layered this for several day's recently to check it's compositional compatibility with my own ageing mature skin and immediately felt reminiscent together with a familiar trip down memory lane where I had experienced from fragrances I had owned in my late teens, those in my possession at the time and rather outrageously priced then mind you and reflecting pure luxury from the finest designer fashion houses of the day. A distinctive memory recall upon spraying this fragrance beckoning notes most definitely capturing scent for scent, note by note 'Eau De Givency' cross 'Diorissimo' with some classic 'Chanel' No 19 thrown in for good measure; Tart and sexual, hence my intentions to layer 'Eau De Gaga' with a musky cross tuberose fragrance, with the aim of adding some missing notes to eek out its complexity and render a less unisex vibe, which incidentally I can at times be rather partial too. This layering lasting well over 12 hours felt distinctively vintage, enjoying the sexy emotive response emanating from my cheeky body spots where I applied my layers. Together I sensed a lemony cross patchouli projection, incorporating the vibe of vintage houses. It's definitely a powerhouse fragrance one which inspires perkiness and mystique and exploration. It may not be suitable everyone, and it can at times it may smell a tad soapy, if that's your intention. Again fragrance behaviour mutates according to weather and what you eat and what you intend it's purpose to be. My recommendation is for those whom like this kind of fragrance and feel daring enough to experiment beyond skin scents, not to judge this fragrance on price. After all try before you buy. I layered 'Eau De Gaga' with a 'Kenzo' EDP and 'Black Musk' from my collection. I felt rather satiated and happy with the end result. I wish my circumstances where more stable, I would have purchased another bottle of this long lived fragrance. The flat bottle squeezes easily into a slot in my tiny bathroom cabinet, my only complaint being a small hard to see spray nozzle. A design flaw. I have to check it's position each time I want to spray. Otherwise I would recommend this wholeheartedly to aficionados of vintage Dior, Givency and Chanel. I hope there a percentage of you truly find value in 'Eau De Gaga' Cheers ...... Xoxo. T.....

Most celebrity fragrances tend to be mediocre, casual and typical, as the name of the celebrity draws more attention than the perfume. However, there are exceptions. There are celebrity fragrances that smell so lovely and so expensive they resemble high-end fragrances (e. g. Chanel, Dior...). This perfume is one of them. Before purchasing, I read reviews of it so I could know what others thought about the fragrance. The name of my favourite singer made me want it. Perhaps, if it was not released with her name on it, I would have never tried it. This is a precious gemstone, for its price, it is wonderful. To begin with, the box is beautiful. The red color of it combines with the black color of the bottle in a luxurious way. I have the biggest size possible ofc (75 ml, it is not enough for me lmaoo). The box opens up from the front and says "the masterpiece" on the top of it. It is really creative, the designers truly have a fantasy. The bottle is simple and pretty. It feels incredible, as if I had paid a fortune for it which is the exact opposite of what it actually costs. The cap feels heavy and cold, I believe it was made of metal. I like how the silver plate makes the bottle look even prettier. One drawback is that it is completely opaque black. There is no way one could know how much liquid is left. I use it rarely, because I want to keep it for as long as possible. If I have the chance, I will repurchase 2 back-up bottles of it, so I can truly enjoy this wonderful scent. When I first sprayed it, it smelled mostly of lime. However, it was not nasty, it did not smell like medicine (which was my biggest fear). It was pleasant and fresh. I began smelling the violet after 20 minutes. I sniffed so deeply it got stuck in my nose. The fragrance is strong, so I believe it is more suitable for cold weather. The longevity is great for a celebrity perfume - 1 spray lasts at least 5 hours. This stuff is strong - 2 sprays on my neck and I still vividly smell it 7 hours later. If you overdo it, you will be suffocated xd It stays close to the body, but still reaches my nose for hours on end. It can be used for any event providing the weather is not too warm, since it is strong. This intoxicating scent is suitable for both women and men, but leads towards the masculine side. After several hours, it is drier and softer, therefore more feminine. To me, it is fantastic. (if anyone has reached this line, thank you for the patience. <3)

Wow! Just picked this up at Shoppers for 20$.. please don't judge this juice on what it smells like sprayed into its box/on paper!!!! It is nothing like that! I had read reviews a while back so I remembered that I was interested in this, but couldn't remember anything about what I had read. The lady actually was awesome and opened the box without me even having to ask - she said it helps them sell when people can smell them. AMEN! PLEASE IF YOU WORK AT A SHOPPERS, LISTEN UP LOL I bought a perfume without a lid and the box was all beat up because it was the last of its kind. We will buy what we can smell!!!! Back to Gaga... She opened the only box sitting there, so I could smell it. My first thought was standing at the bar waiting to order your drink. That smell coming off the bar... spilled drinks - beer, mixed drinks, and hard liquor.. spilled and sticky on the bar top. But I kept smelling it and realised right away, I didn't hate it.. it was intriguing. A little trashy lol but in a fun way.. I bought it lol Well! Let me tell you how different it is on...! It's so simple. So clean. So fresh.. yet classy. Mature. Unique. Bold. And probably so much more.. I just sprayed it 20 mins ago, but I already knew the second the spray hit my skin, THIS IS FABULOUS! Very Gaga. There is an excellent review of this just below mine. Have a read. Pretty accurate. That "skanky" party animal I smelled on the paper box, has not shown its face even once. I'm LOVING this. Definitely one of my favourites, and I know it's early in the game to announce that lol but I mean it! If I find another bottle I will buy again just to be sure I never run out. 30ml only takes a girl so far ;) P.s. I agree, the bottle, shape and colour, is perfection for the juice. P.p.s. would just like to add, if this perfume does not work on your skin, I'm sorry. Have read it's not working for everyone. I definitely recommend trying this on if you aren't for the gamble as I was. We all have such different chemistry, and I think this is particularly one that could easily go wrong on your skin. I'm just lucky it works for me. Mmmmm... I'm loving this!

No leather and no violets to my nose and I do love both but curiously, I'm not disappointed in the least. Why? Because on my skin Eau de Gaga is all lime (& lots of it) with a heavy dose of black tea leaves. Absolutely gorgeous! Nothing masculine about this at all to my nose, just the summery freshness of a tall glass of iced tea with a slice of lime. After reading the looooong list of reviews I was prepared to dislike it but one sniff is all it took to totally captivate me. The opening is deliciously crisp, so much so that I reapplied hourly. Not that I needed to though because it is nicely long lasting but that initial spritz is just so darn... tasty. Thirst quenching, actually. After I got over my initial infatuation with the opening and stopped reapplying hourly I finally experienced the beautiful dry down notes. The tea and lime fade into the background and a mellow mix of woody notes emerges softened with the scent of suede and just a hint of violets. The dry down is faintly similar to that of my beloved Jolie Madame, believe it or not! Amazing... just goes to show that celeb scents should never be dismissed before testing. Celebs don't create fragrances, they hire often VERY talented perfumers and now and again a true gem emerges. I was gifted a 15ml bottle by a lovely member and this shot to the top of my "must have" list. Wore it to work one evening and got compliments all night long from coworkers who'd never mentioned my fragrance before! Definitely a departure from her first fragrance and not a bit masculine to my nose. I do love lime and now I love Eau de Gaga. Edit: 9/26/15 50ml bottles have just appeared at Marshalls/TJMAXX for just $12.99. I bought 2 today and nothing could pry them from my hands. This is delicious! Each time I wear it (and I did, daily, on a beach vacation last week) I like it even more.

I do enjoy some harsh, "in the face" citric notes, as in Mugler's Cologne Summer Flash. If it's meant to be citric, I want it to really be it. It's like drinking teas: I don't like them soft. I appreciate fully vivid colors and special aromas. When I saw that piramid, I fell in love with it, dreaming of the wonders of mixing citric and flower notes - which I also happen to love - on leather. Well, wore it, hoping it would be some sort of Gaga-ish surprising blast of something, but... Don't get me wrong, I like it more every time I wear it, but I expected more. More lime and more leather? I'd like the lime to be a citric punch and fight the flower, build a drama scene, make an odd statement, something beyond the common harmony. I don't know many fragrances, but still I can feel it's something I've already known in my 34 years of life. Well, Gaga is pop, for sure. It's elegant, simple and self-assured, which is really positive. It makes me feel happy and comfy, for it has some of the colors I'm always looking for in my life, but still not that special. Unoffensive. I could describe it a vanishing avant-garde, if that makes any sense, indeed being suitable for men and women; a few women I know like it on me and appreciate the notes a lot, and they've told me its aroma is kinda unique. In the hot weather I live in, four sprays are fine, in order to avoid being intrusive to the others noses, with a desirable moderate sillage for some time and around 5-6 hours of longevity, rapidly becoming a skin scent. Reapplying it during the day can be useful. I'd buy it again, for sure, but still expecting some more magic from this boring material world. 4 out of 5.