Curve Crush

First off, I just want to say how wrong the Curve bottles are...they look cheap and sporty and just don't match what's inside.They are the only reason I put off trying the Curve line for as long as I did. Crush is my favorite of them all. I have many different perfumes...all from different price ranges and I have to say that Crush makes it to my top 15 favorites. Interpretation of scents is such an individual and personal thing and I have read so many reviews saying this smells only like baby power or like berries and powder but I get something different from Crush.....and so much more! This may be too much information but there are a handful of scents(Womanity being one of them) that immediately upon smelling them stir something in my second Chakra ( that would be the Orange one....where the reproductive organs are) and I mean that literally....I get a tickle-y feeling right in my lower belly and feel a complete sense of love and comfort.Crush..to me...smells of salty air and old fashioned dusting powder( not baby powder,)cedar chips,patchouli and white musk with a touch of fruity sweetness....maybe concord grape...if I really get my nose down in there. The overall effect is a comforting yet sensual mixture that brings to mind the smells of opening an antique cedar chest in a dusty attic filled with still-crisp linens and dried rose petals.I also have another special association with this scent that..to me...is so magical.While overnighting at the beach several months ago, we were caught in an crazy, blustery storm.The weather was so bad that the old hotel shook and creaked and I could not sleep at all. I was wearing Crush during this entire trip (that's all I brought with me.) I stepped outside onto the balcony while the chilly,moist wind swirled this scent around me. Just then a most amazing creature appeared along the sloping cliff. It was a white coyote! It's fur lit up by the moon, it ran swiftly towards the sea but stopped just long enough for me to get a good, positive ID. It was a magical night and whenever I smell Crush I remember it. Ahhh...the power of it all!

With the weather turning chilly here in the Midwest, I'm craving comforting, warm, cozy scents lately. I was in the mood for something new, so I used the search by notes feature on Fragrantica (which is an amazing tool btw): milk, cinnamon, ginger, vanilla, and musk. Only a few matches came up and Curve Crush was one. Color me shocked... I've always overlooked the entire Curve line, assuming there could be nothing interesting in such garish, tacky bottles. Certainly this particular flanker with it's bright purple juice and wonky silver font and name like 'Crush' does little to lead anyone to think this is anything more than a generic sporty-sweet fragrance made for tweens. But I digress. Finding the 3.4 ml EDT spray cheap and widely available online, I blind bought it immediately. And I'm so glad I did! Upon first spray, I understand why some reviews say it smells like baby powder, but within a few minutes it opens up and I smell the milky Chai notes along with the powdery notes, and they actually work well together. Not too sweet, not too spicy. The drydown on me is all vanilla musk, with a hint of Chai spice remaining. The silage is low to moderate, however the longevity on me is impressive for an EDT, a good 10-12 hrs! Call me crazy, but this reminds me of the original Hypnotic Poison (circa 2000) with it's strong milky/powdery/vanilla presence, and even that odd new-doll plastic-y note (some say Play-Doh) in the mid to drydown stage... some people may find it off putting but I rather enjoy it. That dolly note doesn't come across as strongly in Crush, but it's there. I'm so glad I found this! It's just a perfect, uplifting, casual scent to warm up the chilly fall days ahead! EDIT: The official notes by the designer are: Top: Crushed Citrus, Frothy Chai Latte, Flower Nectar Mid: White Velvet Orchid, Lily of the Valley, Creamy Anisette Base: Nirvana Musk, Tonka Bean, Madagascar Vanilla

Oh my god, this is so awesome. If you are too young to have smelled this when it first came out, do NOT sleep on it. It fits in so well with the trend of younger women today to wear warm and milky and slightly spicy 'skin scent' gourmands. I was biased against this for a while because of how it looked in the bottle -- I assumed from the time period and color and packaging it would smell like a Victoria's Secret body mist or like Viva La Juicy or Pink Sugar, both two styles of '00s staples that I find a little old fashioned and uninspired. I think Gen Z women and younger millenials nowadays tend to go for gourmands that aren't super saccharine or candy sweet but more warm, gentle and sensual, with airy and approachable names like "You" or "Cloud". And then I saw the sample I had of this and the juice was literally neon highlighter pink and I was so ready to skip over it. Everyone, this is such a cozy, milky, slightly peppery and tea-like horchata with a touch of creamy ginger. It actually reminds me a bit of Replica Tea Escape, and not only is that my favorite fragrance of all time, IT GOES FOR CLOSE TO $500 on eBay now. This is absolutely not remotely a dupe for Tea Escape, but if you missed out on it, consider trying this for something in a similar vein. Lasting power is of course, much shorter though, because Tea Escape really has a presence. The only downside is being of its time it does have a bit of a baby powder opening, but luckily it's not overwhelming and it does dissipate after 15 minutes. I'm glad more modern fragrances have done away with that because I don't want to smell like I just changed a diaper. Whaaaat? They made fragrances like this 20 years ago? I just got schooled for sure. Welcome to my collection, you hi-liter pink visual abomination. It's what's on the inside that counts.

I'm really enjoying this one! This was a blind buy and although I initially regretted the purchase, I am so glad I got this! I love ELDO's Fils de Dieu du Riz et des Agrumes and this smells very similar in the dry down so I'm happy to have another fragrance that evolves into a warm, spicy, milky coconut and lime base. If you don't enjoy the opening (which I'm not a fan of) just be patient and wait for the majestic evolution of this one. Be warned, this opens as very strong and pungent baby powder. Imagine opening a brand new box of baby diapers, yeah, that's Crush's opening and it is eternal. As the top notes disappear the heart can be appreciated. This phase reminds me of Latte D'Or by Le Monde Gourmand. A spicy and lactonic candied orange with a noticeable doll head tinge (just like my beloved Gucci Rush). Finally the base is revealed: mouthwatering, savory, milky-fleshy tender coconut drenched with realistic lime juice and sprinkled with spicy cardamom. I'm definitely getting multiples of this perfume just to be sure I never run out! Oh! One last thing to add. I've been obsessed with the discontinued Versace perfume V/S from the 90s since it was released. Nothing smells like it and there is not much out there (still in production) that resembles it slightly. ELDO's Fils de Dieu is so close but not a replacement. Crush is even less of a replacement but if you loved V/S and want to catch a whiff of something to remind you of the very particular and one of a kind dry down of the greatest perfume ever created, then run to your local Ross and get a bottle of Curve Crush!

I love love love these kinds of scents. Creamy and softy spicy. Very comforting, great for bedtime wear. It reminds me of The Body Shop's Shea fragrance, but less aromatic, but has the same softly spicy warm creamy nutty feeling. Curve Crush starts out spicy with cloves and slightly sweet citrusy. Here the opening reminds me of some or caharel's perfume openings that I used to love in the 90's. The spice becomes softer and makes way for the creamy milk notes, spiced and sweetened by sugar and cinnamon. The cinnamon isn't a sharp spicy cinnamon, but a sweet one, like horchata or milky chai tea. Although it's not in the notes listed, I smell maybe a violet leaf that sort of makes the composition slightly powdery? After that it reaches the drydown stage which consists of mostly white musk, soft vanilla, and a bit of milk and cloves blended together but without the spiciness. I consider this unisex leaning feminine because it's not overly floral or sugary, I think men can wear this nicely. Plus the sweet spice is sexy. Unfortunately, the silage of this toilette is like none. I have to really dig my nose into my skin to smell it. You can hardly over spray it. I have the dabber and I am applying it everywhere, short of just pouring it on me and the scent is not really radiating. It doesn't last very long either. Probably one hour. I'm trying it in the winter, perhaps it will project better in the summer but I don't think this type of scent is suitable for summer use anyways. A shame. Maybe I'll apply it to my clothing.

Update: Because of the previous reviews, I decided to give it a wear. I wore it out for the first time in years, and maybe it's my body chemistry, but on me, the only notes that come through are the milk, cinnamon, sugar, musk, vanilla, cloves, and pepper. Within five minutes of first spraying it on, it settles and smells yummy & cozy, and I was constantly complimented. In my opinion, IT SMELLS LIKE WARM CHAI LATTE WITH EXTRA CREAM. Everyone's chemistry is different and will pull different notes, that's will all perfumes. This is a cheap perfume, so just try it and see; if you don't like it, resell it. This was the first perfume that I ever purchased as a teen. A comment below states this was released in the 80s, I never knew that. I always thought this perfume was so sexy and seductive, with its musky, spicy, creamy, sweet vibe - not for children, and I probably shouldn't have been wearing this in high school. Now that my nose has become accustomed to higher quality fragrances, I can definitely say this smells like its price, but it still smells pretty. I have a bottle that I spray in the air every once in a while. I no longer wear it because I cannot take the initial alcohol blast. Someone else said CC smells old, but imo it doesn't. Most people equate musk-scents to "old-lady" because it gives off a powder vibe, but it lacks the other notes that would give this a "grandma" scent.

DOUBLE REVIEW (WIFE AND HUBBY) This is my wife talking: "From the opening, I immediately smell baby powder. After about 30 minutes to an hour, the baby powder transforms into a wonderful, soft, powdery scent, and is then joined by cinnamon and milk (no clove at all). This combination comes across strongly as Chai tea. Powder and Chai tea are two of my favorite fragrances, and I love the flavor of Chai. For me, this is an all-around winner!" This is me talking about her wearing it: "At the opening, my nose detects a sugary-sweet floral note, but not any flower in particular. I also smell the powdery vibe, but it is not as prominent for me as it is for her. I get a powdery blast on her skin, but not baby powder. This lasts through the mid. After dry-down, the powder persists but is more soapy than before. Instead of the cinnamon that she smells, I get more of a mild floral DNA accompanying it." It is a very pleasurable scent, and we both love it on her!

I love this perfume. I will always have it in my collection. I got my bottle 10 to15 years ago, though, and was not a fan at first. It does smell like VS Heavenly which was quite popular when I was growing up in the 90’s, guessing that’s why it seems familiar and some have compared it to Lutece which my mom wore. I would love to experience those again and compare. I don’t know anyone who wears Curve Crush, though so that’s a plus. I don’t think this is a safe blind buy, as it could be too much for some like it was for me the first few times I tried it. Not appropriate for most girls as it is pretty powdery and spicy, not the usually fruity, candy or soft floral scents that girls prefer. This is a warm cozy chai spice hug that is perfect for fall or winter. It does give me a sweet grandma baking ginger snaps vibe and I find it quite comforting, but feel that two sprays are enough as it’s quite strong to me.

When I was a kid, this was one of the perfumes on the dresser of my friend's cool older sister. It was my favorite she had! Years later, I excitedly bought a bottle to revisit. And I'm glad I did! It opens with this extremely artificial powdery smell- embarrassingly so. I make sure to put it on at least 15-20 minutes before I want anyone else smelling it. THAT SAID.... It's a staple for me. I love the powdery sweet lactonic notes. If I want to smell sweet, I'll layer this with basically anything to add or amplify those notes. I personally only really notice the milk, vanilla, sugar, and musk notes- though wouldn't be surprised if the cardamom, cinnamon, tea, and pepper are what really keep it from being too cloying. I don't really wear it on its own though, it's so mild. I'm maybe halfway through my bottle, and will absolutely be replenishing. It's a perfect and nostalgic layering scent for me!

I've been wearing this scent for over 10 years now, and I can never get enough of it. While it is one of my favorites, it is also my "safety" perfume. I find I can wear it anywhere, for any occasion, during any season, day or night. The scent lingers on my clothing for days, and I love that. I find that if I reach for a scarf days later that I've sprayed this scent on, it is still there. I sprayed it on my letters to my husband when he was in Military Basic Training. The scent was still there after traveling over 1500 miles. I get compliments on this all the time, and when I tell people it's Curve Crush, they're amazed. To me, this scent is lightly sweet yet calming. I don't really sense an floral notes in this, but can certainly sense the milk and sugary notes. While some consider this perfume too juvenile, I disagree. I find it befitting for any lady, younger or older!

I got this in a gift set when it 1st came out years ago back in 2003 and liked it. The scent reminds me baby powder with hints of cinnamon,floral & musk..IMO this is love it or hate it scent. I actually like it a lot now more than I did when I 1st got it years ago lol this is another one that I'm surprised never turned on me,my bottle pretty much has been sitting for years hardly used (my bottle is filled up to right before where the glass starts to curve!!) I think it was too powdery for me back when I got it and it still smells the exact same 12yrs later lol I used it around New Years for the 1st time in years and instantly fell in love with it....its like discovering it all over again but now really loving it! #oldiebutgoodie *Lasting power is excellent,it lasts a long time and can be heavy imo 1 or 2 spritzes goes a long way!

I gave this perfume a scathing review on another site about twelve years ago. However, I gave Curve Crush another try after my mother gave me a mini bottle. Guess what? I have had a change of heart (or my body chemistry has changed). What was once bitter scorn has been replaced by genuine love. What initially bothered me about Crush so long ago was the strong powdery note. While my nose still detects powder in the top note, it quickly fades to a soft, warm sugary and milky scent that gives me a cozy, snuggly feeling. Crush is unobtrusive and soft. I feel it reminds me of babies (the milk note?) and put me in the same comforting vibe as Clinique Simply. Both are great fragrances for fall and winter when you want to throw on your thickest sweater and drink hot ginger tea with milk and sugar.

This was a blind buy at a CVS clearance sale. Curve Crush is listed as a fruity floral, but I only smell fruity notes in the first minute or two after application (sort of a citrus/cherry blend), then it becomes a powdery spicy/sweet perfume, pretty much a gourmand. To me it smells like an exotic milkshake which is blended with spices, very appealing! It does not have that unpleasant "baby formula" note that I have smelled in other perfumes with milky accords. This milk is creamier, more like sweetened condensed milk. The drydown adds a clean musk accord. Sillage and longevity are pretty good, although I had to overspray because I bought the "fine fragrance mist" version of this perfume, which is similar to a body spray.

A dear friend of mine gifted me with a concentrated rollerball of this several years ago. She wore Curve Crush like something that had been commissioned just for her (as she did Paul Sebastian Design - both were astonishing on her). Although I hate the scent of baby powder with every fiber of my being, there are enough ingredients in this concoction that negate that tendency and make this one of the best fragrances offered in the past 25 years, IMO. The chai and the vanilla are so noticeable and well-blended that they keep this fragrance from descending into (god help me) Love's Baby Soft territory. This is a great, intriguing fragrance, and I will wear it as long as it is made.

I don't think it's old lady. My daughter does. I think it's divine. I sprayed it on after my shower yesterday and today, almost 24 hours later got whiffs of powder and vanilla chai tea yum. I think people better just accept the old lady perfume references because it's part of today's slang and has been for years. Many young girls and young women prefer sweet, light florals or candy scents and are intimidated by strong spices and bold florals, those old lady scents our grandmas wore. I know because I was one who preferred light scents,but my nose and tastes have evolved. Let my daughter have my sweet , girly scents...I'll keep my old lady fumes to myself, no shame.

When I was younger I went so crazy head over heels for this sent. Its more of a casual day sent and I like to layer it with sweeter sents. On me this is not fruity but lightly floral and is heavily musky and powdery. At first spray it is very heavy without a doubt but the dry down is good. Longevity is really great too! I love to layer this sent with Mariah Carey Luscious Pink and these two together are just so incredibly sensuous they compliment each other so amazingly well. Overall this wouldnt be on the top of my list to repurchase but I could see my self repurchaseing.

I used to have the original Curve, and it smells like summer time, fresh and fruity. This, this took me completely by surprise! Floral fruity?? More like spicy, powdery gourmand! I'm really digging this! I wore it to work and while the sillage is moderate to soft, it lasted throughout my shift. I kept getting wafts of clove and cinnamon, mellowed by vanilla. The milk adds a creaminess to it. Judging by the reviews, this is a love it or hate it perfume and it seems to be dependent on skin chemistry. An inexpensive, but wonderful blind buy.

I guess this is one of those scents that either works well with your skin chemistry, or it doesn't. I have received so many compliments on this perfume. It on me smells exactly like a fresh green spicy yet cozy chai latte. The fragrance has a slightly powdery note, but in my opinion, the best fragrances often do. Based on these other comments, I would say this is not a safe blind buy, but if you were to ask me I would say otherwise. The price point was a big selling point for me on this fragrance. Glad I blindly bought!

Most comforting scent in the world. I’ve worn this for longer than I can remember. I just sprayed the last few sprays and am going to Walgreens to buy another bottle. I spray it on my sheets, but also wear it sometimes just to putter around the house and my husband loves it. It smells like baby powder and chai tea with milk. Sweet and light yet it last all day for me. It’s not a powerhouse so when I say lasts, it’s just faintly there but you will get whiffs through out the day. It has a calming effect on me. I love it.

I love this perfume. Sure, it opens with a baby-powder smell, but that dissipates as soon as you start moving. You soon get the "clean" notes- a cosy, VERY subtle vanilla-spice vibe. Vanilla fades slightly during the day, while the cinnamon notes linger for longer. No matter how many times I spray it, it has never given me a sensory headache (which is often a problem for me with other fragrances). Perfect for everyday wear, though I'd mostly recommend it during winter, and fall. It's definitely one of my favourites :)