Spark

I bought this based on your reviews and because it is only $10 at Burlington. I love this. I could see it being a fall or winter signature scent. I do really get the resemblance to Original Guess, my good friend wore that in the early 2000’s. They both give me cherry coke vibes or is it Dr Pepper? Lol. My nose isn’t the most sophisticated, but there’s a hint of cherry or amaretto. Now I see why they called it Spark because it does kind of sparkle and give a fresh vibe even though it’s an amber vanilla. I suppose they were referring to a spark from a fire since it’s a little spicy! Don’t let the cheap looking bottle fool you! This is good stuff and it smells much more expensive than it is. They should’ve picked a more classy bottle, though than this cheap bright blue thing. That’s an old bottle pictured above. Looks much nicer than the current one. When I first sprayed it, I was blasted with florals and thought what, I thought this was a spicy amber scent?! But then the cinnamon, caramel and musk appear and it’s divine! It does remain pretty floral on me though with the other notes in the background. It seems to last hours too. I’d say 6 to 8! I just wish I would’ve discovered this beauty sooner! I went back and bought another bottle! Snag it if you like amber or spicy scents or even gourmands. I think it’s pretty unique in a world where so many smell the same! Edit: I own both Venice and Tabu and I don’t think these are similar, maybe somewhat, but only because they’re darker, spicier scents. Venice is more strong and spicy, and lacking flowers. Tabu has that yucky, bitter orange medicinal top note and no floral. I prefer Spark, it’s more complex than Tabu and Venice is so rare and expensive and well, Spark is more wearable than Venice or Tabu. Spark has that hint of freshness that the other two do not. They’re all worth having in your collection, though if you’re a collector.

A powdery, carmelized perfume that I enjoy, Spark is. Definitely worth picking up if you can find it and you enjoy simple gourmand fragrances that bring you back to pleasant sweetness without the overly cloying sugary scent of some on the market. I think of holidays and cuddles when I wear this one. It's a vanilla goodness. And I'm not that kind of cutesy woman at all. But I really like this scent. It's a "what smells good?" when you walk in the room perfume that people ask about, it's a safe fragrance that you can wear to the office, really, you can wear anywhere without offending anyone. It's just a safe perfume in the world of seductive perfumes that can mesmerize or alienate others. For me, it's the caramel and cinnamon with the cedar to balance to start, then it goes all soft and powdery but I do get a vanilla feel, which actually, for a lot of people, can be quite a weapon, too. After all, isn't food the way to some people's heart? Perhaps that's why gourmand scents are so popular. They make people happy, they evoke pleasant memories. Wait a bit and spices come out to play that remind me of chai tea. There aren't many notes in this perfume, but somehow they blend to make a warm, inviting, and cozy blanket to wrap yourself with with a smile. I can awaken still enjoying it, so its longevity is excellent and its sillage extends around me. I really enjoy Spark for the times I just want to be cozy, comfy and without any pretense. When I just want to be me with pleasant smiles. Spark is a misnomer, yes, unless you hold a match to the bottle. The creative juices behind it created a short, catchy name that holds up on the tongue, whether consumers like it or not. It really doesn't describe this perfume, then again, so many names don't.

This is a nice fragrance for those who are lovers of very warm and spicy scents, so if you like perfumes like Versace's Crystal Noir , CK's Obsession or Mugler's Angel then this could be right up your alley. As others have pointed out, it does initially have some vague similarities to Obsession , but then the sweetness kicks into overdrive as it dries down and it changes into a distinctly warm, sensual, and welcoming scent of it's own. Cinnamon, caramel, and cedar are very evident notes that swirl together effortlessly, but the vanilla and florals within prevent it from becoming too overpowering. So while it's peppery, it's also amazingly and darkly saccharine, if you can make it past the initial, abrasive spray. To me, this is a perfect scent to wear once winter weather kicks in, and i do like wearing it for the holidays on cold days or nights where i want to be sensual but subdued and comforting and not overtly bold. I like to think of it like a warm and spicy vanilla-caramel latte (although with no coffee notes attached, i'll add). One thing that is important for me to add is that i've had my original, full-sized eau de parfum bottle since 2003 when it came out, as it was given to me as a Christmas present, and it has held up quite nicely. It still smells exactly the same so i find that it ages well. It works well with my body chemistry so i've never had problems with it, and it lasts a decent amount of time on my skin. Definitely at least by a few hours. I'm not sure if possible later versions were reformulated or not or if the more affordable mini versions have the same longevity. Regardless, if you're a warmth and spice lover, definitely give this one a try.

I purchased my first bottle of Spark back around 2006 after hearing people comment that is resembled a favorite signature perfume of mine, the original Guess in the triangulated twist bottle with the black cap. I wore the hell out of Guess back in the day, maybe late 90's? Anyhow I purchased a big tester bottle of Spark and instantly fell in love with it. It became a beloved scent for me but like so many of us with big collections, I would sort of forget about it now and again and neglect to wear it. Now I'm just about to open a new big bottle of it because it's getting some much deserved attention from me. Spark may resemble Obsession to some but for me it's always been a nice reminder of the Guess I loved. It has the spicy, amber-like caramel I love and cinnamon. I love spices in my fragrances and Spark has just enough. I can always smell the remnants of Spark on my clothes the next day. I find it's lasting power to be great. Once when I was wearing Spark all the time I smelled a woman's fragrance and just *knew* it was Spark. When I complimented her and asked what she was wearing she said Allure Sensuale. It blew my mind because on her it smelled just like Spark to my nose. At ant rate, Spark is a very under rated beauty! I'm glad I have it to enjoy. Edit: In addition to the bottle of EDP I have some little bottles of the pure parfum and it's so beautiful to wear. Love both!

My fav fashionista aunt gave me a small bottle Mambo, and of this.. It smells super strong in the bottle so I didn't try it for almost a year.. when I finally did try it, I absolutely loved this perfume (and my date immediately started drooling)! Its seductive, mysterious, complex and very unique. Probably a night smell but that didn't stop me from wearing it exclusively day and night through my mid to late 20s. It's not for everyone though, in fact I only said 'loved' because my chemistry has changed after moving to a new city/changing my diet so it doesn't smell the same on me anymore which is really sad. But when it works with your personality and body chemistry it definitely turn heads and drives suitors (of any gender) crazy. Also, because its not super popular/doesn't smell like all the other frufru girly perfumes out there - you're definite going to stand out in a good way. Its one of those smells that people will associate with YOU because you don't smell like all your friends. If you're more of a Sultry Vamp than a precious lolita, try it.