Lolita Lempicka Mon Premier Parfum

I find that it’s only the initial opening that is sweeter and tarter than the Lolita Lempicka most of us are originally familiar with and are most fond of. That being said, the original DNA remains but isn’t present upon initial blast. It takes a few moments to eventually get there. After a few minutes, the tarter and sweeter cherry most are put off by, calms down and you are welcomed by the licorice, anise, ivy, and the violets and powderiness we all know and love. Yes this makes it different, but it’s not as terrible and cavity inducing sweet as most of the reviews make it out to be. I’m not quite sure what all the fuss it about, really. It’s still very much LL— the family of notes and DNA we all adore. I find the tarter cherry notes (especially in the opening) make it brighter, juicier, and keep Mon Premier from, only slightly, being as earthy, dense, dark, or gothic as Le Parfum or the OG, but even so, it’s not very far behind. And this juicier cherry aspect has its perks, making it a contender for spring and summer—likewise I feel also helps it to project the scent a little further and lasts significantly longer on skin than Le Parfum. Both last equally on clothes. As far as projecting further, lasting on clothes and skin than the OG, I don’t think any modern version at present can truly top it. But I digress... The dry down is close enough as the above mentioned, perhaps more cherry forward throughout its stages, unlike like the others. But what remains the same for all the flankers is the symphony of its notes which play both cold and warm at the same time. This aspect of Lolita has always fascinated me, how is it that a perfume can be both cold and warm, so pleasurably wafting between the two simultaneously... I have the OG, Le Parfum, and I will also keep Mon Premier but use it for spring and summer. LL is so mysterious and beguiling in all her forms. Just a magical icon of a fragrance all around! And as far as the comparison to LPRN (which I also own), I’m not fully on board with the comparison. Guerlain’s DNA and Guerlinaide is distinctive and is solely Guerlain’s and VERY much present in LPRN and no where found in MP.

*I have now smelt the original LL and honestly, they are similar scents. MP really does have the dna of the original the main difference is the dry down and the sweetness. LL is stronger whereas MP is much sweeter, those cherry notes come through heavy. Overall I still really enjoy the MP even knowing that LL is probably more favorable. I truly TRULY wish the brand would stop beating around the bush and just re-release the original formula with the original bottle. I had to purchase a used 50ml original for nearly a 100 dollars off of ebay. Its frustrating because the brand would make a fortune if they just gave us back the OG lolita. People on ebay are content selling it for over 300 dollars and it's such a shame. REVIEW: wow, okay I totally get it. this stuff really is magical. I was so looking forward to buying it that my expectations were so high I literally had NO clue what this stuff would smell like other than it is so SO amazing. So my first reaction was "OH WOW" because I have never smelt anything like it. I'm addicted. Instantly addicted. The initial notes are cherry, violet, and ivy, almost like stepping into a forest with dew settling on the leaves. That star anise comes through with the spice, It smells poisonous but in a completely alluring way. Think Uma Thurman's, Poison Ivy. It has this sort of beautiful yet toxic allure to it really. The vanilla comes through later on but DAMN. I am impressed. Seriously, don't believe the hate on this one if you haven't tried the original LL. It will not disappoint at all. Total forest nymph vibes. Earthy and wet yet it the most wonderful way. It makes me want to run through a beautiful forest, eat candied fruits and flowers. Love it so so much. THIS is my new signature scent. Think Forest nymph running through the trees; ethereal, wild, strange and alluring. Maybe it is inferior to the original LL, but for now, since I can't get my hand on a bottle of that, it TOTALLY suffices. You can't miss what you never had before. And since I am ignorant to the scent of the OG, I totally love the mon premier as is! 10/10

Such an unexpected surprise! While I knew about this fragrance, I was never interested in it. I wanted to try others from this house, though. I saw the tiny bottle in the drugstore and could not resist the urge to spray. The scent was amazing. The main note here is the cherry, being sour, juicy and synthetic. It smells exactly like a cherry chapstick which I love! A soft, powdery note of star anise combined with licorice makes the fragrance powdery and slightly sweet. I can also smell a little ivy and violet. The rest of the notes are quite distant however I do need to give the fragrance a few more wears to fully understand it. What I love about "Mon Premier Parfum" is that it is not at all sugary despite being a gourmand scent. The sweetness is very subtle which makes it gentle, wearable and appropriate for everyday use. It is very easy to wear yet unique. Women of all ages will be able to pull it off. Not a childish fragrance at all. In fact, some teenagers may not enjoy this because it is not that sweet. I recommend that you test it before purchasing! Despite being pleasant, it has its quirks. It reminds me of Britney Spears' 2001 music, especially her "Cinderella" song. It appears to be grown up while retaining some youthful qualities. "I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman" in a perfume form. Cinderella herself would probably wear this perfume, too. It is a great reminder to not take yourself too seriously. For your inner child. This is probably unpopular, but I prefer this bottle to the original one. I have to give major props to this house because all of their bottles are stunning. I love each and every one I have seen. They are unique, adorable and fairy tale like. I love how imperfect and unusual they are. The design of the box is also beautiful. LL, along with Thierry Mugler, have the best bottles in my opinion. Longevity: 6 to 8 hours depending on the amount of sprays. Sillage: moderate to soft. Noticeable, but not overpowering. As I said, the fragrance is very easy to wear. Overall: 7/10 I cannot wait to try "Homme" next!

Just a quick disclaimer: I've never smelled the original Lolita Lempicka. However, if it's even better than this (like everyone seems to think), then all I can say is WOW. Because this is absolutely gorgeous, and it's probably going to take the spot of one of my top 5 favorite fragrances. I cannot get enough of it, and when I've finished the bottle, I will certainly either repurchase Mon Premier or try the "original" formulation (whatever I can find) because it's just that good. On me, I get the cherry, licorice, ivy, and a healthy dose of vetiver. It's both sweet and green, a perfect balance between the two. Oddly enough, one of the reasons I love this so much is because it reminds me of my favorite movie: Corpse Bride (for those who have seen the movie, hopefully this comparison helps you get a feel for this fragrance). To me, when I smell this I think of the scene where Emily is dancing in the forest under the moonlight. She's dead, sure, but that doesn't stop her from enjoying herself and appreciating how beautiful the night is. The moment is sweet and quirky, but also sad (even a tad moody, like the rest of the film), and I would definitely use all of those words to describe this fragrance: sweet and quirky, yet sad, a tad moody. I think I'm going to get a lot of use out of this in the fall and spring, but especially in the spring, when I'm missing cloudier days. I'd say, if you want to smell as quirky as a classic Tim Burton heroine, a mysterious forest nymph, an enchanting green-witch, or all of the above, get your hands on this.

Softly feminine and inoffensive, the best word that describes my thoughts when I wear this scent is “ethereal” and “innocent”. It makes me think of the Chateau de Chantilly ceiling painting featuring angels surrounded by fluffy clouds in a bright blue sky. I feel like this perfume will be perfect for spring and summer days when I’m wearing dresses in whites and pastels. I feel like there’s something refreshing upon initial spray. The scent is a little sweet, but there’s something brightening the scent up and elevating it. After a few seconds the scent becomes more “waxy” on my skin - it makes me think of Yankee Candle wax cakes or the sometimes waxy feeling of the peel of an apple. This could be due to my body chemistry though! It’s not an issue when sprayed on my clothes. Also, the silage is low - it’s more of a skin scent. After a few minutes (maybe 5?) the scent becomes less waxy and it enters a more interesting stage, which makes me think of safe adventures. I imagine a young, beautiful woman in a flowy white dress running through a pale blue/purple forest. Cherries are the most prominent in the final stage (maybe 3 hours in) with a little bit of sweetness. I don’t find this scent to be sour at all, and I can’t detect any star anise which I’m happy about :) Update: I spritzed this on my dress and went to pick up a package at a service point, and the lady there complimented me. She said I smelled very summery!