Wonderlust Sensual Essence

I own this perfume. I bought it in 2017 after receiving a sample from another order. I also have a sample of wonderlust original sample. I got a great Xmas deal so I bought the 50ml. Always look for a deal people!! The fragrance is very sensual. Ok I don't want to patronise but this is the definition of sensual: ˈsɛnʃʊəl/ adjective of or arousing gratification of the senses and physical, especially sexual, pleasure. E.g "the production of the ballet is sensual and passionate" So in my opinion. Wonderlust sensual fits its name. Sensuality is a personal experience. I have personally found that soft, warm notes with sweetened layers to be quite sensual in fragrances. This beautiful perfume has a very cashmere trail, which I believe is the suede base note. It begins with juicy fruits I detect the cherry (which are more ripened than sour IMO, yum) and delectable pear notes my beloved white florals and perfect orange blossom, the heart notes linger for ages which is classic MK vibes anyway.. but the dry down is a beautiful SENSUAL suede. It's almost a gourmand beginning before it settles to a smoother blended dry down. Again typically these designers aren't creating anything groundbreaking but this is a beautiful fragrance. I think it is a perfect part of my valentines collection and the bottle! OMG people! The bottle is flippin' amazing absolutely stunning great quality metal with the most stunning tropical pink hue gradient. It's dreamy. Sturdy a polished finish. Wear this to draw attention and for romantic close encounters. One of my favourites MK perfumes. But try the original wonderlust it's just as beautiful.

This perfume is exquisite. It definitely does not smell fruity or bubblegumy. On the contrary what I get is intoxicating white flowers that are well blended with the cherry note in such a way that the cherry adds a sultry vibe and depth to them but cannot be identified easily. It pretty ambery, and its musc is kinda bitter/sharp in its sweetness... It's absolutely not a candy-sweet perfume thankfully (one of the reasons I love it). It gives off a elegant and sensual character. Well mannered but with an equal dose of temperament. It is such a shame it's been discontinued... I still a a little left which I'm keeping for cold winter days and nights out. It suits women around 25-40 ideally and of course whoever can support it. It is not a juvenile scent. It pretty sensual. It isn't a juicy scent. It is absolutely a scent for cold weather and not for warm. A restaurant or a bar in winter is ideal placement. I wouldn't wear it for clubbing, I'd go for Black Orchid by Tom Ford for that setting. PS I just read a few of the bad reviews... And in a few of them the season chosen is summer... It doesn't surprise me. It is not a summer perfume 🤭

I don't understand all the hate this perfume gets. I absolutely love it. Initially, i was drawn to the original Wonderlust. It smelled intriguing from the bottle and on paper, and seemed like "just my kind of scent"! I was sure i will love it. I got a sample of it in the store, but on my skin it was quite underwhelming. It was nice, but a little bland. On to the Sensual Essence version. First time i smelled it from the bottle - i really didn't like it. I don't really remember how or why i got a sample of this. Tried it once, but was underwhelmed as well. And then i don't know what happened, but next time i wore it, i fell totally in love with this scent. But i'm a lover of floral orientals. And i love the smokey aspect this perfume has. On me, it is not weak. It has a good lasting power and projects well (big plus). On clothes, i can smell it for a few days. Mostly suited for late autumn, imo. Seeing the dislike bar, i bought a backup bottle, cause this might be short-lived...

Well I guess I'm gonna have to go against the grain with this perfume. I really love it! Every time I went to Ulta I was always drawn to this perfume but because of the negative reviews I decided to wait. I let other peoples opinions of a fragrance deter me from picking up something I really love. I finally bit the bullet and purchased this beauty and I don't regret it at all. I don't smell the plastic/dolls head smell that others have mentioned and I seem to get a better longevity for the cherry top note. The cherry does fade into a nice fruity/floral fragrance with a strong undercurrent of cashmere woods and pepper. I really love the dry down and feel that this is a cozy comforting scent. I received a compliment on it the day I bought it! This perfume is not groundbreaking but it's lovely. Moderate sillage, moderate to long longevity. Easy to wear for any occasion.

I must say, my experience of Wonderlust Sensual Essence is very different from most of the previous reviewers. I do not get rotten fruit nor do I get sour anything. I get a happy, bright fruit on a bed of original Wonderlust floral. This perfume is gorgeous on my skin and I am glad I took the chance to get this blindly. Performance is amazing and I can wear this perfume all year round in any season. On this 90F afternoon, the dry down is "sparkling", along the lines of that bright tingling, champagne-like orange blossom in Elie Saab Le Parfum. EDIT: The temperature has fallen to 80F and I get a sour/tart note from this perfume. Still gorgeous though. It feels like a rhubarb or sour cherry note. Lasts for several days on clothing.