Tattoo

Review for Tattoo bought directly from Michel Germain (2021): I have been looking for a sweet lime fragrance forever. Not a sour, bitter, lime rind or other nose-burning citrus concoction. I wanted a sweet lime zest reminiscent of lollipops, a sugary lime-ade, or a key lime pie. It is extremely difficult for me to find a good lime fragrance for ladies. Ladies, this is it. I absolutely adore Tattoo by Michel Germain. It is mostly a non-alcoholic margarita to my nose, and maybe an airy key lime pie. Tattoo is just what I needed for a fresh burst of citrus in the humid summer heat. It is sweet and gourmand, yet refreshing. It is tiny bit spicy and floral. Amazingly, there are no bitter, sour, or nose-burning elements to me. No spiky cedar notes. It's not cloying at all, and I find it extremely well balanced. I get all the different facets of Tattoo during the day, but it never overwhelms me. I like lighter concentrations of perfumes because you can always spray more for a stronger scent. Tattoo is complex yet simple. I love how this perfume both comforts and challenges me. It was worth every penny, and a great value for such a large size. The Michel Germain perfumes I love stand out to me because they make me feel so happy (the original Sugarful is also wonderful). Please do not ever discontinue or change Tattoo, or Sugarful. They are fantastic. I also like Sexual Sugar. ETA: Notes currently listed on Michel Germain's site: "TATTOO "Because Love is Forever. "Sinfully delicious ripened pear, drizzled with Sparkling lime and sweet, heady Freesia makes for a forbidden flirtation. Midnight musk swirled with ever-loved Vanilla makes for an alluring, seductive addiction that entices with abandon. "Fragrance Type: Chypre Fruity Top: Ripened Bartlett Pear, Sparkling Lime Mid: Sweet Freesia, Ginger Lily Dry: Vanilla, Sandalwood, Midnight Musk"

Picked this up for $13 at Winners a few weekends ago. This is EXCEPTIONAL! Smells ten times more expensive than it was, and it's one of the most unique fragrances in my collection. The lime opening is so refreshing and smells very realistic. Immediately the creamy caramel is evident, and it's great because it's not sugary. I'm sure this fragrance could be worn by a man without anyone being any the wiser that it's marketed towards women. As the blast of lime subsides, the honeysuckle presents itself and the caramel begins to grow. It's very comforting and rich without being cloying in any way. It's a totally addictive scent. This has probably been the most successful blind-buy of all time, LOL. My only gripe is that they discontinued the bottle with the artwork as pictured above. That would have been a bonus. :-) ETA: This is what I had hoped Prada Candy would smell like - that is one gourmand I really don't love. This is reminiscent, without whatever it is that makes me dislike it!

Oh my that lime and caramel together is delicious! This fragrance is a light, sweetly-zingy gem that lasts 9 hrs. OK, I love this so much that even though I already have a bottle, if I saw another I would grab it. Haven't seen another since but I will haunt Ross. The bottle is plain with a small sticker with the word Tattoo. The juice is wonderful! A crisp, bracing blast of fresh, juicy lime on top of a warm caramel. Gourmand for sure, and the citrus balances the sweetness. I disagree with those who claim this is weak. I became anosmic to this the first few wearings because of its strength. Now I can smell it no problem. When I couldn't smell it my husband said it was strong!! This lasts. I put it on at 7am and can still smell it at 5pm!?!? Stays sweet and caramelly throughout, even though the citrus gets quieter after about an hour with moderate sillage for at least 3 hrs, then gets softer. Discounted $8: Ross.

Blind buy at Ross Eau De Parfum, just want to say the only scent I have similar to this is Nanette Lepore shanghai butterfly, a very light lemon scent. Tattoo smells totally like sugared lemon drops when you open a package with a hint of caramel. What a deal this perfume was today! It's not an overdone TODAY type of gourmand. Seems to be linear and light. After 2 hrs you would need to reapply, the fragrance doesn't change with wear it stays the same. It reminds me of summer county fairs and the Santa Cruz CA beach boardwalk arcade, beach, roller coasters, middle of the summer walking through the funnel cake, caramel apples and cotton candy booths. Quite delightful not overpowering mainly a skin scent, which is great to have in your perfume wardrobe, much like Shanghai Butterfly it would certainly not offend anyone.

I'm another lucky one who found this for $7.99 at TJ Maxx (along with a Juicy Malibu roller ball for $9.99 which I haven't smelled yet). It is nice! It's not earth shattering or overly high quality, but I love it h caramel. The lime is bright and happy, as someone else said, cheerful. It really is similar to Nina Nina Ricci. I think it will work year round because of its gourmand goody nature but it's quite charming and uplifting in warmer weather. Honestly, it is a no risk buy, if you see it, like many of us have, at a discount retailer, go for it! It's too fun, pleasant and affordable not to like it :-)