Couture!

I was going to get this unsniffed but thanks to kind fragrantica member Turquoise I got a sample... and ended up with a small bottle of Couture! At first I thought it was a bit out of my comfort zone, but when I went past the first impression it was wonderful. It opens up with zesty and strong bergamote heated up by pepper, which manages to stay nice while gently tickling your nose. When they settle down, the other notes make their statement-a strong and slightly soapy jasmine, juicy peony and jammy pommegranate which melt into a sweet vanilla-cedar base...mmmm deliciously dry and warm caramelized cedar. Reminded me a bit of Nina's dry down, which is a lot more candied though...Overall, the citrus, the poppy and the cedar give Couture! an abstract, slightly bitter, unisex potential, but it is such a sweet treat after all(in a grown up way) to be mistaken with a tom boy. Couture is perfect for nightime wear,or even sprayed lightly for daytime it accompaigns me until the evening. Couture! is classy, but strangely I don't get this imposter feeling like when I try the more 'elegant' fragrances (e.g.No.5). This is a wearable, fresh and viscuous perfume that walks the line between floral woody musk and spicy oriental floral. It warms up the heart and energizes the spirit. So don't be fooled by the pretencious name and the perky bottle, because they hide an uncommon and likable juice that suits any style (maybe not for a yoga class or for walking your dog - and I mean real dog, not the ones they use to decorate handbags with:)) My perception about this changes every time I wear it - one time I get mainly citrus, the next time sweet dusty flowers, but most often it's resins and jammy fruits...Couture! is not the perfume to get bored of soon. It makes me feel alluring and euphoric, as if my toes barely touch the ground. Similar fragrances to my nose:Rochas Absolu (Couture's big sister,actually smells similar),EL Sensuous (a soft sweet woody white floral that feels similar), Si Lolita (more peppery, edgy and spicy).

Moschino Couture, my true, true Love. How I wish you were still in production and how I mourn and curse the unfairness of life that your beauty will not be immortalized as it should be, you gorgeous and perfect gem.... The first time I beheld Moschino Couture from afar, I recall that I was immediately drawn in for three reasons: 1) Moschino is my favorite designer; 2) The bottle had a heart on the top <3; 3) There was a red velvet bow on top of the gorgeous square flacon with the loveliest amber colored juice. I moved closer to the counter, held the heavy beautiful bottle in my hand and popped off the golden heart top. Quick sniff without spraying, my eyes fly open, "what is that unusual smell?" I spray, (not on card - right on my wrist, I was that sure) I take long deep breath, "Oh my.. I breathe again.... mmmmmm" Moschino Couture is like that drink you like to drink that you know is strong but you love it for that. That is WHY you love it. It is POWERFUL in a deliriously good way. Like the buzz from the best tequila on earth, it is strong but it makes you feel GRRRREEEAAAAAT! The notes on my skin are Bergamot, black pepper, vanilla, benzoin, and sexy cedar. I adore the fizzy pop feeling I get on my skin. I love the way the scent lasts and lasts on me and my clothing.. I love that it was my signature and people remember me by it. It smells very expensive, very refined but still fun and unexpected and most of all, unique . I have one more bottle under lock and key and will treasure it forever and ever. Amen.

There is something Tauer:esque about this little gem! I definitely like this one a lot. I am always on the outlook for truly good orange perfumes and I love Allure edt for that. Only wish it was stronger in Cinema and I have yet to try Orange Sanguine by Atelier. This is mandarine and a true and juicy mandarine orange at that. It ́s a round, fruity realistic orange mandarin opening that is also slightly peppery, but not too much. I like how it ́s pepper and not pink pepper, because here the latter would have taken over, possibly. It ́s great with the dash of stern, but non-floral black pepper here.I get a fresh spiciness all through, but it ́s not food-like or sweaty or anything like that- just tangy and round and slightly dessert-like. Not too much vanilla, but a pleasant and obvoious dose of benzoin sweetens it up and rounds the edges. I also adore the pomegranate and I imagine that note helps in promoting the lovely mandarine orange note and it lasts and lasts. The warm fruityness goes on until the end and BTW, this perfume lasts a long time. beautiful peony and jasmin combo- bright and soft and sexy at the same time and my favourite cedar keeps the composition stable and kind of unisex. It ́s a dear scent. Like I said, someone had a little Andy Tauer in them when creating this- what was he doing at the time? I think he was actually just setting up shop around when this came out...

Charming, utterly charming! A smooth, gilded, cool scent with a sunny disposition. Max Mara gives me a similar "happy" feel during winter yet they are very different fragrances. With Couture the juicy tangerine is softly spiced & very mellow - a stunning peppery citrus opening which somehow manages to pack a punch whilst being as soft as a kiss. The florals, too, are subdued, sophisticated & do not shout. Delicate honeyed jasmine & a watery peony emerge from their sunshine bath, gilded & sparkling, but never brassy. A soft, smooth cedar-musk base, never candied only warm. Very classy. This is a scent that is easy to fall for - a perfect blend that walks the line between fresh & warm, fruity & floral, sweet & musky, joyful & serene. Makes you feel like you are an elegant woman enjoying the atmosphere at an exclusive party, bubbly in (bejewelled) hand, adoring hubby's jacket over your shoulders, a smile playing on your face, laughter & soft candle light bathing you in a golden glow...happiness all around. I could be in my jeans on a grey day & Couture could make me glow like this woman! Here what glisters is solid gold.

This perfume is very classy but stays young at heart so even a very young person could wear this. It could be worn casually or to a business meeting or even a special night out. Versatile I think is what I am trying to say. Even though it is a strong perfume it bothers very few people. It has a muskyness to it but not dirty or animalistic but interesting enough to please those who do like animalistic perfumes ie Palermo Picasso, Rochas Femme, CK Obsession etc. It is uplifting too. It smells classy and sweet in the way Ysatis does but doesn't get that dated vibe to it. I think they have done an excellent job with this one but it can be difficult to get well for me in Australia it doesn't seem to be as popular as Gucci, D&G and of course the celeb perfumes. I wear this and I like it but it just doesn't get me the way it does everyone else on this site. I wish it did but I could take it or leave it to be honest. It lasts very well and as people have said it is unique so you won't smell like everyone and it is classy it definitely doesn't smell cheap.