Innocent Rock

I finally received and wore my latest discovery Innocent Rock and am ready to write a review! I know a lot of you asked me about it so I wanted to test multiple times before writing this. First I'll start by saying do NOT judge this based on the first spray. Most likely from sitting sealed in a box for the past 5 years, the first spray was intense grape litchi liqueur and it was thick like cold syrup. Knowing better than to put it back in the box, as with any Thierry Mugler, I went and washed my wrist and reapplied. There was such a dramatic difference, the liqueur and litchi were now smooth, refreshing, deep, tangy and slightly powdery all at the same time. One word sums up this fragrance... GLAMOROUS! As with all of the other Thierry Mugler, this is truly original and therefore hard to review because there is nothing to compare it to, not even the original Innocent (not that I am complaining AT all)! Litchi, I had no idea what that smelled like until now but I am hooked! After the top notes, surprisingly for an EDT several hours later, the rose evolves. This is no "Rose The One" rose, this is the reverse cycle of a red rose's existence; a dead rose coming back to life and becoming a mere bud again. This is quite possibly the effect from the pepper as I never detect it in the dry down. I got lots of compliments, even in a smokey club, and two people asked me for the name of it yet no one could tell me what it smelled like to them. I'd also like to add that after 6 hours I could still detect it and it is the longest lasting EdT I've ever encountered. I love it, would recommend it to those who are searching for a deeper girly fragrance but as with all Thierry Mugler not everyone will love this! I will most likely be buying a backup bottle of it! Originality 10/10 Sillage 10/10 Longevity 10/10

After the disappointment of Angel, I was pleasantly surprised by this creation by Thierry Mugler. Where Angel is heavy, cloying and masculine on my skin, Innocent Rock is light, feminine and effervescent. Where Angel is pungent, Innocent Rock is sweet and peppery. Where Angel is loud, Innocent Rock is coy. Added: On first spray, I am greeted with the smell of ripe lychees and roses. There is a hint of grape, but this is decidedly a lychee scent. As the fragrance dries down, it becomes more peppery and layered. Sillage is light; however, while Innocent Rock does stay close to my skin, the scent does last for hours. I am delighted with this one. It's a scent you can get close to. Since it is a limited edition, I plan on buying a second bottle!

This is a fun, flirty, wine-centric fragrance. The opening is pure red wine, a real grapey one with a hint of tannins that make it very like a rich Cabernet Sauvignon--I think this effect is achieved beautifully by pairing the grape/wine note with the pepper and rose. The litchi note is there, but only to add a hint of sweetness and softness to the whole composition--rather than leaving it astringent and harsh on the skin. Of all of the Mugler "Innocent" offerings, this is by far my favorite...and although LE, it will always have a place in my collection. A++

Is it in any way rock? No. Is it rockish? Absolutely not. At best it's Avril Lavigne-punkish. And yet one of my favorite Mugler flankers, which I definitiely favor over the standard Innocent. I love the lichi, I love the grapes. I love how soapy it gets, but with a little edge from the pepper. Vibes speaking, it kinda reminds me of Rabanne's Ultraviolet, except much more distant. I wish the performance was better, as it's a joke. Doesn't even last on clothes.

I got my full bottle today; I had never smelled it prior! I can do this with Thierry Mugler and trust I won't be let down. Once again, I am wowed. =) This is a wonderful spicy and fruity concoction! I have not worn it a whole day yet, but I already am in love. To me, perhaps because of the model, I can see the fabulous and talented french musician Miss Kittin wearing this. ;-)