Minajesty Exotic Edition

I'm not a fan of Nicki but decided to give this perfume a try since it sounded so nice during the presentation. After getting it, how do I put this nicely... it reminds me of the cheap body mists that were all the rage when I was in middle school in the late 90s. I really wanted to like this but it's nothing special, I'm sorry. It smells good on my skin at first (the mango and bergamot are very prominent on my skin), but the dry down is very... average and smells like lavender. Not only is the fragrance not very unique but the sillage is *very* poor. It's one of those, "Come close to me to get a whiff" perfumes rather than something that'll draw you in automatically. The longevity is even worse! NOW I see why Nicki and the show host were constantly reapplying it during the presentation!!! After about an hour, the perfume becomes incredibly faint, almost invisible. For $65, I want staying power! Although this perfume is so weak that it wouldn't be able to defend itself in a fight, somehow it still manages to give me a horrible headache. I've never had a perfume do this to me... must be cheaply made. After this, I'm done with celebrity fragrances and I will be returning it. This is the first one I bought since I've hit my 20s and I guess they've become super watered down since then. I'll just stick to the big cosmetic and fashion houses after this. Lesson learned! And the bottle is positively hideous. It's enough to turn the majority of perfume collectors off. Can't wait to return it. Kind of a shame since they'll just destroy it.

Bravo Nicki! Finally! Haha! It's nothing groundbreaking or anything, but I definitely smell the lavender in this one, and thank goodness it's nothing strong or aggressive at all, as I like my lavender light. Haha. It's just a comforting scent. And it could not be more simple, which I don't think is a bad thing in this case. It's soft and cozy after the light mango top. I was expecting yet another mango FRUITY fragrance, but nope. I was actually surprised by Exotic, and nothing surprises me these days, especially in the celebrity category. Mango and lavender! Who'da thought huh? But it really works for me. Such a shame it's limited with no matching body products. Celebrity naysayers, and of course celebrity lovers, this one is a must try! Damn you Nicki for making, in my opinion, your best fragrance limited! I don't get it, but whatever I guess. This is definitely above and beyond her Pink Fridays, though I have yet to try the Deluxe Edition sadly, the original Minajesty, and her new Onika. It's just so damn comforting to me, and I love it. Really really! ^_^

When I wear this fragrance, I get a bright, sweet burst of fruit and sugary notes that feel fun and playful straight away. It opens with a juicy, candy-like sweetness, then settles into a softer warm vanilla base that feels smooth and comforting on the skin. It reminds me of something bold and glamorous, with a youthful, confident vibe that lasts for hours, leaving me feeling happy, excited, and a little nostalgic every time I spray it. I finally got my hands on this after waiting many years, and I’ve now completed my full Nicki Minaj fragrance collection. This bottle is absolutely beautiful in person and feels extremely rare, especially here in Australia. I actually bought it in the US and brought it back with me, which makes it even more special to me.

I have to agree with @Almarie it does smell similar as the original Minagesty, but it's the summer version. They are more like sisters to me than identical. To me this is stronger than they said it was when Nicki Debuted this on HSN. I think Minajesty Exotic, and Onika are similar, but Onika is lighter which I like. I love both of these, and I think they are her best to date, as well as the original Minajesty. What I smell the most is the mango, the creamy musk, and cedarwood. If you loved the original Minajesty you will love this, and I suggest you order it before HSN doesn't have it anymore. I'm glad I bought 4 bottles of this. This perfume is great for summer days, and her original is great for fall. Overall I give this a fragrance a 10/10.

Wow Nicki this is such a great fragrance! When first applied I do get a blast of the Mango, but my skin definitely takes the lavender and amps it up! I'm so glad that I get a calming lavender surrounded by mango and a pinch of orange all snuggled up in a blanket of cream! Yes this is similar to the original, but this one has so much more depth (even though I do get some depth in the orginal). Great great scent, but for some reason I get a ton of warmth, must be that cedar wood! So yummy! If you didn't get it, you really missed out!