Frenzy

May 2019 - So it comes up in my rotation again, and again, it's such a gorgeous scent. Unique, sophisticated, and fairly universally pleasing . . . not something you find easily these days. It's an amber scent for sure. That is what really holds the whole thing together. I am not getting any patch really. Some cassis leaf, perhaps, but the real star is the orange, the amber, and the florals. Particularly the ylang-ylang softens the masculine edge of this one to the point that it certainly can pull feminine. But I still think it's quite a unisex scent. To me, this is the olfactive epitome of champagne, Warm, bubbly, sparkly, light, and intoxicating. For those looking for a lovely and unique all-weather scent, I'd jump on this while it's still fairly affordable. I believe I managed to snag mine for $14.99 on the Perfumania clearance shelves. Now it's a couple of times higher than that on eBay. Do yourself a favor. Get this for summer. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - March 2015 - I'm in love! When I was younger I loved to wear men's and unisex cologne because I loved that sexy clean smell. I sprayed this on and almost gasped at how beautiful it is. It was a clearance buy (not "blind," but only tested on paper) from Perfumania. Clearance? Seriously? What a shame. As previously mentioned, the drydown is NOT masculine, but it COULD be (if that makes sense). It's smooth and sweet (but not sugary) and has a sophistication that I adore. Someone mentioned that this is a winter fragrance, but I would tend to wear it in warmer weather because it is fresh, and because of the moderate silage. I would not blink if a man chose to wear this, but it has a delicate feeling that makes me think of lace and dressing room tables!

I actually got a smaller size of this one for free from Perfumania at the mall when I purchased Vince Camuto for me and YSL for the boyfriend. I think the woman had given it to me since I had said I loved woodsy/patchouli scents. I sprayed it once and put it down to never pick it up again. Meanwhile, over the next several months, I searched and searched for similar perfumes to Hollister's discontinued August (citrus, white floral, driftwood... I'm sure you can see the similarity here). I don't know what changed in me, but as of this morning, I love this scent now. To me, it smells like a more sophisticated version of Hollister's August. It almost pulls out that generic Hollister/Abercrombie smell and replaces it with a spicy, sophisticated warmth. I think I'll be grabbing a bigger bottle of this soon just to keep in on hand. For those who are searching for August, it seems like it might have not been so appealing to me before because I had tried it in the warmer months.. August had a woodsy/musky smell, but it also had coolness... like ocean water. Frenzy is definitely warmer, I don't think I can see it for summer/spring.

Special thanks to Conifer lover for the sample! :) I had smelled this before but forgotten how beautiful it was. Sadly, the department stores where I live no longer carry this gem. Frenzy is like a warm, cuddly sweater, but it also has some sex appeal. The top notes can be a little on the masculine side, but just let it settle. It becomes very feminine and wearable, but with good longevity and moderate sillage. On my skin, the patchouli and ylang ylang are very predominant. I've actually already ordered this online and I can't wait to get it. Very underrated perfume indeed!

Nicole Miller doesnt seem to disappoint. If you like darker, muskier scents (I do!) she doesn't seem to miss the point at all! I wouldn't say this is unisex as it is more on the floral side, but it has that earthy, musky scent I love in Nocole Miller. Definitely for the older, mature crowd - very sensual, warmer - the dry down is amazing, my wife and I have had some incredible moments together while she's wearing this...i just sit still like a little puppy at her command while she wears this, i'm not kidding Lol 10/10

Got it today from a fellow perfumes lover. It smells nothing I have smelled before. Is deep and volatile, playful, provocative and ceducing, inviting... I'm thrilled to explore it. Loving the way it is developing on my skin. My man says it smells like lavender and tobacco to him. I can't detect any of the listed ingredients. They're mixed in a genius way and leave me me breathless. Frenzy. That's it. The perfume lives up to its name. It's divine and poisonous, you'd almost wanna die in in its embrace.