Perry Ellis Love

This was a blind buy and I was attracted by its pink pretty bottle. When I first opened the package and sniffed the nozzle, I was surprised to find out that it smelled like men's cologne. I frowned, thinking that it couldn't be because I remembered what notes were supposed to have been in this and it smelled nothing like it. Ok, I sprayed one spray on my hand-very crisp light citrusy men's cologne. Mind you, it smelled nice but not very feminine. I actually had to check the bottle to make sure that I didn't get the men's version. After a few minutes that citrus mellowes out into a sort of fresh floral that has almost an aquatic feeling. At this point, I was seriously falling in love with it. But about half hour later, it finally gets to the base notes and I realized that it smells familiar. I went on Fragrantica again to look at some reviews-yep, the drydown is a dead ringer for John Varvatos which I also own except Love is a bit fresher. I can see why other reviewers are comparing this to Chance and Coco Madem-I can see the simularities but I think Chance and Coco M have a LOT more patchouli which I really can't stand. As for Love-I really wish that patchouli wasn't present because I would have liked it so much better without it. Oh, well...Still, I think its a nice scent which I actually like better than John Varvatos. I know its classified as floral chypre but I can safely say that top and middle notes do not resemble chypre scents at the slightest, only the base notes do. Lasting power is fenomenal-I sprayed it 3 hours ago and its still going strong, with no sign of dissapearing. Must be the patchouli which always lasts a long time on my skin UPDATE: I think this is one of my top fragrances. I seriously fell in love with it. I never cared for original Coco M but this is aquatic Coco Mademoiselle and I love it!

I am quite seriously reviewing a deodorant in this scent. I normally wouldn't, but - A. This deodorant is STRONG. B. This deodorant is GORGEOUS. So, I can only assume the perfume is absolutely wonderful. I am not exaggerating or being dramatic when I say, this is the best, and most beautifully fragrant deodorant I've ever had. I won't, however, rate performance here because deo isn't adequate to know how the perfume would fare. Enough about this being deodorant... 😮💨😅😂 On the basis of scent itself, this is stunning. It's absolutely Chanel-esque. Slightly (and I do mean slightly) less refined overall, and slightly less crisp, but it could easily pass as Chanel. It also smells similar to Elie Saab Le Parfum Royal, if anyone is familiar with it (which I also described as smelling Chanel-esque). There's hesperidic bergamot. There's a dry, peppery rose. There's clean musk. There's a blonde patchouli. It's upscale, feminine, and classically pretty. This is so resemblant of Coco Mademoiselle and Le Parfum Royal (I own both), that I'm eager to wear this deodorant along with them 😂 It's funny, but I'm also completely serious (deodorant is your base scent and a default signature smell afterall, very important). I also will be keeping an eye out for a bottle of this.

This perfume has a Queen vibe. When I wear this I’m surely the queen of Something. I was almost done with a travel spray of Coco Mademoiselle when I ran into this, read these reviews, and thought hmmmm let’s see if they’re right. Edit: ok yes. I smelled Chance and it’s closer to this one! You all were right. It’s similar enough that I have no desire to go get CM or Chance from Chanel. (Will still be clinging to my chance eau fraiche this summer though) Lately I’m really enjoying the layer of sweet water lily that emerges in this, and it can even become a bit heady in the mid notes. When I’m in the mood for it this really hits the spot. Easily one of my favorite “regal” perfumes and has 5-6 hrs longevity on me. That crisp citrus/patchouli with just the right blend of florals feels luxe, yet powerful, and gets me fired up for action. If you’re offended by patchouli this is probably not for you!

I know that everyone says it smells like so many other fragarances out there and that may be so but the difference between those and this is that there is something about it that has me head over heels in love with "love". I absolutely without doubt LOVE this perfume. I came across it on a perfume gift hunt one day and it has been addiction ever since. Even with the patchouli the scent is undeniably feminine: sweet, soft, powdery floral, smooth, yet heady and seductive at the same time. It is strong, long lasting and the sillage projects but not more than a person at an arms length or two away. It is just wonderful. I believe I have found my signature scent. This comes highly recommended.

Great discovery! I have tested it today and all i can say that this is a COMPLETE copy of Chanel "Chance" (EDT). I just couldn ́t belive my nose! I read that some say it is like a Coco Mademoiselle, but it isn ́t, it is "Chance", just go and compare both of them in the store! Maybe the smallest nuances are different but actually it IS a cheaper version of Chance! Identical! Lasting power is not that great as of Chance, but lasts for 4-5 ours. Smells really nice of rose and patchouli, with the accents of water lilly and sandalwood. Really really lovely, since i also love "Chance" the original. DO try it if you ́re on budget and can ́t afford Chanel. Noone would tell a difference!!!