Fame

I’m not sure how so many people can refer to this as unoriginal or generic, yet the first two scents in the “reminds me of” section are knock-offs of this perfume. I’ve never smelled the knockoffs, but there’s nothing in my collection that smells like this. I am not getting the similarities to Alien Goddess. The only thing they have in common is that tropical vanilla base. Goddess is a sunscreen-esque coconut scent. Fame is a mango smoothie with a much more prominent sandalwood note in the base. They both have jasmine in them, but if you’ve ever smelled jasmine and sandalwood together, you’ll know that they give off a totally different smell than jasmine and vanilla. At least to my nose, it’s a much deeper and more sultry aroma. Fame starts off as a very intriguing tropical scent, it’s very warm and inviting with just the right amount of sweetness from the mango. It’s a juicy mango at first and then it starts to get creamy and slightly powdery from the sandalwood and the jasmine. Overall, I think this is gorgeous. It draws constant compliments, but that’s not why I wear it. I find it to be very unique and the longevity and sillage are incredible. I did compare this to Flowerbomb Tiger Lily and they are quite similar, but there is a prominent coconut note in FBTL that I’m glad isn’t in here because there is coconut in so many of the tropical perfumes out there. Which is again why I can’t understand why people are referring to this as generic. I wholeheartedly disagree. I will agree that you have to like mango to like this though. However, you do not have to like coconut to like this. It’s not a solar coconut scent by any means.

Ever since Avon’s Far Away Exotic was discontinued I’ve been on a quest to find a fragrance that could transport me to sunny shores and balmy tropical evenings. I’m overjoyed to have discovered this gem! it’s everything I hoped for and more. If you’re a lover of gourmand sweetness with a little personality - this fragrance will feel like coming home. One spritz and I’m swept away to a golden beach, rich with the scent of ripe mango, creamy vanilla and (though not officially listed) a whisper of coconut that lingers like a secret breeze. The addition of jasmine and sandalwood lends just the right amount of spice and warmth, grounding the sweetness in something richer, more sensual, and undeniably elegant. It doesn’t just smell like a holiday - it feels like one! A little moment of escape, bottled. The longevity is impressive. Lasts all day and lingers even longer on fabric. In fact, it’s so potent that I’ve learned to apply it with a light hand. More than a few spritzes and you risk overwhelming the room. I receive compliments whenever I wear it and the scent’s presence is both comforting and confidence-boosting. It’s a touch on the expensive side, but given its staying power, it’s surprisingly economical. A little truly goes a long way. For anyone in search of a fragrance that captures the essence of a tropical escape with sophistication and warmth, this one just might be your perfect match.

I definitely pick out coconut milk alongside the mango, so I don't know why it isn't officially listed as a key scent note anywhere - it's more noticeable then the mango on me. The bergomot blends closely into the mild mango, so separating them is a bit of a struggle. I want to be able to provide a wdetailed description of the floral heart of the perfume, but I can't; apart from a teensy amount of the lingering bergamot, there is just jasmine - my nose refuses to pick up on any other florals. The frankincense boosts the citrusy sense from the lingering bergamot, but it doesn't distract from the super-charged jasmine. Lots of reviewers find the florals powdery, but I find the blend very creamy, thanks to the longwearing coconut milk. The creamy base is something to delight sandalwood fans; there's plenty of sandalwood that is gently wrapped in vanilla and sprinkled with spice from the frankincense, which compliments the remaining mango & coconut beautifully. The frankincense notes come through a bit more fully as the jasmine fades, adding a touch of smokiness, and I also get a tiny pinch of salt too - a musk? Many reviewers find that Fame has pretty poor longevity on them, however the juice wears fantastically well on me; it's an all-day fragrance, and it doesn't become close to the skin on me. I didn't expect such a simple composition to wear so well, but it is really impressive.

I don't think that the name or bottle suit this soft, gentle & classically feminine fragrance; nowadays fame refers to reality stars & the social media crowd, which [coupled with the bottle] I think of as attention-grabbing, bright, youthful & modern, whereas the juice is smooth, timeless, ageless & elegant. For something I bought on offer, I'm very happy with Fame - however I will still be watching out for tasty discounts on Fame Parfum in the more distant future, as from my comparisons & [mostly gibberish] notes, Fame Parfum probably is the perfume which I'd previously tested that has a bit more complexity in the florals & bolder vibe with the richness of the incense - the fragrance names are close enough that I became confused over which was which somewhere along the line. Bonus round; Kayali Sparkling Lychee is simply fantastic to layer with Fame. Kayali Musk and Ariana Grande God Is A Woman also work really well with the key scent notes.

Fame is for warm weather, it THRIVES in the heat and the more heat your body can give this refined beauty, the better... **BIG TIP ON LAYERING FAME** My advice for getting the very most out of this often overlooked gem of a perfume, especially in the commercial and snobby world of fragrance where mall & commercial department store perfumes are snubbed.... is to buy a big tub of Sol De Janeiro "BOOM DIA BRIGHT CREAM" werid, but read on.... You have a hot bath, soak yourself in something tropical in your bath... then slather on the BOOM Dia Bright all over your body. When that cream has dried down (15 minutes) you go in with FAME and spray that everywhere. Spray FAME into air and walk right into it. Then, spray a small piece of cotton wool with FAME and put that in your bra. BOOM... the cream just excentuates that FAME tropical juice and it's luscious, very classy, sparkly and just so good 💕🌴💕