Glamourous

I had a new small bottle of this still sealed in plastic sitting in my drawer for the past 16(!) years. Yeah,,,,not really being nice to a perfume like this, but..I was never interested in perfumes all that much, it's just a very recent interest for me. Anyway, somebody gave it to me as a gift so many years ago, but since I never liked ANY of the Ralph Lauren scents and didn't care much about perfumes in general, I just dismissed this one without even opening the box. I kept it in case I wanted to give it later on as a present to somebody who likes perfume. Well, the opportunity didn't present itself, so a couple of months ago I opened the box finally. I was blown away from first spritz by the unusual beauty of this scent. Maybe it's unusual in today's perfume world. Maybe 15 years ago it was all the rage back then. But the white flowers and the slight hint of rose are played so brilliantly here, that I just can't help but falling in love with this fragrance. I wished I opened it earlier. Even though after 16 years of sitting in a dark cool drawer in a sealed box there was really nothing wrong with the perfume at all. Totally fresh and brand new, and very very long-lasting. So I have no idea why the perfume companies are telling us the shelf-life of a perfume is like 3-5 years or something, if unopened, and much less if opened. Anyway, for somebody like me who is not really into florals, Glamourous is a wonderful perfection of flowery bliss. A special occasion burst of beauty and a treat to the senses.

I was never the biggest fan of Ralph Lauren's perfumes with the exception of Safari and this, both of which I love. I had a bottle when it came out but could never find another bottle after it was finished. I didn't know at the time how fragrances can be discontinued on a whim. Had I known that then I would have bought several backups. Fast forward to a few weeks ago, and I stumble across a mini, so of course I snatched it up. Even though it is only 5m. I am so happy to have it once more. It really is a gorgeous, white floral perfume. Surprisingly, this has ginger in it which usually reads spicy on me, but I can barely smell it here after the opening subsides. What I do smell is a soft bouquet of white flowers, with lily being the strongest, a bit of soapiness and sweetness, and some lovely supporting green and citrus notes. On the far dry down it gets a touch powdery. After having been exposed to hundreds of fragrances since I originally owned this, I now find it quite similar to Donna Karan's Gold, but what sets it apart is the frangi which adds a touch of the tropics, and the sweet clementine giving lift and sparkle to this fragrance, making it, well, glamorous 😉. It also performs much better too. But if you like this but don't want to pay the inflated discontinued price to acquire an old bottle, just go with DK's Gold as it is in the same vein of a creamy white floral, lily heavy scent. Though also discontinued it is still readily available at reasonable prices.

Donning Ralph Lauren's Glamorous reminds me of when I first smelled and began wearing it, being all polished and dressed in a fall or winter suit and heels, looking professional, pretty silky blouse all tied up in a bow. Seems like ages ago! I put Glamorous in the same "smells similar" category as EL Dazzling Gold and CK Contradiction. These all have the same vibe to them to my nose. Floral, woody, fresh but interesting. Wearing it today in jeans and sweater, it still has that "feel" to it. My bottle is a big EDP with the shimmery liquid inside, very pretty. I like wearing Glamorous when I want to smell different than everyone else out and about, but I also love the fragrance. It is maybe more autumnal to me but then I wear summer fragrances in winter and winter ones in summer at times. I live in a moderate S. Cal climate so I can easily do that! Glamorous isn't one I wear often but it's unique and perfect for when you want to smell beautiful but not like everyone else. Not sure why it didn't "stick" maybe it didn't have mass appeal and that's probably why I love it. Glad I have it.

Glamourous.........definitely! Buyer beware: Perfume emits inner confidence & beauty. Shoulders back, head held high, a little swagger going on. It's romantic florals are tamed by the cashmere. The vetiver gives a little shimmy to the shake making for a very feminine, alluring fragrance. It's sexy & a head turner! It yet to fails me on turning a males head. Reminds me of a woman of status wearing a white flowing dress that hits just below the knee, deeply v'd neckline, wide black belt, dark black Jackie-O sunglasses, slightly waved hair...all reminiscent of a Marilyn Monroe phot in similar attire & walking by a group of business men all taking notice. Definitely glamourous!!

Recently I re-ignited my passion for perfume (a costly hobby). This fragrance had started it all. I've hoarded all that I can, but it's becoming rarer and more difficult. Can any lovers of this fragrance suggest something else similar that smelt just as/more amazing? I've blind bought so many, but nothing was as impressive as Glamourous. To name a few, my other loves are Jil Sander #4, CD Blooming Bouquet, RL Romance, Roses de Chloe, Fragonard Oui Madame. Greatly appreciate your suggestions.