Twilight

This really should be a "Covet" flanker because it definetely has its bone structure. Definetely a musk with rounded corners and a dusting of dark chocolate, however it has a much quieter character. Musk is definetely the name of the game for Twilight, which I like. The top is a sweet musk, the heart is a floral musk, and the base is a dusty chocolate musk, which alternately smells richly vanilla. Is it smoky white chocolate? Well whatever it is it's good. Mixed in are slight hints of smoke and insence that are very discreet. I actually bought this because I was hoping for a smoky rich perfume, so I wish all that was stronger, but its okay. I like this because it is the definition of a skin scent musk. It's pleasantly sweet and simple--it is not strong, won't challenge anyone, and is good for anything done in cooler weather. When wearing Twiight, it becomes part of your own scent, and that's what I like most about it. Slight sillage, good longevity, and priced reasonably.

Twilight is my favourite time of the day, time to relax, curl up with your favourite person, pet, book, movie or dreams. There is something very comforting and relaxing with this fragrance. I am a big fan of oriental musk based perfumes and I was pleasantly surprised by this one. I had tried the other two in the collection and it was just same ole same ole floral but then this BAM!! Fragrant desert nights, me, reclining on silk cushions waiting in anticipation. The air teasing the curtains to show glimpses of the distant setting sun. The swirl of sand at Valentino's feet as he enters my tent. He stares at me intently as a waft of spice, amber, sweet musk and the scent of a man is carried on the air, such a heady mix. Breathing quickly, eyes fluttering, I reach for him and gently swoon into his arms. This is definitely my favourite of the Lovely Collection.

I'd say a complete harmony. Sweet from Amber, bitter from galbanum, comforting and calming Musk, smokiness to contrast sweetness(incence) and a bit of spice(pink pepper) And as usual with this brand, I found it at a very lo cost for a beautiful fragrance that last :)

Okay, here goes: So you remember in Chandler Burr's The Perfect Scent, where SJP tells him about the three perfumes that she combined, which in turn inspired her develop her own perfume line? In case you haven't read it (or didn't know), legend has it that SJP mixed CdG Avignon, Bonne Belle Skin Musk, and a street cart Egyptian musk oil. The result was a very UNISEXXXY scent. This mix was to be her inspiration for her very first perfume. However, Coty turned the screws, and promised that they would make the Avignon-Skin Musk-Egyptian Musk "later," and to focus instead on creating a perfume with mass appeal. Hence, Lovely. Some thought that Covet was the corporate manifestation of Sarah Jessica's original intent. I am here to tell you (you probably already know what I am going to say) that it was not Covet, it was TWILIGHT! How do I know this? I know this because I am a huge dork and I actually wore the aforementioned combo for a few months, until I purchased Twilight on a whim. I actually whooped with glee the first time I smelled it- no longer would I be forced to buy expensive CdG only to smother it with drugstore/back alley musk oils! Twilight really and truly does smell like Comme de Garcons Avignon, Bonne Belle Musk, and Egyptian musk oil all layered on top of each other. It is my belief that this poorly marketed, one-third of a flanker is SJP's vision incarnate. Maybe not a perfect match, but it is damn close. Twilight is very warm, sexy, and unisex. I get a lot of amber and incense without smoke. But, as much as I love it, it is not long-lasting. And it gets really sweet sometimes before disappearing altogether. Still, totally worth the $16.

To me, as others have mentioned, SJP's "Twilight" smells a lot like Jessica Simpson's "Fancy Nights". While I am still not sure whether I like Fancy Nights, I think I do really like Twilight. The major difference is that Twilight is missing the patchouli. The patchouli is pretty strong in Fancy Nights and takes a while to settle down, while Twilight is pretty mellow from the get go. Twilight is slightly spicy, powdery, and smokey on me. It is definitely a musky scent, very linear, but I find it enjoyable. I am not sure that I would like wearing it in the summer, it might be a little heavy, but I think it is a good day scent for winter so far. Not my favorite, but definitely better than a few of the other scents I have tried lately - partially because this one smelled a lot like I expected it to. If the lasting power was a little better I might enjoy Twilight more, but at least it isn't overpowering.