So...?

Super soft citrus. I used to wear this religiously as an early teen - the big, serious, bookish sister in So...? and my little, loud, party-loving sister in Exclamation ( though I often coveted 'her' scent - the tag line 'Make a statement without saying a word' seemed more appropriate for my extrovert-trapped-in-an-introvert's-body self!) I picked up a bottle recently, just because it was so crazy-cheap - but I really don't think it smells its' price. Not just pure nostalgia, but actually a rather pleasing and wearable fragrance. The orange here is not sharp or acidic at all, but cushioned with the vanilla and musk to give it a hazy citrus aura rather than any real bite. The ylang-ylang note actually lifts this from the plethora of fruity florals on the market and takes it into oriental vanilla territory. It has nuances of Classique, and (I think) could also pass as an uber-light version of Dior Poison. It has a rather lovely, cosy warmth to it, without being overtly spicy or gourmand. I like it! A great every day scent, and something about that bright red box it comes in just gives me the shivers - that thrill of anticipation as I took my pocket money up to the till to buy my first ever fragrance! For one so cheap, it's one to keep.

Absolutely thrilled right now!! Accidentally discovered a 30ml bottle in my local chemist for $7! This smells just the way I remembered it...warm, sweet but non-overpowering citrus, mildly spicy, creamy vanilla with Jasmine and a little bit of Rose. So many memories are flooding back into my mind each time I sniff my wrist...oh, and the longevity and projection of this is STILL pretty damn awesome considering it's a cheap, drugstore EDT. For anyone on the fence - do *NOT* let the price put you off. I have many, many expensive fragrances...and no, So..? is not a sophisticated, expensive fragrance. It is however a gorgeous, good quality scent at a bargain basement price. Same story goes for some of the oldest perfumes around like Tea Rose, Tabu and even some of the older CK perfumes. Also, keep in mind the Elizabeth Arden house pretty much created the original So...?, which is why I'm guessing it smells so lovely. THRILLED!!! :) ♥

I wish this was still sold in my part of Australia. I had countless bottles of this in my late teens and it never failed to draw in compliments. I remember it being big on Vanilla and Jasmine for the most part, however the other notes listed would waft their way in and out throughout it's rather *impressive* longevity! Really miss this, was the best cheap-cheap perfume I ever had and the current celebrity fragrances and other cheap perfumes just don't even hold a candle to this.

I got this as a gift when I was seventeen from a friend who was in college. Everyone wanted to know what I was wearing...and the name was just so awkward to say! But when I was older I still loved the sweet juicy scent and its sillage was great, I felt like a million bucks...nowhere to be found now though :-(

This is a little gem of a scent. So... ? is grouped under Citrus Gourmand fragrances, but I think of it as an Oriental Vanilla. It's a warm and woody vanilla with a powdered citrus frosting. So... ? was introduced in 1994, only a year after Jean Paul Gaultier's Classique. They do have quite a few notes in common and their dominant accords are similar: white floral, powdery, vanilla, sweet, citrus and woody, but So... ? is much simpler and although it's not a smell-alike, I feel it has a similar vibe. I find it very cosy and it works for me as an easy-to-wear autumn and winter fragrance. It lasts very well and I don't tire of it during the day, as often happens with me. It can be had for a song, but don't let the low price put you off!