Le Petit

I cannot believe I almost gave this fragrance (in lotion form) to someone else! So, I was not really impressed at first. She proclaimed prominent floral notes, after all, and I already knew I can be particular about my flowers. It smelled sweet but not like the vanilla icing marketing photo. After some weeks, I gave her another try and decided to keep her because I liked the scent well enough. But then... One day I was feeling particularly adventurous and wanted to try a several of my fragrance and lotion collection, and I decided to try this one again for giggles. SO GORGEOUS!!! 😍 Delicate dewy petals with a hint of bubblegum, just sweet enough, but in a floral way. The scent made me feel beautiful ❤️ After she dries down on my skin, she starts to slightly resemble the Sonoran Bloom lotion, oddly enough. They must share a similar base. I probably do detect some violets here, but since they are one of my favorite florals and I have them in much more concentrated versions, I barely detect them here. Instead, the lily and the peony are the stars for me. And yes, they are wrapped around vanilla, but in a way that elevates the flowers. Again, I have fragrances that are nearly totally vanilla, so vanilla is not the leading lady to my reckoning. She's a sweet but delicate floral, not indolic and heavy. And whereas Willow & Water starts off ozonic and goes opulent with indoles, this stays light and fresh. She never hits a full aquatic quality, but she is fresh, dew-picked flowers. And still, I do not get much, if any, of a vanilla buttercream in the lotion. However, I know from experience that fragrances behave differently in lotions compared to EDPs, and I found this to be true with Margot Elena products as well. Time to try the full fragrance, I suppose!

Judging from other reviews I thought this perfume could be just another powder, forgetting that with perfume it all depends on your own chemistry. I didn't buy this, it was a gift and one of the best perfumes I've been gifted. First spray was unexpected, different from other florals I've experienced. It smells spicy and warm and dry and soft and powdery all at once to me, desert flowers come to mind. It dries down on me to a soft sexy smell, vanilla and spice and violets. My skin usually hates florals, they turn to that typical "grandma just got out of an avon party" odor. This keeps its youthfulness and sexiness throughout the wear. Id recommend anyone try this because it's not expensive compared to a lot of perfumes but it smells rich, great for dates or a subtle perfume for a late dinner. I wear it daily mixed with Molecule 01 for casual outtings and am only ever complimented on it, especially when a breeze catches it off my skin.

I find this scent so romantic and tender. As others have noted, it's a warm vanilla supported by light florals. It is sweet but not sugary. It's quite reminiscent of fresh flowers, actually -- you know how when you stick your nose in a bouquet of flowers it's kind of buttery? It's like that. Adjectives that come to mind when I wear this: creamy, powdery, soft, sweet. No grit, booze, or sex appeal in this one at all, but sometimes you want to smell like a precious angel. At least, I do. For me, this is too sweet to wear in warm weather. I prefer it in the fall when there's a chill in the air. I like to wear this on weekend trips or cozy afternoons. I wouldn't wear it to work, because the vanilla note is sort of a noseful, and I prefer inoffensive scents at work (on me and on others). And for what it's worth, the bottle looks lovely sitting on my dresser. For the price, I think this one is a winner.

I'm not a huge fan of vanilla or soapy scents but this sweet floral has a beautiful arrangement of powdery freshness that's both edible and clean...like linens washed in vanilla and flowers or maybe even violette pastilles. I've been turned on by violets after becoming a fan of Tokyo Milk's Honey and the Moon but its a bit too warm and sticky for the summer. Every visit I've made to Urban Outfitters they've had a Le Petit candle sitting at check out.. I had read the notes before but never thought I'd enjoy it as much as I do. My new light go to!

I love this tender little perfume. Perfect for the Easter season. It does smell a bit of the loveliest of bubblegums. I realize I am big into lilies (after serving at Mass this morning when the whole church smelled of white lilies and it was so beautiful). I have been wearing Noa by Cacharel most days which is definitely quite lily scented, as well. I seldom reach for this, but it has wonderful notes and is so charming. I adore violets, and have a soft spot for a touch of vanilla. This is a precious and endearing perfume.