Very Valentino

This has been one of my signature scents along with Coriandre and Paloma Picasso and now Bottega Veneta .I am devastated to know it has been discontinued. I know that on some people it does not smell as special but each time I wear this people will come up and ask me what I am wearing. It seems to be the most sparkly and effervescent of perfumes I have worn added with such warmth and depth. It has a lovely staying power on me and when I wear it I would almost call it a floriantal Chypre ( my made up name for this perfume). Please can anyone tell me of a perfume I could try to excite me as much as my beloved Very Valentino does? Wearing this perfume makes me feel happy, and I go to this when I need a pick me up and when I am not sure what else to wear. I have tried L'Instant and found it dead compared to the effervescence of VV, I also tried See by Chloe ( someone told me to try this) could not see anything there to resemble VV. I know what we love in a perfume can be hated by someone else but I am desperately needing help. I have 100ml left of VV.

I love this pretty, clean, fresh fragrance.It's so elegant and easy to wear. Very Valentino is equally at home in a cotton vest and jeans or in tailored workwear for the office. It's powdery and lightly floral, with enough zest to keep you feeling like you just stepped out of the shower all day long. An all round beautifully blended, feminine scent. It's such a shame it's discontinued. the last of my bottle is finished so this will be another fragrance that will remain in my memory. :(

Got my first 50ml of this fragrance in 1999-2000. I liked it so much so when I finished the bottle I immediately repurchased the big 100ml one. This is unusual for me, as usually when I finish a bottle of perfume I never go back to the same fragrance. This one and later on Miss Dior Cherry - 2005 version were the only fragrances in my practice repurchased twise and used to the last drop. Pitty, I can not find them anymore. Will keep them only in my sense memory.

I've been reading all the reviews on VV.Must say its really fascinating how everyones skin chemistry is oh so different!. On me this scent is not powdery atall infact its very distincnt!( IN A VERY GOOD WAY).I seem to be able to pick out quite a few notes individually,mostly the rosemary and tarragon blissfully entwining with florals of lilly of the valley and violet,resting on an amber woody vanilla base.lasting power on me v. good.:)

My dearest perfume memory, as my mother used it when I was a child. She would let me use it on special occasions, and that's how I got into perfumes. I'd give anything to have the chance to smell it once again, as I'm sure it would be a time-travelling experience - late childhood, living in Modena, the bathroom of our house, late spring, right before going out for dinner - just the most unforgettable scent.