Illuminare Intensa

This fragrance is beautiful to me ... juicy, plummy, sweet/tart. Really just deliciously pretty! I found it to be a fun and lovely September fragrance, perfect for warm late summer days. It seems under-rated - I wonder why there aren't many reviews? I purchased it on a deep discount recently, and I think I would purchase again even if it wasn't discounted. Beautiful bottle too! The top fits a little looser than I'd like considering the weight of the glass. It doesn't strike me as mysterious or complex. But it is warm, joyful, sunny and relaxed. A late summer picnic with corn on the cob, and some perfect tree-ripened peaches, next to a lake, under a blue, blue sky. I do wish it lasted longer! Follow-up Edit: This is one I have to spray with abandon. I mean, like 20 sprays all over (I don't count, but that's what it feels like.) Typically I am a 4-spray person - but this one requires way more to experience the effect. I recommend treating it like a body spray - it's inexpensive and accessible enough to do that. I still love this scent! It's one of my favorites still for late summer / early fall harvest time. Really nice for everyday, all day wear - just go reckless with it!

This is absolutely gorgeous. I just got the full bottle after only having a travel size. The opening is super heavy in the bright bergamot and masks the other notes. After just a few minutes, it blooms into a sensual, sweet, fruity floral with a deep undertone. In the dry down, the orchid is very creamy and luxurious. I mostly get the orchid, plum, plum blossom, and sandalwood with a little bit of rose and iris and the pink pepper adds a little bit of sharp & bright spiciness that helps the fragrance sort of "morph" as you breathe it in. I think it is a very unique fragrance yet also a fairly safe blind buy in my opinion, especially for the price. Smells very expensive & a gorgeous bottle too, which is always a fun bonus for the aesthetic on your vanity. The scent is bright and deep at the same time which makes it great for all-year round, day or night, date night or office fragrance (although could give off a sensual vibe with the sweetness, so just know that!) I would recommend over-spraying this as it on the weak side of projection. Rating is 10/10 for me. Love this and I will always have this in my collection!

I picked this up a couple years ago. I really enjoy it for a casual scent for everyday! I love a floriental so much and this is super affordable! I think I found it for around $20 at Burlington! It’s warm and plummy, it has a bit of that sharp citrus or pepper that smells slightly like hairspray but it works well in this blend. The longevity isn’t the best on me, maybe around four hours and then it sits pretty close to the skin but it’s pretty affordable so it’s easy enough to reapply or carry a decant in your handbag. You can definitely spray this heavily! It reminds me a bit of Euphoria with the purple bottle and the vibe of the fragrance. They’re not dupes of one another, just a similar vibe. I enjoy them both! So if you like that one, you’ll like this. It’s an easy reach for a day to day fragrance. I also think it’s good for any season but the cooler weather is when I prefer to wear this! I have a backup bottle because it’s getting harder to find so I’ll have it for a while, which I’m glad about!

I love this fragrance! Lovely fruity aroma, but not cloyingly sweet. The plum notes are wonderful. The best word for it is 'juicy'. Doesn't last forever, but I think that's a plus. Overall beautiful fragrance that I can wear daily. I'm in love.

This is my signature scent, I’m obsessed with the orchid in this fragrance. The dry down is soft and feminine and SEXY