Naughty Alice

I finally bought this delight after a swap that just didn't pan out. I figured it is worth paying $24 plus free shipping on eBay rather than sacrificing the more expensive bottle that was being requested. Anyway. Bygones. I didn't expect too much from this, I figured it would be light and inoffensive, but I love all of the notes so I hoped I would be pleasantly surprised. What did surprise me was that I really do smell the ylang ylang right off the bat, I really wasn't expecting to for some reason! For this reason, I was happy immediately. Next came, of course, the Violet and musk. My cute little mutt of a lap dog is named Violet---need I say more? I love Violet (and my Violet) so so much, especially when done well (Guerlain Insolence Eau Glacee is a prime example) and it is done well here. The musk is swee enough to meld with two flowers during this phase. And then, the soft rose makes her appearance just at the end of middle notes and into the dry down. It adds interest and depth without being distracting. I have to say, I do like this. I would call it "cute." It is light and airy and very unassuming, and yet the addition of the ylang (my overall fave note) makes it more special and unique. It sets it apart from a traditional musk, if ever there was one. I agree the name is off. This is nowhere near naughty. There is no skank, no indoles, no raw edges. It's a pleasant and sweet cutie pie of a scent, innocent even. That doesn't bother me per se, but beware, it is misleading. And to finish, my complaint is: this does not last long on me at all. I am beginning to hope it's because I'm trying it in impossible weather- 90*F and 99% humidity. That is a tough match for many scents. So I will hope very much that it lasts longer come cooler weather, though I don't wish to say goodbye to summer just yet! I'll keep this for a little treat to pick my spirits up when the leaves turn colors and my mood begins to prepare for harsh winter ahead. I think it will sparkle then, for so many reasons. Bottle: 10/10 (totes adorbs) Sillage: 7/10 Longevity: 5/10 (in summer heat) Scent: 9/10 Overall: 7/10 ps, of all the reviews I've written, I'd never guess to be so thorough on this scent! I wonder if it's a message to myself that I like it more than I think I do!

When I first sprayed this, it was not what I expected at all. I was expecting that violet/rose smell you get from Kenzo Flower, Bulgari Femme, or FM Lipstick Rose. The initial blast is sour rose comparable to the tartness of a green apple, which I did not like. I love rose, but I don’t like smelling sour or tart. I was relieved that the tartness subsides when it's dry, and gradually dies off completely after 30 minutes, allowing the powdery violet and sweet musk to come to the forefront. The variety of musk in this perfume is basically just synthetic amber like the kind in VS Amber Romance. The base has a vanillary sweetness that is warm and comforting. Combined with the powdery violet, it feels like a naughty little white fluffy kitten booping you on the nose. As the day goes on, the ambery musk wanes, and the powdery violet scent stands out more. I think because of the Kenzo Flower references, I was expecting not only a different rose note, but a bit more violet to be in this, though I do think it is the dominant note, I think the musk is the dominant note in the earlier phases of this perfume. I would recommend this to people that are fans of violet and amber. The final phase of this scent smells very much like tonka to my nose. This is after 8 hours when there’s nothing much left but a skin scent. Overall, it is powdery, and I guess I could maybe see someone making a baby powder that smells similar to this, but it doesn’t actually smell anything like any baby powder I have ever smelled before, so I don’t think it is a great description. Also, to anyone worried about the comments that this is a boring baby powder fragrance, I was complimented by someone who said it was a very interesting fragrance yesterday. I think the problem is that people were expecting something with a freakish or femme fatale vibe. I personally don’t get a ton of sillage from this, but I don’t mind. I tend to like to keep my perfumes to myself. Overall I really love this, and find it so comforting. I can’t stop smelling myself!

The last time I smelled this perfume was back in 2011. Today I sniffed it again and the memories came flooding back to a happier and more serene time in my life. Somehow it smells more gentler than I remember, more innocent too. It's softly sweet for sure. The ylang-ylang and violet are the stars of this fragrance and exudes a summery feel which is very chirpy and lively. The powdery notes gives Naughty Alice some backbone, sensuality and mystique. When I smell this perfume, I picture a forest nymph in a white flowing dress, picking petals as she dips her feet into the lukewarm river. She has long auburn hair and on top sits a flower crown made of leaves, roses and daffodils. I do feel like the name of this perfume is somewhat misplaced. Personally I would have named it something like 'Woodland Alice', 'Fairytale Alice', or even 'Earthy Alice'. Overall I adore this one. It's soft, ethereal and aquatic with a dreamy woodland aura. All the notes seem to blend very well together. Perfect for a spring/summer day.

I recently tried this whilst browsing a department store, 1st spray is nothing special, delightful bottle really playful and suits its name, after walking around the store for 20 mins I could smell a gorgeous powdery scent with a dab of floral, a hint of sweets!! A dusting of woody musk!! Not a " bang in your face" scent but whimsical enough to make you want to keep sniffing!! Rather expensive here in the uk but worth every penny, this perfume should not have a lasting scent as its quite subtle but surprisingly it holds it own and I can smell it on my top hours later, I simply adore it from its naughty name to the cheeky bottle, its well worth a purchase as it should hold appeal to both gourmet/ floral lovers, I definatly prefer this to flirty/ cheeky Alice simply as this ( to me anyway!!) has a more babyish sweety smell and I love candyish perfumes, don't be mistaken tho!! This is a much more refined , expensive take on a " sweetish" scent , 10/10, its a winner, hope it isn't discontinued any time soon !! Xx

First, *applause* to BelleofRivende! Secondly, this is an update to a prior review. This, for me at least, is a TOTALLY cooler weather/body fragrance! My first review was in August. And, although I was in AC, this came off very badly on me and to my nose...thus the negative review. BUT! Tonight I had the windows open (late October) and the temperature outside is currently 62F. Before I put it in the "sell" box, I gave her one last chance. DIVINE! Such a TOTAL turn around from the warmer temperatures. Well, after swooning over it for about a half hour, my dog wanted to take her "before bedtime" walk around the complex. Although it was 62F out with a nice, cool breeze....my body temperature rose enough to change Naughty Alice back to what I disliked before the retest. So. I suggest not giving up on this one before trying it in significantly different temperatures. This is Autumn. I cannot WAIT to see how she changes in WINTER!!

This has been my absolute favourite perfume for the last couple of years. Supposedly one of the main notes is rose, but I can't smell that at all on me (luckily, I actually don't like the scent of roses in anything other than the actual flower). It does smell lightly floral though, so it must be the ylang ylang and violet being dominant on my skin. This may sound weird, but to me, on my skin, it makes me think of a powdery version of the flowers from the mock-orange tree in my front garden - which is totally not a bad thing, I absolutely adore the scent of that! I often find floral fragrances tend to be one of two extremes, too "old lady" or too "little girl" but this is neither. It's just a lovely, quite sophisticated, yet light scent that you can wear for both daytime and nighttime.... and I'm in North Queensland where cloying, heavy scents are a bit of a no-go, so it's definitely not that.

Stop repeating the main accord description above and please actually SMELL this! Marketing is part of my job and as a writer I am well aware that you can turn a product into anything you like if only you use the right wording. The same applies for Naughty Alice. If it was called "Violet Boudoir" none of the more "mature" scent fans would consider it a girly powdery floral. It is actually a quite light vintage-y scent and has, in my view, the potential of becoming a classic. Unfortunately, it's marketed towards a younger crowd and sounds like a kid's perfume. Which couldn't be farther from the truth scent-wise. It's been my signature scent since it first came out. Since I bought in on the plane to London, I always wear it when traveling regardless of the season. Great long-lasting scent for both spring and autumn and hey, why not winter too!

Received this from my son today.....Christmas Day, and its absolutely gorgeous. Its a powdery Violet; I will wear this day or night...it will suit both I think... EDIT: 6 months on from this, ( I am writing this in Mid June) NA has become a very clear favourite of mine. I wear it for work, I wear it day and evening and have bought 2 x 75ml back up bottles because I dont ever want to run out of this beautiful perfume. Longevity is very good on me, 8-10 hours. In fact I wore some last night from 8pm, and could still smell it at 7am this morning. I showered and re-applied because I love it so much. I love the beautiful Violet-ey powdery-ness and musky-ness, and it really is such a joy to wear. Many work colleagues have complimented me on it. Its great for work/shopping/ or even a night out. It smells very classy to me, not at all naughty!

If Alice was the maid who had to clean up the Boudoir, she would run outside blushing hard almost in shock. That's how Naughty-less this is compared to the legendary Boudoir. Whereas one is a man eater, the other still plays hopscotch and draws with colored chalk on asphalt. It's not bad, not at all, don't get me wrong (in fact I've come to love it dearly), it's just funny how the names Vivienne approved for her frags can create such scenes in one's mind. Alice here is naughty in a very childish way, there is nothing sexual about it. The perfume is fluffy, warm, powdery, the kinetic equivalent would be layers of tulle of a petticoat. Moderate performances in terms of silage and longevity. It has grown even more on me the last couple months and I often find myself reaching for this before going to bed. To sleep, to be more exact.

This perfume was my first experience with Vivienne Westwood’s’ perfumes and, honestly, when it came to my attention, I thought to myself that this is a wonderful powdery floral perfume. Since the last time I wore it, my taste for fragrances has changed a thousand times. At this point, I must admit that after wearing it again for some time now, I find it to be very musky, very strong, very... not to my liking! And that’s odd to me as I was always fond of florals. It is still a beautiful fragrance, violet giving it most of its beauty, further offering personality, sophistication, finesse! Longevity is beyond imagination on my skin. I spray it just once early in the morning and now, before bed time, I still smell it! Overall, I do appreciate this perfume... But, on others! Worn, my skin and nose had other plans...

As I've owned this awhile&on my 2nd bttl,I enjoy wearing this to church its powdery in a good way¬not in a baby Johnsons way lol! I smell the gentle&girly vibe,ylang ylang&voilets,its the perfect daily perfume....soft&feminine&fresh in a girly way,I get compliments evey time I wear it,a lady in line asked me what the name is&wrote it down&men ask me for their wife to wear,lol!!! So. Guess its good with my chemistry, lasts about 3-4 hours max.maybe the name should be innocent Alice... I do love it,even though its not the most special sometimes I don't want to be loud to others,yet if someone sits by me they smell it. Great casual fenimine perfume.

I owned 4 bottles&my last bottle is empty so sad,i can only smell from cap&its my favorites by far for a feminine powdery,delicate,yet fresh floral...without being floral...if that makes sense..when i had any to spray lasts 4-6 hours on me,im searching for one like this....again,so sad love this one,its so lovely fresh without being to fresh,powdery and feminine,lovely without too much floral,its perfect,im sad because i blind bought this years ago&bought 4 bottles&never knew it would get discontinued,i didnt understand that actually 😂 happened when i was exploring&buying~so if i knew then what i knew now.... LOVE this¡!¡

I have here the most beautiful floral composition with Violet. Rose is definitely in the back and the smell is powdery, soft and caresses the senses. Alice in this release is completely different than the name would suggest perfume. For me it is the smell associated with security,baby powder, motherhood. I was looking for something like this for a few months because I'll be a mum again. Reminds me a little Flower by Kenzo - but it is not a twin copy - I know because my mum used the Kenzo about year. Otherwise, these two scents put on the skin - the similarity hits only the first notes. Very nice bottle. Lifetime half day

Naughty Alice has been mentioned countless times on various "Powdery recommendation" forum threads. It's a sweet juicy floral but at the same time powdery. Typically, I dislike the sticky sweet and juicy accord but in Naughty Alice it is light enough to be pleasant, and it is wrapped in a dry powdery veil. Overall, it's amiable to my nose from beginning to end. Oddly, for the first six months since I bought it I got zero powder. I guess the liquid settled or something. Now it's very powdery. I get a good 10 hour performance from this. The heart charm is detachable from the bottle and can used as a bracelet.

Naughty Alice is a soft-spoken lolita, dressed in azure, flaunting a smile, rosy cheeks and blonde pigtails. Mischievous, but in the most charming, naive, and forgivable of manners. To wear this fragrance is a feminine ritual: the sound of the charm delicately and dangerously clinks on the glass, presaging a blooming of beautifully blended violets and roses. We feel as though we have tiptoed to the dressing table - furtively yet clumsily - so as not to be heard. What remains to be done is to powder one's nose, jump into a solitude of linen sheets, and playfully act all grown up once again. 8/10

Mysterious, alluring, daunting. A girl with a sweet and playful appearance at a glance, but with a deep, enigmatic soul to the core. At first, it's a beautiful burst of the violet and ylang ylang, enrobing you like flowers blooming at each step you take. Then the powder comes, and this shy vanilla. The powder, shy vanilla, and rose dry down to this mysterious scent. Like I am sprawled out on a Victorian canopy bed and a summertime sweet breeze is blowing through sheer curtains. Absolutely stunning. Purchased two bottles so I do not have to worry about losing this darling... she is perfection.

Sweet mellow and warm, not edgy and in the final dry down I think then you should invite your otherhalf for a nibble just behind your ear.,but thats why it's naughty heh heh;-) My nose is tending to mix all of them together bar the ylang and the violet but it is very cold today. I did think it would be more edgy,but believe me I'm glad it isn't. Just yum yum yum. 17th Dec 2022. Tried it earlier this month as it's discontinued I think, I've kept it on my dresser in a dark cool place and it still is very lovely. I plan to use it up as it suits me more now than it did back in 2013....

I tried both Naughty Alice and Cheeky Alice, but I must say Naughty Alice is my favourite. I agree with most comments here though, that it does not smell 'naughty' at all. Someone here mentioned it reminded her of Cinema by Yves Saint Laurent, and I can see what she means. Cinema is one of my all time favourites, but it's quite a heavy scent. Naughty Alice has the same vibe, but lighter, so more suitable for wearing it every day. I like it so much I ordered a bottle. It's comforting, warm and not too sweet. Powdery but not innocent. I think this will be one I'll wear a lot.

Thanks to Vie Cafe for gifting me a bottle of this beauty! Naughty Alice is violet powder-sweet, not marshmallow-powder sweet. The violets and powder are quite prominent in the opening, and in the dry down a pink rose peeks out through the powder. It's tender and as other reviewers suggested, slightly vintage in feeling. It becomes a little bit sweeter and more vanillic in its final phase of development. It reminds me of a little girl dressed in light pink on her way to ballet class, but really anyone can wear this. Good projection and longevity, great for all year round.

Naughty Alice is not very naughty at all. In my oppinion it is more of a cute fragrance. Cute and sweet, and perfect for me, since it is basically built up of all of my favourite notes... I can't exactly say if i really has an opening, it is more a fruitsallad of the notes. Maybe mostly the musk in the opening, but then the floral notes come in to play. Violet,rose and the ylang ylang. All in all, a sweet floral that I like and wear quite often, but not anyhing I choose for those extra special moments. Sillage is pretty soft, and the longevity is medium on me.