Lilac and Gooseberries replied to Ina Garten Davita's topic in Recommendations
Trying to find something that my mom would like. I know she used Laura for the longest time, once it was hard to find switched to 5th Avenue. Not sure what is her current one...
I do know she hates sweet smells, likes floral and more aquatic scents. Hope this is not too little information...
Laura by Laura Biagiotti: A fresh top note with peach, lychee and watermelon. A floral middle note with freesia, violet and iris. An ambered woody end note is constructed by sandalwood, vanilla, vetiver, amber and musk.
5th Avenue (Elizabeth Arden): The top notes are lilac, linden blossom, dewy magnolia, mandarin and bergamot. The heart notes are Bulgarian pink violet, ylang-ylang, jasmine, Indian tuberose, peach, carnation and nutmeg. The base is composed of amber, Tibetan musk, sandalwood, iris and vanilla.
Help much appreciated.
Lilac and Gooseberries replied to Thanatopsis Azraelis's topic in Bewitching Brews
In the vial: Smells just like Italian cookie, Amaretto. My mum's favorite, not so much mine.
Wet: Still smells like Amaretto... I really wish for cinnamon would come through. No burning. Dry: Amaretto smell slowly dies and I am left with Neroli (?). No cinnamon anywhere...
Final thoughts: It is nice however, I don't find myself reaching for it. Maybe I'll want it on for the colder months. Not giving up on it and the staying time is quite good