Ed Hardy designs is an Asian-influenced collection that is quite youthful and trendy. The Ed Hardy Love and Luck perfume is inspired by Ed Hardy the famous tattoo artist. You will find this man’s excellent works on the internet. Ed Hardy collection is mostly for hip teenagers, the tiger design is common in this collection. With this in mind you will probably be expecting a wild and sexy fragrance from this brand but the truth is, this is just not the case.

The Bottle

Ed Hardy Love and Luck comes with versions for males and females. The bottle for Ed Hardy Love and Luck for Man and Women is designed by Christian Audigier. The male version of the perfume comes in a tubular bottle, in blue color, having a rather odd picture of cards and a green character with the word gamble written across it.

The female version of the perfume comes in a cream colored bottle with a picture of an animated Chinese female in front wearing a Kimono and having the distinct makeup and hairstyle of a geisha.

About the scent

Ed Hardy Love and Luck Man

Far from what the ads imply, Ed Hardy Love and Luck perfume is, like what most users commented, not so “tattooee”. There is no hint of the wildness that one can think of from the name of the fragrance.

Ed Hardy Love and Luck for men opens up with the familiar scent of bergamot, mandarin, and cardamom making the scent a bit too fruity but still pleasant. Although if you are looking for the more staid and classic scents this is just not the fragrance for you. Ed Hardy Love and Luck Man’s is quite a youthful and fun perfume more apt for teenagers.

Ed Hardy Love and Luck Man’s transforms into heart notes of a unique blend of Sage, Cypress, and Violet and the very masculine scent of Absinthe. Although it is not entirely original, this one is a very adorable scent for men or rather teenage boys. It is sweet but is very fresh, the aroma of absinthe stands out the most for me in this perfume, and I tell you it does smell really fantastic.

The base note of this fragrance is a mixture of constituents’ musk, cedarwood, dark vetiver, and agarwood. This dry down although with a little bit of musk is mostly woody in scent with a bit of a sharp end.

Ed Hardy Love and Luck Man’s actually smells like Unforgivable and SWM. Very fresh and clean but Love and Luck has longer staying power and is less expensive. It’s a really perfect choice of fragrance for the humid days of summer.

Ed Hardy Love and Luck Female

Ed Hardy Love and Luck Female is inspired by the female Japanese culture, by Japan’s premium sake as well as by Asian fashion. This fragrance is floral in scent, the kind that does not get into your nose, just light and pleasant. It is sexy in some ways and sophisticated in others. It creates a great statement for females.

Ed Hardy Love and Luck Female’s opens up with a perfect blend of citrus scents, the very familiar bergamot and blood orange that is fabulously paired up with the interesting and unique aroma of red sake. It is a neat, light and a very pleasing fragrance.

The fruity opening then disappears into the floral scent of jasmine mixed up with the sweetness of blackcurrant, forbidden plum, and nectarine with a very subtle spice. The individual notes are distinct but the blend is very flawless, a really nice smell.

The fragrance then dries down into the predictable woody scents of musk, cedarwood, sandalwood, and patchouli, smells just like any other perfume with this base, so there is nothing much to say about it.

The price

A good thing about Ed Hardy Love and Luck is that though it is not entirely original it does cost way lesser than other perfumes that smell similarly to it. This can be the perfect choice if you are looking for a light and fresh perfume perfect for the summer seasons that will not empty your pocket. The retail price for a 50ml bottle is $55 and for a 100ml bottle the retail price is $75.

Appropriate seasonal use

Both the female and male versions of Ed Hardy Love and Luck are really fresh and clean in a male and female way suitable for the warmth of summer and spring slots. But the scent is also playful and lively enough for it to qualify as use in a club or bar.

Age Limit

As mentioned earlier Ed Hardy Love and Luck is a youthful perfume; it is fun and trendy mostly apt for teenagers or to those in their middle 20s. But if you are not particularly concerned with the youthfulness of a fragrance then this might do just fine for you.

This fragrance is an excellent change for teenagers who now usualy use the infashion acqua scent that are becoming really boring.

Availability

Ed Hardy Love and Luck for males and females is currently in production, it is available with a lot of discount offers on the internet and it is available in most retail stores especially those that offer hip fashion collections.

Longevity

For a not so expensive perfume Ed Hardy Love and Luck’s scent stays amazingly long. You can enjoy enough of it for 6 hours to 8 hours on a good day. Most perfumes that offer the same fragrance as with this design cannot match the staying power of Ed Hardy Love and Luck both male and female versions.

Overall

Ed Hardy Love and Luck are really nice perfumes for teenagers. I’m not so sure if it is a bad thing that the “tattoo” or wildness or sexiness, for the female version, is not hinted from this fragrance, because the scent smells just fine without it.

Yes, Ed Hardy is a really brilliant artists, he has really good tattoo designs, and if the fragrance is to be judged by how it portrayed the man, the fragrance will receive a big flank. But there is just something about this scents that makes it better than others of similar intent perfumes. Aside from it having an amazing staying power, I think that maybe for the male version the absinthe really made it for the fragrance. And for the female version, the floral fruitiness was fabulous but the red sake accord made it stand out.

Though Ed Hardy Love and Luck can very much be called a frag, it did become a frag the best way possible, for it improved the scent but it is cheaper than its replicas.

This perfumes actually comes in a set; it also has a bath and shower gel version as well as a body lotion.

For one that is just starting with perfume explorations, this set can be a good start. If you are just aiming for the attention a hip brand provides then you can have enough of that from Ed Hardy. And if you just want to smell good and not weird or crazy then Ed Hardy Love and Luck is perfect for you.

Baby Phat Fabulosity

Baby Phat Fabulosity is an extraordinary blend of soft, spice flower and fruit notes that creates a fabulous oriental fruity-floral fragrance. It surprises you with opening notes of a very watery sweet fruity plum raisin scent that is perfectly blended with the freshness of a deeply heavy green floral lily neutralized by the fresh floral sweetness of orange blossom.

The heart comes with fragrance notes of the Asian warmth of Chinese osmanthus mingled with the subtle smell of coconut milk, and the sweet floral violet that conjures up images of scented candles. Then it changes face to a seductive base with scents from the delicious Tasmanian honey, a high concentration of the very pleasurable aroma of vanilla, the spice of patchouli and the warm woodiness of amber stirred up to create a fragrance that heightens the senses.

The Bottle

Baby Phat Fabulosity is presented in a glamorous glass bottle that is shaped in an upside down round cut diamond. It has a bullet head plunger that is very cool and equally as glamorous as the bottle itself. This fragrance comes in an Eau de Perfume spray of 1.7oz and 3.4oz volume bottle with retail prices of $45 and $55 respectively.

This bottle is another reason for women to enjoy Baby Phat Fabulosity. The glam of this bottle fits complementarily beside other fabulous female collections around an elegant dresser. This bottle will definitely look good beside a similarly elegant jewelry box.

Use and Longevity

Baby Phat Fabulosity has staying power of about 3 hours to 5 hours; there is sometimes a need to reapply the perfume later on the day. This fragrance is recommended for anytime use. Women can smell good on this perfume during the day, at night, on summer outings or on whatever occasions.

Overall

Kimora Lee Simmons’ design house did a really good job on this perfume; the scents are very well blended. The manner of fragrance note presentation is very flawless almost perfect. The amazing top really captures interest, the strength of the individual notes complement each other. The sweetness is neutralized by other more subtle aromas. The combination of honey and coconut milk gives the fragrance an exotic appeal to it. Then there is the atypical combination of patchouli and vanilla in the base, giving Baby Phat the perfect formula for a very fabulous fragrance.

As featured in the magazine ad for the 2008 new collection from the design house of Kimora Lee Simmons, where the model entrepreneur was seated in a big diamond looking her perfect model stance, wearing several carats of diamonds on the wrist and fingers and on her peeptoe silver shoe, Baby Phat Fabulosity is as fabulous as a hundred diamonds twinkling simultaneously in brilliance.

Another best seller, Baby Phat Goddess, despite the envious feel of most women to the so called ghetto entrepreneur model Kimora Lee Simmons, has rocked the market since it was first introduced four years ago.

Baby Phat Goddess

Baby Phat Goddess caught my attention when I first tried it on, striking me with an opening full of fresh heady gardenia floral scent combined with a unique variation of the waxy floral aroma of white rosebuds and fresh lusty cedrat flower. It then transforms into heart notes of an extraordinary blend of blue lily, spicy hot black pepper, floral fresh hyacinth and seringa. The dry down is exemplified by notes of exotic woods and soft powdery musk.

This scent summons images of my childhood home’s yard full of blooming flowers at spring. This is the kind of scent I look for every time I grow tired of the all too tiring fragrances that makes me think too much. Baby Phat Goddess is relaxing and at the same time cheerful and pretty. The fragrance of this perfume radiates femininity and poise maybe due to its really sexy variety of floral scents.

The Bottle

As expected from Kimora Lee Simmons, Baby Phat Goddess comes in a truly charming bottle that will definitely look excellent on all women’s dressers. If you won’t like the scent of this perfume, well hey! The bottle does exemplarily look good as a decoration.

Baby Phat Goddess’ bottle shouts, BLING! It is shaped like a gem; it looks elegantly with the pink liquid it contains and it has a set of rhinestones circling around its neck like a ring. The cap is metallic pink in color with the brand’s logo carved into it.

Tips

Baby Phat Goddess does not have the same longevity as with other Baby Phat perfumes, it has a permanence of only up to 4 hours max so there is often times a need to reapply the perfume later during the day.

Being in a transparent container, Baby Phat Goddess should be kept in cool and dry area, this is too keep the constituents from loosing it’s balance which will be disastrous to the scent of the perfume.

I get the best effects from Baby Phat by applying the perfume at lower parts of the body allowing the scent to constantly rise during the day, therefore prolonging the fragrance. To achieve an even longer effect use this product with complementary bath gel and moisturizer, these comes in a set with the eau de toilette bottle.

Overall

Baby Phat Goddess is another addition to the awesome fragrances that depict the essence of womanhood. Fluttering females of its excellent blend of floral, spicy, and woody scents, Baby Phat Goddess is indeed the Goddess of female fragrances.

Olivier Cresp who created two of the best perfumes in the turn of the 21st century also designed a perfume for Antonio Banderas namely the Blue Seduction for Women, this perfume though unlike most of Oliver Cresp’s creations is a big dismay, it just doesn’t leave any scent after a brief minute. Most celebrity perfumes like those of Jennifer Lopez, Elisabeth Vidal, Celine Dion and many others are all unadulterated junk. I can only imagine the very cheap finance these celebrities commissioned their perfumers to create fragrances under their names, that the perfumers were forced to throw in the least costly materials.

The exemption

This is why it is so striking to have an exemption to the rule. Caroline Sabas hired by Elizabeth Arden’s ingenious team to build Midnight Fantasy for Britney Spears, took enough money from the team to afford the best juice and do serious labor, the result a perfect olfactory embodiment of Britney Spears and a chef d’oeuvre of the gourmand category.

Midnight Fantasy

Carline Sabas took advantage of ethyl maltol and accumulated an amount enough to create an olfactory skein of mango, strawberry and raspberry synthetics giving an explosive delight to the skin.

Midnight Fantasy opens up with the warmth of fruity scents from the richness of plum, black cherry and framboise. It has heart notes of Iris, floral freesia, and fresh blooming orchid. The dry down is characterized by the mossy woody fragrance of amber, musk and vanilla with a powdery twist.

The design

Midnight fantasy comes in a mysterious bulb shaped dark midnight blue bottle laid with delicate rhinestones that exemplifies the statement, “Magic Instigate at Midnight”. This flamboyant perfume is offered in a 1.7 oz and 3.4 oz eau de parfum spray with complementary body soufflé in 3.3 oz bottle and a 0.24 oz lip gloss.

Highly recommended

As intended by its creators Midnight Fantasy is perfect for evening wear. It is a seductive, mysterious and intoxicating elixir. It has a sweetness that is playful and apt for the realm of temptation and intrigue. It goes real well on lingerie.

Midnight Fantasy also smells fantastic during the very humid days of summer; the fruity scent in it gives the impression of cherries being macerated in carmelized sugar. The fruity aroma dominates the fragrance conjuring up images of black cherries dangling from a hundred trees at its ripest, making it perfect for summer night outs.

The only drawback to this fragrance is that it does not stay as long as the other Britney Spears perfume collections do but when used with the complementary body lotion the effect if marvelous.

This perfume smells good on the very young four years olds to women at their 40s. This is a must try perfume, a big complement after the rather disappointing forerunner celebrity perfumes.

Baby Phat Golden Goddess

Another extravagant Baby Phat perfume, Baby Phat Golden Goddess overflows with the pleasantness of fruity-floral scents. Golden Goddess opens up with the fizzy whiff of Champagne. It has a heart full of the freshness of floral scents from the combination of deep Blue Lilies, Serings, and the Night Orchid. Then it dries down to an old friend patchouli and vetiver blended with the delicious aroma of vanilla and caramel.

What I like most about this fragrance from Baby Phat is that is both mellow and sexy. It draws attention and makes a woman feel successful and important, very apt for its name Golden Goddess. The amazing not too irritating opening of a scent very similar to that of booze allures me a lot; this can be attributed to the constituent bubbling champagne giving the fragrance another original twist.

The Bottle

Kimora Lee Simmons never failed from astonishing females of her very good taste in bottle designs. Baby Phat Golden Goddess comes in a re-run bottle from the predecessor Baby Phat Goddess. It is a transparent glass bottle gorgeously shaped like a gem and looking very significant from the golden hue that emanates from its contents, making you think that the elixir contained inside is a golden liquid. The neck of the bottle is covered by a removable very pretty rhinestone ring. And it has a metallic gold cap with the brand’s logo etched across it.

The price

Baby Phat Golden Goddess, a fancy perfume, amounts to a maximum of $60. It also has a complementary body lotion and shower gel. The price of this fragrance is very much reasoned by of course the elegant bottle which you can always use as a decoration in your room but the fragrance’ endurance makes the price even more worthwhile. Baby Phat Golden Goddess stays as long as 6 hours to 10 hours on a good day, it’s very economical and it allows you to really enjoy the fragrance for the entire duration of the day.

Overall

I’ll give this fragrance from Baby Phat a big golden pass. This perfume makes me feel beautiful and important; I get a lot of compliments every time I wear this one on. And it also awakens my senses but its scent is far from irritating, it is very mellow and feminine, prefect for matured women.

You can use this fragrance in the office, during meetings or other special occasions wherein you will need something to boost up your confidence. Baby Phat Golden Goddess can also be worn at night outs, at a bar or club for example, this scent will surely stand out. And there is no need for you to reapply this on because the fragrance’ endurance is golden.

The scent

Eau de Star reminds me of Angel’s brilliance but this one has an aquatic twist to it, making it a lot lighter. The distinguishable notes are the watery sweetness of watermelon blended with an agreeable peppery accord. The amount of patchouli’s spice is just enough to tickle one’s senses. The dry down is warm with a very comfortable powdery feel to it. Eau de Star indeed has an amazing set of well-balanced contrasting notes.

This fragrance conjures up images of childhood memories which very much uplift my mood. The aquatic twist of this perfume captures rain in summer. It also has a bitter edge that makes it quite a sophisticated fragrance. It is stylish, it has a bit of pleasurable harshness to it, and it is cold with a very subtle sweetness beneath. Try this fragrance on, and if it will suit you well, you’ll know exactly what I mean.

The bottle

The designer Thierry Mugler, same as with a lot of other world renowned individuals from the designing world, believes in lucky charms. If Christian Dior it to lilies and Coco Chanel is to the number 5, Thierry Mugler, as obviously seen in his designs, consider stars as his lucky charm.

The successful Angel came out in a star shaped bottle with angular sides on varying shades; the succeeding collections of Thierry Mugler’s perfume came in the same Mugler star designed bottles. Eau de Star is not an exemption to this. Eau de Star is contained in a bottle with three sides of heavy glass affairs; the signature Mugler star is situated in front with a silver geometrical cap mounted on its top bearing the brand’s logo.

Eau de Star comes in a concentration of 25ml and 50 ml refillable bottles. It is available all over Europe and on the internet.

Endurance

The only problem with Eau de Star is its longevity, because it is lighter than the predecessor Angel, it does not last as long as Angel does. On a good day the maximum staying power of this perfume ranges from 3 to 6 hours.

Overall

If you have admired Angel, Rose Angel and Innocent then you will surely not regret this new design of Mugler. It is a resemblance of the original Mugler stars but there is another very intriguing twist to Eau de Star. Eau de Star has an amazing construction of opposing scents that can be quite scary when imagined but can very well amaze one when tried on. The bitter edge of this perfume and its watery twist strikes with the most uniqueness.

You will be able to enjoy the aroma of this fragrance without worrying on having to offend other people, because this fragrance it very light and non-irritating. It is perfect for daily use, especially at summer and in the office.

Angel comes from designer Thierry Mugler who has been referred to as “The prophet of Futurism”. Thierry Mugler believes that the past should have nothing to do with today’s fashion. This can maybe give you a hint of what Angel perfume is like.

The Scent

The queer thing about Thierry Mugler’s Angel is that it doesn’t have a grey area, which is to say- this perfume can either smell really pleasant to a woman or it can smell really disgusting. Users can have either a very good review for this product or they can say the worst things about it.

For those whose chemistry matches well with Angel the scent is extremely pleasing. Angel has fragrance notes of fruity scents from bergamot and berries blended with the sweet aroma of honey, caramel, vanilla and chocolate. This perfume can be very sexy in appeal and warm.

Angel is really sweet smelling but there is a bitter edge to it that neutralizes its sweetness. Upon first spray of the product the first noticeable aroma is the bitter aspect of the fragrance, it stays on for quite sometime, it makes the perfume’s aroma subtly dark and erotic. Then the smell will transform into the delicious scent of vanilla, honey and chocolate. This fragrance is quite bold and can be associated to the darker side of life.

Tips

As mentioned earlier, Angel does not have a grey area. Angel can either smell really good on you or it can make you smell like a disinfectant. Surely, this is not true for this perfume alone but to every existing perfume in the market.

Our body chemistry differs from each other, reason why we dont always get the same effect of scent from a fragrance like everyone else. This is why skin testing is of vital importance especially to high end perfumes like this one, wherein wasting money can make you really sorry.

Therefore, before deciding to purchase any perfumes, try it on first and notice how it reacts to your body. If it doesn’t smell good on you then try it on again for another week or month because our body chemistry changes with the change in our diet, lifestyle, and generally our state of health. Do not ever force a perfume to smell good on you, for the sake of every individual who will come near to you.

The bottle

Fitting to Thierry Mugler’s belief as a designer, Angel comes in a very unique star shaped glass bottle with one metallic end to which the spray is located. Figuratively, the bottle has “woman” written all over it, it is very feminine.

Overall

Angel although the most inconsistent perfume of all can really be fantastic when it is good, so if you are wanting to smell somewhat unique and sexy then I can very much suggest that you hunt this perfume down and try if it will smell good on you.

Armani Code for Women

The Women’s Code as portrayed in Armani Code perfume opens up with notes of fresh oranges, it has a heart of the aphrodisiac jasmine blended with the sweetness of orange blossom, and then it dries down to the delicious aroma of vanilla and honey.

Armani Code for Women is not just floral and sexy in scent; it is a complete set of aroma that opens up to door of seduction for the species of Eve. The sweet fragrance of orange is reminiscent of the Mediterranean freshness of Italy’s south edge. Armani Code also has some oriental elements as embodied in the fragrance of vanilla and honey.

The Bottle

The tall and cylindrical bottle for Armani Code Female is inspired by a dress designed and created by Giorgio Armani; the color is also inspired by Armani’s black sapphire motif.

Code for Women comes in a 75ml, 50ml, and 30ml eaux de perfume concentrations. It also comes with a supplementary 200ml body lotion and a 200ml shower gel.

The Price

Yes, Code for Women is a bit more expensive than other female perfumes with similar offers but this one is very highly recommended. It stays on very long in your body, it does not irritate, and the scent builds on with time. There was never a need for me to reapply this scent later on a day, because the fragrance just does not fade from my body. It is very much enjoyable making its price very reasonable.

Overall

As for overall assessment, Code for Women remains to be one of my top favorites. It is wearable unlike most perfumes we have nowadays. Among all the sugar-laden fragrances in the market this is the only one that I will definitely pick.

This perfume is appropriate for daily use, it boosts up a woman’s confidence and it builds up with good vibes. I like how Code for Women builds up its fragrance, it makes me really excited. Every time I wear this perfume on, I feel beautiful and sexy. I get a lot of compliments from friends and I myself enjoy sniffing my body. This fragrance is apt for matured females; a woman on a night gown will really be stunning on this perfume.

Giorgio Armani’s Code for Women is sexy and alluring, one of the scents I just can’t get over with. Some friends of mine actually attested that Code for Women does in fact have an aphrodisiac effect, well what better way to prove this than trying the fragrance on.

The Scent

Acqua Di Gio combines fresh notes of hyacinth, jasmine, lily, rose, melon and pear with base notes of sandalwood and musk. The essence of Acqua Di Gio embodies a lot of distinct smells, some beyond what my 21 years of olfactory memory can distinguish, maybe due to the fragrance’ very unique blend of scents, but the smell is extremely pleasant to my senses.

It opens up with the juicy scent of peach, lemon, and pineapple at it’s ripest. Then it shifts into a heart note that depicts a bouquet of floral scents that is so fresh it makes you think of spring. Then it dries up to an equally interesting aroma of musk, sandalwood and amber.

The Bottle

Acqua Di Gio comes in a very classic designed bottle that is very elegant looking makes you instantly expect that it is a high-end perfume ones you get a glimpse of it. It is a transparent bottle that has a hue of the lightest blue from its contents. The bottle cap is gold in color and the label infront comes in black ink with the word Gio written in an odd font that I cannot distinguish. The only downside of this bottle is that it is one that you would want to really handle with care.

Fragrance staying power

The endurance of this scent is just amazing. I sprayed some amounts to a few parts of my body early in the morning after bath and I was astounded that up until afternoon I was still enjoying the fragrance.

For daily use

Aqua Di Gio is very light and fresh, it is a citrusy floral fragrance combined with the smell of sea breeze making it both warm and marine in scent. This perfume is very apt for the spring and summer seasons. You wouldn’t want to smell any other way on these occasions once you’ve tried this perfume on. It perfectly depicts the feel of summer and spring.

But do not limit your self to using this on spring and summer alone for this fragrance also has watery and aquatic hints to it making it versatile enough to be worn at colder seasons and at night time.

Overall

Aqua Di Gio has a lot of distinct smell that is so pleasant, it makes you think of a thousand flowers blooming at spring, fruits at its ripest, and the ocean breeze at sunset. Acqua Di Gio for me is the second best perfume next to my favorite Jean Patou’s Un Amour de Patou, do not get me wrong though both perfumes are distinct from one another. But both these fragrances captured my heart, it may capture your heart too.

Believe for Women

Believe was introduced in the market last 2007. It has top notes of mouthwatering fruity scents from guava pulp and golden tangerine. The heart is a subtle blend of my not so favorite honeysuckle entangled with a trace of linden blossom. The dry down is a balance of class and youthfulness from the aroma of the very familiar patchouli swathed in pink pralines and the sensuality of amber.

The design

The clean and bright white box that contains the Believe bottle, lustrous and modernized is accented with vivacious metallic dots in pink, green and magenta. These metallic dots are meant to symbolize fun, inspiration, love and life.

The bottle inspired by Britney Spears’ many beliefs is fashioned in a simple triangular shape with multifacets colored by the interesting hue of peridot and with a striking silhouette.

Believe comes in a collection of eau de parfum 3.3 and 1.7 fl. Oz. spray, Body Souffle 6.8 fl. Oz, and a shimmer powder puff.

For anytime wear

This fragrance by Britney Spears is perfect for anytime use. It is not cloyingly sweet and not irritatingly fruity. There is no noticeable depth or warmth to this fragrance though; to me it’s just on the surface. So this could be great for the summer, spring, or even the winter season because it cannot be classified as being cool or warm.

The problem with this fragrance is that it has very weak staying power; I find it really sad that I have to reapply and reapply the fragrance to enjoy it for the entire duration of my day.

The Believe experience

When I first caught a glimpse of Believe’s adorable box, without knowing it was from Britney Spears, I immediately sprinted towards the fragrance, I took a sniff and was very delighted by the scent.

The first perceivable note was of course the citrusy smell of tangerine which was sadly a little short lived. The tandem of golden tangerine and guava pulp however adds to the variedness of this fragrance, it’s something new to the genre of fruity scents available in the market. Then I sensed a rather piquant aroma from the honeysuckle entwined with the sweet muguet linden blossom. Now, I’m not a fan of honeysuckle but with this fragrance I’m giving an exemption. And then I caught the scent of patchouli, which has never been one of my favorites, but I liked the way it blended with the entire scent. I didn’t notice the amber and pink praline anywhere from this fragrance though but overall it was a good experience. This Believe from Britney Spears is another perfume I can recommend to friends.