 |
Fragrance
Missoni Palacinka Product Rating Guide
Missoni Acqua 1.7 oz Eau de Toilette Spray
“This is a delightful fragrance that will not be for every one.
Let me explain.
Missoni has created a unique scent that lends itself to a “watery” sugary sweetness, which is fresh, but somehow still unfamiliar (melon & grapefruit notes). It’s a bright blast off of a fragrance from the beginning, and then settles into a still unusual mix of flowers, (such as freesia and iris).
It’s fresh, light and tropical, but because of those opening fruity notes, it may not appeal to those who lean more towards the lighter citrus or oceanic fragrances. The staying power is nice, and as the day went on, I also picked up the bergamot and the muguet. I felt refreshed all day, especially on very hot days.
The bottle is simply divine and very much in keeping with the style of the house of Missoni. All in all, this is a fragrance that will stand out, and may push your nose into some "new territory" – which is always a good thing to me!” RLB
Note: The Missoni Acqua Body Lotion is fabulous as well, and fantastic to layer with.
Fragrance Notes: Grapefruit, Bergamot, Melon, Narcisse, Muguet, Violet, Blue Freesia, Peony, Tuscan Iris, Petal Jasmine, Sole.
Go-->Missoni Acqua 1.7 oz Eau de Toilette Spray
This product gets 3 "Palacinka Points" *
Wouldn't your friend love it if you told her about Missoni Acqua 1.7 oz Eau de Toilette Spray?
Stella McCartney Palacinka Product Rating Guide
Stella McCartney Stella 0.33 oz Eau de Parfum Roll-On
“I tried this fragrance a few years ago and recently picked it up again in Sephora because this cute, slim, sophisticated Roll-On bottle caught my eye!
This is a fragrance that I really do enjoy. Its rose based, but in no way a “Rose” perfume. The opening notes are of roses, but quickly the mandarin and amber come into play to give it such a soft, fresh and sexy twist. It really is a one of a kind fragrance. The lasting power is fantastic and the scent continued to develop nicely on me throughout the day even without reapplying; with the peony notes melding with the amber. I got several compliments while I wore this one! When combined with this modern roll-on packaging, it is a big winner in my book.
I carried this everywhere I went – it’s a perfect size (about 4 ½ in” long). Since it’s slim it also easily fit in my jeans and the slimmest of evening bags. In addition to the lovely scent and modern, convenient packaging; this has a fantastic price. This is perfect for a little summer wedding favor gift for a bridal party, or graduation gift for the beauty/fragrance lover in your life.
Editor Tip: If you roll a bit behind your knees in the morning on a hot day, the scent will rise with your body temperature during the day. Nothing else needed! S.D.
Fragrance Notes: Rose, Peony Flower, Mandarin, Rose Absolute, Amber.
Go-->Stella McCartney Stella 0.33 oz Eau de Parfum Roll-On
This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *
Wouldn't your friend love it if you told her about Stella McCartney Stella 0.33 oz Eau de Parfum Roll-On?
Roberto Cavalli Palacinka Product Rating Guide
Roberto Cavalli Eau de perfume
“He is not just the King of “flashy sexy Italian fashion”, vodka (Yes he has one!), and even H&M “fashion for all”. He also has happened to create one of my all time favorite fragrances.
It’s not new but definitely still on my radar and it should be on yours too!
The packaging has always been a high point for me. Admittedly it’s not for everyone, but I just so happen to love the pink zebra stripped bottle complete with Lucite snake as the bottle cap.
I also love the combination of spiciness and the fresh apple in this scent. I have fond memories of wearing this while I was in Italy a few years ago for the very first time. I got compliments every single day! This is a light, feminine scent in which the opening notes are sweet with a touch of citrus, with a very nice sexy, woodsy, spicy dry down, full of amber and sandalwood. It’s not too powerful, yet the fragrance lasts forever on me.
This is on the sexy side, so evening is perfect, but a lighter touch during the day would still work.” RLB
Top Notes: tangerine, magnolia and red apple blend.
Middle Notes: freesia, wild orchid and atlas cedar.
Bottom Notes: amber, patchouli, sandalwood, musk.
Go-->Roberto Cavalli Eau de perfume
This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *
Wouldn't your friend love it if you told her about Roberto Cavalli Eau de perfume
Neil Morris Palacinka Product Rating Guide
Neil Morris Afire
"There’s sexy, sexier and then “Afire”!
It’s smoldering, hazy, heady….from the first spritz until the end of the night. What impressed me most (and is also a feature of other Neil Morris fragrances I’ve tried) is the various opening notes (in this case citrus, berries and caramel) actually seemed to morph into additional combinations when the middle note of frankincense came in later in the day.
For those of you who think that berries, caramel and vanilla would make such a scent too sweet, no worries here – somehow, magically the sweetness is tempered with more woody, spicy and drier notes that make this such a sensual olfactory treat.
This is a truly unique scent, one that a woman who is confident in her femininity should wear, but perfectly suitable for day or night because as saucy and tempting a scent as this is, it’s not overwhelming or offensive in any way. A little goes a long way and the staying power is incredible. This is going in my top 10 fragrances of all time." RLB
Top Notes:
Fresh citrus.Middle Notes: Berries, Caramel, Frankincense.
Base Notes: Vanilla, Soft wood notes.
Go-->Neil Morris Afire
This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *
Wouldn't your friend love it if you told her about Neil Morris Afire?
Neil Morris Fragrance in Zephyr
“Not only is the name incredibly inspiring – but even at my first whiff I became a believer in Neil Morris and his fragrance creating abilities. Zephyr is a breezy floral with peppy citrus notes that I ended up wearing every day happily.
Zephyr begins with Top Notes of Tangerine and Papaya that combine with lovely Heart Notes of Honeysuckle and Casablanca Lily. This combination was bracing and uplifting at the same time. This opening is tempered with the White Tea notes (which I am personally a big fan of). I had so many wonderful experiences wearing Zephyr, and numerous compliments.
The dry down is a like a warm, comforting breeze on a beautiful day with Sandalwood, Amber and Ocean Musk. This scent is perfect for day time, church or brunch with friends. The lasting power is very good. On most days I only reapplied once in the evening if I was going out. I especially liked taking mine with me on several trips as it was a great pick-me-up and made me feel fresh and “new” when I landed. What a beautiful, unique creation! I can’t wait to try more Morris fragrances.” RLB
Top Notes: Tangerine and Papaya.
Heart Notes: Honeysuckle and Casablanca Lily, White Tea.
Base Notes: Sandalwood, Amber and Ocean Musk.
Go-->Neil Morris Fragrance in Zephyr
This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *
Wouldn't your friend love it if you told her about Neil Morris Fragrance in Zephyr?
Neil Morris Fragrance in Clear
“Clear for me is a perfect olfactory interpretation of what I think of a “clear day” or having a “clear mind” as being. Neil Morris has done a spectacular job with this fragrance. This is a sparkling, clean fresh scent with top notes of energizing Pink Grapefruit and Linden Blossom. This is fantastic on hot summer days, and I also loved using it in the AM after my shower for a morning perk.
The Linden is a note that is prominent in Clear, and it really grabbed my attention. I found it to be incredibly comforting and excitingly fresh, but never overwhelming.
The dry down is equally as pleasant with the mint and light white woods accent which I also loved (especially the mint). I always need to have some Clear in my life…” L.D.
Top Notes: Pink Grapefruit and Linden Blossom.
Heart Notes: Balsam and Mint.
Base Notes: Cedar and Clean Musk.
Go-->Neil Morris Fragrance in Clear
This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *
Wouldn't your friend love it if you told her about Neil Morris Fragrance in Clear?
Tommy Hilfiger Palacinka Product Rating Guide
Dreaming Tommy Hilfiger Lipgloss/Rollerball Duo (Limited Edition)
“This is a fragrance that is simple, but pleasant in its basic nature. It’s fruity, but equally fresh and pleasant. The initial notes on me were fresh peach – but not the sickly sweet and cloying type of fragrance. It is pale, clean and sparkling. This lasted a fair while. Then I began to get the flowery notes, such as tuberose, freesia, white hibiscus, white woods and orris. And it just got cozier and warmer as the time passed. I loved the tuberose in it in particular.
This fragrance is for the woman who wants "romantic and feminine" more than "sensuous and seductive". While it is girlie, it is not boring, it is sweet and calm and charming. For example, it’s perfect for church, brunch with in-laws, a wedding, and travel. The lasting power is very good (fragrance oil tends to last longer than EDT). I will definitely layer this will the larger bottle for everyday wear however. The roller ball contains the fragrance oil version of the scent. It is quick drying and not greasy, and I loved how I could pinpoint exactly where I wanted the fragrance to go with no muss, no fuss.
No, your eyes are not deceiving you…there is also a lip gloss included, which is a sheer, cheery, flattering watermelon/cherry shade which was not too sticky, also had a nice peach fragrance, and looked great on many of our testers as it just warmed up the skin with a nice touch of color. Perfect idea for quick touch ups and travel! This is a very well thought out item with a lovely scent to match. I could not have been more pleased this, which was my first Hilfiger scent.” S.D.
Go-->Dreaming Tommy Hilfiger Lipgloss/Rollerball Duo
This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *
Wouldn't your friend love it if you told her about Dreaming Tommy Hilfiger Lipgloss/Rollerball Duo?
YSL Elle Palacinka Product Rating Guide
YSL Elle Yves Saint Laurent Eau de Parfum Natural Spray
“Love Love Love!
This is one of the freshest, vibrant and uplifting fragrances I have tried in quite a while. To begin with the packaging, I loved the gorgeous fuchsia colored glass bottle at first site. The beautifully gold cut out YSL logo band beneath the stopper is also a glamorous touch I loved. The very first time I used it, it really blew me away. The combination which did this for me was their lychee note combined with the rose. This gave it the edge and uniqueness it needed to really make this stand out, as Rose can at times in fragrances come across as over familiar and without much thought.
At first the citrus notes burst though to my nose as well as on my skin, and then the sweetness kicked in (with notes of peony and litchi.). After a short period of time the freesia softened the citrusy sweetness with a pinch of pink pepper, and then I could detect a very mild a rose note and a hint of soft wood. As the day went on it mellowed and mellowed but the lasting power was phenomenal.
The fragrance ended up being very mild, and I found that I continually smelled my wrist because of the lovely scent, and even as it mellowed towards the end of the day. What I really loved is the sense I of joy I got from this fragrance. It just made me smile every time I wore it. This scent does not overplay the rose, not does it overdo the lychee. The base is lovely and dry, woodsy but not overly so. This has originality and an olfactory punch. Modern and chic, contemporary and glamorous. The bottle is simple but with a colorful modern-young-glamorous vibe – and yes, even though I’m not a real “pinky” type of girl, I loved that they did a gorgeous fuchsia pink bottle. I Loved looking at the bottle just as much as I loved wearing the fragrance.
This makes a perfect day fragrance, and (which also came to mind), a Sunday church/brunch or wedding fragrance, and of course an amazing Valentine’s gift for the fragrance lover in your life!" S.D.
Fragrance Notes: Peony, Vetiver, Patchouli, Woody Note, Jasmine, Pink berries, Lychee, Citron.
Go--> YSL Elle Yves Saint Laurent Eau de Parfum
This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *
Wouldn't your friend love it if you told her about YSL Elle Yves Saint Laurent Eau de Parfum?
3121 by Prince Palacinka Product Rating Guide
3121 Fragrance by Prince
“In the several years that I have been reviewing fragrances, one of the most important skills I have honed is to be able to truly give a fragrance a chance to “live” on my skin. True, there are fragrances which open with a bang and impress me through and through. Then there are those which open up nicely enough, but the true essence of it can not be fully appreciated until several hours in.
I felt 3121 is just such a scent. The fragrance notes in and of themselves are not unusual, (and will truly appeal to those who love gardenia/tuberose), but what sets this scent apart from other white flower-based scents (and some celebrity scents for that matter) is how truly sexy it is and how long the scent lingers. Prince fans may be a little surprised at the “tameness” of the bottle design itself, but I think the purple shade brings Prince’s legendary color to life.
3121 opens on fruity-citrusy floral notes, heavy on the jasmine, and for a few minutes it is both sweet and sharp. The dry down is softer, and while the florals are prominent, the lily of the valley and orange blossom stand out as well, especially in the early stages.
The base is a subtle musky wood with a hint of earthiness, and it gets warmer and muskier the longer it is on skin. The lasting power is excellent, and with time the white florals eventually become rather subtle and the musk takes center stage. This perfume is absolutely intoxicating. It is a sexy fragrance...not overpowering. The fragrance lingers long through the day (and night)! The fragrance draws you in, and keeps you there…much like some of his most famous musical compositions (yes I am a fan!). L.D.
Fragrance Notes:
Bergamot
Jasmine
Gardenia
Orange Flower
Tuberose
Ylang, Ylang
Patchouli
Sandalwood
Cedarwood
Musks
This product gets 3 "Palacinka Points" *
Wouldn't your friend love it if you told her about 3121 Fragrance by Prince?
Diesel Palacinka Product Rating Guide
Diesel Fuel For Life Pour Femme 2.6 oz Eau de Parfum Spray
“From the black and white retro but slightly futuristic Diesel ads to the lace netting on the slightly flask-shaped bottle, I was definitely intrigued with the fragrance. It turns out it’s pretty and a little bit naughty, (which is exactly what their ads are trying to get across).
I actually didn’t quite know what to expect before my first spritz, as I am usually not impressed by many mainstream fragrances. However, I was pleasantly surprised that this was a fruity oriental, with rich ambery woodsy notes of an oriental, and the sweet notes of honeyed jasmine, and fruitiness provided by raspberry, mandarin, and blackcurrant. I actually love black currant (jams, cookies and even liqueur), but not every company has been able to capture it properly. Diesel has done it very well however.
All together Fuel for Life a pretty and feminine composition and the dry down is gingery and sweetly spicy from the patchouli and pink pepper. When it dries down it gets a little softer and a nice sweet soapy scent comes out. The floral notes are warm and very natural, like a garden in springtime.
Fuel for Life is a warm, soft scent, a pleasant mixture of fruity and woody. The lasting power is also superb. This is a really pretty perfume. It's going to make a nice winter scent for me this year. It has also been a lovely going out/night fragrance.” RLB
Fragrance Notes:
Mandarin, Pink Pepper, Jasmine, Patchouli, Black Currant, Raspberry, Musk.
Go-->Diesel Fuel For Life Pour Femme 2.6 oz Eau de Parfum Spray
This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *
Wouldn't your friend love it if you told her about Diesel Fuel For Life Pour Femme 2.6 oz Eau de Parfum Spray?
L' L.A.M.B by Gwen Stafani Palacinka Product Rating Guide
L L.A.M.B. Fragrance By Gwen Stefani 3.4 oz Eau de Parfum Spray
"I must start off by saying I am a huge fan of Gwen, so I might be a little biased! However, I know what I like and what I don't like and just because I like a celeb, it doesn't mean I will like their scent.
"Sparkling green freshness" is actually the perfect description for L's opening. It is mildly green and citrusy, and has a big "fresh" note. The water hyacinth joins in fairly quickly, and after that, there is a bit of pear, and for me I picked up a significant rose/ jasmine note in the early stages.
It is soft and mildly sweet, but also rather diffusive, and the musky base is clean and pale and summery. It isn't overly sweet or fruity, and while it is youthful, it is very wearable for all ages. It is a strong scent; not overpowering but you can definitely smell it. My favorite part of the scent is the drydown. It's soft and pretty.
And the bottle is quite gorgeous and bold (I even like the inside of the box which also follows her signature black/white stripes and rasta inspired colors). I was very surprised that on me it is a lasting all day fragrance; at least a good 5-6 hours (which is surprising because nothing ever lasts on me).
Out of all the celeb fragrances I have smelled recently, I think this is the best and the most mature. I fell in love immediately!" RLB
Fragrance Notes:
leafy water hyacinth, freesia, pear, violet leaves, jasmine, rose, lily of the valley, sweet pea, orange blossom, frangipani blossom, peach skin, heliotrope and musk.
This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *
Wouldn't your friend love it if you told her about L L.A.M.B. Fragrance By Gwen Stefani 3.4 oz Eau de Parfum Spray?
Cartier Palacinka Product Rating Guide
Cartier Delices de Cartier Eau Fruitee 1.6 oz Eau de Toilette Spray
“Renowned jeweler and watchmaker Cartier has launched a new perfume, a follow-up to their luscious Délices de Cartier* called Délices de Cartier Eau Fruitée. This is a lighter, fruity floral version of the original Délices. The version features a rhubarb note. There is a touch of much white musk in it which works quite well with a fragrance note that I liken to “candy”. It’s a powdery-tart flowery scent that "pops" off the skin in a fun kind of way.
This is not a one-dimensional fragrance however, I also detected in it a fresh spiciness which gives it spunk and a classic Cartier character, yet was still casual. This is a fragrance that is convertible enough to work within an active, varied lifestyle and while perfect for summer and hot climates, can also work year round.
Délices de Cartier Eau Fruitée is a meeting of two opposites: it's one part "clean" (like a detergent scent), another part "sweet" (fruits and flowers with a touch of vanilla) with lots of self-confidence and a energetic, straightforward attitude--plus this scent traveled easily from day-into-night.
Cartier is always glamorous – this is not for a wallflower. As you can also see this bottle is just too beautiful for words. Cartier produces stunning glass creations because this is the loveliest way to showcase this beautiful, worthy perfume creation.” RLB
Fragrance Notes:
Bergamot
Mandarin
Rhubarb
Morello-Jasmine Accord
Sandalwood
Amber Accord
This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *
Don't you think your friend would love it if you told her about Cartier Delices de Cartier Eau Fruitee 1.6 oz Eau de Toilette Spray?
Cartier Delices de Cartier 1.6 oz Eau de Toilette Spray
“Cartier has produced a stunning fruity-floral, with a presentation that is equally as stunning. The bottle is inspired by one of Cartier’s Art Deco brooches from the 1920s, with the dark red flacon glistening like a precious jewel. As a matter of fact, I really did just marvel at the bottle for several seconds before I would apply each time – a truly amazing feat for a perfumer maker I would say!
This fragrance has a gentle amber base, balanced the fruity-floral notes. What is truly remarkable about this combination is that it never allows the syrupy sweetness of cherry to overshadow the rest of the arrangement.
My first spritz sparkled as the fragrance began to unfold, with the pepper adding a pleasant sharpness. The luscious fruity note has a transparent sweetness that contrasts with the radiant floral note. The cherry is not the bittersweet cherry flavoring of cold medicine, nor is it the fresh dark fruit. This is more reminiscent of home made cherry jam. The violet tinge also tempers the sweetness; however, the result definitely has a sophisticated candy element.
This is a fragrance that I preferred at night, as there is a slight rich, warm quality that works best when it is cooler, however there were a few days I could not resist just a light touch before a Sunday brunch or day out for shopping.
If you are in the market for a fruity-floral in an extravagant bottle, I would certainly recommend Délices." R.V.
Fragrance Notes:
pink pepper
cherry
Sicilian bergamot
freesia
violet
pink, white and yellow jasmines
tonka bean
amber
sandalwood
This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *
Don't you think your friend would love it if you told her about Cartier Delices de Cartier 1.6 oz Eau de Toilette Spray?
Lancome AROMA TONIC - Energizing Body Treatment Fragrance 3.4 Fl. Oz.
“About six months ago I was sweeping through one of my favorite department stores and came across the tall striking green bottle at the Lancôme counter. I was in a rush, so I simply popped open the top and spritzed myself and quickly left.
Within about a minute, as I was walking I got the most amazing sensation – it was the most wonderfully, citrus-y fragrance I’ve ever smelled; lime, lemon, and green tea. Unfortunately, life got busy as it often does, and I never got back to the counter…
So when this treatment fragrance came to my desk you can imagine how I felt! This is THE scent of summer to me -- a semi-lotion-tonic-liquid-fragrance which actually cools your skin when it's hot. What is fascinating is that I've never gotten more compliments about a fragrance than when I wear Aroma Tonic. It's a great smell and not overwhelming. I can wear this fragrance for weeks on end and not get tired of it. It makes me feel so happy, positive and alive!
This really is the ultimate light, fresh, summery scent! It contains notes of lime, cardamom, green tea, osmanthus and ginger. The tart lime note gives this fragrance an uplifting, refreshing quality. The staying power is better than average for a body spray, I'd say. I can smell it up to three hours after spraying five spritzes. This LASTS and LASTS. I sprayed this on after my shower each morning and by late afternoon I would still smell it. Also, for all you “bottle snobs” (you know who you are), the Lancôme packaging and bottle is simply heaven to look at and hold!
It smells divine, but if you're not into green and/or citrus scents, this is probably not for you. Also, if you have dry skin, apply your body lotion/oil before spraying this fragrance all over your body as it does have some alcohol in it which can be drying.
Note: A few spritzes of this in a light body oil make an amazing massage oil for yourself or your loved one! Amazing...” S.D.
Go--> Lancome AROMA TONIC - Energizing Body Treatment Fragrance 3.4 Fl. Oz.
Fragrance Notes:
Lime
Lemon
Cardamom
Green Tea
Osmantus
Ginger
This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *
Don't you think your friend would love it if you told her about Lancome AROMA TONIC - Energizing Body Treatment Fragrance 3.4 Fl. Oz.?
&nbs