I get lots of fresh-breeze type aldehydes and delicate lotus blossoms, + a decent dose of patch/rose/violet and a relatively gentle amber/suede tone. While still dusty, this is lighter more floral- I can smell the Ylang Ylang but not so much the Iris, and seems more sophisticated and less "dirty" than the original. com perfumes magazine - All Rights Reserved - do not copy anything without prior written permission. Next, came one more proof that he was interested in me (not only in my possible purchases): he introduced himself rather warmly. The 'made in Italy' version is even richer than the 'made in USA' version (marked on the sticker on the bottom).

Please read the full reviews and consider your own needs and preferences before making a purchasing decision. I have a feeling this is going to be one of those houses that can best be appreciated during the drydown (much like Tom Ford. I like this one more then Emotionelle and I'm still very interested in smelling Strip and the original. Update: I wore it out tonight meeting my friend, it’s a warm, softly breezy summer night…it made him take a huge breath and sigh as soon as I got into the car, he told me I smelled incredible!

I usually am unable to wear perfumes with amber as they give me a headache, but the suede and musk couple with the flowers really fight with the sweetness of the amber. I bought my original AP on a plane back from Cairo and I think I will revisit that perfume again as well. Top notes are infused with white lotus petals, white ylang-ylang and violet leaves which leads to the floral heart of osmanthus, jasmine and rose.

A little mature, like the smell of a woman who has found her signature and the perfume lingers in all her clothes like it was there allways. It contains notes of white lotus petals, white ylang ylang, violet leaves, osmanthus, jasmin, rose, iris, amber, patchouli and white suede. Sadly, the person that had kept me waiting phoned me in the worst possible moment: when he and I were most amused in our conversation. This scent matches up with the Greek poetess Sappho's prayer to Aphrodite to get a man to fall in love with her. The outfit I chose for this occasion might not be the most appropriate one for a career woman: a white embroidered top, paired with a velvet miniskirt in a dark chocolate tone, and sheer see-through tights as a finishing touch.Maitresse, to me smells like scented compact powder after it’s been applied on the face + the drydown of Chanel No. He spotted me among over the hundred people that were grouped on the entrance and the crowded lobby? Danged if I know why this is supposed to be so sexy; on me it's a sweet, warm powdery floral, with all the usual suspects - rose, jasmine, iris, ylang ylang - on song and in perfect harmony.

This is you falling head over heels and wanting to leave your partner for her, even though you know she'll never feel the same way. Note: The pros and cons listed on this page have been generated using the artificial intelligence system, which analyzes product reviews submitted by our members. I am not so sure if it's going to last or not, I get the feeling that this relationship might be stormy, unpredictable and not ment to last. While we strive to provide accurate and helpful information, we cannot guarantee the complete accuracy or reliability of the AI-generated pros and cons. From the top notes to the dry down Maitresse is your typical sexy secretary perfume, but not in an exciting way.It's a bit of a relief compared to other fragrances by this house (even though I adore them), but still not a sweet fragrance. I don't find the aldehydes in Maitresse to be soapy, the musk in here is a bit "dirty" but nothing on par with civet and there is absolutely no citrus. I look st my bottle and it seems in the same family as AP petale noir, which isn't noir to me, it's like this but doesn't last, and a Prada infusion de orangeir which I recently tried. In the years to come, I believe that my perfume collection may grow bigger and bigger, but if I had to give it up and just choose two perfumes, that would be Maitresse along with another one of my favorites, Caresse from Fragonard. EdP stripped of all aldehydes + warm, clean skin that had been moisturized with white musk body lotion a few hours earlier.

It is not very strong in my opinion, and it fades down quickly in this SLIGHTLY more powdery drydown. Of all the flowers that are listed I only smelled the ones I don't usually like in a perfume: violet, iris, jasmin.He attended a different college, and actually was surprised that my university offers support and tracking services to its graduates.