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9 Best Smelling Juicy Couture Perfumes

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Juicy Couture has a full line of highly popular fragrances for ladies. Many of them fit the brand name of being ‘juicy’ in their presentation and ingredients. This perfumes are often sweet, complex, and luxurious.

The Viva la Juicy line is the most famous and has spawned a ton of flankers for the brand, but they do have other options beyond that. I am keeping a curated list of what I think are the top perfumes from Juicy Couture and will update this page as necessary.

I’ve included new releases, as well as, some of the older one’s that may be more difficult to come by these days.

Favorite Juicy Couture Perfumes for Her

Update: Some of these have been discontinued since the last update. The brand hasn’t released too many new perfumes in the last few years. So, you’ll have to source a lot of these online nowadays, or they’re simply no longer available. I’m keeping them all up for now, until we get some new and better fragrance releases.

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Viva La Juicy Couture Eau de Parfum Spray, 0.5 Ounce
A great fruity/floral perfume from Juicy Couture. This is also a sweet gourmand type of fragrance that has a sugary confectionery vibe to it.

Viva La Juicy opens up with a citrus mandarin orange top note to go along with that familiar creamy aroma of vanilla and delicious caramel. 

It opens with that sweet, upbeat, and girly vibe. However, Viva La Juicy starts to dry down and the floral notes begin to emerge, namely jasmine and honeysuckle.

It is much softer and less sweet, once you reach the base of the fragrance, where you’ll get a smooth sandalwood and musk to bolster the composition.

This one starts out rather strong, but will quickly turn into a perfume with essentially moderate sillage. The longevity is good, though, it doesn’t have some crazy 10+ hours of wear.

Viva La Juicy is best used as an everyday wear for the colder months of the year. It really shines in the bitter days of winter, but absolutely can melt in summer.

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Grapefruit Summer

Viva La Juicy Neon– This is a newer fragrance from the Juicy Couture lineup. I almost went with Sweet Diva, but this one is more original and not just a Cloud re-creation.

Neon is led by its grapefruit note, which is surprisingly good and quite realistic in how it comes across. The top is also joined by raspberry and lemon.

This one is a citrus/fruity sort of perfume, but the notes aren’t super sharp (though, juicy).

The dry down is a bit more floral and woody, but the fruity notes keep things going. Orange blossom and a touch of jasmine, on top of a wood base. It’s sweet and fruity for the most part, great lighter sillage for the warmer months of the year.

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Flowers Please

Viva La Juicy Petals Please- This is another one that was released in 2022, that’s actually quite likeable. It takes the Viva La Juicy formula into a much more floral focused direction, that is very bouquet-like with how it comes across.

Petals Please opens up fruitier with its cloudberry note, which while being unique, has a light citrusy type of aroma. It’s interesting, not exactly citrus but kind of hits the same way. With that, you still get vanilla and some salty caramel popping up early.

The rose note is a ‘rose water’, which with the freesia gives Petals Please a very slight aquatic feel at times. Magnolia, gardenia, jasmine, and water lily also make appearances.

Though, overall, it’s more a general impression of floral notes without too much distinction between them.

So, sweet caramel and some amber underneath a bouquet of flowers. Not anything too groundbreaking, but a pretty and wearable release for floral perfume lovers from Juicy Couture.

Top Newer Juicy Release

Juicy Couture Glow 3 Piece Fragrance Gift Set, 3 Count.– Oui Glow is one of the flankers from Juicy’s original Oui perfume. Oui Splash was also a fun one for the summer months, as a pineapple laced aquatic.

Glow is described by the brand, “This illuminating fragrance adds an additional layer of addiction to her already provocative personality and amplifies her edgy yet playful appeal.”

The orange is the dominant fruit, but it is paired with a sweet and bright raspberry in the opening act. Very summery scent with jasmine playing the lead in the floral department. Oui Glow is a fruity/floral perfume that leans heavily towards the fruity end of the spectrum.

It dries down with some slightly woodsy aromas and fresh spice provided by cassis, moss, and pink pepper.  Not super complex or unique, but an easy one to wear and enjoy.

Kiwi and Citrus Floral

Viva La Juicy Soiree- Soiree is a fresh and fruity take on the Viva La Juicy formula. Pink kiwi is the unique main note here, it’s delicious, and supported by a great mandarin orange ingredient.

Soiree, as a perfume, isn’t all that complicated but it smells wonderful. The fruity top notes are joined by lily and jasmine, sitting underneath. Some light musk and wood notes, at the base.

The performance is solid, with 7 hours of moderate sillage, and a clean profile. This is a sweet fragrance, for those who want something lighter, and less ‘thick’ than the original Viva La Juicy. Yet, one which still very much fits that style. Nice spring/summer wear. Viva La Juicy Soiree Full Review

Best White Floral Perfume

Juicy Couture Eau de Parfum Spray, 3.4 fl. oz.
Juicy Couture’s namesake fragrance is a celebration of white floral notes, with lily and tuberose. The opening is where you’ll get the blast of crisp fruit notes.

There’s watermelon and apple, this gets paired with vanilla and caramel. However, these notes get quickly pushed into the background in favor of the floral dominance.

Tuberose is the main attraction, with lily slightly less noticeable, but still totally there. The aroma is creamy and slightly sugary with vanilla and caramel in supporting roles. Juicy Couture can be somewhat brash at the beginning but it settles down somewhat later.

It’s important to note that, the white florals aren’t the usual old-lady flowers in many other floral-centric perfumes. The sweeter notes that surround it help to temper that tendency.

This EDP is a solid choice for someone who wants a modern smelling white floral perfume with good longevity and strength. It’s fresh and conjures up thoughts of a spring day.

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Best Viva La Juicy for Summer

Juicy Couture Viva La Fleur Eau de Toilette Spray, 5 fl. oz.
A dynamic and flirty fragrance with notes such as mandarin, berries, caramel, and vanilla. It isn’t overpowering, however, La Fleur is a soft and warm perfume.

It starts out with those same sort of fruity notes that you find in the original Viva La Juicy, but there are red berries in this one, that are quite strong. However, after that initial run, Viva La Fleur takes on its own identity by shifting more into a floral fragrance.

Gardenia is the strongest of the floral notes and is paired with jasmine and honeysuckle. It is quite clean and has an upbeat personality. La Fleur isn’t an overpowering perfume and can be worn daily and is safe enough to be worn on many different occasions.

It does have a more youthful scent, but it isn’t a ‘teeny-bopper’, scent by any means. Though, someone that age could indeed wear it.

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Sparkling Champagne, Rose, and Jasmine

Viva La Juicy Rosé– This version opens up with a champagne-like bubbly aroma, as the name suggests. I really like that start, as I find it to be invigorating. It only lasts about 10 minutes, but it’s good.

Rose then move on to a more traditional floral/fruity perfume. You get rose, with that is brought together with fruit notes such as, mandarin and pear. It is a balanced scent, then, goes floral in the dry down.

Peony and jasmine share the most noticeable aspect of the latter stages with rose, amber, and some orris. Finally, it’s mostly rose. But, you do get good performance, and it smells attractive overall. Viva La Juicy Rose Review

Mature Dark Plum and Floral

Juicy Couture Couture Eau de Parfum Spray, 3.4 fl. oz.
Another sweet scent though this one is much darker and quite rich, but still a floral. Notes include: orange, grapefruit, honeysuckle, plum, vanilla, sandalwood, and jasmine.

The plum note along with the citrus ingredients really do the job of setting Couture apart from the rest of the Juicy perfumes on the list.

The citrus seems to be most present at the start and the plum is the fruit note that sticks around the most. Vanilla and amber flank the floral notes to give it a creamy warmth.

Jasmine takes the lead and has its own little blending experience with the plum note and that great honeysuckle found in these Juicy Couture fragrances is floating around in air.

Couture is skews a tad older than the others, but it doesn’t feel outdated by any means. It’s layered and has complexity, with a solid performance. It’s a nice change of pace, while sticking to the brand’s character.

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6 Best Chanel Perfumes for Summer

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Moving right along with the summertime related posts, I wanted to do one for the ladies’ side of things, and focus on one of the most popular brands: Chanel. For this list, I am going to focus on the best perfumes by the French design house, which will work best in the summer.

I have already covered the best overall Chanel scents, but many of those are too heavy and cloying for the heat. For this list, I wanted to mention some of the great seasonal wears, while also having some variety in terms of style.

Favorite Chanel Perfumes for Summer

Fresh for Summer

Chance Chanel Eau Fraiche Eau De Toilette Spray, for Woman EDT 3.4 fl oz, 100 ml– Chance Eau Fraiche is a wonderful fragrance and particularly excels as a summertime wear.  Chance Eau Fraiche features a top that is both aquatic and citrus, with lemon leading the way.

The base notes of the perfume hold things together with fresh cedar and a great pink pepper note. It is a clean and light scent, but not weak, that will holdup perfectly in the heat and not get bogged down or warped.

Also, shares plenty of the same qualities that makes the original Chance so beloved. Chance Eau Fraiche Review

A Trip from Paris

Paris-Venise– This one from the Les Eaux de Chanel line is spectacular and absolutely one of the top offerings for the warmer months.

Venise features notes of neroli, vanilla, and tonka bean. It kicks off with a great citrus accord, ylang-ylang, and a powdery mix of iris and violet. It’s fresh, unique, and a dynamic summertime wear.

The citrus, iris, and ylang-ylang (plus other floral notes) are most prominent in the opening act. Then, as it settles, you get the softer sweet and creamy notes coming through.

With enough of the iris/violet combination to make it interesting. Paris-Venise is a very beautiful fragrance. Paris-Venise review

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Cristalle Class

Cristalle EDT– There are multiple versions under this name, reformulation concerns, and further rumors of its demise. Yet, this one has stuck around since the 1970s. Underappreciated, even by me.

Yet, this one is clean and hangs around beautifully in the air during the spring and summer months. Green, light citrus, that is tempered by the inclusion of the hyacinth floral heart. So fresh without ever feeling like its screeching for attention.

Jasmine, rosewood, some light moss, and vetiver help to make this distinct from the other entries on this list.

It’s probably a good thing that Cristalle mostly flies under the radar versus the more well-known Chance series, for instance. You can enjoy it and stand out more from the crowd.

The EDT Version

Coco Mademoiselle EDT 50ml/1.7oz Brand new & sealed– The EDT version of Coco Mademoiselle is another awesome pick for the summer months. The EDP is more well suited for the colder months, so, make sure you pick up the correct bottle.

The EDT is cleaner and has a lighter overall profile, led by citrus notes including: bergamot, grapefruit, and mandarin orange. The patchouli can initially come off as strong, but once settled in, it totally works within the composition aiding the citrus.

The other main draw, is the jasmine note, which adds a light floral ingredient to this perfume. While not as heavy as the EDP, this one still has a very good longevity and the sillage isn’t ever underwhelming.

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Chanel Chance Tendre Eau de Toilette Spray For Women 1.7 OZ./ 50 ml.– This is the best smelling version of Chance, in my mind, but probably the second best option from the line for summer. Eau Fraiche is the better summer wear, but this one still works well in the heat.

In the opening, the crisp citrus notes work well with the floral notes: jasmine, iris, and hyacinth. The dry down, feels more suited to spring, with the slightly powdery floral notes and musk.

Also, the flowers are more prominent in the dry down, than is the citrus. As such the dynamic changes. Still, this one smells great regardless of season, and is a best seller for a reason. Chance Eau Tendre review

Lime and Basil

Paris-Deauville– This one is another entry from the Les Eaux de Chanel line. Deauville is a perfume that I really enjoyed experiencing while testing out the Les Eaux fragrances.

Lime, lemon, and mandarin orange start things off here. But, it’s not a purely citrus fragrance, as there is also a prominent basil note and an overall green aroma in Paris-Deauville. The main notes are lime, basil, and patchouli.

That’s the trio for most of the wear. There is a floral aspect to this with a bit of rose and jasmine, but they really aren’t that major in the mix.

For me, it lasted about 7 hours, which isn’t bad for a warm weather fragrance. Deauville is a pretty simple scent, that’ll be a spring and summer wear, but it’s a really great use of lime. Read my full review

10 Fragrances Similar to Hypnotic Poison

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Hypnotic Poison is a fragrance that has been popular for decades now. It’s almond, warm, vanilla combination has always had a lot of fans. It is a perfume that has a deep and attention grabbing smell. As such, it has sparked a whole host of similar smelling or cheaper also ran perfumes over the years.

Some of which, you can no longer easily find bottles of. However, I wanted to present ten options that can serve as potential alternatives to Hypnotic Poison by Dior.

Perfume Alternatives Similar to Hypnotic Poison

Super Inexpensive Hypnotic Impression

Tesori d’Oriente:”Fiore Del Dragone” Aromatic Perfume 100ml 3.38fl.oz [ Italian Import ]– Is this an exact match of our target? No, but it can bear quite the resemblance, during its dry down.

Fiore del Dragone isn’t the most complex scent out there. Though, it can give you a similar experience to the Dior for a fraction of the price. The almond is there, as is: apricot, jasmine, vanilla, sandalwood, and other ingredients.

This one has a softer sillage, but has surprisingly good performance, for what it is. The opening act is sweeter and fruitier than Hypnotic Poison. Also, it feels like a thinner scent. Nonetheless, it has significant overlap to what we’re looking for.

Venomous Scent

Hypnotizing Venom by The Dua Brand– If you are looking for something that is inspired by and as close to what we want as you’re going to get, The Dua Brand should have you covered.

Reasonably priced, an extrait de parfum strength, and overall near one to one aroma with the original Dior formulation. With the sweetness, floral notes, and bitter almond making its way through the aroma.

Plus, it’ll probably give you better longevity than the current bottles of our target scent.

Amour Hypnosis

Hypnotic Amour by Fragrenza– Here’s another inspired take on the Hypnotic Poison note structure from Fragrenza. This is a brand that I’ve had a good experience with, having bought several samples from their designer inspirations lineup.

Plum, apricot, almond, and coconut are all here with the vanilla and rosewood base notes. With the same notes it’s going to be very close to what you get with the original. In my experience with this brand, they do get very close to matching perfumes beat for beat.

The price for a full bottle is very affordable and you can always just buy samples instead, to test things out.

Hope for Similarities

Sweet Hope by La Rive– La Rive’s Sweet Hope really tries to go for something that is close to being like Hypnotic Poison and it does strike rather close. Not exact, but for under $20, it’s as good as you can expect.

It’s a lighter, more sheer take on this style of perfume. So, don’t expect a powerhouse with this one. It has a good amount of sweetness, plentiful almond, but the vanilla isn’t as good as the Dior. Still, overall it hits the mark for what you may be looking for.

Performance wise, this isn’t an all-day wear, but also isn’t going to simply disappear in a few hours either.

Vanilla Hypnos

Hypnotic Vanilla by Zara– Dulce de leche and vanilla are really quite prominent in this one. That’s the biggest distinction between it and Hypnotic Poison. Yes, still a strong vanilla but the sweetness is just different. To me, less sugary. More of a dry baked good.

Also, a lack of almond. However, we start out with an apricot blossom and also get to enjoy a jasmine note.

Still, this one strikes an awfully close chord to our Dior target without being a one to one match. Hypnotic Vanilla seems to be one that Zara has kept around for a while, so, you should be able to snatch up a bottle for pretty cheap.

Simplified Silvery Moon

Silver Moon by Pacifica–  This one has similarities to Hypnotic, as the main notes are: vanilla, spice, and almond. But, obviously with that structure this Pacifica scent is going to be a much simpler blend.

It has a sugary sort of sweetness to open things up, along with that main vanilla note, and a slightly spicy kick. What’s really going to be missing here is the floral heart found with the Dior scent, which may or may not be a bad thing depending on your own taste.

Very warm embrace, the almond is soft and less bitter, with more of an approachable baked goods quality than Hypnotic. The dry down is creamier and smoother than that opening sugar rush, with a touch of musk.

It won’t be everyone’s ideal replacement, but plenty of people will enjoy its simplicity.

The Powdery Alternative

Juliette Has A Gun MMMM Eau de Parfum Spray, 1.7 Fl Oz– This one lacks the almond note, but gives you a juicy raspberry opening and vanilla and caramel throughout.

The vanilla, really starts to come through after 15-20 minutes and is joined by the heliotrope and iris notes, to really give it that mix of powder and creaminess. It’s pretty straightforward thereafter, with added sandalwood and musk.

Those base notes along with some of the floral notes, can give you a closely related aroma when compared to Hypnotic Poison. It’s a lighter and a version with more powder to it.

Sweet, Tart, and Juicier Cheapie

Christina Aguilera by Night by Christina Aguilera (Women)– The opening act of Christina Aguilera by Night, is quite the fruity affair. The apple note here, is actually great, and it is paired with some other tropical fruit, mainly pineapple.

This is another one that isn’t an exact match of Hypnotic, though, you do get plenty to enjoy. The main difference is going to be the lack of the almond note. Vanilla is a major player, as is sandalwood, and a powdery heliotrope that can mimic that aspect of the Dior.

This is a dark and juicy sweetness with a lovely vanilla note, especially during the latter stages. It can be more difficult to find bottles, so it may not be an option for too much longer.

Masculine-leaning, Less Fruit

Parfums de Marly Pegasus Men’s Edp Spray, 4.2 Ounce– I’m personally not a huge fan of the almond note in this one, but it does strike a close chord to our Dior target. Yes, this is a men’s fragrance, but has a nice dry and powdery quality.

In here, you get almond, bergamot, and vanilla to start things off. Then comes in heliotrope, lavender, and jasmine as the floral heart. It will transition from that powdery scent into something that is smooth and creamy.

The main difference is going to be that Pegasus has less sweetness than does Hypnotic Poison. It’s also pricier, but if you want a well-made alternative this is an option.

Craze Alternative

Craze by Armaf– Here’s another men’s fragrance that can kind of go either way, it’s basically a cheaper version of Pegasus mixed with Hypnotic Poison. With enough similarities to Hypnotic Poison to be viable.

Heliotrope powder, vanilla, and a nutty almond note are all here. This is going to be the least ‘similar’ to the Dior, but has well over 50% similarity with it. Probably over 70 percent, really.

The almond note here comes across as somewhat bitter, especially with the other notes early on. Then, it will become a better blend with the vanilla, fresh floral notes, and overall sweetness.

So, if you want that same style, a sweeter aroma than Pegasus, but still more masculine than the Dior for around $30-ish…this can work. Not amazing, but nice for what it is.

Libre Le Parfum by YSL

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Libre Le Parfum was released as a flanker to the popular YSL original back in 2022. I received a few samples of it some months back and tested it out. It wasn’t one that I was particularly excited about trying, but actually came away pleasantly surprised by this perfume. How does it smell? How long does it last? Continue below for my full thoughts.

Libre Le Parfum Overview

Notes include: ginger, saffron, mandarin orange, bergamot, orange blossom, lavender, vanilla, honey, tonka bean, vetiver

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My Full Review

One of the main things that I notice early on with Libre Le Parfum, is how quiet the lavender note is on my skin early. Now, come to find out that it will be more substantial later on, I do like the change of pace from others in the series.

The opening has a good dose of mandarin orange/bergamot, while not ever taking over the composition. It’s held in check by the ginger, saffron, honey, vanilla, and especially the orange blossom. That is the floral note (and note in general) that leads the way here.

Parfum is warm and cozy. The spice is potent, while we get a thick sweetness as well, in this opening act.

After a few minutes, the citrus will fade, as will some of the ginger. Here, I get a mix of saffron, and honey with the orange blossom. The other notes will be sitting underneath this as the main accord for a while.

The next phase for me is the lavender coming on strong at the expense of the orange blossom. It will be even for a little bit, but lavender quickly takes on the dominant role out of the floral notes.

With that, less saffron, ginger is pretty much gone, but you get the tonka bean in their place. So, it’s really a vanilla and honeyed aroma at this point. A sweet, honey-vanilla dipped floral fragrance.

The dry down is mostly lavender and vanilla with a touch of vetiver poking through. Not as thick, still somewhat sweet, but more of a cleaner aromatic smell at this point. Closer to what you get with Libre and Libre Intense.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

Le Parfum is a heavy and thick fragrance with plenty of projection. It will leave a nice scent trail for a long time. On me, it felt a tad weaker than Libre Intense, but it is still close to being the strongest of the bunch so far.

The longevity here is fantastic. I get 10-11 hours at least, with Le Parfum sometimes venturing into the 12 hour range. I don’t think it’ll go beyond that on my skin, but this Libre flanker is no slouch.

Seasonally, due to its ingredients and how heavy of a scent it can be, this one is made for the autumn and winter months. I wouldn’t expect to be wearing this outside during the summer months or if you live in a particularly tropical climate.

Add to that, this is one that can really shine in the nightlife, during those colder months. That warmth, sweetness, and enveloping cozy aroma is great. Attractive and bold with what it brings to the table.

Maybe not the best for formal wear or work (depending on your office). Some of you will be able to pull it off in that environment. But, this is just a really nice gourmand version of Libre.

Overall Impressions of Le Parfum

Overall, do I like Libre Le Parfum? Yes, I think it is the best release of the series thus far. I used to think that was Libre Intense, but this surpasses it. Also, it is easily better than L’Absolu Platine which came out around the same timeframe.

It does everything well, so long as you enjoy this sort of heavier gourmand style. It won’t be for absolutely everyone, of course, but I think that most people would enjoy this YSL perfume.

I’d say that this one is a buy. It’s definitely one to try out and see how it works for you, at the very least.

Again, it’d be my number one pick from the Libre line. I wasn’t a big fan of the original, but this and Intense really carry the banner well.

One of the better designer releases in the past few years. It doesn’t seem to get the same attention as things like Burberry Goddess (this is better) or even the other Libre options.

Guilty Elixir de Parfum Pour Femme by Gucci

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Guilty Elixir de Parfum is a 2023 release from Gucci. Today, I will be reviewing the Pour Femme version of this title, after I’ve already done the men’s cologne. I grabbed samples of each to test them out and put each through its paces.

But, how does Elixir Pour Femme smell? Does this Gucci perfume actually last long? Is it even worth a try?

What does Guilty Elixir Pour Femme Smell Like?

Notes include: violet, mandora, bergamot, wisteria, rose, osmanthus, patchouli, vanilla absolute, tonka bean

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My Full Wear Review

Guilty Elixir opens up with an interesting mix of citrus, violet, and osmanthus. The osmanthus acts sort of how it does in Flowerbomb, helping to create a fruitiness that has a ‘jammy’ like quality.

It definitely doesn’t come across as being too much in the direction of the orange and bergamot notes.

It is interesting that Guilty Elixir will become more floral dominant. The early stages are a cooling freshness of the wisteria, a bit spicy, and a rather powdery violet note. Yet, it never feels completely heavy on the powder on my skin.

This will shift from the initial sweetness of the opening, to something that is a tad soapier. The floral notes here do have a slight plasticky kind of aroma at times. Kind of strange, but wasn’t that noticeable throughout the wear.

That’s basically what I get for the dry down. A soapy and slightly powdery floral fragrance with a vanilla and tonka bean mix in the base. Not nearly as interesting and a lot of what I was enjoying simply fades away.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

I’d say this is above average with its sillage and projection. Not a super heavy fragrance, as it does have a bit of freshness to it. Yet, it still does have plenty of substance (vanilla, tonka bean, violet) and never feels airy.

The projection will extend pretty far in that first hour. Very noticeable to those around you. It will end up more moderate, let’s say, three to five feet from the skin for a good portion of the total wear.

The longevity here is over 8 hours on my skin. Maybe, it hits 9 hours, but doesn’t go beyond that for me. It’s fine. For the price and the ‘Elixir’ title that they use, I did expect it to venture into the double digit hour territory.

Seasonally, it’s better when it’s a bit chilly out. I think that Elixir would work in the springtime, as well, but the heat and humidity of summer would be too much. Let’s call it autumn through spring, for its range.

If you do enjoy the scent, Guilty Elixir Pour Femme does have the ability to be worn in many scenarios. Maybe not the most formal or sexiest scent out there. Though, it can work as a daily wear for many, and can venture into the nightlife as well.

Overall Impressions of Guilty Elixir Pour Femme

I’m not sure that everyone is going to like this edition. Personally, I think it’s among the better Guilty releases on the women’s side. Which may not be saying all that much, there’s maybe two or three that are quite good (Absolute followed by Intense), and the rest…maybe not.

Not my favorite, but I was pleasantly surprised by what this one had to offer.

The citrus, the wisteria, the jam-like aroma in the opening act. All very nice. That’s the highlight of the wear for me.

It does get a bit boring and uninspired in the dry down. Not nearly as sweet, more of a straightforward and smooth floral/vanilla scent.

And at the price that it’s going for, is another reason for me not to give it a full buy recommendation. Definitely one to try out, if you’re interested, but I’d check it out first.

The performance is at least good enough, even if the rest of the back half, isn’t anything too amazing. I’m not sure this will ever go on discount, but it might be worth waiting for, if you absolutely must have Elixir in your collection.