Prade Amber Perfume Review
Jul0
Created with a rich base of amber, Prada Amber Pour Homme is a sensual, masculine scent that draws a playful contrast with four basic accords: amber, fougere, cologne and leather. The top notes of mandarin, cardamom and bergamot conveys a classic ambiance while the oriental elements radiate comforting warmth that calms. The base culminates with a sleek finish of leathery notes of vetiver, neroli saffron and suede. Notice the fleeting fruity opening followed by a sweet Tonka-vanilla heart with hints of light patchouli. The light powdery touches of base notes infuse a mild sweet-like scent, not too sweet because every note is well restrained. This scent is elegant and masculine in a gentle kind of way.
Prada Amber is not the type of pour homme fragrance that overwhelms. It is not heavy on the sillage and certainly, does not announce itself in the crowd. It is meant for intimacy and closeness. There is a distinct soapiness but the kind of luxurious soap imaginable like those sold in high-end shops in Italy. One loyal Prada Amber gushed, “This scent is a tease. It doesn’t command attention. It’s too subtle to do that. Instead it begs for attention. It captivates your interest with it’s promising notes, drawing you in closer to get better acquainted, but never giving up all it’s secrets completely all at once. Addictive. It has an inviting sexiness to it.”
And yet another user who can’t get enough of Prada Amber, “It’s very hard to identify the individual notes in this fragrance, and yes it does have a synthetic feel if over-applied. And yes it definitely smells like soap, but the kind of soap you would find in hotel rooms costing more than $1000 a night… this has been one of my mainstays for quite some time… the sillage is amazing, the opening to dry down is tightly knit, and you never get the feeling that you smell like the other three guys in the elevator… this is a tremendously light and powdery fragrance, so if you are a lover of woods or deeper scents you will hate this… all in all a extraordinary Prada cologne to go with my great Prada footwear.”
Prada Amber Pour Homme is one of the most intriguing fragrances from the Italian perfumery house. The ingredients are masterfully balanced and harmonized resulting to a unique fragrance like no other — notably soapy, fragrant and long-lasting. The scent drifts throughout the day leaving you with clean waves of luxurious fragrance.
Thierry Mugler perfume Angel Innocent review
Jul0
“Innocent, spirited and playful, instantly seduces with a sparkling, fruity cloud. Its tender, delicious mist envelops the skin with delight, inspiring a desire for eternal renewal.” (Sephora.com)
Angel Innocent by Thierry Mugler is for the woman who prefers to seduce through innocent charm. Its sweet, non-invasive fragrance fills the air with a carnival of sweets that features sugared almonds, praline, candied fruits and chocolate truffles. This delicious scent is a a fusion of lush notes that include bergamot, mandarin, helional, honey, dewberry, black currant, passion fruit, red berries, almonds, meringue and amber musk. Although laden with confectionery sweets, Innocent is not as cloying as the original Angel. The fragrance evokes pictures of youth and as the name suggests, innocence. It is more fresh and perfectly suits a young woman.
Innocent opens up with a creamy blend of fruits and florals. The orange blossoms stand out giving it a nice citrusy aroma. It dries down to a romantic blend of ambery musk, vanilla and meringue. The sillage reeks a familiar Angel character in it. Longevity is moderate and perfume reviewers agree that is it best worn during the winter months.
One perfume fan commented, “It starts out sweet and fresh and the dry down is much lighter then Angel. The dewberry gives it a sweet and fruity touch on me and I love it for it, when the base notes take over there is only a hint left of the earlier notes and the sweetness changes into something more subtle and harder to notice.” As Angel Innocent is a lighter fragrance than the parent, the dry down may be fainter. With some users, the sillage is a lot better. Angle Innocent holds longer on the skin. According to another perfume critic, “This scent really smells very happy. reminds me of a shower of sweet and younger days of my life – carefree and full of dreams. I think it’s because of the honey. This is a quiet but strong scent do not be mislead.”
Created by perfume designer Laurent Bruyere, Innocent was introduced in the market in 1998. Thierry Mugler’s fragrances include Angel Caprice de Star (2007), A*Men Pure Coffee (2008) and Alien Eau Luminiscente (2008).