Njdeb

I find this to really be more of a multi-floral bouquet than a strictly tuberose scent. I actually get close to as much orange flower here as tuberose. This orange flower component gives the scent a sunny, friendly and approachable feel and lightens up the headier aspects of the tuberose and ylang ylang notes. In this way, Nuit de Tubereuse shares some similarities with Serge Lutens Fleurs d'Oranger, another sun-drenched tuberose/orange flower combo.

Rose makes a showing here too - but more in the way of a sweet, lightly-spiced pink rose than a deep dark red rose. In general, I find this perfume light-hearted and fresh, something I wouldn't typically expect from a tuberose scent. It has a sheerness that brings to mind the sort of scents Jo Malone produces (unfortunately, longevity is also on a par with Jo Malone scents).

This is an easy-to-like tuberose, even if you typically find the scent of tuberose overbearing. Here, it is not at all heady and thick like Fracas or intensely radiant like Carnal Flower. The tuberose in Nuit de Tubereuse is almost light and breezy - the word transparent comes to mind. Also, unlike Carnal Flower and Fracas, I find this tuberose very daytime and office appropriate.

Personally, I would prefer a stronger tuberose presence than this scent provides. Still, if you're looking to add a tuberose perfume to your collection and don't like the straight-on heady aroma of the flower, Nuit de Tubereuse is worth a try.

First of all, I really dislike the name (which, by the way, is BILLIONAIRE Boyfriend - no mere millionaire) and bottle of this perfume. What is this, perfume for gold-diggers? While I appreciated the concept of the original Boyfriend (the scent of a man's fragrance lingering on the skin of his girlfriend), this is just tacky - sort of like Paco Rabanne Lady Million and Juicy Couture had a baby.

Ok, got that off my chest. What really matters is how the perfume smells, isn't it? Well, sorry to say, I'm underwhelmed in that department too. To me this smells like they took the original Boyfriend and topped it off with some generic perfume "soup." Although I found Boyfriend to be a very original smelling perfume in the world of designer scents, this version smells much more ordinary.

Ironically I find the original Boyfriend to smell more high quality and expensive than the hyperbolic Billionaire Boyfriend. This flanker, it seems to me, was designed to appeal to those that may have found the original too dark, musky and, well, "different."

Alas, as is true in today's world of neverending flanker's, I think Billionaire Boyfriend pales in comparison to the original. It is "almost" good. Looking at the notes, this should be something I would love. And it could have been, with higher quality ingredients and a less "play it safe" approach.

My advice? Stay away from this shiny, new, but ultimately shallow Boyfriend. If you really want to smell "rich," stick to the orignal

Thanks to Awesomeness for her great review that prompted me to try this gem. As she said, this is a very versatile perfume. I think it strikes just the right balance between a modern (and grown-up) fruity floral and a classic floriental. It could also very easily be a day-to-night scent, appropriate for all but the most casual occasions.

The apricot note in here is simply scrumptious, creamy, jammy and sweet/tart. I find it to be the most distinguishing note in this scent. The florals are soft, smooth and understated. The patchouli and spices add depth and complexity and, I think, mesh particularly well with the apricot note. Overall, B has a smooth elegant feel that is rich, but not at all heavy or overbearing.

It's really hard for me to imagine anyone not being pleased with this scent. I think it would actually make a great perfume to give as a gift. To say that it would be a "safe" choice makes it sound boring, which it is not. I do believe, though, that it would have broad appeal, while still being distinctive and something not everyone is wearing. Plus, it smells and looks expensive even though you can find it for a very good price. Really, what more could you ask for?

What a difference a year (or 2) makes. Like PontNuef below, I have done a complete 180 on this perfume.

When I first tried it in April 2010, this was my review, "I really expected to love this. Something about my skin chemistry, though, turned it into the smell of a sickly sweet hospital cleaning product. Almost like a combination of coca-cola syrup and camphor. So disappointed."

I don't know why, but something today made me want to try this again. I sprayed it on and was bowled over. It is gorgeous! I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around this, how my opinion could have changed so much. Could it be because I hadn't smelled nearly as many perfumes back then as I have now, and my nose is more open to a wide variety of scents? I don't know. What I do know is that now I think it smells divine.

Taking in this scent now, it's hard to imagine that I wouldn't have always loved it. It is right up my alley, a dark floral with a spicy, woody base - a little smokey, a little sweet, a lot of character. Very, very sexy.

This has pretty much gone from being a sample collecting dust in a drawer to full bottle worthy. Go figure.

Bois Blond starts out very woodsy and green with a hint of spice. I get a feeling of cedar, cut grass and crushed pine needles, topped with a dusting of cinnamon. The "greenness" of this scent has a feel similar to what I pick up in Chanel No. 19.

As the heart opens, this scent becomes dryer and a very true-to-life hay note emerges. The greenness of this scent starts to move towards a muted yellow (yes, blonde), in the way of grass clippings that have dryed out in the sun. The amber provides a golden sweetness along with something that somehow brings to mind the smell of Red Hots candy (an American spicy cinnamon candy).

Oddly enough, Bois Blond's drydown reminds me a bit of Serge Lutens' Chergui. While I view Chergui as a very red-orange scent (as opposed to the golden-green of Bois Blond), both perfumes have a sort of dry earthy feel and hazy smokey spiciness to them. To me, the drydown of Bois Blond smells very much of late summer/early autumn days.

I have to say that this scent really facinates me. Honestly, I didn't expect that from a scent named "blond wood," which just sounds sort of, well, "beige" and unexciting. Far from it, I find Bois Blond to be quite interesting and multifaceted. If you're looking for unique scent with a lovely "indian summer" feel, Bois Blond is well worth your time