AFreimann

AFreimann

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AFreimann 5 years ago 4
10
Bottle
7
Sillage
8
Longevity
9
Scent
Beauty in a Bottle.
IF you like: Sambac jasmine, pink pepper, bright peony all supported by a fuzzy musk, then this may be your holy grail fragrance. The composition is elegant, inoffensive, even office-appropriate but that pink pepper gives it that little hint of edge that makes Jason Wu's debut fragrance far from pedestrian.
The quality of the ingredients is obvious in every wearing, to my nose. The performance, sillage, and longevity are moderate (though this will last on textiles and hair until laundered). Projection is soft to moderate, depending on application.
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AFreimann 5 years ago 2
8
Bottle
10
Sillage
10
Longevity
10
Scent
Buttery, Milky, Chocolatey Deliciousness
Yes, when you order it can take up to six weeks to produce and then there's shipping time to consider. However, having the product in hand and experiencing the sweet, rich fragrance, I have to say that to me it was worth it all.

I wasn't there in the 70's when Andy Kaufman was treating the crowd to milk and cookies but this fragrance tribute absolutely has an opulent and well-blended accord created by the prominent milk note that is softened and supported by the rich, warm butter laying over the decadent, deep chocolate. To say this beauty is 'edible' is profound understatement in the best way.

Performance: Stellar. One spray projected an arm's length for 4-6 hours and is now still more than a skin scent (8, 9 hours or so later). I find the fragrance itself linear but have no complaints due to the scent and its delicious appeal.

I am very pleased with this fragrance and will order others from Xyrena in the future. Highly recommended, all things considered.
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AFreimann 5 years ago 4 1
8
Bottle
7
Sillage
8
Longevity
10
Scent
Marshmallow, Vanilla, and Raspberry Perfection
The marshmallow here is soft and fluffy; generally, I find this note tricky and it often doesn't work, but here the marshmallow takes center stage and is the sweetest, most realistically-edible expression of the note I've experienced to date. My experience is: marshmallow, vanilla, and raspberry forward in a gourmand-sweet accord supported by delicate white florals, smooth sandalwood, and powdery heliotrope (just a smidgeon), however your mileage may vary as they say.
Echoing what others have said before, this absolutely will last on textiles until laundred but eventually dries down to a lovely, delicate skin scent (which, delightfully, depends upon application and environmental conditions combined).

I didn't even know this beauty existed until last week, when a fellow member and dear friend sent a most generous box which included several spray-sample vials of this inimitable fragrance. Suffice it to say that it was instantaneous love and I now own my first 100 ml bottle.

Fragrance: 10. So beautiful, I can't even.
Value: Worth. No-brainer worth more than it's cost.
Performance: Moderate or better on all counts (a definite Goldilocks perfume for me... just right!)
She ticks off all the boxes for this enthusiast, folks. I hope you enjoy her as much as I do! ♥
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AFreimann 5 years ago 5
Beachside nights, juicy quince, salted air...
This reminds me of Autumn nights on Padre Island, bonfire ablaze and the air heavy with salt on a pulsating breeze, tiny crabs running sideways here and there and the shore dotted with seashells like pearls in the sand. The crisp ginger and sweet, juicy quince dance in a unique accord over the depth of the wood and sweetness of the amber in the base. She does remind me vaguely of my husband's Aqva Pour Homme (the shared DNA is quite obvious to my nose) and I love that one, though like someone else has mentioned, the Pour Homme is by far a stronger, larger-projecting fragrance.
For this one I suspect the warmer it is outside, the more she will completely unfold and shine. As it is on this cool Spring morning, I am nostalgically transported back to the Gulf Coast shores, surrounded by friends and the gorgeous salted air.
Scent: 9/10 probably 10 in warmer temps
Performance (longevity): Moderate. Fair enough.
Value: Good. No complaints about the price for what I've received in exchange.
Sillage: depends largely on application. With 3 sprays, moderate.
A small caveat worth mentioning: I oversprayed this once and made myself nauseous so start out with this one cautiously. She is a beauty, though. Just be careful, folks. ♥
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AFreimann 5 years ago 1
9
Bottle
7
Sillage
7
Longevity
9
Scent
Pretty, worth investigation
My bottle was created in 2016, batch no. 62N20D.
I'd never tried this fragrance until within the last couple of years, avoiding it when it was first released because of the hype surrounding it, and the price tag. Fast forward to now when my friend sent me the last of her bottle to enjoy.

I'm a complete sucker for sweet fragrances and this one is no exception, I think she's just beautiful. I do agree with similarities to both LVEB and Sofia Vergara's Sofia but they're not all dupes for one another, just obviously sharing some DNA. Fortunately, I don't detect the freesia at all (which normally screams from my skin but here is apparently well-blended), so if freesia normally scares you away, you should still test Flowerbomb as you may be pleasantly surprised.

I love the bottle itself, so a good solid 8 on packaging and presentation.
Scent = 9 of 10, I find it alluring, happy, and beautiful
Value = Could be better. It's gorgeous but you can find similar scents at lower prices.
Performance and Longevity: Moderate or better.
FB worthy? I think so. I wouldn't recommend blind-buying her, but test? Absolutely worth that much at least, yes.
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