Creed Original Santal - I decided to start with this fragrance first because I have read and came across mixed opinion on this particular scent from Creed. Personally, I don't have this fragrance in my collection yet, so I never really worn it outside, but I have done a lot of testing myself including with some of my friends. The general opinion was split with the guys but every time it was tested on a female they all liked it.
When I put on the scent, it was an instantly liked. Described as very enjoyable and highly desirable. She even commented on the fact that it may even be unisex as she stated, "I wouldn't mind wearing it myself". She gave this fragrance an unique rating of 8.875/10
Kilian - Straight to Heaven - Next up was the much talked about StH which I personally enjoy myself. It was on the first niche fragrances that I gravitated to when I started collecting fragrances. I enjoy a lot of Kilian fragrances, but this one in particular was one of my favorite. I have always wanted to get a bottle of this fragrance but for some reason it never happened (it is still on my to-buy-list). Anyways, upon application, I was hoping that she would enjoy the scent but in reality it was the opposite. She really did not like this one at all - but mentioned that those that enjoy incense perfumery would highly like this one. Rated 3/10 |
Tom Ford - Oud Wood (Original formula/Vintage) - I have to admit that I did not enjoy this fragrance when I first tried it many years ago. Then my tastes changed and a year or two later I had to purchase a bottle of this one. Reason? It was very masculine, sexy, and modern. I have worn it many times and have received lots of positive feedback. In most all cases, it is described as REGAL! Testing this perfume, she described it as good, upper class, and something that would be fitting for Spring weather. I would have to agree with this opinion but also maybe add for nighttime as well. I was surprised by this opinion from her but without any knowledge of what it could be, the consensus stands as is that this particular fragrance is viewed very positively with its enveloping aroma of richness and regal qualities. Rated 7/10 |
Tom Ford - Jasmine Rouge - Working through a sample that I once received, I decided to test this fragrance on her to see maybe she would enjoy a more floral fragrance. Personally, I am split on this fragrance myself - some days I enjoy it and some days I really don't care for it; I think its best suited on a female though. Upon application, she enjoy this fragrance, said it has a nice aroma to it and its enjoyable. But then she added that this one she will not wear just yet personally, she feels that this fragrance would best suit her at more mature age when she retires from work. I guess she feels that this one doesn't 'fit a more younger female crowd. Rated 6/10 |
I didn't know what to expect at this point, her opinion on some of my favorite fragrances surprised me and I have always wondering what she would think about this one. I did not tell her any of the notes or my opinion of it prior to what she was about to tell me. She described this scent as being Summery, light, feminine, and something she would wear herself. As she kept going back to sniffing this fragrance on her arm, she told me that this ONE she feels would be BEST described as a person that has a sweet side that later transforms into naughty. WOW!
Further more, she elaborated that when going out or meeting new people (or if she wanted to meet a new guy), she would wear this fragrance. She wants the first impression (of her scent) to smell sweet and as the night progress, her naughty side would be revealed. This fragrance she says captures that essence through its sweet aroma that hides the naughty nature under its veil. Rated 7/10
Upon application, she described the scent as best fitted for Spring weather. The scent overall was "okay" and did not stand out in any way. Her best scenario for wearing the fragrance would be for a person to wear for casual use. I was surprised and somewhat disappointing by this assessment and would test it more without her knowing what it is in the near future. I believe skin chemistry plays a big part in this and perhaps smelling this one on me after an hour or two would yield different opinion. Rated 6/10
I plan on doing further testing with other fragrances with her