There are fragrances associated with luxury – they are called expensive, chic, deep, sillage, complimentary. And there are other creative solutions of perfumers that women call cheap and even compare to air fresheners that are too expensive.
Such perfumery can have as few or many notes, but in general, according to many perfume aesthetes, their composition sounds flat and even primitive. As a rule, such hard-hitting reviews are awarded to fresh aquatic aromas, juicy citrus or natural floral.
We present 10 famous fragrances from the luxury segment, which, according to the opinions of numerous reviews, the definition of "eau de toilette" fits in the truest sense of the word.
10 scents that are compared to air fresheners in reviews
1. Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet (Christian Dior)
The Miss Dior line, which was revived more than 15 years ago, has become one of the most bought in the world. Young women adore these simple floral fragrances, but not all of them delight.
For example, Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet is called primitive and flat, does not leave a sillage and evaporates quickly. It is really simple and unpretentious: peony and rose, apricot, peach, tangerine and white musk play in it. A kind of sweet-fruity elixir with banal pink flowers.
2. Chance Eau Fraiche (Chanel)
Chanel's Chance line was originally aimed at young women who appreciated the sonorous fragility of these fragrances. But some flankers are called completely spineless.
Chance Eau Fraiche refreshes with citrus and is ideal for those who love lemon freshness in summer fragrances. But for those who love the versatility and retro severity of true Chanel perfumery, it is completely empty and is more suitable for freshening the air in the room.
3. L'Imperatrice 3 (D&G)
One of the favorite fragrances of perfumery and cosmetic networks, which has gained immense popularity due to its cheapness and simplicity. "Empress" includes notes of kiwi, rhubarb, watermelon and lemon tree, which make it especially in fresh and very simple, as if the fruit were soaked in water and offered to use it as perfume.
4. Be Delicious (DKNY)
This iconic DKNY perfume is perhaps most often compared to an air freshener, and some use it as such. Apple, cucumber, grapefruit, lily of the valley, rose - these notes make it bright and recognizable, but too trivial.
5. L'Eau par Kenzo (Kenzo)
In Kenzo perfumes, you can find vanilla-caramel sweetness, floral bouquets with tropical fruits, and woody elegance.
Water lily, reed and mint create an aura of natural charm and tranquility for a composition that many people like for the office and on rainy or hot days. Others will recognize L'Eau par Kenzo as lotion, deodorant and cucumber water.
6. Green Tea (Elizabeth Arden)
Everyone seems to know this Elizabeth Arden scent - and all thanks to its cheapness and widespread popularity. Many people use it precisely as a freshener or as a deodorant, and not at all a standard toilet water.
Green Tea contains notes of green tea, lemon, bergamot, mint, orange peel, rhubarb - all this evokes associations with a cup of iced tea. Mostly from a bag.
7. Light Blue (Dolce & Gabbana)
One of the most popular and purchased fragrances in the world, advertising for which increases significantly during the holiday period. It is very lightweight, perfect for the summer.
But like DKNY's Be Delicious, its apple note combined with lemon makes many people compare it to a freshener or detergent. And all this despite belonging to an Italian home that is traditionally associated with luxury.
8. Pleasures (Estée Lauder)
They say that Estée Lauder perfumery is impossible not to feel in the room, especially if someone has perfumed with Pleasures. They are incredibly loud and suffocating due to their thick floral arrangement.
The original 1995 Pleasures has notes of lily of the valley, peony, lilac, lily, rose, jasmine, freesia, which will cause a headache if you go too far with the amount of zilch.
9. AnaÏs AnaÏs (Cacharel)
The scent is a legend that many celebrities adore. Launched in 1978, this Cacharel perfume continues to be popular for its multi-faceted retro floral scent.
But even its bottle resembles a miniature air freshener, as well as its intense notes of lily, hyacinth, lily of the valley, jasmine, clove, honeysuckle, galbanum, rose, lavender, tuberose.
10. Donna (Sergio Tacchini)
Perfume superhit of the 90s, which was simply adored in Russia for its accessibility and simplicity. Donna is a very fresh floral-aquatic perfume with notes of water lily, lotus, bergamot, pineapple, lily of the valley. Some pour it from head to toe in hot weather, while others put it in the toilet instead of the Sea Breeze or Ocean Freshness freshener.
