I must admit... I've never really wanted to try or cared about Lola by Marc Jacobs. Basically anything that creates a lot of hype instantly turns me off... I mean, I don't want to look and smell like every girl who walks down the street, right?! So I've always given this fragrance the cold shoulder and moved on.
That is until I smelt it for the first time at the Maxted Thomas PR Beauty Gala Event for ABBW 2011. Spurred on by the lovely Coty lady (whose name escapes me), I cast my arrogance aside and smelt the roses. And I have to say, it was amazing.
I was honestly expecting something insanely sweet and girly so I was rather surprised by the warmth and depth and femininity in the parfum!
But enough talking, onto the details!
Notes
Top Notes
"Sparkling Fruitness"
Pink Peppercorn, Pear, Ruby Grapefruit
Middle Notes
"Ultra Feminine Florals"
Rose, Fuschia Peony, Geranium
Base Notes
"Warm and Seductive"
Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Creamy Musk
This fragrance is really nice in that the notes progress quite markedly on the skin:- You start with the burst of freshness, followed by the soft, pretty florals then end with the sexy base notes.
The Bottle
We all know Marc Jacobs is a creative genius so how could we expect any less from his fragrance bottles? Lola's bottle is created to reflect the "Floral Bouquet" inspiration by having a flower blooming from it's holding. Colours of Plum, Fuschia and Red play on the femininity of the fragrance. Detailed gold "rope" underneath the flower contrasts against the lilac bottle beautifully.
Top view of the Flower Design
Day or Night Fragrance?
Personally, I am going to be wearing this fragrance during the day as it is so fresh and pretty, but I'm most certain it can be worn at night!
So, I'd like to really thank you, Coty Lady, for giving me the opportunity to smell this parfum. It most defiantly is becoming a staple in my collection. In the future I think I should stop be such an Olfactory Snob, no?
RRP: $120 for 50ml. Being Christmas time there will be Gift Packs available that include a shower gel and body lotion.
Which perfumes are you loving at the moment? Do you prefer the ultra girly scents or the deep seductive scents? LET ME KNOW!
This is one of my favourites! I got it earlier this year for my birthday and I love it so much. And even though there is so much hype around it, I actually have never come across anyone else that wears it so I never worry about smelling like all the other girls.
ReplyDeleteGlad you caved in and got it, it's gorgeous.
PS: the coty lady's name is Fiona.
I don't think I have actually smelled this perfume before...strange because my mum owns it. I mean I'm sure I have probably smelled it on her but was unaware.
ReplyDeleteMy current fave perfume is Gucci Guilty. It is such a sexy scent to me I just can't get enough of it. (Probably why my big bottle is less than half full after 8-9 months) haha
Hannah xox
i know exactly what you mean, it never caught my attention before, but i will have to go try it!
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Annina
www.cinchedatthewaist.com
Omg - I have a sample of this perfume and I adore it...but barely wear it because I don't want to run out!
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