Perfume : bottle or scent?
October 19, 2009 at 11:10 am 4 comments
I’ve been shopping around in hopes to find a great new eau de parfum. The search started actually last weekend when I was in NYC… but no luck.
I’ve had a history of switching perfumes once a bottle is finished, but lately I’ve been wearing Turquatic of M.A.C. I think this happens to be my 4th bottle (they are teeny tiny) and now I’m ready to switch.
This is my perfume history:
Cool Water by Davidoff
Aqua di Gio by Giorgio Armani
Angel by Thierry Mugler
Sentiment by Escada
Lolita Lempicka by Lolita Lempicka
Turquatic by M.A.C
As you can see, I’m a sweet scent type of girl… I stay miles away from anything spicy or too floral. That stuff makes me nauseous. eeeek. Well with the help of a really nice salesperson … we finally found 2 perfumes that I actually enjoy the smell from the bottle and even when its on me.
Viva la Juicy by Juicy Couture & Black XS by Paco Rabanne
Now, both smell really nice (hubby approved) but he is leaning more towards the Black XS sent. I’m still not sure…cuz i know this may sound weird, but the bottle isn’t as pretty as Viva la Juicy.
Am I the only crazy one? Have you chosen a perfume based on the packaging?
Does the packaging affect your overall impression on the product. Does it make it feel like its more of a high end, more expensive product?
Whats your take on the subject?
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Kimberly | October 19, 2009 at 12:23 pm
Yes! Perfume packaging is just as important as the scent itself. I think you should go with Viva la Juicy (in fact, I love sweet perfumes, and this one is my favorite!). Otherwise it will bother you every time you spritz on perfume from a bottle you don’t think is pretty.
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Luxury Wedding Venues | October 19, 2009 at 2:05 pm
I love all things Juicy! track suits to the perfume to the accessories, great designs.
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anne | October 20, 2009 at 6:59 pm
i usually don’t care much about the bottles. some perfumes are amazing and their packaging is so-so. it’s not the bottle you’re gonna be smelling like all day… no?
buy both, so you can enjoy one’s scent and the other’s bottle?
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Lindsay May | October 20, 2009 at 9:54 pm
go with juicy!! the bottle makes all the difference