Savvy Thinker » Dolce and Gabbana http://savvythinker.com thinking about life, playing with makeup Sun, 12 Feb 2012 10:15:26 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Review: D&G Comparing Rose The One with The One http://savvythinker.com/review-dg-comparing-rose-the-one-with-the-on/ http://savvythinker.com/review-dg-comparing-rose-the-one-with-the-on/#comments Thu, 12 May 2011 05:09:33 +0000 Karin http://savvythinker.com/?p=5403

Rose The One
I was able to try Rose The One in person tonight, and I have to say it is a nice addition to the original The One.

What are the notes?
Rose The One

notes: blackcurrant, pink grapefruit, mandarin, lily of the valley, rose, litchi, peony, Madonna lily, ambrette seed, sandalwood, musk and vanilla.

The One

top: bergamot, mandarin, lychee and peach,
mid: Madonna lily, muguet and jasmine,
base: of plum, vetiver, vanilla, amber and musk.

How do they compare?
The main difference for me is the addition of pink grapefruit in Rose The One. That comes across strongly in the beginning, perhaps even stronger than the rose. But citrus notes burn off fast from the top notes, leaving a gentler, softer version of The One.

Both fragrances begin with almost a fizz, but the fizz is stronger in Rose The One, as you would expect, because of the tart aspect of the grapefruit.

Does it resemble the original The One?
Unlike some flankers that have no resemblance to the original fragrance except for the name, Rose The One stays true to the original concept, while making it more wearable with the addition of the rose and pink grapefruit and softening it.

My Take:
I found over time that The One was a fragrance so distinctive that I tired of it. I couldn't layer up over it to get another fragrance later in the day, which I like to do.

I like citrus in a fragrance. And I have trouble wearing roses. But Rose The One is one I can wear. I'm really happy that it has a lighter feel to it than The One. I prefer it.

Have you tried it?
Do you wear either of them? Which do you prefer?

Karin
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Originally posted 2009-10-26 19:26:44.

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Have you ever tried a Honeycrisp apple? I had never heard of them until visiting a friend in Michigan. I don't think I've ever had a better apple.

They can be ordered online during their season, but I haven't done it yet. And once I knew to look for them, I found them for short periods of time locally.

I used to eat Delicious apples, but they are a little soft to me now. I switched to Gala apples, when I tried them, which I now love. I had a hard time not buying a Gala in Michigan, but since the orchards are close to my friend's house, I knew whatever I tried would be good.

Around here, good apples are scarce. By the time they get to us, they are bruised under the skin. It is citrus that is unbelievably good here because we are close to the groves. You have never had really good orange or grapefruit until you get them from the grove.

It's no surprise that I enjoy notes of both citrus -- especially sweet orange -- and applies in perfumes, though I don't consider myself one who likes artificial fruity perfumes. I don't wear orange blossom well, though I like to smell it in the air around the groves.

Light Blue by Dolce and Gabbana, introduced in 2001, is a lovely, long lasting fragrance, and one I was complimented on recently. It is considered to be floral-fruity. It has the crisp sweetness of a real apple, coupled with woods and amber. I think it is calling to me today, though I'm not sure I will wear it.

top notes: Sicilian citron, bluebell, and granny smith
heart notes: jasmine sambac, bamboo, white rose
bottom: cedar wood, musk, amber

Others that have apple notes include: Pure White Linen (by Estee Lauder); Nirmala by Molinard (one version of this smells similar to Angel); Roberto Cavalli and Oro by Roberto Cavalli. Donna Karan has several apple fragrances, none of which I wear well. Burberry, Burberrys, and Old Burberry London have green apple in them -- and vanilla.

Do you wear any of these?
Are you a fan of apples in your fragrances?

Karin

Originally posted 2009-06-17 07:49:17.

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Flora Gucci is a wonderful new fragrance, consisting of

notes of citrus, peony, rose, osmanthus, sandalwood and patchouli.

When it first came out, it was exclusive to a particular store, but now it can be found more locally.

To me, it is a sort of cross between The One and Elle.
It is softer than The One, and a little less patchouli than Elle. But the patchouli in it, I'm sure, cuts the sweetness of the other floral accents, as does the citrus.

On me, the notes that are predominate are rose and citrus. The citrus puts it squarely in the younger group of consumers that Gucci is hoping to entice. It also makes it wearable for me, as I have trouble with roses being scrubbers.

Frida Giannini, Gucci's creative director, says that

Flora is lighter, the floral scent of course evokes a younger consumer, and she has a hedonistic, daring side. I don't want to say that Flora is the daughter of Gucci by Gucci but maybe the younger sister.

Flora is probably a second cousin twice removed from Gucci by Gucci, which is far more straight up sweet patchouli.

I even get a subtle memory of Bulgari Femme.

Meantime, in the midst of cold weather, wearing this fragrance, it feels as if a cool breeze is bringing the scents of spring. The fragrance is perfectly balanced. It stays true all day, though it is nice to refresh it. It doesn't have a lot of movement. Rather, the notes appear together in soft brightness, just as a spring day.

Have you tried it? Do you like it?

Karin
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Originally posted 2009-03-02 21:13:26.

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I love to get perfume compliments but they are rare. For the most part, I wear perfume to please myself.

I am very careful in large groups or going to dinner or around people who can't handle some fragrances. My husband can't smell many perfumes so unless I put my arm under his nose directly, he usually is unaware. Another family member is quite sensitive, so it is rare that I wear any perfume around him. And a friend can't handle any scents. She has to be extremely careful with shampoos or body soaps. For the most part she doesn't even know I wear fragrance because by the time I'm around her, it's been a while since I spritzed.

My younger children always say I smell good. But I'm talking about a genuine, grown up compliment. Those are worth waiting for.

Not too long ago I stopped in at place of business, then went back later for a second visit. The woman helping me asked me what I was wearing earlier, as everyone loved it and wanted to know what it was.

Interestingly enough, the last time I had worn this fragrance before, it bothered me because it just doesn't quit, though I loved it, when I first bought it. So, I've not chosen to wear it for a while. I have to be in the mood to wear it all day or be very care to use very little. The day I didn't enjoy wearing it, some note in it got stronger, instead of blending, and as I like to layer up, I got tired of it during the day, it never softened.

But yesterday it was so soft I couldn't smell it without effort, so it surprised me that others could. After the second visit, I respritzed just because. That's when my daughter wanted some.

I was wearing Dolce &Gabbana Light Blue.

Year Introduced: 2001
Scent Type: Floral - Fruity

top: Sicilian citron, bluebell, and granny smith
heart: jasmine sambac, bamboo, white rose
bottom: cedar wood, musk, amber

It really is a lovely fragrance. My 9 year old wanted some for herself, and then asked for it again after her shower. I think I might make her up a small spray of her own. I don't know what was going on with it (or me) the day I didn't like the way it wore me.

Maybe it needs to be summer and hot, hot, hot for it to wear well.

I wore it again yesterday after getting off to too sweet a start with Just Cavalli Her. It's interesting that it shares some notes -- but not the vanilla -- and JC has lily of the valley in it. No wonder it blended so well.

I think I will wear it again today. I like the way the apple stays true in it, unlike other apple scents that go sharp and pungent on me. It is bright and happy, yet not artificial. It has enough other notes in it that keep it from being too sweetish. And it is a little bit tart, like me. Plus it held my interest all day yesterday, which is saying a lot -- not to mention that it rescued me from all that vanilla in JC.

Do you wear it? Do you get compliments?

Karin
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