topic Re: Flowerbomb in Beauty

Flowerbomb

songbird — Tue, 29 Dec 2015 14:28:39 GMT

Anyone try this? I got this as a gift from my husband. Wonderful scent.

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Trudey — Tue, 29 Dec 2015 14:46:40 GMT

I love it. It's one of my favorite fragrances. Enjoy!

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winamac1 — Tue, 29 Dec 2015 14:55:32 GMT

Love it! I wear it year round!

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Sunshine Kate — Tue, 29 Dec 2015 14:59:04 GMT

I love it; however, my husband says it smells like old lady perfume. I can't believe he doesn't like it.

I wear it when we aren't going to be together for the day.

Enjoy, as it's a beautiful fragrance.

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SXMGirl — Tue, 29 Dec 2015 15:02:58 GMT

I received a sample of Flowerbomb from Sephora and loved it. I did not order it because I wasn't sure how it would wear all day, especially since Baby Grace was my go-to for daytime. I am so glad to hear how much everyone likes it.

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muttmom — Tue, 29 Dec 2015 15:42:05 GMT

I received a sample and liked it so bought a rollerball of it. My husband usually likes what I wear but not this one. It is strong so use it sparingly.

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Andreatoo — Tue, 29 Dec 2015 16:03:42 GMT

@Sunshine Kate wrote:
I love it; however, my husband says it smells like old lady perfume. I can't believe he doesn't like it.

I wear it when we aren't going to be together for the day.

Enjoy, as it's a beautiful fragrance.

lol My husband uses that same description when he doesn't like a scent! Just this a.m. I said 'they can't ALL be old lady scents?!'

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sharlee — Tue, 29 Dec 2015 16:29:06 GMT

I think it's lovely, but it's very heady and intense, so I would advise using with discretion, especially if you're going to be in close quarters with a lot of people.

I use it sometimes during the colder weather, very sparingly, and have received lots of compliments on it.

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songbird — Tue, 29 Dec 2015 17:01:51 GMT

Per the comments of how strong it is. Yes, it is a little intense, but scent is amazing. So I only use a little of it. On me it smells clean and almost like cedar. But my husband does love it. Now my sister wants it, LOL!

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winamac1 — Tue, 29 Dec 2015 23:58:23 GMT

I don't think it's strong at all. I think Angel is strong. I wear Angel in the Winter, but it truly is strong!

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Summer Shine — Wed, 30 Dec 2015 00:39:34 GMT

Has anyone tried Flowerbomb Extreme? Sounds interesting, I'd like to try a sample. I've never come across in I any store.

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winamac1 — Wed, 30 Dec 2015 13:09:09 GMT

@Summer Shine wrote:
Has anyone tried Flowerbomb Extreme? Sounds interesting, I'd like to try a sample. I've never come across in I any store.

I got a sample somewhere. I liked it. I can't even remember where I got a sample.

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Summer Shine — Wed, 30 Dec 2015 17:04:56 GMT

Thanks Winamac, how did it compare to the original? Which did you prefer?

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Mrsq2022 — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 04:50:01 GMT

I avoided Flowerbomb for a long time because I don't like flowery florals. I finally tried it and love it. Absolutely love it. It is nothing like I expected. I love Angel. It too was nothing like I expected - a musky sandalwood and not like I pictured "Angel" to smell like. These may be strong scents but they are the kinds that do not give me a headache or make me nauseous like other "overpowering" scents. Just love them both!

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Tricolor — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 20:27:48 GMT

Have worn this scent on and off for years. It really is quite soft and pretty. The name kind of does not do it justice. I am not a floral person at all and this is certainly not in the floral category.

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winamac1 — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 00:03:09 GMT

@Summer Shine wrote:
Thanks Winamac, how did it compare to the original? Which did you prefer?

Hi Sherrie. It was a bit stronger. I prefer the original!

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italia8140 — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 02:38:29 GMT

Way too strong floral - old lady scent.

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mima — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 23:11:22 GMT

I don't get the "strong" and "old lady" comments. I think it is soft smelling. Love it!

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mavornin — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 23:20:18 GMT

I saw this topic and it immediately grabbed me. I found this in a magazine insert last summer and fell in love with it. Oddly enough it actually was heavenly when I wore it. Scents are as unique as the person who is wearing it, so I find it interesting to 'label' them. One person can wear the same scent and it appeal greatly to them. As stated earlier, their husband hates it. My sister can wear a scent and it's wonderful... I can try it and it's horrible on me. So there you have it. To each their own, so to speak. Everyone enjoy theirs. Happy New Year to all.

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suzyQ3 — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 23:32:24 GMT

@mima wrote:
I don't get the "strong" and "old lady" comments. I think it is soft smelling. Love it!

@mima, this is not a scent for me, but I so agree with you about labeling a perfume as being "old lady." No matter the rationalizations I've heard as to the meaning of that phrase, it's just downright insulting and insensitive...to say nothing of being ridiculous because as others have astutely commented, fragrance is so subjective.

On what is arguably the most popular fragance site -- fragrantica -- the site owners have their software set so that whenever someone posts "old lady," it translates it into "Bank of England." I have no idea why they choose that, but it's so funny to be reading a post on their forums and come across that.