topic Re: Has Tova Signature changed over time? in Beauty

Has Tova Signature changed over time?

CoG — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 02:59:46 GMT

Tova in the old days was a truely unique, clean but enticing scent. Many years later Pure Grace was formulated and was/is like a weak imitation of the old Tova. Some insist the current Tova Signature fragrance is not the same. If it's changed, how so? Is it better? Does it still last. I wanted to purchase the super mega size eau de parfum and bath gel set but thought too long and missed it. With fewer throw away dollars these days I'd like to make an' informed decision' rather than an 'impulse buy' Advise anyone?

Re: Has Tova Signature changed over time?

Day1128 — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 03:44:24 GMT

I think the fragrance has changed. I used to wear it and received many compliments. When I bought it again, in the lotion form, it gave me a headache. I can only wear a limited of number of fragrances that don't give me a headache, so I think it has changed.

Re: Has Tova Signature changed over time?

Desertdi — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 06:23:05 GMT

Probably so...........people have been "wondering" for years (!)

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Jacie — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 14:58:39 GMT

I never tried the "old" versions, but I use the current Signature and Summer, LOVE them both!

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dex — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 15:02:21 GMT

I think it has changed.I bought the lotion and it is very strongly scented and smells a bit chemical to me.I always hear tova say how you can spray a lot on and it won't overpower but if the scent is like the lotion it could knock you out.

Re: Has Tova Signature changed over time?

pommom — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 19:33:37 GMT

Most definitely.

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MarthaStewardess — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 19:35:32 GMT

Yes, it has.

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SahmIam — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 20:02:56 GMT

8 years or so it changed according to all the threads on BB.

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Tique — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 21:28:39 GMT

Tova Signature, Body, Mind, & Spirit, and Tova Nights were all favorites of mine. I had so much that when the big switch occurred, I didn't need to purchase any. I have ordered some since the re-launch and even though it's not exactly the same, I like it also. Fortunately I still have some of the original which smells the same. I use for special occasions.

Re: Has Tova Signature changed over time?

Sunshine Kate — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 21:20:12 GMT

I've read Tova Signature was changed many, many years ago.

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ThreeKidsandADog — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 23:18:24 GMT

I'm sad because I bought the Summer scent and it doesn't last 2 minutes! And my husband threw away the box and receipt!

Original Tova definitely changed.

Re: Has Tova Signature changed over time?

nyc1 — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 11:04:38 GMT

I used the origianl Signature scent from the very beginning. People would literally stop me in the streets asking what I was wearing. I never had it on strong, but there was a scent that people picked up that was unlike any other. It lasted ALL DAY. I can't even tell you how it's changed because the original was so gorgeous and unique, it's difficult to describe how so, which is part of what made it so special. I know so many men who bought it for their wives and girlfriends just because they smelled it on me. It just doesn't have the special something any longer... it also has a lot more of an alcohol base to me. I think some of the ingredients in the original are now banned by the government, so even if Tova really wanted to capture the original, I no longer think it's possible.

Re: Has Tova Signature changed over time?

nyc1 — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 11:05:50 GMT

@Sunshine Kate wrote:
I've read Tova Signature was changed many, many years ago.

Yes.. as soon as QVC bought her line, everything was changed... RUINED, IMO. They took a great fragrance AND skin care/cosmetics line, and destroyed it. SHAME.

Re: Has Tova Signature changed over time?

violann — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 12:39:36 GMT

There are old, old, OLD threads about this for those who are nterested.

I bought up all the solid perfume ( 2 styles of compacts, pencils) I could buy when the change had just begun to occur, so I have plenty of the original scent.

I haven't bought since Tova sold the company, so I can't comment on current differences, but I sure do love all the OLD Tova fragrances and wish they were still available!

Re: Has Tova Signature changed over time?

sunshine 919 — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 15:13:58 GMT

@CoG wrote:
Tova in the old days was a truely unique, clean but enticing scent. Many years later Pure Grace was formulated and was/is like a weak imitation of the old Tova. Some insist the current Tova Signature fragrance is not the same. If it's changed, how so? Is it better? Does it still last. I wanted to purchase the super mega size eau de parfum and bath gel set but thought too long and missed it. With fewer throw away dollars these days I'd like to make an' informed decision' rather than an 'impulse buy' Advise anyone?

I never had the pleasure of using the original. I did purchase the solid in a compact last year and although it is a lovely fragrance it does not last at all. On me anyway.

Re: Has Tova Signature changed over time?

River Song — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 12:33:06 GMT

Yes, Tova Signature has changed.

I have one small bottle of the 'original' Tova Signature (still has the Beverly Hills address sticker on the bottom of the bottle) and compared it to another bottle of Tova Signature that I purchased a couple of years ago.

To my nose, the newer version is lacking the lower, warmer notes that the 'original' has. With the newer version, I smell the high Bergamot notes and an alcohol note, then it dries down to the middle floral notes. I think the newer version is lacking the same amount of warm sandlewood and maybe a little musk notes that are in the 'original'. With complete drydown of the 'original', I can still detect the high, middle and lower notes of the fragrance. With the newer version, I only detect the middle notes and the fragrance isn't as strong as the 'original'.

The newer version isn't bad, it does smell nice, just not as heady as the 'original'. Tova Signature is a nice everyday fragrance as it isn't overly sweet or floral, it smells fresh but not overly citrus or powdery, either. I've never smelled any fragrance that comes close to Tova Signature 'original' and I've looked for years.