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Celebrity, Designer Fragrances or both?

itiswhatitis — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 04:43:00 GMT

I have to admit that I am a fragrance addict. I have worn so many beautiful scents over the years and of course, as with anything else, they come and go.

Which celebrity do you think was the first to enterprise into the celebrity fragrance arena? I remember Liz Taylor's White Diamonds but honestly can't think of another celebrity fragrance before her. There are so many right now. Everybody has a fragrance. Which ones do you like (if any)?

Re: Celebrity, Designer Fragrances or both?

Toppers3 — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 04:50:02 GMT

@itiswhatitis wrote:
I have to admit that I am a fragrance addict. I have worn so many beautiful scents over the years and of course, as with anything else, they come and go.

Which celebrity do you think was the first to enterprise into the celebrity fragrance arena? I remember Liz Taylor's White Diamonds but honestly can't think of another celebrity fragrance before her. There are so many right now. Everybody has a fragrance. Which ones do you like (if any)?

I think you're right, although I remember TOVA selling hers by mail order back in the early 80's, and one of my relatives used to buy it that way, before TOVA came to the Q.

I buy many different types of fragrances by designers, celebrities, and drugstore brands, too.

It doesn't matter to me, as long as I like the fragrance. Lately I have been wearing body sprays or mists. I like some of the Body Fantasies body sprays. One of them that I like is a White Musk.

Re: Celebrity, Designer Fragrances or both?

itiswhatitis — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 05:11:13 GMT

@Toppers3 wrote:
@itiswhatitis wrote:
I have to admit that I am a fragrance addict. I have worn so many beautiful scents over the years and of course, as with anything else, they come and go.

Which celebrity do you think was the first to enterprise into the celebrity fragrance arena? I remember Liz Taylor's White Diamonds but honestly can't think of another celebrity fragrance before her. There are so many right now. Everybody has a fragrance. Which ones do you like (if any)?
I think you're right, although I remember TOVA selling hers by mail order back in the early 80's, and one of my relatives used to buy it that way, before TOVA came to the Q.

I buy many different types of fragrances by designers, celebrities, and drugstore brands, too.

It doesn't matter to me, as long as I like the fragrance. Lately I have been wearing body sprays or mists. I like some of the Body Fantasies body sprays. One of them that I like is a White Musk.

That's right! I never considered Tova. Was she a celebrity like her husband? Likely just a celebrity because of him. Didn't know how long she'd been in the biz.

Re: Celebrity, Designer Fragrances or both?

MoJoV — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 05:19:47 GMT

@itiswhatitis I really can't stand the Elizabeth Taylor scent. Jennifer Lopez had a perfume a few years back that was nice,light and flowery. One that stands out from years back was Forever Crystal by Linda Evans. OMG, I will never forget the headache that gave me. Offal.

Re: Celebrity, Designer Fragrances or both?

Toppers3 — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 05:30:58 GMT

Hi @itiswhatitis,

She was a make-up artist, and I believe that is how she met him, many years ago.

She was quite a bit younger than him. I also think that she was a model too, when she was younger. I think that she is still a very beautiful lady.

I used to buy her cosmetics when she still sold them on the Q. Loved her products, especially her lipsticks.

I liked her Body, Mind and Spirit perfume. I think that it had some fruity elements in it--either peaches or apricots or both. A really beautiful fragrance.

Re: Celebrity, Designer Fragrances or both?

itiswhatitis — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 07:50:45 GMT

@MoJoV wrote:
@itiswhatitis I really can't stand the Elizabeth Taylor scent. Jennifer Lopez had a perfume a few years back that was nice,light and flowery. One that stands out from years back was Forever Crystal by Linda Evans. OMG, I will never forget the headache that gave me. Offal.

Jennifer Lopez has or had more than one scent. I haven't seen them around anymore but I'm sure they are still sold @MoJoV.

Have you ever had a whiff of Paris Hilton's scent? She had one too. I'm glad she left the limelight.

Re: Celebrity, Designer Fragrances or both?

sallybusky — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 13:31:20 GMT

Are most of the scents named after celebrities short-lived? (I say 'named after' because I doubt the person is in the lab creating their perfume.) In stores or magazine ads I've seen fragrances by Katy Perry, Beyonce, Britney Spears, Justin Bieber, and One Direction. This is in addition to those already named; I'm sure there are many more that I haven't seen or can't recall right now. (Posters???) I wouldn't wear any of these for two reasons. One, I'd hate to become a fan, only to have it disappear too soon. Two, I'd be a little embarrassed telling someone what I was wearing.

Re: Celebrity, Designer Fragrances or both?

Andreatoo — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 16:22:37 GMT

@sallybusky
I'll admit to the same trepidation and that goes for clothing too! But I will also admit that I've bought a few pieces on clearance but don't tell anyone LOL ..but that has more to do with my clothing shopping addiction then the need to support celutards in all their endeavors.
As for fragrance the Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely truly is lovely as I smelled it on somebody else but I've never purchased it

Re: Celebrity, Designer Fragrances or both?

wilma — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 17:11:08 GMT

Due to asthma I can't wear many fragrances. I can wear most Philosophy scents without too much trouble. I wanted to try something different so I actually went in a fragrance store. The sales lady was nice when I explained I preferred a subtle fragrance, but wow - what she considered subtle I thought wasn't. I tried lots of fragrances - some celebrity inspired and named. I remember trying a Katy Perry and a Pink fragrance. Just about everything was too strong for me.

Re: Celebrity, Designer Fragrances or both?

suzyQ3 — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 17:13:05 GMT

Unless you are buying maybe a small, niche perfume or one that the owner designs himself, all perfumes, whether they be celebrity, designer, or dedicate perfume houses, are produced by perfumers.

In other words, Chanel has perfumers. And celebrities have perfumers. They don't make it themselves.

Now that's not to say there may not be quality differences, but heck, some of the outstanding perfumers in the industry are behind some celebrity scents.

Re: Celebrity, Designer Fragrances or both?

ALRATIBA — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 17:43:51 GMT

I really don't have one particular favorite. I go though phases/moods. I like oriental florals, spicy florals, exotic fragrances. I have a shelf full of them in the linen closet. Recently, to pare down the supply, I started mixing them with distilled water and put them in my reed difusers.

I got a gift of White Diamonds when it first came out. I only wore it a couple of times. I think the bottle may still be in the cabinet. I'll have to check. I wasn't crazy about it.

I always wondered why people would pick out particular fragrances to give me as gifts. Over the years, I got Shalimar a number of times, Chanel #5 one time, Galore one time, and one that I really liked was Shiseido's Murasaki. I use that on "special" occasions.

I bought an oriental jasmine when I was in Rome a few years ago that I absolutely loved. One of the best jasmines I ever used - but can't get it in the U.S. I also bought one from Tova - Nirvana that I like. Too bad it's discontinued.

These days - I just grab something from the shelf that looks appealing when I'm getting ready. But, I do seem to favor Avon's Haiku these days - it reminds me of the oriental jasmine.

Re: Celebrity, Designer Fragrances or both?

NJgirl 1205 — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 18:11:07 GMT

@suzyQ3 wrote:
Unless you are buying maybe a small, niche perfume or one that the owner designs himself, all perfumes, whether they be celebrity, designer, or dedicate perfume houses, are produced by perfumers.

In other words, Chanel has perfumers. And celebrities have perfumers. They don't make it themselves.

Now that's not to say there may not be quality differences, but heck, some of the outstanding perfumers in the industry are behind some celebrity scents.

Yes, totally agree! Same goes for fashions. All created by real designers in the end.

Re: Celebrity, Designer Fragrances or both?

Andreatoo — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 04:39:35 GMT

I forgot to mention how wonderful Pitbull Woman is. Yes the rapper! I smelled it on a client and fell in love. Imagine my surprise when she told me who it was

Re: Celebrity, Designer Fragrances or both?

Carmie — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 05:00:41 GMT

I prefer the clean smell of soap and water or maybe light scented lotion on men and women.

Most scents are not appealing and are overbearing. I took a family member to the doctor's office two week ago and the whole waiting room was a mixed pot of different scents.

There was a sign at the receptionists window asking patients not to wear fragrances, but I guess by the time they were there, the fragrance was already applied at home.

if you like to wear fragrance, think about where you are going before you apply it. If you're going to be around many people go lightly, too many scents at the same time stink as does applying too much.

Re: Celebrity, Designer Fragrances or both?

Good4u — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 05:41:13 GMT

It is important to remember that your own individual body chemistry and how it interacts with a particular scent is what makes a scent attractive or not to those who are around you who get to enjoy the perfume, not so much you. I wore Alfred Sung to a Christmas Eve service at my church and the lady walking behind me commented that what I was wearing was attractive. I didn't even notice, but she did and she had never heard of that scent which had been around since the mid- 1980's!

Re: Celebrity, Designer Fragrances or both?

TY — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 06:02:10 GMT

I steer away from celeb fragrances. Why do I want to line their pockets for? The fragrances that I currently wear are Aquolina Pink Sugar, Lise Watier Vent du Sud, and Nest Paradise. I prefer summery and light scents year round.

Re: Celebrity, Designer Fragrances or both?

tototwo — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 13:41:43 GMT

Neither, really. If I like a fragrance, I don't care who makes it. I say that... and I wore Oscar de la Renta for 30 years -- not because of Oscar, but I thought it was the most Heavenly fragrance I ever smelled ever. Then I got tired of it.

Re: Celebrity, Designer Fragrances or both?

itiswhatitis — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 22:00:12 GMT

@TY wrote:
I steer away from celeb fragrances. Why do I want to line their pockets for? The fragrances that I currently wear are Aquolina Pink Sugar, Lise Watier Vent du Sud, and Nest Paradise. I prefer summery and light scents year round.

@TY, what's the difference in linning the pockets of a celebrity as opposed to a designer (who also are celebrities)? I don't get it. If you buy Shalimar (Guerlain gets your money). If you buy Dolce & Gabanna (they get your money). They too are celebrities because of their fashion designs.

Re: Celebrity, Designer Fragrances or both?

itiswhatitis — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 22:06:07 GMT

@tototwo wrote:
Neither, really. If I like a fragrance, I don't care who makes it. I say that... and I wore Oscar de la Renta for 30 years -- not because of Oscar, but I thought it was the most Heavenly fragrance I ever smelled ever. Then I got tired of it.

Same here for me. I haven't had the opportunity to smell most of the celebrity designers.

Celine Dion

Halle Berry

Usher

Rihanna

Beyonce

Jessica Simpson

Arianna Grande

Brittney Spears

Empire by Trump

Ivanka Trump

Jay Z

Michael Jordan

Kim Kardashian

Sofia Vegarra

Re: Celebrity, Designer Fragrances or both?

Katcat1 — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 00:00:35 GMT

There is one fragrance out now called Stash. I would not purchase it because of the name. The name is a complete turn off. The celebrity is the actress that played the lead role in Sex in the City. She was Carrie. Her name is just not coming to me but it surprised me that she would call her fragrance Stash. To be honest, I never purchased a fragrance by a celebrity.