topic Re: Amazing Grace in Beauty

Amazing Grace

bargainsgirl — Sun, 21 May 2017 23:41:59 GMT

I was hoping to purchase some Amazing Grace perfume again. I first used it maybe 5-6 years ago and then just began using the body cream. Well after reading reviews, I have my doubts on weather to buy it again. Is it really that bad now? Such a shame cause it was a great fragrance. I have a hard time with so many because they cause headaches.

Anyone have any tips for Guerlain perfumes? I am concerned they will be too strong for me.

Thanks!

Re: Amazing Grace

Trix — Sun, 21 May 2017 23:58:13 GMT

Amazing Grace has always been a soft scent. It may have changed a bit since the original, but to me it still smells very much like it always has. Some of the newer body creams (the butters and souffles) don't seem to hold the scent like the original Firming Emulsion (lotion). I would say if you are looking to return to Amazing race after taking a break from it, why not go to one of the department stores, Ulta or Sephora where Philosophy is sold and put some on yourself.

As for Guerlain fragrances, the only one I have ever used is Shalimar and it didn't work well on me. I would say that most of the Guerlain fragrances are going to be like a lot of French scents and lean toward having a strong presence.

Re: Amazing Grace

CANDLEQUEEN — Mon, 22 May 2017 19:12:27 GMT

@bargainsgirl wrote:
I was hoping to purchase some Amazing Grace perfume again. I first used it maybe 5-6 years ago and then just began using the body cream. Well after reading reviews, I have my doubts on weather to buy it again. Is it really that bad now? Such a shame cause it was a great fragrance. I have a hard time with so many because they cause headaches.
Anyone have any tips for Guerlain perfumes? I am concerned they will be too strong for me.
Thanks!

My good girlfriend who has been using Amazing Grace for many years, still buys it and uses it. In fact I tease her that she is going through it like water......She does layer though, shower gel, lotion, and then spray..She always has a little purse spray and uses that when she doesn't smell it on herself anymore, but I told her other people still smell it on you....I think it smells so good!

Re: Amazing Grace

KCDiva — Mon, 22 May 2017 22:46:12 GMT

I've worn Amazing Grace for 15 years. Since I first saw it. I love the spritz and some fragrance on top. I've added a bit Pure Grace periodically recently but I love it. I really like the EDP if you want more fragrance. I hate a strong fragrance so this is perfect.

Re: Amazing Grace

jubilant — Thu, 25 May 2017 11:00:01 GMT

I love the smell of Amazing Grace but found that even when I layer it, it doesn't last for more than a half an hour. I can't see spending that kind of money and getting nothing in return for it!! I buy it for my mother as she will only wear soft scents and I never smell it on her either. I went to a place online called Bulk Apothocary and bought a small jar of their Amazing Grace dupe in an oil. I am really liking it.

Re: Amazing Grace

fluffysmom — Thu, 25 May 2017 11:59:54 GMT

I was gifted 3 bottles for Xmas. I can't smell them at all. It's not rocket science, I wonder why they don't fix it. I really used to love it. I wore it for years.

Re: Amazing Grace

Knit-Chick — Thu, 25 May 2017 15:52:00 GMT

I just purchased a bottle for my mom. It's always been soft and I can smell it on her. I've not seen any change in formula in any of the Philosophy fragrances.

Re: Amazing Grace

Annie57 — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 19:48:27 GMT

It is so sad. This fragrance used to be heavenly. Now it is all alcohol. I just threw out a nearly full bottle of Amazing Grace AND one of Pure Grace. Both smelled like bug spray after only a month or so. They used to last for years! I am done with Philosophy fragrances. Coty has ruined them.

Re: Amazing Grace

San Antonio Gal — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 20:57:44 GMT

I've been a fan of Amazing Grace for years and still wear it to this day. A few months ago, I purchased the Spritz and Glimmer Lotion from QVC. I purchased the fragrance spray from Ebay. Last week I wore the spritz on my body and sprayed the fragrance on a sweater I was wearing that day. I just pulled the sweater out of the laundry basket today and to my delight, I could smell the wonderful scent of Amazing Grace!

Re: Amazing Grace

Q4u — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 21:04:43 GMT

I've experienced the same thing with Philosophy, also with my favorite ESTEE's ESTEE (been wearing Estee's Pure Fragrance Spray for over 35 years... I'm extremely familiar with it and it changed considerably) and everyone's complained about TOVA (same thing). I've also recentlyh chosen a Chanel scent and the same thing happened! I then learned that something has happened within the perfume industry regarding the oils and that's where you get lasting scent. I've been trying to find out what happened, but I've been unable to.....

So I honestly don't believe it's one or two manufacturers, I believe something fundamental has changed in the perfume industry. And until I understand what that is, I refused to invest in an expensive cologne/perfume .... from anywhere....

Re: Amazing Grace

Daysdee — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 21:19:44 GMT

@Q4u I agree with your comments that it is the problem (or change in regulations) throughout the perfume industry. I have read Chanel No. 5 is changed and I think on this forum someone recently was saying that Bobbi Brown's Beach and her other fragrances have changed too. I feel Philosophy has changed since the company was sold. I still buy my favorites though and their shower gels. I won't even attempt to buy Tova Signature and I wore that for years.

Re: Amazing Grace

Alison Wonderland — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 16:03:10 GMT

The original Grace fragrances gave me a terrible headache because of the musk they used. They've changed the forumla and now I don't get a headache, so I prefer the new ones.

They sell Amazing Grace at most department stores, Ulta stores, and Sephora stores. I recommend trying some the next time you're around any of those stores or having a friend pick up a sample from Nordstrom and trying it yourself.

If you find you don't like the reformulated version, I recommend checking out fragrances by Sarah Horowitz. Her Perfect Veil smells amazing, but I can't get near it because agter 5 minutes, it gives me the same horrible headache that the old Grace fragrances did. It's less floral than Amazing Grace and maybe more like Pure Grace.

QVC sells Perfect Veil here: http://www.qvc.com/Sarah-Horowitz-Perfect-Veil-Eau-de-Parfum-%26-Rollerball-Duo.product.A285403.html?sc=SRCH

You can do a web search for more of her fragrances sold elsewhere.

Re: Amazing Grace

Regal Bee — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 16:30:55 GMT

I absolutely love Amazing Grace and Summer Grace....they are so soft and are about the only fragrances I can wear that don't give me a headache.

Re: Amazing Grace

Mj12 — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 17:35:34 GMT

I love Amazing Grace and Pure Grace. I received both as some Christmas gifts this year, and I cannot tell a difference between now and what the fragrance was 5 years ago. Maybe there is but I just cannot tell.

I also just discovered Ballet Rose - LOVE. I bought the shower gel but need to get the body spritz and fragrance. Has anyone tried Ballet Rose?

Re: Amazing Grace

Q4u — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 20:45:08 GMT

My last Philosophy set was two or three years ago and it was Falling In Love (after the sale to Coty... and I have used these products prior to the sale). The bath gel was great all the way to the last drop. The perfume scent was essentially gone by the time I got the the car to leave the house in the morning (according to DH) and I layered. The body cream was good until half way through the jar (and I used it every morning) then one morning I opened the jar and ..... nothing. Absolutely no scent. I screwed down the lid and left it for a couple of days..... nothing. It was like a jar of lard. No scent whatsoever after about a month's use. I have never bought another Philosophy product.....

Re: Amazing Grace

VaBelle35 — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 22:25:07 GMT

I was out of town visiting with extended family last week and everyone was commenting on how good I smelled.

My niece works in retail and she said that sometimes customers come to the store and they are wearing AG and it makes her think of me.

AG still works for me.

Re: Amazing Grace

LisaMofSLC — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 01:43:44 GMT

I bought the small $25 Amzaing Grace bottle at Christmas. Love it too. I no longer can afford to buy pricey colognes. My last was JLo's Glow, hard to find anyway. Recently, I found a small but pretty bottle of Taylor Swift's (No fan here) Wonderstruck Enchanted for $5 at TJMaxx. It smells nice. I like to treasure hunt for colognes now.

Re: Amazing Grace

PatriciaG — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 22:41:16 GMT

I'm very disappointed in PHilosophy's bath and shower gel. When they give their demonstrations on tv you always see these very luxurious bubbles. You have to use a huge amount to get a lot of bubbles at home. I have purchased from Bulk Apothacary their Amazing Grace oil and their shower gel base. Made my own Amazing Grace shower gel that has bubbles that last throughout my soak. I also use the oil in my steam diffuser at home to spread the wonderful smell throughout the house.

Re: Amazing Grace

Annabellethecat66 — Sat, 28 Apr 2018 22:03:34 GMT

I couldn't find the post where we were all complaining about the smell retaining their 'smell'....it doesn't.

Anyway, just yesterday I went into a bank I don't usually use and the teller said, "You smell so good. What is that smell".

Of course it was Amazing Grace. Here's my comment on that. I guess he could smell it because these days I have to just about bathe in the stuff to have the smell stay (even then it STILL doesn't last).

It's so frustrating when a company has something that's so good and so many people love it, they have to dilute it so it doesn't last.

I think they cut it with alcohol. Lately it's been smelling more like alcohol to me than Amazing Grace.

I remember when I wore Channel No 5 my late husband used to love it, I could go back to it after a year and it STILL DID NOT smell like alcohol.

This stuff is smelling more like alcohol than ever. Sorry, just had to vent since we'd just been discussing it here.

Re: Amazing Grace

dayton-sage — Tue, 14 May 2019 10:38:35 GMT

Amazing Grace is not the same as it was. You barely smell it in the shower and it does not last for more than 10-15 minutes. I won't buy it until they change it to the old formula