Paris Hilton Limited Edition Anniversary Fragrance

2 Reviews

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   ardentClam1

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   The apple and peach are much more apparent here compared to the orange-lead fruit notes in the original edition. Overall this reminds me more of the Sheer edition (a limited edition from around 2006), as the fruity topnotes In here seem slightly watery and charged – like the smell in the air just before a thunderstorm. I can’t describe the scent in detail, but I’m guessing it’s the combination of the ozone accord and some melon, which I believe the original edition contains.

   I am reminded of elderberry sparkling spring water in the way that the floral notes are subtler in this edition, but still lively and energetic – the jasmine and tuberose in particular are more toned down. I also think that there is strawberry among the florals and lingering apple in the heart. I definitely think that this edition contains melon and it is stronger in this edition, to help gently diffuse the florals.

   The base is quite close to the skin, so I can only detect a slight hint of sandalwood and musk. The musk seems to have been stripped down in this edition, so it is clean and airy. I know that the original’s formula contains synthetic pheromones, but since this formula doesn’t have the heavy, sometimes plastic-smelling undertone in the base that the original does, I’m going to suggest that the pheromones aren’t in this edition.

   Official scent notes: red apple, peach, muguet, ozone, lily-of-the-valley, mimosa, freesia, jasmine sambac, tuberose, sandalwood, oakmoss, ylang-ylang and musk.

   As it costs more money then the original edition I’d expect it to have good longevity, and luckily it does; it lasts beyond a working day, so that’s at least eight/nine hours wear out of it. Like the original edition, this is very versatile; it is both refreshing in warmer weather and warm & comforting in cooler weather, so it’s great to wear all year round and for any occasion. The heavier musk in the original can cause headaches in hotter weather, but I’ve not experienced any problems with this edition.

   I am rather fond of the original edition as it reminds me of one of my first perfumes [Ralph by Ralph Lauren], but given the choice between that and this I’ll go for this one every time, as this edition lacks the plastic undertone caused by the synthetic pheromones that the original has. The lighter musk allows the other scent notes to fully develop, making it richer and more complex in comparison too. The bottle feels plastic [the casing is] and light, but is still less tacky then it looks in pictures. It’s kinda fun.

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   wakefulLemur9

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   Finally got one! I love it as I knew I would. I knew what the first fragrance smelled like so I knew this was going to be excellent. It is a stronger scent which I love and the bottle is beautiful. I wanted this one for some time now but could only find it at Sears in my area and only then if I ordered online and paid a high shipping fee, so I waited. I found a great deal on Ebay for less money and free shipping. My bottle arrived in perfect condition, sealed and brand new. I am wearing it now and it smells wonderful. I got the Apple upon first spray but now it is settling into the other notes. Very nice. The notes are listed as red apple, peach and lily-of-the-valley; middle notes are mimosa, freesia, jasmine sambac and tuberose; base notes are sandalwood, oakmoss, ylang-ylang and musk.