Fruity fragrances are a huge trend in perfumery. There are options with solo notes of berries, there are aromas that combine chords of fruits, flowers, herbs or spices. They all sound different - there are fresh, thick and viscous, like sugar syrup for jam.
There are practically no mono-aromas in this niche. Probably because just a conditional aroma of blackcurrant, no matter how realistic it is, is boring. Usually, the solo note in the composition is played with floral, spicy, aquatic or musky accords.Depending on the components, we get:
The more components, the more complex the aroma - so you should not underestimate them. Light, fruity soda can easily transform into sophisticated perfumes.
Probably everyone knows that essential oils are used to convey herbal, woody, floral chords. Fruit and berries are a different story. The odorants contained in them are either highly volatile or completely incapable of transmitting odor in a stable (oily, liquid) form.
Therefore, most often in compositions with the same peach, blackberry, raspberry or tropical mango, chemical analogues are used. The first, back in 1900, was Aldehyde-14, with the smell of peach milkshake and raspberry ketone, with the aroma of berry candy.
In Femme (Rochas), perfumer Edmond Roudnitska, by combining these two substances, obtained a very realistic plum accord, opening up new possibilities for the direction of fruity fragrances.
It is better to test the perfume live in order to understand how the notes will open up on the skin - it is better not to spray on the blotter, the smell of paper can affect the transmission. Buying based on reviews is also difficult, mainly because of descriptions that are romantic (usually about the garden, about morning dew, and about youth), but giving zero information on a specific question - what does the perfume smell like.
The only option is not to miss the choice, if you know exactly which chords, shades you like, and which ones cause persistent disgust - then you can focus on the pyramid in the description of perfumes.
Either in stores of large perfume and cosmetic chains (here you can ask for a certificate), or in trusted online stores. Agree that if the site promises to sell niche perfumes for 1000 for a full-length bottle, there are no questions about the origin of the product - it is clear that they will send a clone. But if the store sells a fake for the full price, it will be much more offensive. Disputes with the service usually lead to nothing. It is unlikely that the money spent will be returned.
It is not difficult to check the reputation of IM - see the date of creation of the site, reviews. Pay attention to users' opinions about delivery (how the goods are packaged, whether delivery times are met - this is important if you want to buy perfume for a gift).
The so-called “ebb” of spirits deserves special attention - they are usually sold through social networks. The bottom line is that a full-size bottle is bought, and already small 2-5 ml probes are collected from it with the help of a pump, which they offer to customers for 100-400 rubles.
On the one hand, this is convenient - you can try new perfumes for ridiculous money. On the other hand, it is not known how long the bottle stood open, and what exactly was poured into this very glass test tube. The choice of assortment also raises questions - in such impromptu stores there are no popular brands. Here they usually offer a niche (perfumes, not to say that they are bought in bulk), at a price of 15,000 rubles per 50 ml. In general, there are more questions than answers.
Still, it is more reliable to order castings from large IMs.The price will probably be a little higher, but there is less risk of getting an outright fake that has nothing to do with the original. Plus, many services offer themed aromaboxes. The set usually includes iconic and most popular perfume brands, including niche, selective ones, like KILIAN, Montale, Francis Kurkdjian, Byredo.
From YSL, was released in a limited edition in 1998, in addition to the main collection. Slightly frivolous, so unlike the fragrances of the brand, the limited edition was instantly sold out and later included in the main collection.
This is a fresh, fruity, light perfume without references to jam, sweet compotes. There are notes of leather, grapefruit, blackberry, tart green buds and the sweetness of blackcurrant berries.
Intelligent, not flashy - suitable for both a feast and the world. But it's better not to take it without a hitch. A complex perfume composition (judging by the reviews) evokes thoughts of a flower garden after rain, a summer evening with champagne, and someone smells of fresh herbs after weeding the garden, juicy currant leaves.
Sold in the format of toilet water, so the resistance is small - depending on the type of skin (cold, hot), it lasts 2-6 hours. It is good in hot weather - it will not suffocate, it will even refresh you a little. The only negative is that it disappears quickly.
Price - 8700 for a bottle of 80 ml.
From CACHAREL, created in 2003, it's almost a classic.Floral-fruity, with notes of blackcurrant, peach, citruses, vanilla, amber and Virginia cedar in the base. Loud, very sweet, sillage. It is more suitable for the cold season - it warms, envelops, in the heat it can slightly suffocate. You can take it without a bite if you like candy-sweet, even sugary aromas somewhere and are tolerant of vanilla. The durability is excellent - it lasts all day without updating, on clothes - a couple of days for sure.
You can’t call it universal - as an everyday option it won’t fit exactly. Considering that Amor Amor is a controversial perfume. Someone loves him with all his heart, someone hates him.
Price - 4600 rubles per 50 ml.
From CHRISTIAN DIOR, launched in 1985, this is an explosive blend of notes of plums, sweet wild berries, spiced with anise and coriander at the top, tuberose, roses, carnation flowers, incense and white honey at the heart. And vanilla, with Virginia cedar, musk and sandalwood in the base.
The aroma is thick, multifaceted, viscous, grassy-sweetly spicy, complimentary - the main thing is not to overdo it, otherwise there is a risk that the perfume will really turn into poison. It is better not to take it without testing - not everyone may like the base.
Sold in the format of toilet, perfume water. The first option is lighter, but with little resistance. This is a minus, but, on the other hand, it is difficult to overdo it.
Price - 6200 for a bottle of toilet water in 30 ml.
From NINA RICCI, which literally broke into the perfume market in 2006, thanks to fabulous promos, an unusual apple bottle, and an incredibly beautiful, but aggressive advertising campaign. Perfume is sparkling, sweetish, sillage. At the start, NINA gives out lemon-lime sourness, smoothly turning into fresh apple sweetness with hints of praline and peony, calming down in the base with musky, apple, cedar notes.
Despite the apparent simplicity, this is a perfume with character. You should not buy it blindly, because due to the musky component, the fragrance can give out an unpleasant acid on the skin instead of overflows. Good for winter, stays on well on fur clothes, leaves a cozy sweet caramel-apple trail.
Price - 5520 rubles per 30 ml.
Another creation of the fashion house DIOR, which has become a classic. The perfume was released in 1999. This is a rich, white floral composition framed by juicy fruity notes. The fragrance starts with the sweetish freshness of pear, melon, mandarin, bergamot peach, magnolia. In the heart - notes of freesia, lily of the valley, tuberose, juicy peach, seasoned with bitter violet. In the base - musk, vanilla, cedar with a subtle blackberry note.
Despite the complex composition and a large number of components, almost everyone likes this fragrance. There is no cloying in it, but at the same time it does not resemble fruit compote. Does not give out unpleasant shades, does not irritate, does not suffocate.
Price - 7150 rubles per 30 ml.
Doesn't mean bad or unstable. Yes, they are usually inferior to their luxury counterparts in terms of the number of notes in the pyramid, but they also cost 3 or even 5 times cheaper. Plus, unlike fakes, clones of popular brands, do not give alcohol, do not sour, do not fly off within 15 minutes. In general, they deserve to be included in the perfume collection.
From the Russian brand Brocard. Warm, sweet viscous, somewhat reminiscent of Baccarat Rouge, but without bandages and iodine. Opening with raspberry, red orange and blackberry, it opens with jasmine, rose notes, spiced with labdown. Ends with sweet vanilla combined with tart incense, spicy saffron.
The design (both the bottle and the packaging) is decent. The volume is decent. It is positioned as a unisex fragrance, but still it is more feminine, with a soft trail. Suitable for summer evening walks, and sounds great in frosty air.
Price - 900 rubles for 75 ml.
Or in the translation "Garden of Flowers" from New Dawn. Judging by the reviews, this is, if not a complete clone, then an improvisation on the theme of L’Imperatrice 3 by Dolce & Gabbana. Fresh, juicy, with notes of watermelon, sourness of rhubarb and kiwi, spiced with pink pepper, warm sandalwood accords and creaminess of musk in the base.
Decent fragrance with good longevity. The only claim to the name is not perfume, but rather perfume water. The design of the bottle also needs some work.
Price - 850 rubles per 30 ml.
From the Italian brand GIAN MARCO VENTURI. Bright citrus-herbal aroma, with notes of flowers and spices. It starts with pear, with rosemary accords and invigorating grapefruit. In the middle it becomes a little more serious, shimmers with shades of cinnamon, freesia, lotus and calms down with an amber-musky base.
A fresh, summery version that suits more young girls (the name actually speaks for itself). Durability is decent - on clothes without updating it will last 7 hours, on the skin - 3 - 4 hours.
Price - 700 rubles per 30 ml.
Sweetish, but not cloying, clearly floral, sillage. Unlike other selectives, it does not give out frankly strange smells, but not everyone likes it. Someone hears only litchi and jasmine, while on someone the perfume gives out an unpleasant sourness.
Perfumes are complex, require careful handling and microdosing - a couple of drops are enough. In large quantities, it can irritate not only others, but also its mistress.Otherwise, as one of the users noted, the perfume is very well tailored, very commercial, that is, designed for what the majority will like. The durability is excellent, but so is the price.
Price - 17152 rubles per 50 ml.
From the perfume house Creed. Composition with notes of bergamot, pink pepper, green apple, rose, peach, lilac, black currant and musk. Moreover, musk was poured generously, from the heart - this must be taken into account when choosing this particular option. You need to test before buying the full-length version for sure.
The perfume itself is fresh, without too much cloying and strange notes. Saturated, train - a sort of addition to the evening dress. Longevity on skin is a couple of days. On things, a slight smell can be caught even after washing.
Price - 33,000 rubles for 75 ml.
From MDCI PARFUMS - loud, bright, like an oriental bazaar. It opens gradually, starting with juicy sweet peaches, with hints of coconut, and fades on the skin with musky notes. It is obligatory for the test, because it can remind someone of "grandmother's" perfume, someone feels smoky notes, someone clearly recognizes sourness, and not very pleasant.
It suits more for the cold season - in the heat it changes, it becomes suffocating. If ordering from IM, let the bottle sit and rest to fully appreciate the depth of the fragrance.
Price - 69,000 rubles per 100 ml.
All perfumes presented in the rating can be ordered either on the websites of manufacturers or in the IM of large cosmetics-perfumery chains.