Le Parfum Resort Collection (2017)

I normally don't do blind buys because I don't want to waste money, but I made an exception for this. I saw SokiLondon recommend this on youtube many times. Since I adore the original Le Parfum and like the note of pomegranate, I went for it. I am so glad I did! This is a lovely airy version of the original with an added fruitiness of the pomegranate. In the opening I smell the frangipani, which gives a marzipan vibe. In the drydown it basically smells like just orange blossom and pomegranate. I'm incredibly happy with this purchase and know I am going to enjoy this in summer.

Replica of original Le perfume edt with less longevity and berry notes at the opening. Musky notes dominated after a few minutes of spraying. Complete disappointment as I already have a few Le perfumes at home.

This starts so sweet, it really reminds me of bubblegum. To me, orange blossom is the strongest note here, more so than frangipani. The pomegranate is very pronounced, too, giving the fragrance a juicy fruity note. Mixed with the bubblegummy sweet florals, I agree with some other reviewers that it smells like ripe wild strawberries taste. I would call it a summery floral gourmand. Unfortunately, it turns sour on my skin after some hours. When the fruity and sugary aspects vanish, a very clean and sharp patchouli note joins the white flowers and ruins it for me. It's better from afar, but directly on my skin the drydown smells too soapy and not rounded enough for my taste. I guess this is a matter of skin chemistry, things like that happen to me sometimes. I would still recommend fans of sweet tropical florals and strawberries to try this, I'm sure it will work better for others.

Elie Saab Resort 2017 has got to be the best fragrance I have found at TJ Maxx in a long time. I love the Orange Blossom note done by Elie Saab. So for $29USD I had to give her a go. The OB is apparent in this juice but is mixed with Pomegranate, Frangi Pangi and Jasmine. It also has some Patchouli that is gorgeous on the drydown. I have not tried the 2015 Resort formulation but I think I need to hunt that one down now too. I have some of the ES Signature line which I find very well made and the longevity is outstanding on me. This one is no exception. It is an EDT that wears about four to five hours on me much like Mugler's Alien EDTs (Shine, Eau Extraodinare and Flora Futura) which I also love wearing. This one is in the same genre. They are Loud and Proud at first but then they abate. This one is a great one in the heat as it is not all that cloying and divinely tropical. Give her a try if you see her at TJ Maxx/Marshalls. I did and I recommend!

I have the original Le Parfum EDP which I really like. Generally I like floral / white floral scents, less so for fruity scents. This one opens up with a freshly sweet fruity scent, but it is not too overly sweet. The orange blossom comes out in about 10 minutes and is supported by the fruity sweetness, which is much lighter and more airy than the sweetness given by the honey note in the Le Parfum EDP. Overall I like this one more than I expected. It is a good choice for spring and summer.