GABRIELLE CHANEL ESSENCE Eau de Parfum

Smells like money: I was VERY iffy about buying this b/c in my experience Chanel perfumes smell like they are for old ladies. But this one smells wonderful on me i am very pleased! The jasmine and ylang ylang really stands out to me. It smells sexy and seductive perfect for date night or if you want to attract a man. It’s definitely giving rich vibes.

Best chanel: Beautiful! I've tried several chanel perfumes this is the oinly one I loved. It smells very similar to Jadore which is my favorite perfume but it's a bit different on the dry down. If can get a bit musky depending on the body wash fragrance is use but overall it's my favorite and will repurchase.

finally found my signature scent: A little about me.. I’m 31. Stay at home mom with three boys. I have been searching for a signature perfume for around five months. I have tried original Gabrielle, ysl mon Paris, Carolina Herrera good girl, Dior miss Dior, Dior jador (which I love, but it was the perfume my mom wore when I was younger so it’s special to me to have of her), light blue intense, Aqua di gioia, Lancome idole, along with all the ones I’ve tried in the past that are to many to count. This is the only perfume I could stand to wear for a second day. It’s fresh, but has depth and little warmth. it’s not too sweet, musky or warm. it is so good. Being a stay at home mom who doesn’t go out to often and mostly makes school and food runs this is perfect. It’s appropriate for everyday or an occasional night out. It would fit all year round. I wanted a perfume that my boys could feel comforted by when they smelled It the I do with jador and my mother. I also liked it’s a newer perfume that everyone and their mother to grandmother has worn at some point. It’s perfect for me.

DIDN'T EXPECT TO LOVE THIS SO MUCH: If you want a good in between of fresh and floral but an evening and sultry aesthetic, this is IT. I love this more than the original Gabrielle. It still has the DNA of the original but with a modern twist. More uplifting and vibrant (with the citrus), it gives off a classic but clean floral aura without the "disinfectant/cleaning supplies" smell that usually comes with lemon or citrus notes. The scent is mature but fresh and youthful. I'd recommend saving this for the evening but you can possibly get away with this during the daytime with 1 "walk in" spritz. I always get bored of perfumes easily but this is one I'll never get tired of. It smells complex yet well rounded. 1 oz is enough to last you several months because the scent is very long lasting (10 hours+) and you only need 1 spritz. 2 spritz can become overbearing especially with its amazing sillage. This scent is like bathing in luxurious soap with floral petals so if "soapy" scents aren't for you, this might not be it. Remember to spray a tester on your body and walk around the store to see if this will mesh with your body chemistry. I didn't expect to like it because I thought this was going to smell mature like the Coco Mademoiselle (which I'm not a fan of) but the more it settled into my body and the more I smelled it, the more I increasingly loved it! For reference/My Perfume Personal Wears: Marc Jacobs Eau So Fresh, YSL Mon Paris Florale, Gucci Bamboo, Caroline Herrera Good Girl Legerè, Giorgio Armani Sì I prefer a good balance of fresh and floral. Perfumes I Stay Away From: Dolce & Gabana Light Blue, the Coco Mademoiselle line. 1st one is too fresh and lemony like cleaning supplies. 2nd is too classic and florally like what your grandma would wear.

[Employee of sephora] This is such a beautiful fragrance!!! I feel in love as soon as I put it on my skin. Super girly but sexy strong playful type smell!!!