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Christina Aguilera Eau de Parfum
by popmusicfan
I bought this scent as I sprayed a tester bottle of it and I liked it. I paid £18.99 for a 30ml gift set of this scent. I received the 30ml bottle of perfume, a 50ml tube of body lotion and a clutch bag.
The perfume is what I would describe as a fruity floral. It smells nice, very feminine and fresh. The initial notes are very ... fruity to begin with. The top note (main note) is blackberry which gives the perfume an edge. The middle notes compliment the top notes and the bottom notes (end notes) are a little musky, which actually helps the scent to settle.
It smells quite sophisticated and it's not too sweet either so I think more mature women could get away with wearing this. The only downside to the perfume is it's staying power. After around two hours the scent completely disappears with hardly any trace of it left behind. I find that this scent needs topping up far too often, which results in the 30ml bottle fast disappearing!!!! I suppose you could "layer" the scent with the body lotion but what's the point if the perfume is too weak?
The bottle is lovely and the perfume itself is lovely. However, it's too weak, it needs to be more long lasting.
This scent has been around for a few years now so you can probably pick up a bottle for a cheap price now.
Worth a try.
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Christina Aguilera Secret Potion Eau de Parfum
by MalibuMands
Secret Potion is described as a mysterious and erotic evening fragrance for women who like to be in the spotlight and whose beauty lies precisely in their strength and confidence. Christina says that "night is my favourite time of day and SECRET POTION reflects that"...
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Smells ... like...
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On first application the first note I smell is a citrus blend, with a undertone of a lightly powdered vanilla note. I'm surprised that I can't smell any passion fruit - it is a strong and distinct scent in all of my other perfumes containing it.
The vanilla is strong enough to last throughout the whole fragrance [I think it may be the perfume's interpretation of amber], so SECRET POTION remains sweet. I think that there must be rose in here, as something mixes with the vanilla and reminds me of Turkish Delights. Out of the listed floral notes only the jasmine stands out to me, everything else is lost in the sweet, powdery jumble.
There is no strong indication between the heart notes and the base, thanks to the ever-present vanilla. The undefined wood note mingles closely together with the vanilla and the developing musk, so it is a warm and creamy mix. It's pleasant, but boring and too close to the skin.
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It's in the details
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Passion fruit, lemon, mandarin, jasmine, orange blossom, lotus, musk, tonka bean, amber and dark ebony.
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Presentation counts
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The bottle is the same curvy shape of a woman's silhouette as Christina Aguilera, By Night and Royal Desire. The glass is clear to show the pink juice - two more traits that the bottle shares with it's chief scent-a-likes By Night and Royal Desire.
There is a removable silver coloured locket around the bottle's neck, but it feels too fragile to be usable.
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When, where and for how long?
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The lasting power is the same as the previous Christina Aguilera fragrances = pretty bad for a EDP. SECRET POTION burns down within three to four hours and becomes close to the skin after one. It's almost as bad as the Coty/Kylie Minogue Range.
The vanilla, mild fruits and florals, paired with the warm musk and sandalwood in the base mean that this is a perfect choice for autumn/winter, whilst the fact that the fragrance opens with fresh fruits and the sweetness is close to the skin means that the sweetness is soft enough to still appeal in spring/summer.
Even though SECRET POTION was created for wearing in the evening I think that it is best suited to daytime wear; both casual use and work, as it is so subtle. I personally think that it's too quiet for nights out, but it is a pretty adaptable fragrance - if you are prepared for top-up sessions and/or layering.
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Worth a spritz?
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The easiest way to describe SECRET POTION is as a mix of Christina Aguilera, By Night and Royal Desire; It combines the fresh fruits of her first release with the soft, warm, oriental feel and quiet floral notes of her last two releases. As it is basically a mash-up of her previous editions, there isn't really much else to say for this edition, I'm just repeating myself in all honesty.
Overall; I think that this a better blend then her self named release; the watery Christina Aguilera, but the florals are more underdeveloped then those in By Night and Royal Desire. Out of all of the Proctor and Gamble/Christina Aguilera perfumes I think that By Night is the one that is worth trying, SECRET POTION is just an imitation of a imitation.
If you know someone who enjoys Christina's previous perfumes then SECRET POTION will make a safe gift choice for them, as it's composed of similar scent notes to her earlier releases.
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How much?
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30ml: £20.50
50ml: £28.50
Gift set: £20.50
30ml perfume, a 50ml fragranced body lotion and a silver clutch bag.
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Christina Aguilera Eau de Parfum
by shoequeenrach
I have to admit that I'm not usually a fan of celebrity perfumes as I often think that it is just another gimmick from which they can make yet more money without putting in any real effort. I think that they majority of celebrity perfumes smell like someone has hastily mixed a selection of fragrances without putting any thought into it ... at all and for this reason I would rather clean my toilet with most of them with the exception of two. The first being Kylie Minogue's Darling and the second being Christina Aguilera.
I received this perfume as a gift from my mum earlier this month and I admit that I was sceptical at first but then pleasantly surprised.
***The Bottle***
The perfume is presented in a tall bottle, the shape of which is supposed to represent that of the curvaceous, female body. The bottle is made from clear glass and printed on the front of the bottle is a black lace design and the name of the perfume, which is simply Christina Aguilera. Around the neck of the bottle is a small black ribbon tied into a bow and above this is the lid. It's quite a pretty bottle which I would say is on par with other celebrity perfumes.
***The Scent***
A light press on the nozzle releases a fragrant spray of the perfume which initially smells over powering with hints of Jasmine and what I can only describe as an alcohol type smell that you find with some anti-bacterial alcohol hand gels. However once the fragrance has settled on my skin I can then smell so much more. Gone is the hint of alcohol, replaced by a soft fruity, yet floral scent that is mildly musky and has a gorgeous touch of vanilla (my favourite) which is in no way over powering but beautifully subtle.
Some light research revealed that this perfume actually contains Blueberry, Peach and Mandarin, Lily of the Valley, Jasmine, Peony and Plum as well as Musk, Amber, Sandal Wood and Vanilla, however in my opinion not all of these are obvious scents.
I think that this is quite a sensual, sexy perfume most suitable to be worn in the evenings for nights out on the town; however it is the type of scent that can be worn all year round and doesn't seem to be suited to one particular season.
Unfortunately this is not a long lasting fragrance and as lovely as the scent is, I have found that it fades quickly and after only a couple of hours it is almost gone completely, so needs to be re-applied frequently to maintain the fragrance.
***Price and Availability***
Like most celebrity perfumes, Christina Aguilera is at the lower end of the price range and this fragrance is currently available at Superdrug £19.99 for 30ml or at Boots where it is on off for £19 for 50ml. However, prices do vary and it can be found for much more or less when searching the internet for it.
***Overall***
I'm surprised to say it but I do actually really love the smell of this perfume, however its inability to last for longer than just a couple of hours really lets it down. I probably would still recommend it to a friend and would also purchase it again as it is cheap enough that I don't mind putting it in my handbag on a night out.
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