Lovely, but not very smelly....so what's the point exactly? (Marc Jacobs: Orange, Eau de Toilette)

Member Name: Harrypoodle

Product:	Marc Jacobs: Orange, Eau de Toilette
Date:	03/07/09 (12 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Smells lovely...but only for a bit....

Disadvantages: BIG BOTTLE

I treated myself to this fragrance in a product-purchasing frenzy one day but I have to say that I'm not over convinced by the concept.

The delectable Mr Jacobs (maker of fine handbags etc.) has brought out a collection of simple eau de toilette fragrances, the idea being to mix and layer them to create a signature summer scent.

The one I have is "rain" which smells amazing - I believe those in the business refer to it as a "green" scent in that it's not flowery or spicy or fruity but altogether something else. Very refreshing and androgynous in a Jo Malone kind of way. In fact, Mark - I bet that was the market you were going for wasn't it?

The problem I find with it is that it wares off before you've even left the house so re-application is a must. Now, Mark has given this some thought and designed the bottle with a screw top and separate pump. This means you can fill a little atomizer with it and take it on your travels. However, the bottle it comes in is huge so is certainly not fit for your handbag. Perhaps Mark has big plans to bring out a matching range of crystal-encrusted atomizers...who knows?

The other problem is the price. It costs around £40 per bottle and whilst you get a lot for your money (300 ml) if the point is to have he whole set and mix them then that's one expensive perfume!

Sorry Mark - my personal preference is for a perfume with some staying power!

Summary: I'm afraid that I just can't get my head around a fragrance that isn't that smelly