Par Amour Toujour by Clarins

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Clarins PAR AMOUR TOUJOURS oddly removes the sandalwood and injects a hefty dose of grapefruit into the mix. I don't want to go too deeply into the incoherent marketing concept here--pictures of small children abound--but suffice it to say, sticking strictly to the quality of the juice, that this flanker is definitely NOT an improvement on the original.

The very citrusy edp opens with a bright burst of grapefruit, similar to when you squirt yourself in the eye while eating one, but quickly and intermittently morphs into something redolent of Lemon Pledge--perhaps an illusion caused by the pink pepper-currant-grapefruit combo?

In the end, in the drydown, I do detect far more rose here than in PAR AMOUR. As other reviewers have remarked, the staying power of this edt is pretty weak--just to throw another contradiction into mix: PAR AMOUR TOUJOURS (not)...

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The notes are blatantly exactly as above, pink pepper, black currant and grapefruit mingle at the start for me and already I am feeling nauseous straight after applying. I dont know if it's just the grapefruit or the combination of the 3 notes, but its really turning my stomach.
Within minutes out comes the rose and berries, which sweetens the composition to the point where im not feeling THAT sick anymore. I can still feel the green from the grapefruit lingering in the background though. Hope it goes away soon. Ok within minutes all that is left is the berry smell, with a hint of rose I think but its mainly sweet sugary berries. This is really not very interesting to me and strikes me as suitable for a young girl.

guest_Iam2sexy4uris

This is very fresh perfume, definitely for the daytime use. It doesn't last too long but it fades beautifully. I got a bottle just to switch it up between, I love different perfumes and get bored easily. It is more for a younger crowd, very simple and beautiful.

cinsot

This "just because" gift from my lovely partner was waiting for me when I arrived home from work yesterday afternoon. God Bless him, he had consulted with my beautician for recommendations and of course she was going to recommend a Clarins fragrance.

I never understood this fragrance when it first came onto the market so this morning when I reached for it I was feeling rather dubious (despite the ecstatic squeal of sheer delight when I opened up the beautifully wrapped box).

Something profound has happened to my nose between 2005 and 2009 because I went weak at the knees after my first generous squirt and continued to liberally apply until I had literally fumigated myself; delighted beyond measure by the sheerest palest pink cloud of gorgeousness (note to self, consult Thesaurus one of these days - I wonder how many synonyms there are for "gorgeous" because I'm in desperate need of a few variations) I lost control of the trigger.

WOW, I really am a slave to rose. I have been given a treasure.

gwennan

Surprisingly lasting perfume from Clarins, especially because of it's freshness. All the other perfums of floral fruity group longevity was poor, they were gone in seconds from me. Except this one.

I never felt myself ready to wear rose scents, but this perfume made me do this.

Par Amour Toujour from Clarins is an elegant and feminine scent, a mixture of rose, grapefruit and pepper notes, which makes me feel like a woman. Woman in love. :)

tsofa

A light,gentle scent with a delightful drydown, not too strong to the nose. It's been characterized by the simplicity of the notes but it's longetivity is a bit dissapointment. I believe that this perfume is suitable also for the 'little ladies' who want to feel like they are grown up women.

The bottle is really pretty, nothing too fancy but cute.

In my opinion it's not only for spring but it can be used during the summer since it is something you can wear easily.

sharyssa

I bought this and Rumuer 2 Rose today and I am happy with both fragrances.This one smells good to me it is fruity and a little synthetic but i like that about it.The smell reminds me of a baby doll I had back in the day and i like the little note that came with it how cute!

rachellkimb

I tried this on @ Macy's a couple of weeks ago. It is a light, pretty, fruity floral..nothing special though. Esp. after the dry down..yuck!

limypeachella

I love it!! it smells like Lemon potpourri.Its subtle,zesty,sweet and fresh. The bottle is really cute too!

tommy_girl

once one of Fragrantica members recommended me to try this perfume.since that time I has been very curious to try it and finally I found it!
it's like all of the comments about it,very innocent,simple but lovely.I agree,the bottle is not something claims for luxury,but I think it matches the perfume inside.it's just simple and don't want to be in the sex appeal competition.
I obviously get the rose,but it's not heavy nor powdery,just an innocence,girlish rose scent,mixed with fruity notes.
to me it smells a bit like nail enamel.
it's a very good choice for young girls and even those who are not teenager anymore,but like these kind of fruity scents.(like me)

perfumeaddict

I like this, but wish the bottle weren't so cheap! Its difficult to spray that little "heart" sprayer.

Kasku

I promised myself "no more perfumes in 2008" but I just couldn't resist this one. I was christams shopping, and I happened to smell it. OMG it remind me something form my childhood. It's so innocent and simple, but very interesting at the same time. When I wear it I feel very young, positive and happy. It's one of those smells that you just want to taste it.

Malegria

Just got the bottle.A pure, simple scent of a May rose.The rose is non heavy, non offensive, actually, it`s a rarity to feel a rose so pure in a perfume. This one is not a musky Bulgarian rose, not an intoxicating Damask, but the little pink, dew-kissed fresh rose on a branch by the church gate...The scent for a young girl brought up in a convent!!!!

This is the fragrance I will wear for myself, as an aromatherapy and cure from nostalgia...

The only one flaw is poor longetivity - it`s been 2 hours and I almost don`t feel it. Probably due to the absence of the usual scent preservers - musk, amber, etc. But again - may be it`s for the better, let it stay innocent as it is.

Moszatka

Too much rose. Delicious fragrance but not for me.

Malegria

Okay, I never thought that I will fall so hard for something so simple...But it captured me with it`s clear and romantic smell of the wild May rose.So fresh, so sweet - almost eatable. Besides the May rose, I get a hint of a freshly baked bread!This is my next-on-the-list to buy just for a purpose of feeling nostalgic.

amanda

its really fresh and fruity and citrus, but for me its quite strong especially for a light and pink perfume. and its a bit simple,i mean a bit one sided, but its cute and girly, and actually i like this, but wouldnt buy it

Marianne

I love this one. It is the right thing for anyone who likes Estee Lauder Pleasures Exotic or Gucci Envy me 2. Extremely airy, light and fragile, but doesn't last long at all.
Fresh blossoms, fruits and a slight woody touch.
Perfect spring scent!