Wisteria Crabtree & Evelyn for women

_Loved_ _it_ _to_ _death_!!!!
I normally dislike "purple florals" unless they manage to smell warm, which is rare, though some orchid fragrances are true enough to manage that - but this Wisteria captured and fascinated me, for life.
Only one little problem: bought it and the minute it was on my skin, I found out pretty dramatically (itchy rash !!) that I was allergic.
So disappointed, as it's obviously a good company making this scent. Wish they'd please refine, if possible, whatever ingredient (chemical) that's causing it so I can go back to worshipping it.
'Til then, I'm on the lookout for any very similar replacements other perfumeophiles can recommend to me?? Or I'll just have to try and plant a wisteria pot here in Eastern Canada..yeah, good luck to me with that ;-)
If anyone has recommendations, (especially those who knew and loved Wisteria fragrances before "Desperate Housewives"!! ;-) please write me if ya can; I'd be happy to get them!
(*sigh*)

I feel lucky finding Wisteria. What a pleasure to smell it on my skin. It's absolutely a beauty, so pure and natural. I agree that it evokes the image of a beautiful english lady from Jane Austin's novels. You would feel very romantic, feminine and gentle wearing Wisteria. I love this scent!

Not a fan of single florals, but this is a truly remarkable and decadent scent.
Although I dont like it enough to purchase it, I respect it deeply for its unpretentious fragrance. I've never experienced the scent of real Wisteria flowers in my life, so I hope that this does smell like the real thing.
Reminds me of freshly washed linens drying in the breeze.

I think I like this one but I haven't tested it on my skin yet. It's sweet purple floral, quiete as you would expect Wisteria to smell like.

Refreshing. Sweet. Feminine. Unique. Crisp. It's very different from my other florals. Love it! The soap bar is really nice, too. It's how I first sniffed the fragrance -- in the milled soap. That's when I was hooked and had to have the perfume, too.

I have worn this one a few times, but I am not a fan. Too simple for my taste. I also prefer a lot of other floral notes better, such as rose or linden. I do love the smell of wisteria, but I don't think this perfume comes close to enticing me the way the real thing does.

A very powdery purple floral.

This has something of the feeling of wisteria blossom, but it in no way compares to the beauty of the real thing. I think the main problem I have here is with the dominating violet, I think that essentially I just don't really enjoy wearing violet. If I find some growing in the spring I will be on my hands and knees with my nose in the middle of them like some kind of a truffle-pig but when I wear violet fragrances I just feel uncomfortable in my own skin, faintly disturbed and on edge. I love a good simple floral, but this one just isn't working for me, though I can see why so many reviewers like it, it's certainly not a commonplace fragrance and it has great lasting power and reasonable sillage.

I wish that the lily was actually discernable here, it would lift it a little for me.

I have a few ml left in my miniature, but I'm unlikely to ever finish it. Ahh well. C'est la vie...

Lovely, simple and sweet floral. There is not much to talk about this perfume, so I won't.
Wanted just to add that this smells lovely, and very feminine. Like wonderful flower petals dipped in some kind of honey. The scent is very sweet, but in a good way, I've always thought that flower sweetness is superior and better than gourmand sweetness.
The violet here is almost dominant, but as I love violet, I must say it's not the best violet. It's little bit too metalic for my taste.

UPD: Wanted to add that the staying power on my skin is amazing! 8 hours and still very strong!

A wonderful powdery floral. I agree with the other reviews that describe it as having a "clean" smell. I love to take a bath or shower before bed and use the matching Wisteria body cream and powder, and follow with a spritz of the EDT in the morning.

I like how the frangrance stays with me all day without feeling overpowering. The clean qualities of the scent make it suitable for daytime/office use.

This one is my favorite of their floral product line. It's very floral that is not so overpowering if you ain't overspray, of course. I wanna say it's a little bit fresh fruity as well; even though there ain't no fruit here. It is definitely smooth, clean, romantic, and very European.

To me this scent is reminiscent of fresh, clean bed linen and newly washed laundry being dried in the breeze on a Sunday morning.

It's a terrific and refreshing change from the mainstream heavy floral fragrances.

The olfactive notes don't really alternate, but I never get sick and tired of this scent anyway.

Unpretentious. Won't grab anyone elses attention. BUT simply marvelous.

This one is a lovely floral. Soft delicate and perfect for most occasions. I love the look of the packaging, the pretty flowers on the box. Very romantic.

Wisteria wasn't on my wishlist for too long. I fell in love with it at the first sniff, then after that for about 5 days I decided to purchase it as in Thailand the price is rahter expensive.

Wisteria is an extremely lovely and feminine scent. I love it and this one is worth paying for. It's the scent that I can use for the rest of my life as it's not to young or not too old. I don't know what to mention more, I LOVE IT!

A lovely, wistful breeze of a scent; fresh, cool, sugary petals drenched in rainwater. Peaceful, cozy, thoughtful--it's like a little smile to yourself as you go about a day's work or indulge in an afternoon hobby. "Wisteria" is essentially a smooth, white floral that manages to avoid feeling powdery, sudsy or musty. It really does smell like the drooping boughs of Wisteria after a downpour. As it warms, the green sweetness of the violet becomes more prominent, evoking a ray of sunshine beaming through glistening raindrops as they hang off blooms. Very pretty, very fresh, yet noticeably different from the many florals available. It does stand out, seeming aquatic but not mossy; floral, but not wheezy or cloying; green, but not astringent or herbal(the closest I've come to finding it a sibling, is the watery-blue and watermelon crisp "Leila" by Geir Neiss). It's just breezy, succulant-cool and lovely; Victorian in style, but at the moment when "Victorian" was the present day and it meant "fresh and simple"--not heavy, dusty drawing rooms, eerie old photos and crumbling Valentines and lace. If you like rain drenched, "springtime-bud" fragrances, but prefer calm, reflective elegance and quiet femininity over sunshiny exhuberance, "Wisteria" is for you.

This is a classic 'English lady scent' which evokes the novels of Jane Austen or the Bronte Sisters. Strictly floral and overwhelming in the beginning,it dries down to a pleasant and gently extravagant fragrance. To be worn with dresses and high heels, not on a daily basis.

Lovely light floral scent. I like violet notes there. Perfect day office or vacation scent. Not too long lasting on my skin ((( Can be used by teens and young girls.

this fragrance smells very clean and it makes you feel romantic somehow. a very nice and romantic floral mix.

This is a simple, but distinct, outstanding floral. It is fresh & clean, like a walk in New York's Central Park promenade around the ides of March.
It might seem a bit overwhelming at first, but when it settles down, it is delightful,and has the power to "transport" you to another time, another place.
It is quite remarkable. If you like woodsy, heady... stay away from this unique fragrance.... quote special in its simplicity and staying power.

Seapony9k
USA