Sunflowers Elizabeth Arden for women

"Sunflowers Eau de Toilette"

EDT??? Eau de toilette my ass! LOL. Excuse the language, but seriously, this is so long lasting! It's been 10 hours and I can still smell the heart notes. A nice scent, it reminds me of the light scent of sunflowers intensified to this! I used 5 sprays the first time I used it, like I do with a normal EDT....and my boyfriend could smell it. He has practically no sense of smell, lol. STRONG, but good, in small amounts.

Smell: 8/10
Bottle: 7/10 Cute!
Lasting power: 10/10

Would I buy again? Sure.

I use to wear this in high school back in 94-00, I missed the smell. I smelled it again lately and love it. I put some on and my husband who usually doesn't like flower smells, loved it and said it made it seem like it was my natural smell. Just a little of it goes a long way and lasts all day. I don't wear it for night but during the day it's great and makes you actually feel happier.

Oxygene Lanvin delivered to me everything i expected from Sunflowers. So happily will go to Sunday markets shopping again.

It is a bright and sunny fragrance with a balmy undertone to it for the top notes, when it settles on the skin it does not smell good at all, it is cheap at least and it makes a good room spray for summertime but that is all

I swear every teacher in my elementary school wore this. I assume it may have actually smelled good on one of the teachers and then all the other teachers caught wind and copied her and it didn't suit them as well. ECK!

Ah, the smell of boredom. A dense, tedious scent to evoke waiting rooms, bus-riding, and lulls in conversation. Great big yawning sunflowers.

I have bought this kit along with the body cream and shower gel based on the reviews and my association with the sunflowers in the summer landscape of rural Ukraine. What can I say, it is a very sunny perfume, however it lacks transparency for me. It is quite linear statement with not much variation.

I love the cream and shower gel, however already received 2 negative comments on the perfume itself-one from a close friend who has later given me a small sample of solid fragonard perfume-perhaps a subconscious intention to teach me about other option for hot summer days, and another one-from a male friend-who said: it is not a very expensive perfume, is it? Bottle was given to my daughter, who said: why have you been so generous with gifting me perfumes recently? Maybe she will use it after deciding to use her Baby Doll sparingly to make it last longer.

...i may return to it later to re-evaluate...Because first impression was-it's such a yellow, uncomplicated summer sunday morning scent, me dressing down to go to the farmers market on sunday morning...


edit> so after 1 month and now recognising sunflowers in the shopping malls and reacting when my daughter sprays it on-I have decided it's not for me. Fantastic idea-to capture the scent of the sun and roasted sunflower seeds, but implemented a bit roughly and linear-there is no mistery, and a huge plastic-like base to this perfume. Pity.

I was entrenched in the bowels of ladies fashion retail the year Sunflowers hit the shelves in 1993. Every woman and her dog diligently marinated themselves in Sunflowers gracing shopping centres across the land!

It is difficult to shake this olfactive memory as it has been lasered into my brain, however years of not sniffing Sunflowers daily have helped me arrive at some sense of appreciation.

Melon and spicy woods blended with stone fruit and citruses make Sunflowers an endearingly happy scent. Worn in minuscule amounts (drops, no more than two) Sunflowers really comes into its own as a sunny fragrance evoking pictures of vast fields of sunflowers growing either side of the dusty narrow road leading into an old bustling country town.

Cheap is not necessarily a bad thing. Sunflowers sets out to prove this, and it does it so well.

Elizabeth Arden has some good, old classics in its repertoire and Sunflowers is no exception. It's a unique little scent, perfectly suitable for bright, sunny weather and women of all ages.

The top notes start off a little watery and strong, perhaps the most uninspiring aspect of this composition. However once the scent has settled on the skin you can appreciate what an interesting fragrance Sunflowers truly is.

Sweet melon and rich, juicy peach are the main stand-outs with a hint of powdery warmth. It's a mature scent, yet I don't mean that in a derogatory sense of the word. It feels strangely glamourous and elegant.

When I smell Sunflowers I think of sunshine, the beach and a glass of French champagne. There's a delicious rosiness in Sunflowers as well that you'd perhaps never expect. The rose is not dominant, but it's certainly there in full bloom.

The sillage and longevity of this bargain scent is truly impressive. I am quite taken aback by how likable Sunflowers is and how it has managed to slip under my radar for so long.

Loved it when I was in high school. Definitely a scent for the Spring/Summer months. Now that I'm in my 30's, I wouldn't wear it. In my opinion, this fragrance is ideal for teenagers.

It's a shame how much this makes me nauseous now, because I loved it so much in junior high school in the early/mid-90s. Sadly my entire school felt the same way, so the halls were clogged with Sunflowers, and that's why I can't smell it without gagging anymore.

For me this was an impulse buy. It was so cheap I had to buy it. But I don't really like it. After reading the reviews here, I want to try it again. Have I missed something? I will give it a second chance. What I don't like in this fragrance is a kind of buttery, greasy quality that real sunflowers also have. I could say it's well dome because it really resemble sunflowers. May be I just don't like the smell of real sunflowers....

Sunflowers...like coming home. This was so popular when I was about 10 years old. It's been many years since I've smelled it, and I just added it to my collection now that I could buy a big bottle for only $10.

It's still warm, yellow, bright, cheerful, and sunny, just like it always was. I missed that burst of sun-ripened honeydew melon and the drydown enriched with musk and oakmoss.

Now that I'm older, and my taste in perfume has become more refined (i.e. snobish?), it smells a bit grassy and screechy to my nose. Nevermind--Sunflowers will always be one of the great American classics. I'm pleased that it smells just like it did 20 years ago.

I got this for Christmas from hubby after smelling it on a patient at the Dr's Practice where I work!
A warm, glowing,floral feel to this scent and great value for money as well.

This is a nice, innocent, summery day fragrance. I don't dislike it at all but it smells a bit dated and bit cheap to me so I wouldn't wear it again.

I wonder if after 100 and some reviews if someone will read this. My girlfriends daughter wears it and I can smell the citrus and flowers in it. I think its the mellon that gives its uniquenes. I like it.

uhm? what should i say about this one.. hmm...
ok in fact, i had it from one of my friends on 17th birthday (50ml) and i think i just use it not over 10ml already.
Too bad the main reason is i'm not a kind of appropriate to wear it? I like it, but not enough to make me feel what the feeling i needed. it will more prefer with someone else kind of happy, bright..etc..than me. this perfume is full of lighting and vitality , and yes i think it's exactly called "sun flower".
First time, nice, warm, lovely a little
Second, soft ( i think it like body milk/soap more) sweet, normal, easy to use but too normal
third, cute and since that i've quickly quit it lol

so, i just recommend it if you are easy to satisfied with something basic or need to cheer up, that's all :D

most nice fragrance (flower)

i realized that for some reason only this one i can use ,nothing alls becoze i get headaches and the Jadore wich one its my signature perfume .This little beautiful fragrance make me happy every day long no matter winter or sommer ,it has all what i expect from a fragrance!!Flowers creamy little orientalisc feeling ,sunny warm interesting !!!lovly

I find myself reaching for this one on dark, rainy days to combat the gloom. No one will ever accuse Sunflowers of being a masterpiece of the perfumer's art, but it does have an aromatherapy effect on me and is a definite mood-lifter, be it ever so humble.

I had a bottle and I sold it.
In the beginning I liked the fragrance: it's the kind of a fragrance that leaves a trace when you walk. It also has something oriental and positive in it.
After a few days I noticed that melon is the main player and it makes me uncomfortable and tired of the ingredient, so I sold it.

It isn't expensive and has a good lasting power though.

It was an impulse purchase. I don't wear it now, but spray it on my vacuum cleaner bag. LOL. It does make the room smell fresh.

It's a rather pleasant aroma, but it just strikes me as a cosmetic smell.

truth is that i like a lat this smell its soo magical so womenis and good "perfym"smellish!!!greate

Quite air freshenerish.. but I guess ok for the price. I think this is very similar to Kate Moss's Kate Summer Time. Somewhat harsh and strong so use sparingly.

Edit. there's a soapy element to this scent.

This is a bright and happy scent that always makes me feel good when I spray it on. I have been wearing it on and off for years , and I still love it to this day. It is one of the most under rated perfumes out there in my opinion. It is not expensive at all and maybe that is why a lot of people overlook it. This is a nice perfume for any woman’s budget. It smells wonderful and expensive , but is surprisingly a bargain! Don’t ever let price fool you on a good perfume. Some of my favorites cost a lot , but everyone once and awhile you gind a gem like this. It is priced good and smells great. It is a summer and sunshine in a bottle. Try it out if you haven’t already. This is a perfume that you don’t want to miss out on!

GREAT!!!

very warm, not complicated at all. plain sunny floral and happy perfume. For women who just want to smell this way, without any mystery or seductiveness. It is like a summertime in a countryside, when the grass is yellow and u hear cicades singing.

I think there is something in this fragrance that makes you love it when you're young... maybe the warmth and the safety, maybe the camomille note... I don't know, but I remember I used to love it, too, in my teens and early twenties.But now, when I smell it, I can't really tell why anymore... :)

I had a bottle of this in my early twenties and loved it then! I went through the whole bottle and didn't buy again because my sis fell in love with it and we both smelled alike! I ventured into new stuff and had forgotten about this. This is, in fact, so common that it is hard to forget. Let's say I had ignored it :) I know many people dislike this, but to me, it brings back a lot of memories from my 20s - fresh, confident, energetic and ready to take on the world. I re-ordered a 100ml one and just received it. I didn't waste any time ripping it open and spraying it. Wonderful! The fact that I've aged a decade doesn't make a difference to how this smells on me.

One thing for sure - you overdo this, you ruin it! Totally light hand this precious one!

This parfume smells great, like summer and sunflowers, very exciting and optimistic.

Unfortunately the smell did not show up good on my skin. Green Tea by Elizabeth Arden is a better choice for me.

I'm sure some will like the parfume!

i have this perfume , its almost finished though. Good to use in the summers. its soft, subtle, sweet and smells very very feminine. Reminds of a garden full of blooming flowers. its that fresh!

A really lovely fragrance. And for the price, you cannot really not try it if you have not done so.

It is very delicate, not "explicitly" floral, but a little creamy instead. It gives you an impression of softness but I find it also cheerful, in a delicate way. The smell is subtle, never kitschy. And it lasts.

And I do not agree that it is for mature women - not at all.

It's lovely! Smells like late summer, fresh and clean everyday frag for low price.

I wore this a good bit as a teenage girl in the 90s. Not really my style now but it was a fun, light scent that didn't make me smell like my mom or my teachers!

I don't know why everyone is so down on this. Ok its not the most glamourous scent but if you want something clean and fresh its lovely.
When I wear it it reminds me of a hot summer day when you get up really early, before the heat sets in. Whilst the day is still cool and fresh, the sky is blue and cloud free and the day is full of promise. This is what the air smells like (to me).
Its a young, fresh and invigorating scent. Pefect for sunny days.

I have mixed feelings about Sunflowers. I do like the interesting and complex composition of this scent and it does convey the feelings of being in the field of sunflowers under the blue sky. However, there is something in this scent that does not sit right with me. Perhaps the melon note is a bit overdone. But nevertheless, Sunflowers is a vibrant mix of fruits and flowers that represent sunny, carefree and fun side of the summertime really well.

The opening smells to me like a bubbly peachy melon shampoo but the composition also has a nice touch of bergamot and woods to make it interesting. In the heart notes, the rose and jasmine are noticeable on my skin but the scent retains the vibrancy of the melon and peach, which contributes to its sunny, bright side. The oakmoss and woods are most noticeable on my skin towards the dry down. The scent has nice sillage and longevity. My advice is not to overdo it or you will end up with sickly melon cocktail on your skin.

My overall rating is 6.5/10. I do like the cheerful side of this scent but strong and a bit synthetic melon note is just a bit too much for me.

I would define it as an extremely casual fragrance with following characteristics:
- Sunny, flowery-fruity, sweet, happy
- Frightening staying power, therefore 1-2 light spritz are more than enough. The fragrance can induce nausea

I usually do not comment on the name choice of the perfume, but in this case I believe that “Sunflowers” is a well-chosen one.
I also do not pay attention to the bottle, but now I could not help myself - it is really, really boring.
However it does remind me of a sunflower seed or petal, so maybe there is a reason behind it after all.

I thought of this perfume because I just smelled fresh sunflowers growing in my garden. When I smelled my flowers..I remembered this perfume because of the name. And my second thought was, "I bet there's no sunflowers in that perfume." Cause I didn't remember smelling any. I checked, and sure enough, no sunflowers. Which is one of the reasons I don't care for this scent. Sunflowers are sweet, warm, deep and beautiful smelling, and this perfume is not worthy of the name at all. It doesn't capture the scent of sunflowers. I would love a perfume that had actual sunflowers in it I think.

This perfume was definitely a "discovery" for me... After trying two Kenzo fragrances in a perfume-shop and feeling already tired by the predictable creamy floral-woody notes in them, I had the good idea to try Sunflowers... and soon it was as if I would have moved quickly on a sunny beach, gazing the palm-trees and smelling an invigorating fresh juice. I can't wait buying a bottle of this.

Up-date: I've purchased it as a pick-me-up in late November, to face the gloomy, cheerless air of the foggy and cold city. At the beginning it is quite sparkling and juicy, though also subtly floral and very slightly woody (from the rosewood note perhaps), which makes it an unusually "happy" scent. Very good if you want to avoid morose dispositions - it only works, however, with more casual clothing. I don't care if the bottle is so uninspiring, though I'd have enjoyed a more creative container. Don't overuse it, or it may become sickening.

I like this perfume. It smells fresh, young and cheerful. You can wear it casually such as picnic, BQ party, outdoor activity. It can inspire your day if you spray it a little bit. Don't spray it so much , It will make your headache.

This is going to be a bad review so forgive me, the ones who love this perfume. I purchased it for my grandmother, who also didn't like it, so I tried it on myself, and I had to wash it off, or at least try to...it smells to chemically on my skin. Plus, there is a girl at the office that I work who wears this and she isn't a very nice person at times...so that's two strikes against sunflowers! I agree that it's a very fresh sunny scent, but it's just too much and if worn by the wrong person (like myself) it could lead to disaster-tis a no for me

One day I sprayed this on and I thought...wow. It's simple, clean fresh and summery. Every time I wear it I get compliments! But if you're after a sexy, "in your face" night perfume, I don't recommend this.

All in all, a fresh, breezy scent. Wonderful.

This was one of the fragrances to wear if you were a teenage girl in the 90's. I loved this stuff. I was so pleased when I got this for Xmas because my friend had a knock off and was always bragging about it because she knew I like it. I'll always have happy teenage memories with this scent.

SUN ON MY SKIN: It smells like genuine sun on a young woman´s skin, perfectly captured in a bottle. I smell summer, I smell buttery sunflowers, I smell ... yellow.

It´s so cheer, so bright, so optimistic, so unique.

i absolutely love this so much will keep on buying this

this scent makes you feel good and energized. I don't think this is an "icky" fragrance. yes, it stands out and is not a subtle scent. powerpuffruth is right about guys liking it. I used to work everyday in a kitchen, just me and the chef.. and although I wore many perfumes, this is the only one he noticed, and he liked it :). (same situation with my mother). great for if you want to feel energized, full of life and want a pick me up. Thumbs up

This is actually hideous! It makes me feel like I just stuffed my face into the most nauseating melon. (And I'm not talking in a good way). Take that and mix it with some funeral water.

So damn strong, it's one of those fragrances that if somebody had on them in an elevator, I would get off at the next floor. I had to find the nearest restroom for the poor girl who tested this for me, and even after scrubbing, and scrubbing it would not come off. Talk about sillage and longevity... this is like napalm going off in the department store.

this is the fragrance that "The Church Lady" from Saturday Night Live would wear during a summer day.

I had this perfume long time ago but I did not like it it was to " noisy" for me I gave it to my mom thinking that she was going to give it away. However she started using it and she really liked it I even heard my dad ask her the perfume's name! Surprisingly she finished the bottle in few months and we could not find it anymore. It had great silage and last for hours! You can get tired of it and still it will be on you! Smell like a spring morning very cheerful and noisy!
Update: I found a bottle of it in a small perfume shop, I bought it to my mom!

I wore this in the 90's and recently bought myself another bottle. Even though everyone else seems to wear this in hot weather I love this for the fall. It reminds me of the cooler nights and the mums that seem to be for sale everywhere at that time of year. So crisp and spicy. I really enjoy it. This is a scent I wear for me.....

Yesterday I finally got to smell this perfume, having not done so in many years. I have to say, this would be a great scent if there was not that strange undercurrent of chemicals in the smell.

It starts off fresh and fruity, but not overly sweet, which is a hard feat to accomplish. Had the perfume stayed this was it would be outstanding - instead a harsh note kicks in that burns the nose. Whatever it is, it smells like industrial kitchen cleaner.

So disappointing. Perhaps there was a reformulation causing this disaster? Either way, this scent is for nostalgic purposes only as I can't see anyone wearing it in all seriousness.

This scent belongs in the 90's to me. It has a strange watery note to it, which I guess is the melon. It's a unique fragrance, but has been so popular that it's instantly recognizable.

Strangely men seem to love it!
Weird I know .. but I teach in an all male secondary school and wore it to work (admittedly to kinda get rid of the stuff) all the boys seem to really like it ?!?! ...and it's not just restricted to them I wore it to a Rockers bar one night too and the Hells Angels couldn't get enough of it either :)
So there you have it ladies if you want to impress underage males with no refinement or men used to the smell of oil and axle grease you can't go wrong :)

Personally I quite like it it's cheerful and reminds me of being a teenager :)xxx

My mum got this as a gift it's a good summery scent but I don't really like it much. It doesn't smell bad, its jus not my type of scent.

I used to love scents like this when I was about fifteen - melon based, strangely bright stuff that to a teenager seems nice and uncomplicated. I later bought Sunflowers when I was about 22 to remind myself of this category, only to discover that what a clueless girl considers nice and inoffensive might actually be the exact opposite - harsh, obnoxious and completely devoid of selfcontrol. It doesn't really develop in the fashion of a proper fragrance. It just gets more annoying over time, and instead of something that you could call a drydown, leaves one constant screeching noise that's hard to get rid off. If you happen to like it, please, use it very sparingly.

Saw the pic and remembered that I had this perfume and I loved it. Well, looks like it is not the perfume "for life" but would be nice to have it again for some hot summer day.

This scent was actually my first perfume,it was in junior high.It brings back memories of when i was younger,i used to love wearing it.I think its a great perfume for young girls to wear or as a gift.Havent worn it since though:/

Whenever I wear this men always compliment me and ask what am I wearing. They say oh I got that for my mum I thought it was for older ladies but that smells nice. I had the same reaction. Always passed it by then eventually I got a bottle because I collect perfume. I tried it and it smells like escape by Calvin Klein. Or sometimes I just smell roses. I know that it strange but it has that fresh but serious smell that roses can sometimes have. I suppose it is one you have to trial. You will either like it or it just won't work for you it just is not linear enough to please everyone.

Sunflowers was one of my first summer fragrances I've ever bought,but now I don't think I'd wear it again.

My Mother used to like this - I agree with Stella - a bright summery fragrance, perfect name for this one - lovely

a nice, happy scent. to me it reminds CK escape and l'eau d'issey. great for a hot summer day when you want something invigorating and clean.

For the second time in his life, Nikky the Blue Russian, Co-ordinating Cat Council of Australia Champion and FASA Gold Double Grand Champion, plus self-styled, self-appointed Purrfume Critique, has shared his feelings about a fragrance with me. I now wish to document his views on Sunflowers. I hope my fellow Fragranticans will find this enlightening.

The story begins... Earlier this evening I applied a small amount of Sunflowers to my wrist from one of my assortment of tester vials. The sumptuous cat Nikky arrived beside me shortly thereafter. Approaching my wrist with notable deliberation, he sniffied my wrist with an unusual intensity of thought. I watched in avid anticipation, wondering what his response to my latest test would be. Nikky wasted no more time in thought and moved swiftly into action. Head down, tongue out he started licking my wrist. Lots and lots of licks, and all gentle. I couldn't help but become confused! Does he love the smell so much that he wants to taste the Sunflowers? Or does he dislike it so much that he is intent upon removing it? I looked more closely at Nikky's face and detected a slight but peculiar wrinkling of the nose. AHA! thought I. This is the face of a cat trying to fix a problem and that problem is called Sunflowers. I ascertained that he wants to cuddle up next to me but cannot do so until he removes that most un-Linda-like smell from my arm. Once satisfied with his efforts, Nikky curled up next to me and went off to sleep. Thus failing to win the Nikky seal of approval, Sunflowers has fallen into the category of "never to be worn again". The end.

It's a happy, lovely perfume.

I sense on my skin: Fresh Citric notes, Sweet Peach combined a little Melon, Elegant Jasmine,Cyclamen combined with Roses, Musk, Oakmoss and Sandalwood.

To me is smells like a sunny, warm, summer day spent in the garden.

I makes me feel happy, relaxed and it feel to me that is the kind of perfume that could transform any cloudy day into a sunny day.

It's really pleasant, summery and playful fragrance. :)

I would put Sunflowers in the category of extremely casual scents, more of a body spray than perfume...something to wear around the house or even during or after sports. Very pleasant and inoffensive...reminds me of shampoo or soap.

Wow, I have something to add here. Although one spray on the hand smelled pleasant, trying to wear it was absolutely torturous for me. I might have oversparyed but after 20 minutes I was frantically washing it off because i was literally suffocating from the smell...it was so soapy and cloying. And i usually complain about lack of sillage in fragrances. As of now this is the first EA perfume i find unwearable.

If you like melon notes, go with Volupte by Oscar de La Renta...much more refined and higher quality.

I wore Sunflowers in my teens and i loved it! Many happy memories for me...As others have described, cheerful, innocent and comfortable. When I smell this fragrance now,it takes me back to a fun time in my life.

This is a very common scent here, sold almost everywhere quite cheap. Initially it smells nicely of summer and flower - and yes, sunflowers - but after I received it and wore it, I couldn't stand it. It was so strong and somehow harsh and unpleasant. I couldn't bear it. Although it's not like Giorgio Beverly Hills Yellow in scent, I find it similarly nauseating and oldfashioned.

I've got this one from my boyfriend few days ago. I didn't like it at first but now I'm getting used to it. It starts with some yellow fruits - I feel damson, pear and peach maybe and some green, little bit tart note. Than the fruits vanish, tart note becomes more bold so as the floral notes, which I can not really recognize. And the ozone note appears. That ozone note doesn't really suit me but I'm trying to like it. This scent isn't very lasting on my skin but I need to test it more. It is quite nice, daytime, floral - fruity scent but classic in the same time. Not my cup of tea but I will use it with pleasure on sunny, casual days.

P.S. The bottle is really ugly. Well, it's not the appearance that counts, it's the inside;).

P.S.2 I must admit that the lasting power is not as bad as I've thought. I've been sniffing it from my neck from 7 a.m. and it is 1 p.m while I'm writing that sentence.

I have a bottle of this perfume...it was my mother's scen...it is special to me , it remembers me many wondeful summers <3

i had to accompany my boss for her next perfume splurge. We didn't have many options as the town we live in is quite small. She ended up buying Mariah's M, which i'm happy about, as i adore Mariah and make sure as many people own or wear her perfumes, adn Elizabeths Sunflowers.

I love the sensual sweetness of the melons, and its not faint and not overpowering either, just sensual, mature. I have to say though, although the first five hours the smell is alluring, on my boss, the melons is the only thing i smell, and then after it dies down, I smell garden flowers, the rose and jasmine.

Id give it 4thumbs up for its honest statement. It needs no explaining, and certainly any person wearing this will not only feel very femininely sexy and confident, but will also certainly receive alot of compliments.

There is a harshness about this perfume which I can't quite pinpoint, but in saying that it is one of my daily fragrances, when I wear it people do comment that they like it.

This is one of most awful frags out there.Awful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gosh, I got this when I was 14 and was just getting into perfumes. It was a good starter scent and would be perfect for young girls. It is a very summery, happy perfume.

As Ohkit said already it is incredibly close (if not almost identical) to L'eau d'Issey Issey Miyake for women. The main difference is the marketing campaign and yes the price :) Big time!

If there is anyone out there who wants swap my 100ml tester bottle (I sprayed with maybe 1x or 2x) please let me know via personal message because this one is just not for me. I can`t say I don`t like it but I just can`t wear it.

it's sunny, unexpensive and it puts me in a good mood...what can you ask more to a perfume? moreover it reminds of my best summer ever when I was twenty!

I love the melon smell, it feels warm and safe. For me its a spring fragrance suitable for any age... a bit bored of it now but I will probably buy it again some day:)

I loved it,altho worn for a long time becomes a little bit 'heavy' to wear all day long.

I love wearing this after a good workout/shower. Light, clean, & airy.

Phenomenal. Breathtaking. Reminds me of Creation of Adam and the Garden of Eden, a simpler time, when the only thing to grace the mind was love, and the only thing uttered from the mouth was kisses. My mother wore this as I was approaching the end of youth, and this is a summer I will never forget. A brandish of the hand to you, Elizabeth Arden.

What a wonderful smell, summer in a bottle, smells just like a sunflower. It's fresh and girly. I really like this for a sunny day. I got the 100ml + 100ml Body Lotion and 100ml Shower gel for 14€, what a deal :D

Was my first fragrance as a wee lass! Very fresh and sunny fragrance, easy to wear. I remember it being pretty linear though, with no real structure to it. Great 'starter' fragrance for younger ladies, or a fresh fun fragrance for the young at heart :o)

One of the first parfymes i got . sunny warm .love the smell of light spice in the end. smells alot like Escape from Calvin Klein . I wander if it stills smells good on me . maybe i would try it again .
a happy day parfyme

A lovely summer scent. A less pretentious alternative to "L'Eau d'Issey", an instant "feel good" smell and an ideal perfume for the end of August, when it's still hot outside, yet the grass and leaves already turn yellow. The only bad thing about it is its massive, cheap looking bottle, but don't judge a book by its cover :)

This is a very pleasant, refreshing fragrance. Good for casual, daytime wear, but I wouldn't recommend it if you really want to make an impact. I find that it lifts my mood when I wear it.

I remember sneaking into my older sisters room when i was young and playing with her bottle, spraying some on and thinking i was so grown up. I have very fond memories of this scent and had to put it in my perfume rotation as i got older. I wear this on hot days and nights in summer, it makes me feel refreshed and cool.
Not an everyday perfume though because i can see how you could get a little overwhelmed by the scent.

Another sun-kissed smell with a hint of sweetness. I was surprised by the ingredients though... I thought I got a hint of mimosa and hyacinth... perhaps my mistake...
Recommended for young women of around 20-30

Very simple and absolutly not outstanding. Feels like a bit oily scent to me, but very warm. Think of warm sunny day in a corn field, that how i would describe this fragrance. Doesn´t cost much at all, so very affordable to younger girls, whom it would suit very well.

Very recognizable and unique. Sunny , woody , the melon smell is very present .
I guess it's not a very easy to love perfume , but surely i do ! I had several bottles of it.

This has to be one of the most under-rated perfumes of all times. Its absolutely timeless and smells extremely modern. It is summer in a bottle.
A girl who works with me and is in her twenties wears
this and she smells great. It is so simple and unpretentious. The only masculine that i can think of that gives a similar feeling is Clinique happy.
If you have not smelt this and have walked passed this a million times in cheap drug-stores then do yourself a favour and try it. In england i have seen 100ml gift sets with body lotion for £10.

i love this perfume. its sweet but clean. just a fruity, sweet, lovely smell. a summery delight. i feel good when i wear this and it lasts.
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i am reading quite a few of mimosabee's reviews and i am in kind of wonderment of why this person keeps putting a woman's age limit as to who should be wearing each perfume. i don't understand. i feel if you love a perfume and it loves you, why should age matter?
i am almost 50 yrs old and i wear everything from britney spears to arpege. i don't see a problem with that. i still wear sunflowers and have been since my middle 30's and i guess i will continue to. different strokes for different folks, i guess.

Noticeable but innocent. Could be every young girl's perfume No.2 after Anais Anais.

I fell in love with this fragrance on holiday in Europe in the summer of 95. Sunflowers, the fragrance, always evokes the memory of that time. Warm and golden glowing fields of sunflowers. Sunflowers is my happy fragrance all year round. I wear it when skiing as I love the contrast of snow and the scent of sunflowers. Lasts well on my skin.

Just noticed - there are no sunflowers listed in the notes and yet I definitely smell sunflowere. Olfactory illusion or have they just been left out of the description?

When I think of the smell it takes me right back to H.S. in the 90's. I wore this and New West by Aramis. I loved this scent then, but I wouldn't wear it now.

I really love this one but can never find it anymore, its very happy and optimistic scent,it makes you think of summer and having fun on the beach with freinds and enjoying the simple things in life.
it's a winner in my book

I tried to like this scent many years ago, it's so light and airy, but there is something in it that makes me sneeze uncontrollably.

I am a sensitve person as far as skin products, laundry liquid, things like that, ...and I do suffer hayfever, yet I can normally wear perfumes without reacting.

Not this one tho.

Beautiful does the same thing to me - but that smells like old soap in my opinion so no loss there ..lol

Obviously I cant say too much that has not already been said about the actual scent, ..but for allergic response - big thumbs down.

Sunflowers is such an incredibly sunny scent! I think the floral fruity category suits it perfectly. It's a very strong fragrance, so I guess I could imagine someone not liking it. But it smells so good that it's hard to imagine anyone not liking it. I haven't owned a bottle in years, but writing this is making me want to go out and find one!

I was thinking of buying this one for quite some time. Till now i just tested it on paper. It smelled nice, a bit sweet, a bit fresh, nothing out of the ordinary... but on my skin, wow.. very peppery, and woody, but not in a cloying manner, not old... Just right!
Really can't get any floral notes. somewhat, woody - spicy -fruity. No rose on my skin, just rose wood, and peach, and pear, and pink pepper,and something like Christmas, I mean ginger, cinnamon and clover! But it could be just my skin acting crazy again!

very easy to find, classic sunny fragrance. Great swimming scent. Lots of summer memories in this one, for sure a cult like following in early 90s!

i forgot to add i would of expected there to be sunflowers in this scent but no there wasnt
whenever i were this i can imagine myself wearing a yellow long dress with long curls running through sunflower fields!!

This fragrance drives me crazy for some reason... I can pick it on any girl, I love it!

i like this perfume it smells beautiful and it was worth the price but it let me down as it wasnt as long lasting so i will not buy this again

I dislike this one, but it isn't Elizabeth Arden's fault, I suspect. My mother wore it for years, but then it began to give her headaches, so she stopped part way through a bottle. The bottle sat there on her dresser for a few years, and when I was nine, I sprayed it on myself out of curiosity - it was dreadful, but had probably changed over time. Even now, when I smell a bottle of it that hasn't sat out for years, it makes me feel ill to remember how it smelled then.

Me gusta esta fragancia. Es alegre y luminosa, para el verano o días cálidos. Le percibo lo floral pero al mismo tiempo tiene algo jugoso que le da la frescura para el día. Tiene buena permanencia y no es caro. La botella es sencilla y su color amarillo, como el sol...

Here is a rough translation of guest_annettetol's review:

Delicious and sweet, hard to forget and agreeable to remember.

You are so right Mad-Lainey, I always loved Sunflowers, it is soo uplifting and GREAT staying power!! I keep saying to people, Elizabeth Arden has great perfumes! We should be glad when perfume houses do not want us to be broke, after buying one of their perfumes!!
:-)

Sunflowers is a great summer fragrance. When I sniff it, I actually do smell sunflowers. Sunflowers by Arden is somehow bizzare, the cheap looking bottle does not promise a great experience, yet if you're prepared to get the prejudice behind - you'll be nicely surprised. It is a great fragrance to spritz after a cool shower on a hot summer morning.
I cannot detect flower notes on their own - I only smell sunflowers :-)

This fragrance is somewhat cute. And somewhat provincial ... Like a fragrance that a cheerful country girl would wear.
Its sweet, bright, optimistic, warm, even a little mouthwatering. But i just don't like it at all.

Its pretty! I sampled this with a .25 oz but its really strong for me so I would never need more than that for a long time! Very summery I think. If sunflowers really did have a smell Im pretty sure this would be it!

This one's a classic! I don't get any of the fruit notes, it's all floral on me, but what a beautiful floral it is! I can smell something very earthy in this... it reminds me of a sunny a meadow full of wildflowers. I always wear this fragrance when I visit my grandparents who are living in the countryside. This is perfect for lazy days, laying in the grass and reading a great book or just taking a walk in the woods. I can't get tired of it! However, I'd never wear it in a busy city or on a cold day.

Halvah totally agree!! I love Sunflowers for the same reasons you mentoin!!
Great!

This is the only one perfume with dominant melon note in the top that I actually really enjoy. Every perfume that has fruity notes become very juicy on my skin, even if thy have much more flowers in them, so I don't use fruity-florals and usualy get a stomach ache from watery cool fruity-florals (like Cool Water or Dali's Dalimix for example).
But this smells quite different. I 've found it in a drugstore when it was absolutely cheap and due to its happy-coloured packaging, I tried it on a paper strip first. It evoked beautifully happy childhood-memories to me. It was bright, sunny and overly feminine on the paper, more floral than fruty or aquatic. I bought one bottle and realized that it is just as juicy on my skin as the other fruity florals but its base is more vibrant, more beautiful than any of the sunny fruity florals or floral-aquatic scents I know. It's the perfect feminine fragrance for hot summer days without being very plain, boring or sporty.

at first i thought this stuff stank terrible, but once settled into my skin, it smelt refreshing and pleasent, an expensive smell for its price tag

I hate to say this but it smells cheap and a little bit like urine. I don't like giving bad reviews, but this smells so bad.

I quite liked this when I had it, warm and slightly reserved, not really mature or sexy.

I see this perfume & all i think of is my sister i was little & she was in middle school & she would alwayssss be wearing this ughh i hated it! pleasent memories though!lol

Dreamy sunflowers - this is my memory evoker.

I remember when it was first introduced. My girlfriends and I aged 13 rushed to the department store every day to pick up small tester vials. We covered our school folders with printed advertisements from Cosmo. We loved it but could not afford it; the vials got us through until our Christmas wish was delivered. Sunflowers was the must have fragrance. Yes we all had it, but we all loved it. I STILL LOVE IT.

Bright, sunny, distinctive. I still receive compliments today when I wear you, sunflowers you will always be my cheerful friend.

I know that this isN'T a new fragrance but I am just getting into it. I purchased it today scent unsniffed and I rather like it. It's summery and warm and it really does make me think of warm summer days. I think that it smells really good for a rather cheap perfume. I defiently see myself using this alot this summer.

WOW this is my first perfume from someone's present. Active and brisk just like sunshine. Fit for little girl

I Remembered One Of My Friends Wearing This In Middle School And The Hunt Was On. I Just Got My 1st Bottle Last Week. I Love It So Much This Like Black Pearls Is Now In My Top 25. Though Its Accused Of Being An "Old Lady Perfume" I Think Many Of Us In the Younger Audiances Can Appreciate Its Bold Scent.

Funnily enough, I can remember wearing this all through out middle school and LOVING it, now however, I find it to be wayyyyyy too strong and overpowering. It's funny how these things appeal to you so much when you're young and just don't when you get older.

hmm in high school a girl wore it, when i found out what it was i just got to have it,once i had sunflower it turn out to bore me because of the poor lasting power and it was heavy...dont know how i feel about it now, it wasnt dirty though, nice scent

I had this perfume for a long while (I bought it because it had so happy colours and I am ashamed to say that it was quite cheap). So I had it in the cupboard for a long while without opening it. Then I gave it to my daughter because I didn't expect much from this perfume. When I smiled it on her it smelled like a million dollar. Really pleasant, fresh, innocent, sunny, warm and friendly. I can see the sunflowers and bees around it. There is this nice warm honey smell. Cheerful somehow. I tried it and I really like it. It is a nice summer fragrance and the drydown is lovely. I even think it is best for young girls because of its innocent and fresh nature. For that price a really high quality fragrance in my opinion. And I think the name and package is just right for that perfume. (The bottle itself could be a bit more luxurious though, I hate plastic caps).

hahaha i love this scent

i used this scent last year, yeahhh it's juz so nice :D

This is a wonderful perfume, full of nostalgia for me because it was one of the very first perfumes I owned and I can remember when it seemed everyone was wearing it in the nineties. It actually doesn't smell like sunflowers but it does smell very good, a wonderful blend of flowers under the hot summer sun with a citrus-watery note on top. There is a reason it is still around today, it is unique and a very happy-go-lucky scent. I don't think I would wear it now but I have fond memories of it. It is a perfect choice for a young ladies' first perfume.

i got this from my aunt as a gift i didnt like this fragrance at all coz it smells quite cheap maybe its just me but it smells like a cheap jasmine perfume.. soooo not my type.. i gave it to my mom..;)

I've just bought this perfume.
Well ... it's a nice surprise despite the fact that it was created more than 10 years ago.It's perfect for everyday use in the summer.

Like most Arden scents, very individual and not everyone's cup of tea. I love Arden generally and this one in particular, because I value strong character in a scent. So many modern fragrances are insipid and characterless, but you couldn't make that accusation here.

'Sunflowers' is unlike any other perfume I've encountered, it's completely unique - the notes combine in the strangest way to produce a 'seaside' scent, something that just instantly takes me to the sea. It's wonderfully bracing and never fails to cheer me up.

I think this is one for people who really love unusual scents.

I have a bottle which I keep because it reminds me of the year I bought it. 1994 I was going to university and this scent was really cool to wear. Guys actually loved it and drew close to me in the bus stop sniffing the air.
Lately I have found myself wearing this perfume again. makes me feel young again and it's not a bad perfume. I am comfortable with it and it is as much aquatic as it is powdery.
Price is good and you will never run out, because it is widely available.

i didn't really detect any lemon at all in the opening notes. it smelled too sweet, in a way similar to honey, without any of the mandarin or peach fruitiness.

there wasn't really jasmine or rose either, although it had a scent reminiscent of cut flowers (a little off-sweet, somewhat grassy) and then skipped to the base notes, which I actually kind of like. the cedar and sandalwood are distinctive but not heavy.

the opening feels 'childish' and the drydown smells like it was designed for men. somewhat disappointed because i was hoping it would be a fresher 'bright' fragrance.

Nice perfume, not too bad or too good, but one of my elementary school teachers used it, so, I wont buy it for myself, i would feel old

A funny story concerning this fragrance happened in our house.
A couple of years back y dad bought me and my sister two bottle of perfumes, and asked us to chose which one did we want. I went for Amor Amor, my sister for Sunflowers.
She sprayed it on herself before dinner, went downstairs and sat next to Dad who was watching TV. After a couple of minutes Dad turned to my mom and asked "What is it that youre cooking for dinner, smells of rotten grapes", being completely unaware that was just the smell of Sunflowers... Guess what, that was the last time my sister ever wore it. :)

The first perfume I ever bought, and I am ashamed to say that I bought this because of its cheap price, without actually trying it beforehand. I bought a 100ml bottle and regret it till this day, I was enchanted by the $15 price tag.

There is a strong rose and and faint lychee presence that goes a little stale afterwards. I was suprised on how an innocent looking fragrance could be so strong.

my point is = DO NOT buy a 100ml bottle of perfume Unless you really love it

TRY BEFORE YOU BUY

Bright and cheery fragrance. Nice for summer but too soliflora for me. It's in the inexpensive scent genre, akin to Jean Nate or Chantilly. Might be good for a girl's 1st perfume.

The first time I smelled this perfume was years ago when a co-worker wore it. I asked her the name of it and she told me "Sunflowers" I thought it was okay at first and even mentioned it to my mother.
Well, my mother having the memory of an elephant, decided to buy Sunflowers for me at Christmas ..... and every following Christmas after that.
My closet started accumulating unopened bottles of the stuff. I desperately wanted to re-gift the bottles but decided that it was bad Karma to give away something that I myself couldn't bear to wear. I never did tell my mom how much I hated the stuff, rest her soul, but it was always funny the way my sons would watch for the dreaded bottle of Sunflowers on Christmas day.

Yuck! I never like this one! Smells like really stinky flowers. My husband likes it though. I never wore it, I just can't stand how it smells.

i got it from my friend. but i dont like the smell. it very strong and very citrus

delicioso y dulce, dificil de olvidar y agradable de recordar

delicioso y dulce, dificil de olvidar y agradable de recordar

this fragrance is very strong and fruity not very floral but a bit worm very long lasting but it's too cheap for it smell it smells like a luxury fragrance

I agree with most of the reviews here: a cheerful, sunny, juicy, warm floral scent with a good dollop of honeyed melon & fruits. Inexpensive (not cheap) & good for bringing back happy memories.

It is much more sturdy & bright than other E.Arden fragrances I have tried possessing a uniqueness that others in the range fail to express. It is quite loud & has an aquatic note that sometimes disturbs & can cause headaches in sensitive souls. The loudness is not the tarty or 80's kind - it is like the inescapable sun's rays making every detail & facet clear & bright.

I used to own this at uni as it made me feel cheery in the summer sun. Oddly enough it as always a scent that was positively commented upon, shared & used by many.

It will never be the unique, mind-blowing scent you seek...it will remain a care-free, chuck-it-on, day-to-day scent to lift your mood.

I've recently pocketed a Sunflowers body lotion (sooo cheap - I'm not complaining, either Zocha!) & have enjoyed layering it with other fruity floral fragrances - it has the uncanny knack of mixing well & creating something unique.

To sum up: young, fresh, warm summer smile.

I like a couple of Arden's perfumes and this one used to be my signature perfume for a few years. Beautiful scent for hot days and excellent staying power. It is fresh and intense with this little kick of the base notes, very cheerful and interesting fragrance. How come such a good fragrance is so cheap! (not that I complain :D )

In spite of the association with florals, this is a special SEA fragrance, esspecially the northern seas like in Deauville or La Havre. When I used to wear it, people told me that I smell sea breeze.

To me, this an unusual but pleasant floral. It's a bit one of a kind, as you won't really smell any other perfumes that you will associate with it (at least in my experience). However, Bodycology carries a body spray and lotion that smells like it, I can't remember the name of it, but it has a sunflower on the packaging.

This is a nice medium floral scent. The fruit notes did not last long on me, but the middle and drydown persisted several hours. Cute packaging. It is not too overpowering or obtrusive, so I would think it would be OK for daytime use. The drydown is pleasantly woody. It reminds me of a sunny summer day and would probably be appropriate for outdoor functions such as picnics, barbeques, outdoor theater or even large church gatherings:)

this fragrance is one of my favorite other then paris hilton i get lot's of complements and meny people ask me what im wearing but i think elizabeth copied the shape of the bottle from the perfume named pheromone

Very fresh and okayish but I dunno...The bottle reminds me of sunscreen and the scent is well...kinda boring.

I wore this fragrance in the 90's, when I was 14 or 15. It is a sunny floral. Not too flowery though, and kinda clean and fresh. It has great lasting power, and can be a bit strong if overapplied, but is otherwise largely inoffensive. I was obsessed with sunflowers back then, so this was my favorite perfume at that time.

I had it in the 90's, this is my sentimental perfume, this a perfuem to go out and have fun!! I would like to have it again!! ;)

i've always love this one... really unique scent for me..not too popular to everybody... so when i want something different, i wear this! =] xoxo

Someone sprayed this on me at the mall a few years ago, and I couldn't get it out of my head. At the time, I was anti-strong perfume, and "Sunflowers" is VERY strong. However, as my sense of smell has matured, I have discovered I have an affinity for strong scents, especially if they persist on my skin, as I have trouble with perfumes just fading out. I gave "Sunflowers" a try again, and immediately recalled why this citrus-y, bright scent lingered in my memory. It is a happy, upbeat scent that if used sparingly can be a fun scent for daytime use.

To me it really has a sunflower essence to it. It is fresh, not heavy, and unique. I have never smelled a perfume similar to this one. It would be acceptable for a young girl or a mature woman. I like the osmanthus and jasmine, they combine beautifully. And the cedar in the drydown is so light, just right!

To me it really has a sunflower essence to it. It is fresh, not heavy, and unique. I have never smelled a perfume similar to this one. It would be acceptable for a young girl or a mature woman. I like the osmanthus and jasmine, they combine beautifully. And the cedar in the drydown is so light, just right!

I got this for Christmas when I was about 14 years old and though I barely ever wear it alot of the people I have known for years would say it's my signature scent, I would definately say that this is not only for older people as I am still quite young, I think it is a very beautiful scent that you can wear all the time.

I have admired this scent on other people in the past. I recall it having a very citrus smell,not for me, but I would like to smell it again.

I owned it in the mid 90´s and really liked it! A few weeks ago I bought it again, it was on sale, but I had to learn, that it made me headaches and I felt very sick, so I had to wash it off immediately. I don´t know, what it is exactly, but there´s something in it I just can´t bear. It´s there from the beginning directly after spraying it on and it doesn´t go away. Just thinking of it makes me feeling a kind of sick right now.

I got this perfume about a decade ago when you could only get it at department stores. :-) I loved it, but grew tired of it over time. I go back to it on occation though because I get so many compliments when I wear it. I don't know much about perfume and how it goes along with our body chemistry, but it must love mine. I seem to get the most comments when I have it on!

My husband bought this parfume for my birthday and I must recognize that I tried it only once, because the firs sniff gave me a headake - very strong and acute! I must say that I am not verry found of the floral perfumes, I'd rather wear floral-woody-musk!
I read Your descriptions and ... I must try it again!
Urban Skies I liked your description verry much!

My mom wears it and it smells really good. Not for younger people. You probably should be over 45 to wear this perfume.

Awww... thanks for the compliments! Glad I could be of assistance in our fragrance adventures. :)

yes, and especially the part with pastor's son. :D

but, it is true. the fragrance is bright and cheerful, but not seductive.

:) Urban Skies I like your descriptions soo much! Your write like painting images!

Cheerful, innocent, and pretty in a wholesome way. Reminds me of walking through a field of flowers on a sunny summer morning. Not at all seductive, unless you're trying to get a small-town pastor's son to marry you.

well, i would not say that it is. it might not be soooo fancy like the ultra modern frgarances, but it is very optimistic and very yellow. and yellow is my favorite color.

i wear it when i want to cheer myself up with its sunflowery scent. and the most interesting thing is that there is no sunflower in it. :)