White Diamonds Elizabeth Taylor for women

I have to say, I really like this fragrance. I didn't think I did; I've smelled it on too many people who wear it badly but for some reason it smells really great on me.
I would strongly recommend trying this one out first before buying, as it seems to react more strongly to individual body chemistry than most perfumes (as seems to be the conclusion of several of the reviews here). Although I've been familiar with White Diamonds for years and own it myself, I still occasionally come across women who wear it and it somehow meshes with their chemistry so well that it outwardly manifests an entirely different olfactory composition... Which is either a really good thing or a really bad thing.
I find it best to mist lightly over the torso before getting dressed, so that my clothes sort of mute out any potential harshness, turning into something very alluring and feminine. On me it is very classic, moody and glamorous. A good staple in my (ever-growing) collection.
Bottom line: Try before you buy! And if you buy, do not overapply!

At first I thought this fragrance just smelled bad on me. Then I smelled it on others and it has that same horrid smell. I do not like this fragrance.

I so wanted to love this perfume...the bottle is divine! But I was so sadly disappointed. On certain people's skin this may be a lot more complex and interesting. Unfortunately on mine it was just a blast of harsh patchouli that gave me an instant headache. I had to wash it off but even then I could still smell it. Such a shame! :(

I don't think I've ever given such a negative review to a perfume before and I hate doing it, but I have to be honest. DO NOT BUY AS A BLIND BUY!

I think this is one of the worst perfumes ever. Its far too strong, smells artificially chemical and I associate it with tawdry old dames who still dress up and go out and wear too much lipstick and rouge and wear fuzzy fur collars. When I smell this scent mixed with coffee Im transported back to the nursing home dining room where I once worked. Not a great association for a perfume. This one doesnt ever fade either, it stays exactly the same level of noxiousness!

I loved the bottle with it's pretty 'diamonds' and bought it when I saw it on offer as a gift set. Unfortunatley I found it far too heavy and cloying.

My husband absolutely loves this fragrance. I have used it off and on since the 90s and it really is a beautiful fragrance with a vintage classy feel. It certainly is unique and has a style all its own.

I just picked this one up,after Christmas sale giftset for ten bucks,and love it.I am made for these strong ones because very few perfumes last on me.Smells really good!Also got passion,love that one too!I love after Chrismas sales.Just wonder why I never tried these earlier.

Always avoided even to smell this perfume in the shop, but recently a lady entered the lift at work and had this beautiful aroma around her that reminded me of cherry garden, or peony. I asked her-it was White diamonds. Suited her so well.

I get annoyed when people judge any perfume from 1 sniff! especially this one, I've had numerous comments like: its too strong and overpowering, you're wearing too much, you smell like an old lady. If you could only understand how long Sophia Grojsman spent in her lab designing this fragrance in c.1989-1990, carefully fine tuning the notes, such as: bergamot, neroli, orange and lily. All the notes in this scent play like the instruments in a symphony. White Diamonds is now in its 20th year of production, and is the no.1 best selling celebrity fragrance of all time!!!

I actually kind of like this, it's very nostalgic.. BUT.. the other day I constantly smelled Aqua-net in my general area. I can't even remember the last time I've used hairspray except as a flame thrower. I sniffed inside my shirt, and it was White Diamonds.. vaguely smelling of hairspray. Clearly, not meant for me.

This is a very strong scent. I am not a fan. It is too woody/spicy. I feel it is a more mature scent. It isn't pretty or youthful. It isn't for me if I had to choose a Liz Taylor fragrance it would be passion. It smells very dated. It is very strong. My friend put a small drop on her wrist, washed it off several times and took two showers and the scent still stayed.

My mom gave me a bottle of White Diamonds. I like it, but for some reason, I only get compliments from small children when I wear this.

I have the crystal encrusted bow bottle, as seen in the ads. So very beautiful and 1930s/1940s vanity table worthy, as is the parfum inside. Mature, strong, lasting, and very confidant floral spice.

It's an eye rolling moment when people call this an old lady scent. They probably also call most of the classics the same. I imagine they also say "ew" a lot, and wear only fruity florals. I automatically question their education level and experience with perfumes. At some point you have to grow up and not continue to put forth the persona of a 16 year old. Yes, it's heady. Most classics leave an impression. However, you do not have to spray a lot in order for it to last the day. Smelling just the spray nozzle does not count as a solid opinion of the fragrance.

I must admit, it's one of my guilty pleasures to wear this sometimes, as a guy. Very soothing.
The overall imprssion is Extremely Feminine, with a refined, Luxurious sense.
The opening is VERY Aldehydic & "soapy", but delicate. The Neroli is obvious, a Complex bouquet that reminds me very much of the popular Chanel No.5
A Luxury purse should smell like this. Aside from "Must de Cartier" this is another mesmerizing, classic "Cougar" perfume. rawr!
The Dry-down is Very soothingly sweet and gentle Amber powdery... they're right, there is a trace of Rose & Sandalwood. *sniiiiiiff* gives me that feeling of fondness, and longing to meet "that person" again after a wonderful 1st glance infatuation.
Lots of people do say this is an old lady's fragrance, but i'd say that in a more positive sense, as "Mature" and dignified.
Elizabeth Taylor.... Passion in a Bottle

I tried this on a strip first, just to check, and got a HUGE blast of aldehydes and tuberose. I have an uneasy relationship with tuberose- I love smelling it but wearing it can sometimes be another matter. So I'll pass on this one, since if I'm out for tuberose my first choice is currently Carnal Flower.

This one is so strong, I bought two bottles about 9 years ago, one for my mother and the other one for my ex-mother in law, they just loved it !, did fit so good on their chemistry body, there are mature ones and were so pleased. Not for me I must tell, but I liked the scent.

Way to strong !!! Smells horrible ! Anyone who wears this will give everyone a headache . This is a offensive perfume .

I am a huge Elizabeth Taylor fan so of course I bought a bottle of this recently. It's quite a strong, floral and spicy scent. I find it classy and sophisticated, much like Elizabeth herself. It's the type of perfume you would wear in the evenings to a posh dinner or elegant party. Despite the fact I like this fragrance, I wouldn't buy it again because it is overpowering and it's not really a scent you could wear on a daily basis.

ELIZABETH TAYLOR WHITE DIAMONDS

*****REFORMULATED*****

*****CURRENT MARKET EDITION*****

MANUFACTURED BY ELIZABETH ARDEN

The current available edition of White Diamonds is
a whisper of the 90’s powerhouse your Grandmother wore.
It is lighter yet at the same time extremely long-wearing.
Redesigned completely for modern office wear.

It is a lovely feminine, light, sexy version of the original.
I find it a bit more lemony, fresh and clean.


*****AVOID THE TOP-NOTES*****
The top-notes are very clean soapy and slightly artificial.
I avoid this by spraying only my skin.
If it gets on my clothing the top-notes last longer which you
don’t want.

*****RECOMMEND*****
I only need to spray my décolleté (chest area) ONCE and you can still smell the fragrance the next morning. It is really nice.
I have received many compliments.
The reformulation is a modern improvement.
Just avoid the top-notes by only spraying your skin.

This is the strongest scent i own or have tried in sillage and projection. One spray to the chest and i am still smelling this the next morning as i am writing this. ONE spray! My guerlains and chanel cant do that although i wish they could for what you pay. And while everyone is on the topic, what IS an old lady perfume really anyway? Part of me thinks the opinions of an innocent bystander should be given more weight but how can you be sure they arent coming from a biased place and have a very narrow pallette to which everything else falls into "old lady." personally i dont have this problem as no one in my family seems to have never worn anything, idk if they think its too insensible or what but i have no connections between anything and the old ladies i am related to. But i digress, DO YOU think it smells old? Cheesy i know but life is too short to worry too much about the opinions of others. If i did i would never get to wear this or others because it is a "woman's" scent. I have worn stereotypically old lady perfumes and people have thought they were modern mens ones, so screw the genderized system its not really necessary. ATTICA! ATTICA! -burns bra-

I had some alone time after work and went for a walk in the mall before I picked up my kids from school. I walked into the Macy's fragrance department and sprayed a bit White Diamonds on my wrist. At first sniff, the boldness of the aldehydes caught me completely off guard.I quickly said Ooooh! My eyebrows went straight up my forehead and into my scalp. My facial expression must have been priceless!(lol) Well, I thought to myself, I'll let it settle in the warmth of my skin, to see what happens.(I thought about washing it off).

After about 15 minutes, the florals kicked in to high gear. The jasmine, lily and oakmoss made a huge statement and let everyone around me know about it too! As I walked around the mall, I could hear people sniffing the air and turning to look at me. What the heck were they thinking? Is it positive or negative? This powerful concoction gets people's attention and has an incredible sillage.

I left the mall and got into my car because it was time for me to pick up my kids.The anticipation of what my kids thought of this perfume made me very curious!(The ultimate test on perfumes are my children), As they jumped into the car, my 17 yrs. old daughter, sat next to me on the front passenger side and asked me, "What is that smell? What perfume are you testing today? It smells so weird! It smells like old lady perfume. Don't tell me your going to buy it? She knows I sample perfumes before I buy them. Well, I guess that's the end of that. No white diamonds for me.

First I just want to say that reviewing a perfume and calling it an "Old Lady" perfume is not at all helpful to someone who is trying to learn something about the fragrance-also the term cloying is way overused.
On to the subject. I remember when this first came out; Strolling through the perfume counter at L.S. Ayres ( no longer in business) It seemed the entire department reeked of White Diamonds because just about everyone passing by would grab the tester and either spritz themselves or spray it into the air. It is nothing short of a miracle that I love this perfume because I had to walk thru the perfume department everyday to get to my department. It was the perfume version of Michael Jacksons "Thriller"album which played on a loop constantly for at least a month.
White Diamonds is a sexy warm perfume that lasts. Oh how I wish my other perfumes had the lasting power of White Diamonds. I find myself wearing this mostly in the late fall and winter months. It is a heavy scent so wearing it during warm or hot weather would be a mistake in my opinion but cold weather really seems to bring out the alderhydes and bergermot . In fact I associate White Diamonds with snow in the evening. When light hits the snow just right it looks like a white blanket covered in diamonds. I also like wearing this it at a New Year's Eve party, all dressed up with my prettiest jewelry and topped off with White Diamonds.
Is this a strong fragrance? Absolutely! Does it make me feel special? Definitely! Overall, I would say its a glamourous perfume for evenings out and I think maybe that is what Elizabeth Taylor intended.

I am not keen of white diamonds, but I really loved passion why did they take this off the market, or can you still get it

I bought this an homage to the late great Ms. Taylor but honestly this is the reason why people hate perfume. Horrible vile stuff that seeps into the skin and cannot be washed off.

This was my mother's signature scent. She didn't wear perfume everyday but for special nights/occasions. I could never wear it and when I smell it I look around for her. I have thought Christmas after Christmas that I should buy some just to smell when I want to feel her presence.
And this is the reason I am on the hunt for my own signature scent. What is more powerful than your children associating you with a smell?
I grew up with this stuff and can definitely tell that this perfume has influenced my own taste in perfume as an adult. I appreciate neroli/citrus openings. I love the brightness of aldehydes. I'm a sucker for the powdery orris, love sandalwood and amber.
My mother was a strong determined woman and she never had to say much but her presence was felt and that is what this perfume will always represent to me. This smelled absolutely wonderful on her.

Perhaps Sophia Grojsmans biggest seller of all. It had little fruit and a large heady bouquet of floral drama. Of course, it was Elizabeth Taylor's best seller of all time.

In the 1990s, it dominated the market world wide and was really unmatched in its scale of personality. Then came the pathetic reformulation which ruined everything. All of those rich florals were lost and cheap "rosewater acetone" was subtituted. Perhaps all of the bad reviews are for the post 2000 product.

If you have an original, you will know what I am talking about. What is ironic was that it was marketed for drug stores. Inexpensive and within reach of all. Pure marketing genius!

I like it..its abit strong but then I don't have to use alot..yum

When this was first launched, I tried it because I adored Elizabeth Taylor. The first five minutes on my wrist were delightful and then....headache! I couldn't blast the stuff off and it lasted for what seemed like an eternity! Cloyingly awful!

Beautiful! Classy 80's scent. Not too loud or in your face, upon initial spray of course, but c'mon now, the initial spray last about ohhhhhhh....a second! lol...its a good one Elizabeth Taylor could never be cheap!!! How dare you!

Just a whiff of White Diamonds makes me gag.

To my nose, it screams 'cheap and tacky'.

White Diamonds is a LOUD, in-your-face white floral not for the faint of heart (and those unwilling to try perfumes outside ones comfort zone). It starts with an aldehydic jasmine/tuberose/magnolia blast and pretty much stays that way all throughout its very long dry down, with touches of musk peeking out after the first hour or so.

I don't understand the grandma connotations, but White Diamonds is definitely more for a mature audience rather than a teenager. This is for a woman who has long since ceased caring what other people think of her, and blazes her own path. However she's a bit too strong for me to handle, and while I like White Diamonds, I'll need to spray it onto a cotton ball and dab rather than spray directly onto skin. I have the EDP.

I literally have a physical reaction to this perfume and it is not a good one. I can spot it even if the wearer is 20 steps ahead of me. It is the epitome of cheap to me....I hate it! A co-worker wears it only on rare occasion and I literally stop in my tracks and have to 'shake it off.' Horrible stuff!

Very nice, reminds me of clean laundry somehow? Even the eau de toilette is pretty potent so dont dump it on!

you have so well described the perfume that I had a good sense of smell!

So tonight I just buy it used and I am really happy,
it reacts well with my skin,
if I could have another bottle I would buy it immediately!
As soon as my children breathe the perfume they said ; you smells like a grandma !
-Ok like a grandma, but I smell gooooddddd lol !

I intend to test this...but, I see more people have voted "dislike" than "like" or "love" on this. Hmm.

I think Elise1214 has it right about the "old lady" comment that people make. I think it's partly due to the trend for new perfumes to be light, fruity florals over the last 10 to 15 years. Anything else naturally smells "old" to younger people who aren't used to it.

And many of us may prefer, and still wear, the types of perfumes we were accustomed to in the 60s,70s, 80s and early 90s - the stronger greens, florals and orientals. So we "old ladies" are wearing those.

Also, as we get older, the sense of smell deteriorates, and we may be using too much. Or we may smell to younger people like we're using too much.

So in closing, I'll say what I often do when reviewing fragrances I like - use a light hand. Better too little than too much.

I own White Diamonds, and I do enjoy it a great deal. I giggle when people say a fragrance is "more mature" or "old lady smelling". First of all, where is it written that florals (adlehydes, magnolia, gardenia, etc.), is for old people? It seems that any fragrance that does not smell like candy, is deemed as being "old lady".

Classy and sophisticated does not equate to being for an old person.

If you like something, wear it!

strong at the beginning then wears down to a long lasting scent for all day

It is a very nice perfume, not suitable for girls and young women under 25.
Though purely floral to my nose, it's quite strong and very long lasting. Only a drop is more than enough, IMO otherwise it will be overpowering and intrusive.
The first moment and then the first few minutes are not that pleasant, they give the impression of a pure 80's perfume, i guess this must be the aldehydes and patsuli that give that impression.
As it drys down it becomes a very alluring, very femimine, very sensual and very floral perfume that evokes confidence and elegance.
I strongly smell lily though, a pure freshcut lily that lasts and lasts.
I like it very much.

So, I finally tried White Diamonds today. I don't have the vocabulary to describe what I was smelling--I still don't know exactly what an aldehyde is, but if it's something kind of sharp and synthetic, I guess that's what it was. I also got some undertones of root beer mixed with something floral. Nice lasting power, but too intense for my taste...and it frustrates me when I can't describe what I'm smelling.

This slammed me back to the 80s, to the days of my childhood, when I would go to the Cerritos Mall with my parents--back when Macy's was The Broadway. It reminds me of that fussy but beautiful overdone femininity that I would see there--lots and lots of mirrors at shadowy makeup counters, hairspray, shoulder pads, satin made out of polyester, tons of eyeshadow, big or crimped hair, and how I as a child would look up at all of this with a mixture of awe and disbelief.

This reminded me of my grandma, too--she must have worn this or something similar, because it does smell like her. She was into that overdone 80s femininity as well--she had a dressing table, a 3-way-mirror with lights, a 3-hour beauty routine, etc. I wouldn't label this scent "old lady", but I would definitely call it a time machine set for the 1980s.

The problem with this one is people wear it instead of showering. And they usually smoke. So you have a gastly mixture of body smells mixed with this perfume and of course a heavy hand when spraying it. This fills the whole office or room where the person is wearing it. For some reason it seems older ladies wear it. I hardly ever smell it on a younger person. My mum is classy and has aged gracefully. She was wearing it one day but I could only smell it when I was standing directly with her not from a mile away. It smells really classy. That is how this and Red Door should be and I dare say that is how the designer intended they be worn. Only spray a little if you are a smoker I am sorry to say but this and Red Door just do not mix with the smell of smoke no matter how clean you are. Spray a little and leave it do not go touching up all day as it becomes unbearable for those around you. Spray it correctly and it is a beautiful long lasting scent which is affordable and there really isn't much more to say.

Honestly i like it or i hate it depending on my mood. This morning, i didn't want to wear it. But i wore it all of last week. Not sure. I guess it depends on what you have planned for the day. I wouldn't wear this if i have anything important planned for the day, it doesn't make me feel confident or anything, but i would wear it if i had nothing much to do except maybe go out and chill or something.

You either like or do not like this scent.Its classic, you dont need a lot and I got compliments back in the day when I wore it. I prefer the powder, shower gel bath products since they are much lighter smelling vs the spray. Iam glad I hung onto a mini set of ET purse sprays, they might be collector items eventually.

My grandmother wears this perfume and I hate it. It's so strong that when she sprays it my throat starts to close on me and I have to leave the room. It also gives me an instant headache. Even after it fades and all of the notes come out, I don't like the scent. My grandma does for some reason and she adores Elizabeth Taylor and her products, so as long as she's happy I guess it's all good. But I for one would never wear or buy this perfume. It's way too strong and just not a good mix for me. Perhaps I'm allergic to it or something, I don't really know. But she gets tons of compliments when she wears it and I don't understand why. Must be an old lady thing.

This perfume is delicious, it is very similar to Kenzo "Ça sent beau", a mix of green and clean with a retro touch. Very good!

It's funny, almost every girl in my high school had this one. I used to love it, I wore it all freshman year of high school, it was my fav. now I can't stand it. ( funny)

I used to like this when I was younger. (Oddly enough, since it is a mature scent.) But now I am just reminded of being young and awkward and now the smell makes me cringe whenever I smell it on someone else. I am just reminded of a potent, feminine powder. I remember it being lovely, but now I just want to smell something else.

This is my grandmother's "signature" scent and it reminds me of her so I love it for that reason. It's like her in that it's strong, classy and sophisticated-smelling. It's not something I'd wear myself but it's nice.

I confess to having had this one, and all its spin offs, like Sparkling White Diamonds, and the others in the series, Emerald, Sapphire, Rubies. Mostly because of the bottles. Nevertheless, I did enjoy wearing the Diamonds fragrances, aldehydic white florals, but they are well composed, easy to wear and not dull.

This perfume is sheer class and elegance

One of my favourite a real diva parfum.

hahaha...this is a fun one. It's great because it certainly causes a stir...pretty much as Chanel or Angel. The popularity of this fragrance hit so hard in the 90's and many...from many walks of life had donned this, making it nothing special...From smelling it in the club, in church, at the grocery store... gheez... Had this come with a very high price tag, the elite socialites would've definitely chosen this one...Of course, for standout purposes...simply it's full of aldehydes, ylang ylang, white notes, with a bit of warmth. It's a "I can't go unnoticed perfume" Nothing is dancing around with this one.

I really enjoyed this for a SHORT spell in the 90's. Unfortunately, everywhere I turned EVERYONE was wearing it making it a not so special scent at all.

I think the mistake about this perfume had nothing to do with what needs to be added or taken away, rather, made less readily available at any drug store in any neighborhood for cheap. It became even more cheapened by being worn by different body chemistries that should not have been wearing it PERIOD...It stood out of the crowd and still stands alone. Who doesn't want that in a statement fragrance? However it's popularity may have been it's downfall for GREATNESS for us sniffers!!! Something this powerful should be hard to find. '-)

There's no mistake in saying White Diamonds is a classic 90's fragrance. It will NEVER be forgotten...simply like it's owner. A very complex perfection...again, just too easy, like...well, you catch my drift.

Sillage is fantastic, lasts for a very very very, did I say very?! VERY long time.
If you want to seriously be smelled from afar...this is your pick! Keep in mind, you may not get compliments simply because we all know what it is. In my little humble opinion. '-)

I was talking with a large group of girls, ranging in age from mid 20s to mid 30s, about perfumes we used to wear in the 90s. There were the usual ones you'd expect a teen girl to wear such as exclamation, navy, ici, cool water, tommy girl, ck 1, ck be, and various healing garden and bodyshop scents. The surprising thing was that at one point or another we had all worn White Diamonds! Really not an old lady scent at all!

Sorry to all the haters, but I do love the way this smells. Oddly enough, I never wear it myself though, but I love to smell it on others. It needs a spare hand because it is so heady though. There's a reason it's been popular for so many years, because more people love it than hate it, and it truly is a classic perfume. It is more mature though, which at 32, is why I don't quite feel mature enough to wear it all the time. But still, it is quite lovely and when lightly applied can be such a delight to get whiffs of. :)

There's something about this fragrance. It's kind of unpleasant but attractive at the same time. It is interesting to note that this early celebrity fragrance has a very distinct and unique scent that your nose will either love or hate. Today's celebrity fragrances all have a generic and inoffensive scents that rarely evoke strong reactions. Would a supposedly edgy celebrity like Gwen Stefani ever put her name to something as controversial as this?

I really dislike any review that states this is an "old lady" perfume. You're not actually reviewing the perfume or of any help, so what's your point? Those older women also wore Shalimar, Opium, Chanel No 5, and Oscar... etc etc. While I don't wear it, on certain women it smells amazing. I think those who have dry skin wear it the best because body oils interfere with perfumes and change them. If you know it's strong for you, then only spray a small amount. I've read conflicting articles that this perfume was not created by Sophia Grojsman. Carlos Benaim of IFF, is the one that comes to mind.

RIP Dame Elizabeth! you'll be missed

Screen legend Elizabeth Taylor has died in Los Angeles! She was 79......She was equally famous for her extraordinary beauty and her stormy personal life!

I am very sad - RIP

I had this in my early teens. Another bottle I accidentally dropped on the floor. A lot of reviewers have been saying that it's for older women but I picked this out myself when I was about 14 and a tomboy. So...I don't know what's up with that.

I found this fragrance to be honestly kind of boring. The scent seems extremely watered down and very synthetic. I've written a lot of reviews, but this is the only perfume I've ever described as "synthetic". The first spritz is very sharp and perfumy, thanks to the aldehydes no doubt, but the composition quickly quiets down into a fragrance that is surprisingly light considering its loud opening. I really can't pick out any individual notes, which is disappointing as cinnamon usually comes out beautifully on me. The whole fragrance is a lot like a puddle of brown, muddy muck on my skin.

As for any reviews that mention Chanel No 5, I don't get it. There is no comparison. They are not even in the same category.

UPDATE: I gave it a second chance and found that I liked it more than I first thought. The key is not to sniff it directly after sniffing Chanel No5. On it's own, it's very nice! I can smell a touch of cinnamon now.

I dont mind this one, it's a heavy floral which smells good on my skin...but after trying other E.Taylor frags, this one is not the best, yet it's the only one thats easy to get hold of in shops in the uk

i like this... on others. it goes on very strong and harsh and smells that way continously on me. on a friend of mine, who swears by this perfume, it smells heavenly. light, airy, clean, yet warm. i wish i could get it to react that way on me.

This one is very strong and overwelming! My mom loves it, I guess to each there own! I love sparkling and brillant white diamonds. =o)

Chitterlings and Mr Clean. Need I say more?

The above review was written when I was going thru the worst part of a bad cold. Having tried it again I have to say it isn't all that bad. I can really smell the flowery notes now. And I do like aldehydes. I could do without the tuberose but all in all a nice floral fragrance.

I will try to refrain from writing reviews when my sense of smell is so skewed.

I got this fragrance as a gift when I was about 18 years old, from my friend. Who buys such a mature fragrance for an 18 year old girl!!!? Saying that, my friend was my age too... What was she thinking!?

I used it a few times, you know, to give it a chance and the only time i got it to smell remotely nice was when i washed it out with soap and water and mixed in my body-spray over the top... it's WAY to strong for me!

I don't dislike it however, it's not a terrible fragrance... it's just not for me. I don't think I would wear it even when I get older ^_^;

I worked for Saks Fifth Avenue for several years, along with a few other retail stores, in the cosmetic and fragrance department. In addition, I have smelled and tried every fragrance imaginable, in ever price range. While some say,"White Diamonds isn't for everyone", my response is, there isn't a fragrance out there that is for everyone! It is about individual preference. Like any fragrance, White Diamonds "adjusts" to your personal chemistry. How it smells on one person, isn't necessarily how it smells on the next person. I happen to think White Diamonds is classy, elegant, and fresh! I own more than one bottle, in addition to the body creams!

Too much happening in this. Smelling it makes me angry and gives me a headache. I gave it to my grandmother, and she was thrilled to receive it. It's one of her favorites.

This is definately a polarizing frag and evokes a love/hate response for me.

My first impression was love as it is a aldehydic floral chypre striking all the chords I find enchanting...tuberose and jasmine offset by soapiness and oakmoss with killer sillage.

But after wearing for awhile, it begins to grate on the senses and becomes a musty monster, dank and sour and totally undesirable. (Too much cinnamon mixed with the oakmoss seems to be the culprit, as I don't care for this combo in Apercu either.)

I'm sure this has a lot to do with less than stellar ingredients. Due to the fact that it's so cheap it is a common gift choice by loved ones who can't afford something better. Because of this, it is also a familiar smell in nursing homes, used to try and cover the pervasive scent of unwashed bodies and purple permed hair.

So, in this genre I will stick to No5 EDT and First. Even though they cost twice as much, they are worth every penny!

This not my favorite perfume, but when you put you feel rich.Juct okay for me.

OMG, smells so cheap and synthetic, neither sexy or sensual . It gives me a hadache

I'm really looking forward to reviewing this one- such opposing opinion! I sometimes find Sophia Grojsman's compositions a little hard on the nose (Yvresse, White Linen, Tresor) but the drydowns are always complex and beautiful. Anyway, believe it or not, I have NEVER smelled this! It was never hugely popular in England compared to the States so I've ordered a little mini of the Parfum for £3.99(!!) I shall let you know what I think in due course!
Well, this stuff is lovely! It's very similar to Boucheron which I also love- a very elegant and rich white floral/tropical bouquet, absolutely decadent in the best way. Golden,warm and lush like a holiday in a beautiful place - no old lady here, just real classical perfumery. A triumph at the price! Current Celebs take note...
NOTE I brought this little bottle into hospital this weekend and I can't tell you how the lovely smell uplifted me while I lay in bed feeling like rubbish after an operation! Must get a big bottle soon.....

After reading all the reviews I think I will try this on my own skin... sparingly of course.

I have a friend who loves this, but she made the mistake of putting too much on, what made it worse was that we were in the car together, not good. I felt high from the fumes even with the windows down.

Definately needs a light touch.

I tried the EdT version and honestly I couldn't believe how strong this scent is. Truly made in the time when fragrance needed to permeate every cubic ounce of airspace. When used sparingly (half to a full spray), I was astounded at the complexity of this perfume. White voluptuous florals and tender green notes weave a romantic and seductive bouquet. Everything was harmonious and the oakmoss and sandalwood at the base truly makes this perfume dazzling as the carbon rocks themselves. It smells very strong on the skin, but smells of pure brilliance in the air. Not for everyone, this is a scent done in the French perfumery style, so if you don't care for Chanel Coco, Balenciaga Rumba, Fracas, Joy or Patou 1000, you're definitely headed in the wrong direction if you want try this. I don't know how someone thinks this smells cheap, but it's coming up to its 20th anniversary and it's still around, sadly being sold at drugstores on the cheap, but deserves a profound respect in its composition. Celebrity scents should strive for this level of perfection.

I used to absolutely love this perfume on others.It smelled so sophisticated and elegant on them so I asked my friend to get me this huge bottle today without thinking twice and the first sniff from the bottle gave me such a headache.I tried spraying it and now I just can't stand it..My headache got worse.I am still wondering how I could have loved this one!! Its a lovestory gone sour.Very sad!!

My grandma do not use this perfume - ever. She up to date and very high taste - even a modern perfume suit her well (including mine). I know this perfume when I accidentally read it from early 90's magazine. I'm quite impressed with the writer review and I want to try it. I was 14 at that time. Then I went to a perfume shop with my aunt few week after that and I try the perfume. Well, I dont like it.
Then I bought a mini parfum bottle lately - and I regret it. I think I can accept this because I love No 5 (I hate it when I was in school). But I was wrong. This is an example how a famous perfume can't be evergreen. The smell do not cross the century, Ms taylor create it just to wear at that time. you have to return to 1990 to wear it and everybody loves it. That the only way how you could wear it. Not for me, forever. It did not meet my criteria.

I feel this is a bad blend on Givenchy's Ysatis. Back in the early 90's Ysatis was still popular and so were the head strong floriental's.

When White Diamonds first came out I really liked the floral scent of it. The problem is that it intensifies and you have to be careful not to overapply. It became so popular and some of the ladies at work were using too much of it. It got to be an office pet peeve, too much White Diamonds !

The interesting thing is that my father just loves it. He wanted to know what it was that smelled so good to him. He commented that Liz Taylor was a very sexy woman back in the day and he could see why she would have good smelling perfume. Now I only wear White Diamonds if I'm going someplace with Dad like out to dinner on my birthday.
He calls it "that Liz Taylor perfume".
I see another gentleman said he liked White Diamonds on ladies in the reviews.

All I can say is don't wear too much of it if White Diamonds is your thing !

I have to admit, at first sniff a few years ago, I didn't like this at all. But then I actually tried it on and let it warm to my skin, and it actually evolves into a fresh aldehydey floral with some spices chypre thrown in to give it depth. It's very very strong, however; I bought a tiny bottle of the parfum and just apply basically one drop between my wrists. Used with a light touch, it's refreshing, sophisticated and frankly quite beautiful. Applied with a heavier hand, however, and it's lethal. :)

Guest AZB, I really really agree with you on all aspects of your review!

i love it. very sexy. it screams sexuality. im a man and i can quickly identify the aroma. i think it is not for all women; not for young women but for women 25, 26 and above. i always look around to check who is wearing it. perfect for women with a clear air of maturity.

I love and admire the most fragrances created by Sophia Grojsman. She is my favourite perfumer. Her fragrances are pure femininity and masterpieces.

This is my mother's signature scent & it really does smell great on her but like RkrChk says she really does soak herself in the stuff. And boy is it strong! I wouldn't touch the stuff myself with a 10-foot pole.

I don't get 'old person' from this scent but it really is entrenched in my nose as being that of a 31 year old woman when my mum started wearing it.

PS - if you are a smoker & think that White Diamonds blends beautifully with the nicotine in your pores, please disabuse yourself of this notion immediately. It is truly a vomitous combination.

I've never liked this fragrance. Too strong, and seems to linger everywhere. If you're going to wear it, please do not spray it more than once or twice. Very heavy, and I can't help but associate it with elderly women due to so many of them being drawn to it.

This fragrance makes me sick--literally--and for some reason, the folks that choose to wear it, BATHE in it! The aldehydes and white flowers make for a lethal combination depending on the 'nose' of the beholder...It is sweet, cloying, and headache-inducing. If you so choose to wear this, a little dab'll do ya!

To be honest I never thought I'd like this perfume, just the other day I bought a gift set of white diamonds perfume together with lotion, soaps and shower gel at a very reasonable price .Wow wow wow it is a very sophisticated fragrance, on my skin it smells divine.Yes it is strong at first spray but later it moulds into a very warm elegant dynamic scent.The dry down wonderful a little musky, pure luxury.A keeper.

I'm a " Gentleman " A Man, and " I " LOVE this fragrance ! I wear this in both the EDT & EDP & Parfum plus the complete Bath & Body Collection. It
" DOESN"T " smell like a Ladies Fragrance, no, no it's just a Claccic Chypre` on a Guy with Perfect chemistry.. I love Fragrance, and to me, " Fragrance's " HAVE NO GENDER!!
Wear what you love, and make sure it loves YOU back !

Well I'm online right now shopping for Mother's day for my wife and I came across this site, and trust me ladies i'm a guy in his 20's and I love this scent on my wife it in no way reminds me of an old lady.

It took me some time to get the message, but finally I got it: "It is a masterpiece'.
For the hard core chypre fans, not for the modern women (like NathalieZ: not for you my dear!! :-)).
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Well you can tell by my name how much I love this perfume. I've worn it for almost 10 years and I'll be 40 on my next birthday. I never realized that it was considered an "old lady" scent. I've received many compliments over the years and when I tell people what I'm wearing some of them are surprised. I get more compliments from men when I wear this, they really seem to like it. I will always wear this fragrance and always keep a bottle in my collection.....

Another classic! I have this but in the small bottle with a bow however I have her one of sparkling white diamamonda and I lvoe the way it smells perfect for a romantic night with a special other

Strong and bold is the woman who wears it.
Wonderful - in small doses.
Bewitching.
For special nights.

10/10

Opulent! Classic! Sweet Powdery! full-body!

If you like Aldehydes you will going to have an affair with White Diamons. Is a mildly heavy fragance but not so overwhelming, i think Anais Anais or Calandre are heavier than this.

White Diamonds power lasting is great and you should allways apply just a little of this beauty scent in your skyn.

Let's Face It, There must be a reason why this is the best selling celebrity fragance of all time.

First of all I lovealdehydes and chypre florals,always have,so,i like it as a every day scent.I think the old lady thing stems from the time frame when it came out.Most women that wore it when it came out are now old.It smells differently on everyone,(as do all fragrances)its certainly not my favorite,(im one of those old 58 year olds)laugh,so my opinion may not count.I say try it.it doesnt cost a fortune,You may like it,and you can always give some old lady like me a thrill of a gift.

I'm going to start this review out by saying I love Elizabeth Taylors' fragrances... all of them. She is what got me started in my love for perfumes. Anytime I get repulsed at the thought that I have too many fragrances (or repulsed/sickened at the general thought of fragrances AT ALL), I think of any one of hers, and no matter what, I will feel love for fragrances all over again. That's just how it is for me. And I don't think that White Diamonds is only for 'old ladies'... HOGWASH!!! I got into her scents when I was, like 21! But I'm heavy into major glamour, it's just how I am & have always been, and I KNOW I can pull it all off. It's a very elegant, classy, sophisticated, powdery scent.

I agree with MissK that it's totally along the lines of Chanel No 5, Anais Anais, and Agent Provocateur as well, because of the aldehydes and powder in them. But for myself, it's (quite obviously) more special than that. This is what I always come back to, to remind myself of my love for scents. It reminds me of Christmas time as well.

To others who adore it: You go for the gold with this beautiful, classy, elegant scent. To all others: Frankly my dear(s), I don't give a damn!

:-)

I like it more than I did earlier to day when i first got it. Oddly, I appreciate it more. Funny how that is. I can smell most, if not all of the notes. I would wear this around the house, or even to school. I do agree this isn't a teen fragrance, but I still think it is wearable...

This fragrance is definately for an older wearer. I have had times when I have liked wearing it and then gone off it. It has a very complicated formula which is hard to pin down but it has staying power going for it. I guess not such a good thing if you don't like it.
Men seem to be very drawn to it for some reason. They do say that men don't have as good a sense of smell as women which again would highlight how strong this fragrance is but then again maybe coming from a woman who has been married too many times to count she has found just the right mix of ingredients to make men stand up and pay attention and she's bottled it. (laugh)

How on earth this stays as a best seller is beyond me. This is just a headache in a bottle.
Elizabeth looks good wearing diamonds but not even she could smell good in this.

Personally I did not like this scent. It is too strong and it reminds me too much of old women. Maybe when I am older I may learn to like it, but as of now I'm looking for something else.

After hours of surfing on perfume selling sites, i realized that White Diamonds were always on the best sellers in US.. I thought, i just have to smell it. In Europe its not that usual,, I sprayed on myself and on my daughter, on me started developing rapidly, ending into a warm but fresh, elegant smell, even my husband noticed it(!), on my poor daughter,,,I am afraid that started and ended(with a help of a lloooong shower) as a stupid sweet smell of a perfume my auntie-bless her soul- was wearing on '' good days'', church and official visits home!!!

too strong it gives me a headache. my friends favorite scent so i can't avoid it.i love aldehydes but not this one

Very crisp and green smelling scent. It is not one of my favorites in the least. ATOMIC BOMB STRENGTH!!!

Don't be afraid to admit that you like this fragrance. I was in denial about this at first but only because of the intensity of the sharp aldehydes, but I gradually took a liking to it.

I think White Diamonds was produced in the wrong era since this seems more approapriate for the 1920's - 1950's.
I can never love this since there's an underlying 'granny' factor in this.
This lasts pretty long, so apply liberally.

I can't beleive other reviews saying that this scent is really bad. How different the personal perception of a fragrance is!.. To me, this is a sparkling perfume, very elegantly made, a real dame fragrance, with the note of narcissus distinct, all accords very nice elaborated, a scent mostly for a special occasion when we put on the best of our wardrobe. 21/10/09

This is not exactly a bad scent. Sophisticated in an old fashioned sense, this is nice enough to be worn to someones wedding or to the old folks home.
Lasting power stays on for a very, very long time.

I agree with Falovalo - it is not unique.
And it did not catch my attention, though I was sampling it several times before - though always in the store and never on the skin (I was too afraid, lol).
My friend gave me a bottle and let me tell you something...I changed my mind after a while. Use it very, very sparingly, with certain clothes ( I realize that we put an evening gown on may be only a couple of times a year, if that - but still...) - and you may find your genie in the bottle.
It is from the same army as Chanel 19, Cabochard, Estee - powerful,green,smashing, makes you want to straighten your back and blend in with the quality.
Not for jeans, not for flip flops, not for summer, not for the cheap bling. For a romantic dinner at a fancy place.For the Halloween adult party. No sprays. 1,5 dabs. And guts.
And you`re a Goddess!

You know, this really isn't bad, it's just a bit common (used by many, I mean) and it seems as though that those who like it wear a TON of it. It's really a pretty floral fragrance, but I think you have to have that air of maturity to pull it off.

I like this perfume it smells nice so i got the giftset. When i were this perfume it is very strong.

I'm a guy and I wear this. I like it very much and it smells good on me. I don't care if it's a toestepper. I'm gonna rock it...

Bravo, Cinsot, for an inspired review! I am glad I amused you- I didn't intend to offend any White Diamonds lovers, and I am sincerely sorry if I did. I was just being truthful as far as my nose knows- and I still don't like this scent.
I agree with your point that the body chemistry counts for a lot. However, I ahso think perfume choices are often borne out of generational preferences.
By the way, I love Cinnabar, Shalimar, Coco- which have been designated, at one time or another, as old lady by reviewers. I say- wear what you like and what likes you!

Of Elizabeth Taylor's scents, I like Black Pearls best for myself, and Gardenia because it reminds me of my favorite aunt who wears it, but White Diamonds is really bad-really, really bad. Elizabeth tends to do strong perfumes- and Diamonds is just that, strong. Plus, it has mega-aldehydes, neroli and tuberose- all of which I dislike. Never understood its popularity, unless it's because the alsehydes harken back to No.5. The only crowd I can see ehjoying White Diamonds is the over-70 set.

It isn't one of my favourite scents but it was a present and I wear it sometimes. I can see why many people calls it an "old lady" scent. It is too strong in aldehides (like White Linen) but, fortunately, in my skin it softens a lot and cinnamon is quite noticeable since the first minute.
Sillage is impressive and staying power is excellent.

This was really popular when it came out in the 90's. It smells like a oriental type but with less spice. I wore it a while but can't say it was a favorite.

At first I thought aldehydes = I won't like this fragrance, but I managed to convince myself to try this. I sprayed a small amount onto my wrist and I was quite surprised. Sure, it was powdery but there was something about it that was slightly appealing. However, a few minutes later the perfume became stronger and the aldehydes started to make me feel nauseous. When I tried to scrub this off my wrist, the task seemed almost impossible because the sillage was so strong.

I can only say that for fans of Chanel No.5, Anais Anais or soft, powdery scent lovers, this may be for you. For haters of aldehydes, stay far away from this one.

This was the first perfume I really liked as an adult. I first smelled it in a magazine in the mid 90's, and was smitten. It smells powerful and dynamic, with the tuberose and ylang-ylang giving it a warm, white note that lasts. I know may people have said it smells "old lady-ish" to them, but it doesn't read that way to me. This is a sophisticated scent, that in moderation, could work as a day or evening fragrance.

My late grandmother gave me this in middle school and I wore it passionately...I thought the sweet, musky dry-drown was the best smell in the world. Then I realized I felt that way because SHE wore it too. I might revisit this when I've reached at least the age of 40.

my granny loves these type of scents...she's also in love with estee lauder pure linene, max factor blase and chanel no 5 all v floral, strong and powdery!

I agree it's quite strong but on some people it works. This along with opium and oscar de la renta 'oscar' are my mothers favorites. She can get away with them but I never could.

VERY GRANDMA. My grandma loves this perfume and it NEVER EVER smelled good to me. its gag-o-riffic.

I do love this one heady fragrance
scents stays constant not for the faint

I read somewhere that if you have asthma,this can be one of the worst perfumes you can use. I guess maybe because it's so strong at first. I first smelled it years ago, it was given to me as a gift. Geeeez, it was sooo strong. I tried it again the other day and if you let it dry down a bit, it can actually be quite warm and inviting. I think a little goes a long way with this baby, so use sparingly. But yes, at first spray,especially if you use on test strip,it is very OLD LADYish, but try it on, just a bit, and wait a few hours,the the notes develop and it can be quite nice.

Used a tester at the store... screams "old person", and not in a good way. I personally like the smell of most old people, but those who wear stuff like this.. thank goodness my grandparents don't have stuff like this.

While I don't like this one on me (on me it's headache-inducing!). This is my mother's signature fragrance and it smells beautiful on her. If it works with your chemistry it smells very rich, sophisticated and elegant. Sadly, it doesn't work with my chemisty, but I wish it did!

As much as I loathe the fragrance, I love it because it reminds me of my grandmother. But, aside from that connection, I hate it. It smells "old lady" -- too strong. It screams "headache" to me.