White Diamonds Elizabeth Taylor for women

I have to say that all this "old lady" talk is completely annoying. One could say that about anything that one doesn´t like and happened to have smelled on someone older. Similarly it´s silly to diss all newer scents and call them bubble-gummy. Anyway, I find everything to smell kind of different on different people! This one smells totally divine to me, that is out of the bottle, very clean and harmonious. And if the sillage is good, strong, hey, just don´t use to much of it! I have not yet tried it on my skin and will write another review as soon as I do. And maybe I don+t like it, but I promsie you I won´t use the cliché of smelling like "old lady".

Instead of editing my last review, I am making a new one.
I LOVE THIS SCENT. At first (or if over applied, as I tend to do... still haven't found the 'right' amount of this), it is obnoxious and loud. But it is SO beautiful. So feminine. So elegant. It lasts forever (I have smelled it for 24 hours on myself... thanks to the water in my building being off for a while for repair). It is strong. It is feminine. It doesn't give me a headache, or make me want to wash myself (even if I over-spray it... and that is easy to do).
I have been trying many scents lately. Many have been more expensive than this cheap little beauty, but it STILL remains my favourite.
It suits me. Loud, vulgar, yet feminine and classy. What is it about this that I like? Anybody have any recommendations?
(I should note, it smells better on my skin than my clothes. Must be my sweaty chemistry that brings out the best in it)
I have a 50mL bottle, and it is 3/4 finished. I just love this. This is the scent of a woman (but not of a vagina ha ha ha). Even if you end up not liking it, it is at least worth a test. It is amazing quality. This is the standard of fragrances that the rest of the celebrity scents miss. It smells vintage... and I have no idea what vintage smells like (I am 28... just the impression I get).


I would NOT call this an "old lady" scent. Just beautiful.

I've smelled this on other women and it is heavenly. On me, it goes on very strong - almost with a slightly "bathroom fragrance" type smell. It smells very much like powdery chemicals on me. I can't wear it with my chemistry, but I have smelled this on other women and it is truly fabulous! Try it, see how it mixes with your chemistry!

It's not often a fragrance actually makes me dizzy, but the parfum version of White Diamonds certainly achieved it!

Mind you, I'm really not sure what I was thinking trying the parfum anyway. I mean, the EDT is probably plenty strong enough, right?

I don't get anything as feeble as aldehydes from this, just industrial-strngth florals, featuring enormous amounts of tuberose, buckets full of orange blossom, and something I can't define - but I like dhiagelev's concept of "old aspirins" :)

Actually White Diamonds makes me laugh, because if some trendy niche house brought this out it would be acclaimed as "a daring reinvention of a classic concept" or somesuch and fashionable darlings everywhere would rush to fork out large sums for a bottle. For the truth is, it is a very well composed scent. It's strong, yes, but it smells astonishingly high-quality for the money.

I hope to learn to love this.

First blast, WOW! I loved it. Sensual, blingy, all woman, sumptuous and strong. (I like strong!)Lasts so well all day, another thing I love, as most perfumes fade away in no time. Dries down to an amalgam of floral, white floral I think, and something behind it which is pretty powerful. This is definitely for the mature woman,(I am one.)This the first ET perfume I have tried and it has prompted me to try others.
My only slight minus is that somewhere, at the back of this is a tinge of what I can only describe as 'old aspirins.' It is reminiscent of opening an old handbag and smelling the remnants of some shards of aspirin left at the bottom. Nevertheless, this may be just my thing, and certainly would not put me off wearing this quite amazing perfume.
It is lovely and stays so well, and is also unusual.

I just can not stand this scent. I'm sure it smells nice on some people, but DEFINITELY not for my chemistry!

My husband bought this for me as an Easter present. I have to admit when I unwrapped it I had to put on a fake smile and pretend I was delighted. Anyhow, we got all dressed up for Mass and he said 'why don't you wear the new perfume I got you'...so I sprayed once and walked through the mist.....and was amazed at how lovely it was.

I had heard that this one possessed monster sillage hence the reticent application and really one spritz was enough to envelope me in a white floral tropical haze. I had heard also this one compared to restroom air freshener and I could see how this would happen if it was sprayed any more than once.

My own experience is that it is a mature, dressy, old school weapon that deserves it's mahoosive following. I tend to go towards chypre, incense and woods so WD is not something I would pick out myself but I am glad my husband did, for those days I need a powerful persona. The opening reminds me of Ysatis (before it was reformulated and depersonalitied) with it's melange of jasmine, neroli and a bubblegummy tuberose. The aldehydes project it outwards in a six foot radius at least. Like Ysatis, it is quite linear and fades away over the course of many, many hours rather than having many discernible layers.

Worth a try and keep an open mind, you would never know, you just might enjoy this lady.

I love this scent for mature women

If you want this, let me know. I am trying to get rid of my bottle.

OMG! This literally smells like public restrooms to me, at a really dirty truck stop. I dont mean to offend anyone, i do have deep respect for LT, but this just isnt for me in any way ... one of the worst scents i have ever owned by far.

Beautiful. Oddly enough I have never had a chance to sample this famous best seller anywhere, until a few months ago, when I spritzed some from a tester at the mall. I was surprised by how much it reminded me of two great favourites, Calèche d'Hermès and Madame Rochas, both by Guy Robert. Sophia Grojsman is following the same tradition here yet leaving her own distinct mark on this composition, a white floral bouquet with a lovely orange blossom motif, subtly anchored in solid woods. The overall impression is creamy, powdery, soapy, clean, very proper, ladylike, warm and soft spoken. Wonderful sillage, still, ultra-cautious spraying may be a good idea; I could very well understand that overstating the case might seriously harm the reputation of this delicate beauty. The nature of White Diamonds seems to be demure rather than outgoing and must be respected as such... it gleams quietly, not quite sparkles. The only thing which prevents it in my view from being absolute perfection is the barely-there yet noticeable tuberose note (however tuberose fans might like it just for that reason, of course).
Not necessarily a "fresh" perfume such as I would wear in Spring or Summer. I would say the reverse hits nearer the mark. Classic and timeless, White Diamonds strikes me more as a warm enveloping scent, much like white fur trimmings on a winter coat.

Just sprayed this on myself. Sprayed a bit too much (oops...) but so far, it is quite lovely. Smells very clean, and very feminine. It is very strong, which I was not expecting, but it is still elegant, even if I do smell like I took a bath in it. One really does not need much of this at all. It is a floral, but I do not smell like potpourri, thank goodness.
Strong, clean, feminine, elegant, and mature. Not "old lady" at all to me, but still mature. One of the best I have tried lately (scents are often a major flop on my skin, unfortunately).

It may or may not be a coincidence, but the first time I smelled this perfume, I ran to the bathroom less than 3 minutes later and threw up. It was very very strong and gave me a terrible headache. I feel like the notes don't go together very well at all...just too much going on at once.

I used to really like this, but after wearing gourmand perfumes for the last couple of years, I can no longer tolerate strong perfumes.

Crisp and elegant, I always picture a beautifully dressed and coiffed woman wearing this. The floral aldehyde opening takes your breath away, but hang on-the middle and drydown are stunning. The oakmoss base holds those florals and the hint of spice (I swear I smell cinnamon) in check. Lovely in small doses, it is strong and long lasting.

After reading the reviews for this scent, I will gladly admit that I love it. It is strong, overpowering and definitely "old lady" and unlike previous reviewers I use the term "old lady" in a positive way. To me this scent like many others, that has been classified as "old lady " scents are actually the scents I prefer, and have worn since I was seventeen. I actually love the fact that it is strong enough to last all day without reapplication. I think this perfume is symbolic of its name, because I don't know too many people who wear diamonds because they are discreet and unnoticeable, instead, diamonds represent rarity, elegance and expensiveness. I think that this perfume achieves much of the same results, it is elegant and smells expensive without actually being so and in today's perfume industry it is a rarity to find a scent under $20 that doesn't smell like something intended for teenagers.

I avoided this perfume for years because a sniff of the tester revealed an aldehydic assault that I couldn't imagine clinging to my skin, but time (way too much time) spent here convinced me to give it a proper try. I obtained a set at RiteAid cheap around the holidays and WOW! Does White Diamonds play nice with my skin chemistry! The aldehydes are still strong up front, but they're followed by citrus and florals, in which the jasmine and tuberose play starring roles. They are supported nicely by oakmoss and patchouli, all softened by a nice cloud of musk. Gee, White Di, why did I wait so long to meet you?

When I first smelled this it was when I tested it on my own skin, and I loved it, granted I was a child. At that time I did not associated the scent with anybody else, so I was not biased. I don't think this frangrance smells like "Old Lady" but it was very popular many years ago and it is associated with mature women. It is one of those scents that you can recognize. I had a small bottle my grandma gave me, and I used it all up.
I don't know if I would still like it now that I have other beautiful fragrances, but I remember it was very nice, and I used to love it. I thought I smelled so good...Ohhh, those childhood memories :)

Yul Brynner ripped open the envelope paused with a half smile looked up and out across the audience in the packed Santa Monica Civic Auditorium to find her eyes.

“And the winner is…..”

The scandal would have ruined any other actress’s career. Only a few years before Ingrid Bergman had been vilified and exiled to Italy for leaving her husband and daughter to marry Roberto Rossellini and other lesser stars had fallen from the heavens of Hollywood for much less.

Yet she is still here, dressed in Dior, sitting back in her chair not expecting anything, waiting to hear if she is going home with Oscar.

She was the little girl with the grown-up face who had won the hearts of America when she dressed as a jockey and won the Grand National at twelve years old, the teenaged girl who found her place in the sun when she steamed up the screen with the hottest kiss ever filmed and uttered the line that would define her for many.

“Tell mamma, tell mamma all….”

She had taken West Texas on at twenty two and tamed a rebel in the bargain. She revisited F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Paris, went mad in the midst of the American Civil War. But when she was that cat Maggie on a hot tin roof all hell broke loose.

Suddenly a few summers before this Oscar night the most beautiful widow in the world had stolen Tammy’s husband. This sealed her image as a modern day Cleopatra and in so doing convincing a failing studio that she was the only woman who could save them by barging down the Nile in style. But first she had a debt to pay. Metro said she had to play a prostitute before they would release her to play a queen. She hated the role and swore she would sleep walk through it. She took no direction from her director and had her crooner husband inserted into the film. The first few days of shooting where a nightmare but something happened to change it all. Her innate professionalism took over and her forth Oscar nomination was the result.

The housewives of America where horrified and fascinated all in the same breath by her performance on screen and off, she was the home wrecker they loved to hate and envied for her beauty. After playing the Park Avenue call girl she was off to London to make history as the woman who nearly brought down the Roman Empire. It didn’t start out so well and in a month she had to be carried on set for her costume test ill with the flu. Within hours she was fighting for her life when the flu morphed into a deadly form of pneumonia. A London newspaper announced her death at the very moment she came back from the edge at the urging of Mike Todd.

“Go back baby. You have more to do. I’ll be waiting for you when it is time.”

The tracheotomy scar at the base of her neck would be her badge of survival, one of many.

The world suddenly realized what a loss her death would be too their collective dreams. They had almost lost that beautiful little girl, the girl who had everything they needed to remind them that there was still magic to be found in flickering images on a silvery screen.

“And the winner is, Elizabeth Taylor….Butterfiled-8”

The Santa Monica Civic Center exploded in jubilation. They and the world had forgiven her.

“I lost that Oscar to a tracheotomy” Shirley MacLaine whispered as she joined in the applause.

When Elizabeth still weak from her ordeal in London reached the podium she was visibly moved.

“I don’t really know how to express my gratitude for this and for everything. I guess all I can do is say thank you, thank you with all my heart.”

All was right with the universe; everything was back in place in the heavens. Our National Velvet had won the prize and come home to us. All that was left for Elizabeth Taylor to do now was to fly off to Rome to meet her new Mark Antony.

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White Diamonds by Elizabeth Taylor is one of the most popular perfumes on the market. It has been a huge seller for over twenty years and a winner of the Fifi award (the Oscars of the fragrance industry). It has eclipsed Taylor’s first perfume Passion and outlived the many flankers of rubies, sapphires and emeralds.

It is in my view the best of her line. This Floral Aldehyde is sure to be viewed by the younger audience as an old lady scent. That would be a mistake. White Diamonds is really a nod to a classic and classy approach to perfume. It smells vintage, rich, elegant and glamorous. This perfume is a star and she is at ease in her skin as a stunning beauty with a great sense of humor. And she owes a lot to Chanel No.5 in her make-up. In fact you might agree that White Diamonds is a Hollywood star playing the role of No.5.

When the lights come up on set the star walks on with a glorious blast of fizzy and fabulous aldehydes that flash a stunning set of gems made up of bergamot, Neroli, orange and lily. This opening is a glittering Bulgari necklace that accentuated the lush fullness of her décolletage.

Then she gets down to the business she excels at, drama! Her violets flash purple lights and she throws out petals of roses and laughing narcissus. She smiles with wisps of ylang-ylang and sensuous jasmine. Then all is banished by the queen, Egyptian tuberose. How can you resist her?

At the end of the shoot just before the assistant director calls a wrap. She settles into her director’s chair with a relaxing cocktail of fuzzy comfy oak moss, patchouli, musk, creamy sandalwood and warming relaxing amber.

Like all great stars White Diamonds has longevity. (It is long lasting in more ways than one. The bottle I have is from 1991 and smells wonderful.) She lasts for hours and hours, eight to ten hours tops and that is fabulous. She remains young on the skin like a dusting of Max Factor powder that stays smooth and creamy well into the night. Her projection is professional and no need for a body microphone. She lets you know she is in the room and all eyes are on her.

White Diamonds like Elizabeth Taylor is unforgettable.

FIVE GOLD STARS *****

"There is no deodorant like success" Elizabeth Taylor

It's an ok scent... but a little strong. I wouldn't ware that anymore... my mother used to wear it and I'd take a little sometimes as a teen.

This perfume is your run-of-the-mill grandma's perfume. If you've ever heard someone say "Wow that smells like my grandma!" what they actually meant to say was "Wow that smells just like White Diamonds!".

It's just terrible and I'll never understand the hype behind this fragrance. The bottle is so pretty but the actual perfume? Go to the dollar store and buy the oldest, most musky perfume you find and it's the same thing, I promise.

On the day I got a small bottle of 'White Diamonds' ETD along with several other fragrances, this one found its way into my hands first. I've been curious.

The juice is the colour of deep yellow, the "I mean business" shade - compared to, say, the pale blond of 'Eau Claire des Merveilles'.

First whiff, straight from the bottle: generic perfume scent - reminds me of the perfume my mom used to wear in the eighties. The aldehydic buzz is very noticeable, like vodka in a coffee layer cake. On second whiff, I caught the smell of something musty, earth-like - probably won't be a favourite with my husband, I thought.

On my skin (and I've been extra gentle when applying this) it was mellow from the start. And, ah, the disappointment! It cut straight to patchouli and musk. No intermission, nothing in between, it's the end. No development. No flowers. No Euro-trash glamour. Just a winter-wrap kind of frag. I would have suspected that the sample I have received has aged badly, if not for the fact that my skin, as far as I can tell, tends to combine oddly with musk, extremally playing it up (I'm looking at you, Burberry Body) and killing all the other notes.

Edit: My husband says it reminds him of a cologne used on men's hair in very old barbershops, and he is right. The glorious aldehydic note is now officially ruined for me. Sigh.

This is so strong and obnoxious. Really well mixed. Unnatural smelling, if you want to smell like a real flower this isn't for you. The aldehydes are strong. Smells rich, euro-trash, like someone who is unwise with their money. Drydown has a slight warm cinnamon note on me, mixed still with sharp synthetic notes.
I really like it, and use it often. So well priced too. No one has ever complained of me wearing it, and I think I use a pretty heavy hand with all perfumes. I've even received compliments while wearing it (:

White Diamonds surprises me by qualifying as what I refer to as "the real thing". I've had my bottle since 2009. A country club member, where I worked, came in one evening smelling magnificent. To my amazement, she said her fragrance was this. How was that possible? Hadn't I arrogantly brushed it aside years ago, after testing on paper? I immediately acquired the EDT, but it wasn't until now that I fully appreciate its complexity and perfection. Confident, yet feminine; a smidge of Downton Abbey drama in the background... And longevity which serves as a reminder on a man's bed sheets.
Dominant notes on me are sandalwood,oakmoss,ylang-ylang and carnation.
It may knock some noses out of joint, but in my opinion it's in league with Shalimar and Ysatis. After the collective gasps settle, please compare notes.
To those younger than 35, this is what authentic perfume smells like, girlie-pants.
I know, I know, it's so inexpensive and common. Where's the challenge? Might it just be one of those rare times in life when something good comes easily?

I like it but i gave mine away just not my cup of tea!

Tried this fragrance on today and wow! It was very strong, very sweet, and it had something to it that is very unique smelling. I will admit it's a little bit stinky , but there's something about it that is very enticing too. Sometimes my nose picked up notes that smelled like bug repellant and nail polish remover. Then I would smell it again and it seemed like spice, cinnamon, citrus, and heavy powder. I think this fragrance hasn't been treated fairly. I can understand the love/hate with this scent.

I always loved this fragrance but it never loved me. Either my mother or sister inherited my large bottle.

Recently while cleaning out my armoire, I came across a large unused jar of the body cream. This one had been a gift from my beloved back in it's debut year.

On the first cold days this winter I tried wearing the cream. Playing it safe, I wore it only on my arms. I wore it three days in a row.

The verdict was unanimous from all whom I encountered. The body cream's scent is a lovely veil of flowers. It is both sophisticated and charming. Keeping in mind that mine is the original formulation, be aware that even the cream has tremendous sillage and longevity.

This experience has reminded me again to think beyond the EDT & EDP when wanting to try a new scent. There are often much better buys to be had on the bath and body products than on the perfumes and many people claim that the bath oils are the best way to go.

I am not a florals fan but I was trying to find a floral scent that I can tolerate(So far the only rich floral that I liked was Aimez Moi by Caron). My former boss used to wear this and I remember it smelling really nice on her.
After trying it on paper strip and my skin, I can say that its not for me. Main reason being that I don't like aldehydes. Its has the spicy floral and citrus opening but then you hit with dusty aldehyde note and its all over for me at that point. I see that people are comparing it with Chanel #5 and Beautiful-it does remind me of Chanel#5 although the White Diamonds has a slightly different more citrusy opening but it has the same dusty note that Chanel has. However, to my nose, it doesn't resemble Beautiful at all.
Its spicy, bold and in your face and this totally reminds me of my boss because that's how she was-she was also very glamorous lady and always dressed to kill with tons of blingy jewelry so this scent totally suited her.
I can see why some people love it and some hate it. I don't hate it but alas, I can't wear it

The parfum and edt smell so sour. I work at a perfume shop and I absolutely dread it when people ask me to spray this for them but I do own the bath oil and i will say the bath oil smells simply divine when it mixes with water. I definitely can smell the patchouli and amber on my skin and the oil leaves my skin very soft and kissable! If you somewhat like White Diamonds then buy the bath oil. You won't be disappointed. I feel like you get the best out of this fragrance when mixed with water.

This did not agree with me. It takes a special chemistry. My best friend wore it and it smelled so nice on her...Me? It smelled chemically vile.

This is a classic. Pure and simple. Whether you love it or hate it, chances are you know what it smells like. It may make you think of your grandmother, which is unfortunate. Get out there and make some new memories!
Lily and Jasmine. Yes. I even pick up the Bergamot but this is one of my favroite notes in any fragrance. This scent will stick with you ALL DAY, so proceed with caution. One spritz, two spritz. Anything more is possible chaos, you won't need it. While I favor Diamonds and Sapphires over this (due to the softness), your friends are all gonna recognize this one!
Ignore the dislike bar above, I believe this is being judged before people even give it a try. It's a very trendy thing to hate on White Diamonds instead of recognize how fun it is!

Alot of people say this smell is for "old ladies" but i don't think that. i love the way it smells.

I had an experience today!!! I had slipped to my bathroom to smoke (I know,I know!!) AS I was leaving,I flipped on the exhaust fan and hurridly grabbed a bottle of no longer loved fumes,now used as air freshener. After a few swift blasts,I was welcomed by the lovilinest gardenia,lilys,bergamot.

I inhaled deeply and couldnt for the life of me,remember why I stopped wearing this!!! The heart is familiar with rose,violeys and jasmines but,is kissed every so softly by yang yang. I fell in love,

Here it is 6 hrs later and my towels still have that oakmoss,patchouli and amber glow!!!>BATHROOM be hanged!!! Im wearing this beauty tomorrow on myself.And,yes,I will feel simply beautiful,superbly sexy and be smelling like heaven!!!

Oh yes, THis is one if you just smelled it and didnt see the name,,you would be shocked.VERY much worth a try!!!

White Diamonds made me realize I don't care for floral aldehydes. I used to have this in the EDT and still have the parfum. even the EDT is very strong, with crazy sillage. I've found that it does "calm down" pretty pleasantly after a few hours, but it still smells too synthetic for my taste, plus it gives me a headache. I think I may give away the parfum because if the EDT was too strong, the parfum would probably kill me no matter how little I try to use. White Diamonds may be more bearable if only it were more "watered down".

I cannot stand this perfume, a colleague wears it and i received some bad news and got a sympathy hug from her. i could not wait to get home to change and shower because that is all i could smell - sinus attack overload. This is what i would imagine a wild west brothel would smell like!YUCK!

Punches you in the nose! This is either going to be loved (which I don't understand) or HATED (and I mean HATED). I wear this sometimes because I adore the cinnamon undertone. When it gets to that stage- it's incredible. But initial spray and the first two hours- beware. I can't say anything against it's longevity. If anyone is saying it doesn't last- what's your secret? Because I have to shower for this to come off!

My wife loves it and always wear it on occassion. So I cant say a word against this perfume...

I had worn this for about 10 years. Sometimes you want a perfume to waft around you and this does it.

This was my first real love with perfume. I loved the smell on me. I have indeed repurchased another bottle and it is ridiculously cheap to buy. I will admit that my recent love of testing and a little buying of perfumes means I am not wearing it as often, but I will always like this perfume. So many perfumes so little time.

Let's get something straight. I'll point out two facts:

1.) I'm a 20 year old, male college student.
2.) This fragrance is hated.

I've always been obsessed with the finer things in life, and my obsession with film has led me to absolutely adore everything Liz Taylor stood for. Once I started developing my perfume collection (see my profile), it was only obvious to me that I desperately needed this gem for collector's purposes...but I live for making an impression and being unexpected, so White Diamonds is exactly what I need.

I'm a HUGE fan of white florals, and I'm known to rock Madonna's Truth or Dare or Gucci's Premiere on any occasion. But they just don't have that heavy pungency that I truly adore... So after nabbing a large bottle of this for just $15 at my local TJ Maxx, I was quick to douse myself...and I'm in heaven. The rule of life is that you should wear it if, and only if, you can pull it off. And I can pull this off.

I've received so many compliments, most notably stating that I smell clean, put-together, and classy.

The thing I truly love about this fragrance is that the notes end up doing what Chanel No.5 so beautiful accomplished: Making a fragrance smell like THE FRAGRANCE. Just as Chanel No.5 smells like Chanel No.5, White Diamonds smells like White Diamonds. I can't sit here and pick out the individual notes of this fragrance, like I can with everything else. That's what I love.

It's bold. It draws you in. And it leaves you dazzled. And this is why White Diamonds is beautiful.

While on the elliptical machine at the gym, I was reading a women’s magazine and there was a folded flap sample of White Diamonds. I’ve always been intimidated by this fragrance, because so many white florals turn so nasty and sour on my skin. But, I figured I had nothing to lose—I’d see how it developed on my warm, sweaty skin and then wash it off in the shower—so I swiped my wrist against the perfumed paper.

Instant white floral soapiness! It reminded me of those little decorative molded bath soaps everyone’s mom keeps in the guest bathroom (yet another example of way popular fragrances are co-opted into toiletries etc). It was strong; not overpowering with the amount I put on, but it could easily have become so. As I continued my workout, the soapiness faded, the fragrance became less crisp and more round and heavy. It developed into more of a tuberose-jasmine flower scent and distinctly reminded me of Avon’s Rare Pearls. In fact, the dry down of White Diamonds is so similar to Rare Pearls, it would almost be a waste to purchase a bottle of White Diamonds since I already have Rare Pearls. If I do buy a bottle, it will be a tiny one as a little of this perfume goes a long, long way; I could still smell White Diamonds on my skin after my shower. I also won’t get one at full price—the advertisement was for a gift pack at Macy’s for $60 (“regularly $120”), but I’ve seen huge bottles of this perfume at Ross and TJ Maxx for less than $20. My bottom line: pleasantly surprised.

It's like a sherbet bomb in a bottle. Starts off soapy and demure, and warms up to be a sweet sweet SWEET and tart siren. Definitely for someone who wants attention. Party scent.

I can only describe this as a loud, sweet, powdery, big floral powerhouse. I always shied away from this fragrance, putting it in the category of dated, love-it-or-hate-it scents. I finally took the plunge and applied a generous sample to test. Instant love! Where has this been all my life and why haven't I been wearing it? This is strong stuff, so much so that my eyes water a bit. Needs to be worn with restraint, but if you can pull this off, it's instant glamour in a bottle.

I bought this for my wife to complete the set of four (with Rubies, Emeralds and Sapphires). It is a big white floral that I consider to be the best of the 'Jewels' range ( though Black Pearl is superior as is Passion). It's strong, loud and long lasting....what did you expect?

I don't own this perfume, nor have I tried it, because smelling it on my mother is bad enough. It's very true when people say that perfume is a personal preference & I totally respect that - as long as the person wearing the perfume is happy with it, then that's the main thing.

It's not often I come across a scent that I literally can't stand, but White Diamonds makes me feel sick. My stomach turns queezy, as in "Give me fresh air or I'm gonna be sick", kinda queezy. It's strange, because most of my favourite perfumes have "Floral" & "White Floral" as their main accords, just like this one. But I think the woody, aldehydic accords give it a fake, synthetic, overpowering, musky smell that the floral can't compete with. Needless to say, it's not one I'll be buying mum more of for Christmas..

I took a plunge and decided to buy a very small bottle of this seemingly controversial fragrance because I was not only curious, but I also know that other peoples reviews that spike my curiosity may lead to something perfect for me. I sprayed it VERY sparingly and on the back of my upper arm only. It was a chilly day out and I had on a camisole, long sleeved shirt and a vintage wool sweater & scarf. All throughout the day it was like I could "sense" that I was leaving a trail of scent. I was not sure if it was smelling good to others or not and I do admit I felt a little self conscious about it. The longer the day wore on, the more the fragrance seemed to warm to my body and release itself even throughout all those layers of clothes!
I smelled the most remarkable combination of white flowers and it sounds weird, if not down-right gross to combine those with the scent of baked goods, like a warm ginger-bread or pumpkin pie, but that is what White Diamonds opens up to on my body. It MUST work well with my chemistry because I have since received compliments from everyone from my bff, hubby, son, a waitress (her comment, "This might sound strange, but everytime I walk by you I smell this wonderful aroma that smells like the holidays and I want to keep walking by your table to smell it!") some ladies in line at a store behind me, and then our family doctor who walked into the waiting room and said I smelled wonderful!
So, SUCCESS for me with LT White Diamonds! I purchased a set promoted for the holiday that included a larger bottle, some body lotion and shower gel, and now I would like to get the dusting powder (I think a body powder is the ultimate female decadence to add to a coffret of scent! So luxurious!) which sells for a mere $12.00 USD @ Walmart in our area!
For the reference, I detested Diamonds and Sapphires and Diamonds and Rubies smelled like restroom air freshener on me, so it IS a chemistry thing. Don't shy away from giving a scent a shot just because it doesn't work on other people. Happy Holidays to my Fragrantica Family! :) xo

I don't think I've ever read more reviews "all over the map." Hilarious! I will try this frag:)

No. Just No - for me. My husband gave me a gift set after he overheard my sister and I commenting that the White Diamonds commercial starring Ms. Taylor still ran on TV. He mistook it for "Oooing and Ahhhing" I suppose. I decided to give it a try, and I wound up apologizing to my co-workers for the scent.
Too loud, too strong, too gold, very overpowering, even with small dabs on inside of elbows .
I regifted it, to my sister-in-law, who is a larger than life diva type, and it smelled wonderful on her!

I always resisted trying this. I think that I feared it would be a bit over the top. I've decided I'm going to leave it on tonight, like it or not to give it a fair chance. After an hour I'm smelling the depth and complexity that make it popular for some. It has a spiciness, maybe that's the lily that is nice. Unfortunately the top notes feel very heavy to me, not heavy as in sumptuous or rich but like there's a note that's weighing down the florals and aldehydes. I smell citrus that should give it a light and airy start but it's pulled down. Maybe it's my skin. I think the bottle is pretty in a kitschy kind of way. They're not rhinestones but it does sparkle. I wish it sparkled on my skin but feels too formal and doesn't inspire me, on someone elses skin I'm sure it does. I loved Liz, she was one of a kind.

Got a good chuckle out of all these reviews! Seems you either love it or hate it.... but do give it a chance. Use VERY sparingly! Wait for it to dry down a bit! If you're one of those people whose skin chemistry matches well with this fragrance.... you'll be in love. If not... then it'll suck to be you until you can get it washed off!!!
Cool, dry weather the best time to wear this. Goes pretty well on scarves too. Just remember, a little goes a long way.

I can't help it I love this. I have had it before and gave it away but I have just bought another bottle. Something about the incense and patchouli just draws me to it. A total one spray wonder on the right chemistry this smells amazing. This and Diamonds and Emeralds are my top faves of the Taylor empire. I think I have needed to age a bit to be able to wear this - once upon a time I thought it was beautiful but I wasn't quite ready for it, this time I am.

Probably the worst scent I've ever smelled. :(

I got it as a gift, but I dont like it at all and havent used it even once. Too heavy, I suppose =( Not for me.

One of my moms friends wore this and it smelled great on her...when i bought it and wore it it smelled absolutly nothing like that on me and it was sickening and gave me a horrible headache.

One of my moms friends wore this and it smelled great on her...when i bought it and wore it it smelled absolutly nothing like that on me and it was sickening and gave me a horrible headache.

very classy and sophisticated scent. it is hyper feminine and it kind of smells like an old lady.

It's a little of everything beautiful! Just perfect! Very kind.

It's a great fragrance, nice going to work perfume, when you need a little extra something.

A great perfume. One of the best!

I feel like a high flyin' b**** in this fragrance. It's one of those heady, almost disagreeable chypres that demand you either own it, or back the heck down. Hence, I always feel uber-confident, powerful, pretty close in spirit to Liz herself while spritzed in this juice. This is not a sweetheart of a fragrance. White Diamonds is too straightforward for all that frontin'. No berries, cream, delicate softness here. This is for grown folks. One of my all-time faves. Might be a "Grandma" scent set next to all these little girl eau de toilettes of the minute, but we know Grandma's always been the smart one, anyway, right?

I ( A Man ) wear this and I'm told many times how good I smell, it's really wonderful....

think about buy it for my mom ...

This is the first Elizabeth Taylor perfume that I have tried. I quite expected a good stirring glamorous aldehyde in the so-called grandma style that's sadly so unpopular with many people nowadays. On my skin the opening of White Diamonds smells like a ladies room a while after it was disinfected, not the worst smell in the world but not generic aldehyde. Quickly it mellows with light spicy notes but the aura of mild disinfectant dominates till the end and ruins it for me. If this is a typical Elizabeth Taylor perfume then I can do without them.

I put this in the category with Passion. Something is terribly wrong but no one seems to notice it but me. They both smell terrible...like body odor.

one of the best perfumes in the world !!! I used to own a bottle of this perfume and it is brilliant !! I remember I sprayed it on my hand to try it out and I couldn't get enough

This is one of the few celebrity perfumes I like, although it is far from my favorite. It is affordable and usually comes with a nice size purse spray, and the big bottles are pretty. Even though it isn't expensive, I usually get compliments on it.

I used to always wear this when we were broke!

It's a cheapie, but not bad. Not bad at all. I smell citrus, aldehydes and faint tuberose at the top that lead right into Jasmine. The warm base makes for a nice finish. It's a bit synthetic, but it's a cheap purfume- you get what you pay for. I feel happy wearing it and that's what matters, methinks. :)

Now, it does pack a whollup; I only needed one spray all day. It's not one I'd wear to the office.

Old lady...hmmmm... I sampled this years ago and don't recall it smelling old lady. I didn't like it at all though. In fact I wouldn't go anywhere near the Elizabeth Taylor display cases back then.

Times chang and my tastes have changed , or broadened. From the positive reviews I have read , I may have to try it again.

My mother wore this when I was a teenager and I hated it. It felt like my nostrils were being burnt with every inhale. Luckily she only wore it on nights out with her friends, I'm not sure how my father felt about it. The perfume, that is, not her nighttime adventures :)

Despite the fact that so many people hate it ( I think it made a a top ten worst perfumes ever list somewhere in cyberspace) I will go against the tide on this one and admit, I love it! I love the way it plays like a symphony in distinct movements, aldehydes, florals and sweet, sultry base. It is distinctive. It is a contradiction, all at once the caricature of a southern bell, overly feminine and demure but also insistent, in your face. It is this quality that gets this lady in trouble.

The only way to wear White Diamonds is sparingly. This is not a scent you layer. It is either or. Yes, that rule applies to the shower gel. Also,tiny,tiny tiny dab of the parfum. I prefer that to the EDT because you have more control with a stopper than a spray. If you have the spray,don't mist and walk. Mist and dart. It makes all the difference.

Great perfume!! Everytime I wear it I get comments. I normally wear Coco Chanel or Chanel No 5 and never get any comments though I love those fragrances. White Diamonds, a true classic!! My husband loves it on me.

This perfume is very strong in general and has a very strong powdery scent that is overwhelming. I don't think this powder scented perfumes works well for me. I was hoping to smell all the nice flowers in this perfume during the dry down but the powder scent is just to strong and over powers all other scents. This perfume is defiantly not for people that get headaches easily!

i laugh ,the young girls who love awful candy fragrances,say always the same thing when they smell others parfums (chyprés,rich,oriental ,divins ,vintage....)"HOOO THIS PARFUM IS JUST FOR OLD LADIES......i just want to say :"if you haven't new ideas ,go back home to see your old mummy!!!!!!! "i love this parfum.ansd some more ;))

My mother badly wanted this perfume, not having smelled it before. Being a perfume freak, I couldn't wait to try it on myself. My first impression was that it was ghastly! I told my mom it smelled nice to spare her feelings. On my hand it smelled totally synthetic (which it is!). It was so overwhelming, but within 10 minutes it became a gorgeous, soft, sweet, cinnamon, oakmossy beauty! Not overwhelming or harsh in the least. I rarely wear the same perfume more than two days in a row, but I think I wore White Diamonds for a week straight. It's perfect for cold weather, as it's so warm and cozy. I took the bottle from my mom...and I'm not returning it!

I recieved White Diamonds as a gift several years back. It's sweet floral with a strong ylang-ylang note that made it smell like overripe banannas. I ended up using it as an air freshener.

It's simply wonderful perfume!
Choose the right time to wear and success is guaranteed.

This perfume is oh so very overused, in my opinion! It's the "signature scent" of like 50 million women! Thus, it is not unique enough for me. Also, it smells just like incense... too "hippy-chick" for me!

Sweet yet dry like a fine champagne. This is divine on the right chemistry - people always tend to associate the scent of carnation with old people and mustiness - but its damn sexy and rarely used in modern fragrances. this is a very classy fragrance for a confident woman - this poor fragrance is just mis-understood alot like Red Door, these just needs to be used in modest quantities as they are rich powerful and beautiful. An no I am not "old" I am 26 :)

I love this fragrance and I never would have thought to test but for this site! The thing is with Elizabeth Taylor fragrances is that they do smell a bit dated and by that I mean they are very much out of fashion now what with the trend for sweet sometimes hellishly sweet fumes at the moment. This makes me ever so slightly conscious of wearing this but oh well in the end I wear perfume because I want to smell it! (same could be said for those that love their sweetness I suppose lol!) However this really is a wonderful quality perfume that is extremely well composed. Unlike a lot of more modern perfumes I really do get whiffs of different notes as it wears and it evolves! (The more modern ones tend to be fairly linear) On first spray I do find it over powering but the lasting power is exceptional perhaps even better than thierry mugler's 'Angel' (perhaps?) certainly as good. When this baby wears after several hours is I believe when it is at it's best. There's a cleanness to this one (which I love) mixed with other refined notes, it's beautiful and phenomenal quality! I hate the 'old lady' status that's attached to it, well I love it anyway and if that makes me an 'old lady' (i'm 30) then so be it!!! lol xxx P.s as this is very strong it might not be great for people who tend to get headaches from strong perfumes. Elizabeth Taylor violet eyes is more modern and subtle perhaps try that one instead :0)

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.

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.

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.

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-

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!

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!

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.

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.

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 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!

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. :)

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.

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.

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.