Sensuous (for women)

guest_Arwen

I ffind this scent as mysterious and dark, but not terribly original. I've smelled this combination of magnolia and amber before, in Burberry's limited edition Brit Gold, which, on the other hand is longer lasting.

rikari

The name matches the fragrance perfectly. Soft and warmth. Blessed with pleasant characteristics that he strokes the leather, related makes us remember the beauties of our experiences with the touch. Very sensual, and feminine. His softness for the lily, a magnolia and the jasmine soft stroking may say thank you for it to his flower petals. His heart the ambergris reigns alone. The main reason, on which the fragrance leans,, the pepper, tangerine and honey form an interesting three with a carriage.From this his end the honey dominates rather because the presence of the pepper was not perceptible for me. The tangerine mash is not in a concentrate on a sign that he should take the fragrance away into the direction of the exotic fruits. All the time mild, and sensual what he keeps long is left over.

TashaRose

I don't like woodsy fragrances, as a general rule, and I'm not usually a fan of anything with an overpoweringly orange or citrus scent. That said, I really like this perfume. It's so unique and unusual. When I first tested it, I was unsure about whether or not I liked it. For that entire first day of testing it, I flip-flopped between really liking it and thinking it was overly woodsy and too heavy. Later that week, I went back for a sample. They didn't have any samples left (I had spritzed it directly onto my wrists earlier in the week), but the store clerk actually made me one out of some small, empty sample bottles she had lying around.

The flip-flopping continued for the next week, and each time I tried it I liked it a little more than the last time. But still, it occasionally hits me as overpowering and harsh. The harshness fades quickly, but for the few moments it lasts, it's nauseatingly strong. This is the same problem I have had with each Estee Lauder product I've tried. Too strong. But Sensuous is by far the best Estee Lauder perfume I've sampled, and it's the only one I can truly say I really like. I now own a small bottle of it, and it's warm and sensual and woodsy, but the type of fragrance I'd only want to wear on occasions, so that I didn't burn out on it.

tommy_girl

I'm absolutely in love with sensuous!I just saw that it has won the FIFI award for media woman.I think it deserves to be the best perfume of the year!it's not like any of other fragrances by estee lauder.in fact it's not like any other fragrance at all.smelling it reminded me Hoggar by Yves Rocher for men.they don't have any note in common,but both belong to oriental woody category and have some similarities.but that's another story...
don't trust the notes.I don't get any of them.in fact all I get is a kind of warm,spicy,woodsy scent that makes me dizzy from pleasure.I thought I got something like cardamon or cinnamon.but I don't see any of them here.vanilla exist,but it doesn't let it smell too sweet.it's well balanced between being sweet and spicy.
I agree the description that it"praise the beauty and sensuality of women of all age."I think every woman at every age can wear it.it's mature,but also modern and not old-fashioned at all.
of course it's perfect for winter with it's warmness and sensuality.
I praise sensuous,the only problem I have is the shape of bottle.I think the bottle is not nice and doesn't tell anything about this unique perfume.

WardrobeMistress

It's taken me a couple of weeks of wear for me to work this one out but i finally think I have enough of a grip on this to attempt a review !

The first few times I wore it I thought "This is VERY Estee Lauder. Hmmm. Vanilla, creamy vanilla. Lots of it. And sandalwood. And its purple. "

It's not until I saw the notes it contained that I recognised the mandarin pulp, and now that I do ,it annoys me slightly. It's not pronounced enough to make it unwearably fruity but it does irritate me slightly, a bit like the irritation of something stuck between your teeth! The trouble is it's not a juicy fresh mandarin, it's like something out of a can. Having said that, there is something warm and snuggly here that I do really like. I often find vanilla too sweet and girlish, but here it's very nicely balanced by the sandalwood. Curiously, I don't really get much in the way of the floral notes or the pepper, but there is possibly a bit of cassia bark in the mix. And I still say that if it had a colour, it would be purple! I expected my significant other to really like this one (he loves that vanilla-donut-pumpkin pie type stuff) but all he had to say was "Errr, it smells like some flowery perfume".

I have to say that this one goes on forever..(The fragrance, not my husband)I can still smell it on the jacket I wore last week although I applied it very sparingly and there was several layers of fabric between the perfume and the jacket!

Not sure if I would part with my hard earned cash for this one (I have to say that the ultra-airbrushed ad campaign couldn't be less appealing to me if it tried), but I certainly wouldn't turn my nose up at it if I was given it as a gift.

Malegria

I tried it several times since my review - fell in love, much to my surprise, cause at first it did not seem that special to me - and now I finally have it, all to myself! And I would like to add something to my previous brief review. I would be extremely surprised if it doe not have cinnamon, because the top and the heart are reeking of cinnamon - and also that variety of spices that always are used in making of gingerbread or pumpkin bread.It is warm, inviting - but does not become sexy until some time later, when the gingerbread notes soften down and the sandalwood appears.I don`t know how wood can be molten, but that`s the impression it gives - hot, hot, hot!Also the honey accord is very natural - not honey in the jar, but with the notes of honey wax and something animalistic, may be the scent of a bee? I don`t feel much flowers here either - both lily and jasmine fade before spices, amber and sandalwood.
Who is it for? It is a fragrance for a woman herself.Though my husband seems to like it and I got some compliments already from friends both male and female - it is not a fragrance to seduce.Not in a physical way, anyway. May be it`s created to seduce souls...

The_Entity

Its a pleasent fragrance, but it's being marketed like a sexy fragrance, which I dont think it is. The fragrance is very elegant though.

guest_

I'd read the description and was excited about a perfume that was woody and musky but I found this overpowering and once it dried down, it had a smell that reminded me of musk and Bounce sheets.

mellybee

It's hard to be present to what you're smelling with Sensuous. It purported to be oriental-woody, but it's much more, it's oriental, floral, fruity, woody and spicy, all at the same time.

It contains lily, magnolia, honey, vanilla notes; all of these have been problematic for me in just about any other fragrance I've tried, and generally turn incredibly strong and cloying on me. But Sensuous is so beautifully balanced, that it simply works on me.

The fragrance reveals its seductiveness with the amber, a fine, voluptuous floral accord and spicy note of pink pepper.

Sensuous is creamy and warm and its warmth and depth seem to be more suited for the colder months or for night time.

Laur

wanted this perfume right away! so sensual(hence the name) and really beautiful. perfect for colder weather because it is so warm and lasting. it seems to smell like YOU when wearing it, only better. doesn't take over, but enhances your own scent.

Lunohodik

after one day of wearing it seems a little like Fumiere Turque from Serge Lutens.
These scents could be easily compared.
Sensuous has some smoky notes, but much more light pleasant and feminine than FT.
I feel like threr is incense in Sensuous.
However FT lasts longer.
Even being a Serge Lutens fan, in this case I prefer Estee Lauder!
Like it even more today!

Lunohodik

I'm surprised!
Didn't expect it from EL. I love it!
Its spicy, woody and peppery warmth is so... never thought that I'd say that about Estee Lauder perfumes... UNIQUE!
congratulation to its creator!

only minus I see- I wish it were more natural, cos its a little bit artificial and sinthetic... and Bottle is too simple:)
but I bought a 50ml bottle anyway:)))

Kittycat63

I smelled Sensuous for the first time today while passing through a department store and was surprised that it smells so lovely! It's warm, soft and creamy and, aptly, quite a sensual fragrance. I don't agree with some of the reviewers here who say it smells woody and heavy and I think it's quite the opposite. It seems to have good lasting power as I sprayed some on a few hours ago and I can still smell it, but not strongly because I detest strong, pungent perfumes. I'm very fussy about perfumes but this is one that I really like. Hopefully I might get myself a bottle soon (unless I get a nice boyfriend willing to buy one for me!).

essija

This is much better after it has dried down. I wouldn't give it too many points on uniqueness or creativity, b/c It was pretty boring on my skin, and I didn't get much wood like I wanted. But this would be perfect for those who want something sheer and subtle. Very nice and creamy on my skin. I will wear this to work during the day and love it.

nanji

Sensuous is a refreshing step away from the many scents that are being marketed for very young, lolita-type girls: candy candy candy, with a splash of citrus. Which doesn't mean that they are bad scents, just very common. Or, they'll take a successful fragrance (ie: Angel) and make version X of it. Not so with Sensuous. This is warm, but not in a gourmand or hyper-spicy way. To me, it smells like clean, warm skin after a hot bath with some interesting blend of oils in it. On me, it has an a very slight soapy note to it initially- but not in a bad way. The notes I pick up on are the Jasmin, amber, pepper and honey. I too was not sure about this one when I first tried it on. I waited a month before buying it. I often pick a perfume to suit the mood I'm in, or to change my mood if I'm feeling a bit glum or exhausted or just 'stuck'. But this fragrance makes me feel so comfortable. I know it's a mass-marketed fragrance, but I feel this is the type of fragrance that adapts to people's chemistry so that it slightly tailors itself to the wearer. Also, it layers well over scented body lotions (like chocolate, jasmin, ginger, coffee - you can make your own my adding body-safe fragrance oil to unscented body lotions). It's trial and error, but sometimes you can find a nice combo that puts an interesting twist on an already interesting fragrance. I also like the fact that it lays low on the skin and doesn't announce itself like a banshee. It lasts long enough on my skin, but it realllly lasts on clothing. I sprayed some on a sweater I was wearing and it stayed there until wash day, and even after the wash, I could still detect it. Mind you, I sprayed it a bit too closely and it left an oily mark, but only until I washed it. Lesson learned: spray it from afar, or on your unmentionables or scarf or hat, whatever. I do like some of the other Lauder fragrances, but this one stands out. Even if you don't end up liking it, I think it's worth a sniff just to see how different it is, comparatively speaking.

randik

My,my... This was much more interesting, opulent and sumptuous than I expected! A slow whirlwind of warm colours and honey topped with amber and vanilla... I will most definitely treasure this one.

Luciana

Es mi última adquisición, es un hermoso y durable perfume.

luckycharm4527

I love it. It smells very warm and it has an almost woodsy feel to it. My boyfriend thinks its kind of strong though.

annehke

I was skeptical about a "sharp" opening,but, itś true-itś opening is very sharpand unharmonious. The sharpness fades after 2 hours and then you can enjoy those opening notes of mandarin-and here it is at this point-at this moment- a very lovely combination of top notes complementing and enriching the middle notes, itś very fine-and very fleeting! This perfect combo of top and mid notes runs away- then you have the dry down.
You can spray again (yes, spray again) and then you only get the sharp top again! *sigh* The drydown is quite lovely however very typical, usual,normal, and i do believe a repeat- of current mainstream fragarances. I would wear the drydown as a perfume, itś very good. I would like to wear the perfume-with out the sharp opening. The perfume was not long lasting, and it is "light", compared to all other Estee Lauder perfumes.

deborah88

I tried it today for the first time in Macy's. Spritzed a little on my wrist. At first, I was stunned by the harshness of it. The best word to describe it is acrid. I waited for it to die down a bit, and it did. I caught fleeting hints of an unidentifiable sweetness, it didn't last. As it dried down, it remained harsh, sticking in my nose in a painful burning way. I finally couldn't stand it anymore, and had to cut short my shopping expedition to go home and take a bath!

Malegria

It is in the same league for me as Cashmere mist - a little harsh at first, but softening to a very feminine warm scent.I am trying to chose which to get - and it looks like Sensuous is losing. Though I love the overall spicy impression, it either has too much of something - pepper? - or lacks some important quality. I come to think it`s just not very original...

azuriiita

The first spray smell like a lot of orange peel ... maybe burning ... this is a hot bite for my nose... this note is quickly faded into a soft amber smell... not sufficient sensuous or attractive for me in this case.
Its almost a delightful, warmth gust at the beginning ... but a little poor at the dry down in my opinion.
Also, its rare for me, because I sense the base notes like top notes, and vice versa

Luciana

According to his promotion it was elaborated to show the most lukewarm and feminine side of a woman, emphasizing his force, smoothness and trusting character, and supporting the idea with the image of 4 different dressed women only with white shirts semi opened (the models Hilary Rhoda, Carolyn Murphy and Elizabeth Hurley in the ranges of age of 20, 30 and 40 years respectively, more the actress Gwyneth Paltrow who is Esteé Lauder's official image). In the same Esteé Lauder's site( they emphasize that his aromatic notes are: jazmine, irises in the variety "Ghost Lily", magnolias, amber, mandarins, wood, black pepper and honey.
The item is something mixed, with floral notes and a sweet bottom with few fruits. At least of the floral mixture stands out a spicy soft note, as cinnamon. In average notes the floral ones tend to become free, differentiating at least a flower with one I stop between fruit-bearing and dry that he remindsa small peach. In average notes one feels an a bit denser flower, of the line of the magnolia, but with residues of mandarin that compensate the freshness. General intermingled tones of wood appear more a kind that does not look like a pepper and goes away more for the rind of nut moscada, cinnamon or even a type of green note. With the time it takes more presence and charges more intensity emphasizing the floral jazmine with a dense slightly strong flower (the magnolia tends to behave hereby) and a third flower with aroma of petals that reminds a concentrated water of roses with one I leave animal. In the final notes he supports a well-known intensity with a floral general mixing, where a moderately dense flower seems to stand out more than the rest. Of fund the honey feels a sweet of flowers, not as the classic aroma of the eatable honey, and they feel wood intermingled but repaid to the flowers.
The fragrance presents an almost floral pure style, with variations originated by the same flowers that make it range in slightly green, sweet or spicy tones ... she is not completely dense but she does not present fresh spring tones either, feeling atemporal with an inclination about the autumn or not cold winters. It has a style of diary in city, though in office he feels slightly dense ... it can wear shoes but one gives the different idea, of a more independent aroma inclined to the night use taking advantage of the concentration of her flowers and a stela best estimated in a moderately formal style. In the romantic aspect the aroma feels as a general mixing without particular notes that turn out to be attractive ... it is showy, but she leaves the sensation that she lacks this ingredient extra that it hooks and attracts or supports in suspense. I believe that the range of age between 25 and 60 years.

Taliera

I love this fragrance.
But both my mom and dad hate it! (And my sister loves it, she steals it all the time...) My dad thinks it smells like cat urine, and my mom gets sneezing fits from it - so my parents have said that I shouldn't wear it around them :(
So what I do now, is spray some on when I go to bed. This is a nice compromise, since it is also an "evening" scent.

Juliette has a gun

This is not very special, I find it disappointing. It has nothing of the provocative energy of "Spellbound" or the promising exoticism of "Cinnabar", but seems to opt for a "middle-of-the-road" or "I-wanna-cater-to- every woman's-taste" kind of mediocrity.
Lauder makes use of the highly artificial polysantol in this fragrance, hence the disturbing cheap sandalwood smell. I can't detect any quality ingredients in this fragrance - but at least it is not vulgar. Nevertheless I thought Estee Lauder could do better!

Bouquet

At first I was unsure. I can definitely smell the honey straight off, which I liked. This perfume lays very close on the skin. After awhile though, it smelled like burnt wet wood.
I don't think it's AT ALL sexy, though that's how it is being marketed.

MissLauraQ@hotmail.com

It's not for me AT ALL. I tried this on my wrist at Macy's - and hated it. Then went to the Nordy Fragrance Festival and got a sample. I wore it to work today - still hate it. It's making my head spin a bit and my tummy turn. I like fresher natural scents then this. It's too puffy and warm for me. It's not the heaviest fragrance out there but it's not a light scent at all. With the honey basenote I was hoping to love it - but I think it's the amber/vanilla that is turning me off.

Aysu

Received my sample today and l really liked this fragrance a lot!!! After many many months this is the first time I like a new released perfume. Opening notes are good, flowery, then I started to feel strong amber notes. Very good use of amber, blended with honey, perfect combination! Fragrance has a lovely sweetness, quite natural.. I will buy one very soon..
By the way, it reminded me of Organza and also Tentations a little, discontinued fragrance of Paloma Picasso..

CFKay

holey moley!! This new EL fragrance has such character. Wearing this fragrance is an experience second to none! Such an interesting array of notes that keep you guessing from morning until evening. I must say ... it was an experience I enjoyed and I look forward to doing it all again tomorrow. Buy some ... if you dare!

PAPrincess

I read so many good things about this scent that I wanted to try it. Thank goodness I sprayed it on my hand and then walked around the store a bit before I bought it! This is one of the most sickening sweet cloying fragrances I have ever smelled!!!!! Not good at all. I had to wash my hands multiple times before I could get rid of the smell:(

BlackAmberMoon

Delicious, warm skin scent. If you like fragrances like Gaultier2, give this a whirl. It's soft and elegant; whispers rather than shouts. Would go from the office to an evening out with ease.

PR

was the tester bad which I tried?? someone's writing it being heavy..not what I smell at least

PR

soft soft soft. It smells like some perfume after hours of wearing, on verge of dissapearing. The trace though , which I was able to catch, was actualy interesting, but too transparent to analise it properly

woogyjones50

Beautiful woody soft fragrance. Much too fleeting on my skin, however, so for that reason I feel disappointed. It is such a lovely smell and the muted fruit aroma mixed with the sexy vanilla and amber is a provocative mix. But I buy my perfumes to last...I want to be able to smell it throughout the day and, unfortunately, that is where this perfume is lacking. It is certainly worth trying, however, because it is a very sexy perfume.

Taliera

I have got it (finally!) and it is even better than it smelled in the shop... This is a very well-made perfume with delicate and harmonizing notes that unfold throughout the space of a couple of hours (although traces of it can linger around until the next day).
At first it is warm and very spicey - pepper and lots of ginger. After that there is a strong heart - sandlewood and oriental scents (not absolutley sure what they are...) Although it doesn't say it has sandlewood, it smells like it does - or at least it does on me, because both my mum and I could smell "sandlewood" for hours! Its base is warm and creamy - can definitely detect the amber and vanilla. A sweet note is there somewhere, but it is in the background and not too overpowering.
The other thing I have to say is that it's sexy. At the same time as making you feel self-confident, it makes you feel very sexual (some perfumes do - guess this one worked on me!) But I'm not sure it would do this to everyone... Like so many things it depends on the individual. But for me it is absolutely, 100% gorgeous!!

Sherihan

I am using this now, it is not my type, but the notes are well blended to give a perfume that can be used by any age any weather, morning or night( according to Estee Lauder)I loved this concept. The top and middle notes remined me of Flower Pomp by Vector and Rolf.Some of people around me loved it, and some just hate it.

bluesuze

This smells very woodsy, smokey, and yet feminine. The lasting power is great. I think this is a great fall/winter scent. Not crazy about the bottle, it does look a little 70's, but that's ok. This will probably go on my Christmas Wish List this year. Try it!

sealprincess

I don't care for this fragrance as much as Pleasures. For me when I first spray it on it smells like cigarette smoke. That goes away after about an hr. I'll wear it, but I'll never buy it again.

PacoGirl

I never was a big fan of Estee fragrances. And to be honest - never liked any of them. Until now...
When I first sprayed "Sensuous", it seemed way to sweet and heavy. but after few first munutes I couldn't stop shiffing my wrist. This great combination of wood, amber and honey just resently became my favorite. This is very warm and - yes, sensuous smell I will wear this winter.

solocha

Quite nice but I also felt it is lacking something, I mean for a feminine fragrance. It's more refreshing, to my nose it has the effect like a menthol and eases breathing, also I can smell some woody notes. It reminds me of Tresor with something.

luisa margarita

hace decadas no hacian una fragancia de esta naturaleza........... completamente cozy

Sensuos

Verry intriguing fragrance according to Your description! I haven't got the chance to try it on , but I am looking forward to find it !

Tonya

I love amber, and when introduced to this, I purchased it right away. Sweet, but not at all over-powering. I think I'll wear it frequently.

mia

What a nice fragrance from EL..really lovely..this sweet woody peppery touch gives such a warm effect...

Sherihan

I didn't try it yet, but the ingredients sound lovely, and it is Estee Lauder ... comon

guest_woody

Smells exactly like Australian Sandalwood. Very funny .

girlsrideharleys2

LOVE this perfume. What a nice suprise from EL. Sensuous is in my top 5 right now. Silage could be better. I plan on getting the matching lotion soon. Such a sweet-woody drydown.

faye

This fragrance is a unique creation soothe like honey, seduce while the mandarin orange refresh. In a surprising way it gives meaning to Passion and Pleasure.

Tonya

Estee Lauder products were always a bit heavy to me, but remind me of the best of times at high school dances in the late 60s early 70s. I discovered this recently because of my love for amber. It is going to be one of my favorites. Long lasting. Love smelling it on my pillow. Yummy!

Aeternitas

Sweet, woodsy warmth. It smells like Gucci Rush for Men, but softer and more feminine (no, not anything like Rush for Women). It's simple elegance. The black pepper and wood notes are very detectable on dry down, slightly spicy, but at first I smell the jasmine and lily. It works all year round, I would say. It's noticeable, yet inoffensive. I think it's a beautiful new creation for the perfume world! I find it something that can work for different women in different ways, very versatile. All at the same time, I feel like it is lacking something.

vtothek

This had to grow on me, but now I really love it. When I first sprayed it, it was way too heavy. As time went on it dried down amazingly though! Very soft and not too bad in the heat. (Still more of a winter fragrance in my opinion, though) Now I can't go without it. Luckily for me, though, a friend is buying it for my birthday. I'm a lucky chick.