Idole d`Armani by Giorgio Armani
For: women Designer: Giorgio Armani Olfactive Group:
!“I have always carried with me an ideal of femininity – an irresistible combination of grace, beauty and independent spirit. IDOLE d’ARMANI is my tribute to this ideal, and to women everywhere.”
-Giorgio Armani
IDOLE d’ARMANI is an ode to femininity. The IDOLE woman glows with a magnetic sensuality and a natural grace. She is exquisite, captivating, sexy and sensual. She is expressive and reveals her strength of character. The elegance of her inner soul makes her simply sublime.
Giorgio Armani has created an opulent floral fragrance, the unexpected encounter of an inspiration from the Orient and timeless Italian elegance. The idol is revealed, magnificent and sensual.
The top is dazzling with bitter orange, juicy pear, ginger and davana notes. At the heart, bright and audacious, rose loukoum, the very own emblem of IDOLE d’ARMANI, and mythical jasmine with a shimmer of sunshine, blend boldly with saffron absolute, rare and delicately leathered, tinting this floral delight with a honey-coloured subtle spicy note. At the base, luminous and sensual, unexpected styrax, patchouli and vetiver, at once refined and progressive, come to add their own harmony to the saffron heart of flowers, joining forces with the woman who wears it, without ever marking or dissimulating its character, melting into the skin of she who succumbs.
To embrace his signature women’s fragrance, Giorgio Armani, inspired by the 1930s, created a sphere of crystalline glass, beautifully round with on each side halos of fine circular waves, echoing the central O of IDOLE. On the front of the bottle, IDOLE d’ARMANI majestically spells out its letters. A gold cap, a piece of jewelry that adorns the bottle with beauty and elegance.
The outer packaging is like a block of pure gold, polished then sculpted in fine, even grooves to form a sophisticated and precious holder. The IDOLE d’ARMANI signature is stamped and engraved.
Giorgio Armani has chosen actress Kasia Smutniak to be the face of his new signature women’s fragrance IDOLE d’ARMANI.
“I chose Kasia to be the face of my new fragrance, IDOLE d’ARMANI, because she has a fresh and modern appeal which combines true feminine sensuality and rare beauty with inner strength of character. She embodies the spirit of the IDOLE d’ARMANI woman perfectly.” Giorgio Armani
Idole d`Armani is a new fragrance and it was introduced in 2009. The nose behind this fragrance is Bruno Jovanovic.
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Idole d`Armani Fragrance Reviews:
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I can't really detect it propparly. I smell it from time to time; to me it is cold and serious and distant, but modern and neutral. I may wear it or not, it doesn't bother me, although it does give me a certain positive aura. My boyfriend, however, was completely excited about it and was very sad when my samples were over.
07/28/10 17:03:48
I hated it than tested,but my husband did buy it for me as a present and i get lots of compliments from people around me.Just nobody believes its Idole d.Armani,cause nobody likes it:):):)So maybe its body chemistry that makes it nice or horrible
07/27/10 13:02:00
Classic ... very strong character.
There is something in it from the start that I do not like but think I recognize from a little older perfumes. Perhaps jasmine becomes too powerful together with saffron for me?
I think it's too intense in a harch way. It softens a bit, but that smell that irritates me is still there. It is simply not for me.
There is something in it from the start that I do not like but think I recognize from a little older perfumes. Perhaps jasmine becomes too powerful together with saffron for me?
I think it's too intense in a harch way. It softens a bit, but that smell that irritates me is still there. It is simply not for me.
07/26/10 16:05:05
Nice work Armani I am impressed with this original perfume. To me it is a Spicy, woodsy floral. But why is it so weak for an EDP? I have to spray at least 6 sprays to even sample it and 20 to get a normal amount. I know I haven't got a fake, wish it was a bit stronger, as this is not a same-same perfume.
07/22/10 17:40:40
One of the best armani fragrance for women. Mysterious, sensual and universal range of ages. Very good choice I think for special nights.
07/11/10 13:06:56
Sheer fruity bubblegum smell, yay! :) sory, but that pretty much sums it all up. "Idole" is a funny name for such perfume.
07/10/10 07:33:04
To my skin, its like a hot honey and chamomile...Too much strong and sweet for me
07/04/10 13:30:44
Oh my luscious peary little princess! You mystify me with your discordant notes & lushness. Every time I took a snootful of you, I got something different, something amazing & allusive. I love you. I would wear you everyday.
Isn't it amazing how sometimes the most chaotic assembley of different notes is the most pleasing?
Isn't it amazing how sometimes the most chaotic assembley of different notes is the most pleasing?
06/17/10 20:23:14
I bought this as a gift for my mother and when she opened it and sprayed on her wrist it was 100% alcohol and no fragrance! I was so disappointed! I have to return it to Macy's tomorrow. I've never bought a fragrance that smelled like alcohol before, maybe it was "dummy" in the wrong box....
05/29/10 22:19:36
Nice, pleasant, good work fragrance. Just feels like I've heard this song so many times before.
04/18/10 01:24:57
loved it... sophisticated, exceptional, elegant, sensual.. mmmmm :):):) an absolute must have for an refined woman..
04/11/10 05:53:22
I have longed to own this scent since it was first released last year. Today I finally went perfume shopping and was able to buy my own big bottle of this. I have not tried it on myself yet since today I am still wearing Intimately Beckham. But I went shopping with my mom and she did try it on her wrist. It smells wonderful on her and she just loves it (something odd, as she is a bit picky about perfumes, and almost exclusively loves Chanel). Well, I am sure it will be wonderful on me too and I cannot wait until I can try it on. :)
UPDATE:
I tried L idole for the first time yesterday. After I had sprayed it on my wrist my first thought was: PEAR???
Anyway, after the fragrance settled down on my skin it was absolutely fabulous, it remained fruity but other notes were noticeable. Normally I am not into fruity or foody fragrances, but this one is so well composed that I just fell in love with it. It also helped that I got many compliments (even when it was the first time I used it).
UPDATE:
I tried L idole for the first time yesterday. After I had sprayed it on my wrist my first thought was: PEAR???
Anyway, after the fragrance settled down on my skin it was absolutely fabulous, it remained fruity but other notes were noticeable. Normally I am not into fruity or foody fragrances, but this one is so well composed that I just fell in love with it. It also helped that I got many compliments (even when it was the first time I used it).
03/15/10 19:50:13
Idole is all about pear.All other notes are humble and merely exist as a frame for the juicy, crispy, delicious pear.The is also a note about it that remind me little vitamin C dragee, which for me is a pleasant surprise :)
It is lovely and innocent in the beginning, mysterious and mature in the heart, wise and smooth in the base.
A must try for fruit lovers.
It is lovely and innocent in the beginning, mysterious and mature in the heart, wise and smooth in the base.
A must try for fruit lovers.
03/11/10 13:46:08
Despite the bad reviews, I decided to try it, and I found it to be a very likeable perfume. A sharp and elegant floral fruity in the beginning, that settles into a warmer and more distinctive vetiver base. Very comforting and pretty, with that inherent sophistication of the Armani's. I also got the association with 212, but I wasn't sure if I was mixing things up...
This was not really unique to me, didn't stand out in my repertoire, and I wouldn't buy it for myself, I guess. But it is certainly a pleasant and feminine concotion that would suit going to work at the office as well as going to dinner at a refined restaurant with your husband. This is an elegant choice that suits a big range of situations, and might fit like a glove for some people. I wouldn't mind smelling it anywhere around me, this is an enjoyable and inoffensive fragrance.
This was not really unique to me, didn't stand out in my repertoire, and I wouldn't buy it for myself, I guess. But it is certainly a pleasant and feminine concotion that would suit going to work at the office as well as going to dinner at a refined restaurant with your husband. This is an elegant choice that suits a big range of situations, and might fit like a glove for some people. I wouldn't mind smelling it anywhere around me, this is an enjoyable and inoffensive fragrance.
03/03/10 12:38:30
It just goes to show, tastes differ. I happen to love love love this fragrance. It's a warm, moderately-sweet, cozy and feminine. And yes, my friend who adores the zesty grassi-ness of Chanel Cristalle, did not adore this one, but I love sweet oriental-style fragrances and am very happy wearing it.
02/24/10 01:09:29
it is not feminen, i really dislike it. Sharp, strong, heavy, like male parfume. never want to smell it again.
02/10/10 03:52:08
Have to say i really DISLIKE this!
Is far too fruity sweet that is too vulgar to actually enjoy anything about this 'scent'.
Its exactly as *tuberose_and _sand* described as it is far toooo fruity without any flower power coming thru on my skin.
It is such a disappointment cz i tested this on a paper strip, (cz had already sprayed something else on both my wrist) & immediately liked it as it smelt very floral with a hint of fruit, so i had brought it & to my despair it stank so bad of a heavy synthetic fruity cocktail on me.
Had to give it away although it was hard to find someone who would take it.
Thus ended my respect for GArmani & hz idole(idiot).
No offence to those who like it.
Is far too fruity sweet that is too vulgar to actually enjoy anything about this 'scent'.
Its exactly as *tuberose_and _sand* described as it is far toooo fruity without any flower power coming thru on my skin.
It is such a disappointment cz i tested this on a paper strip, (cz had already sprayed something else on both my wrist) & immediately liked it as it smelt very floral with a hint of fruit, so i had brought it & to my despair it stank so bad of a heavy synthetic fruity cocktail on me.
Had to give it away although it was hard to find someone who would take it.
Thus ended my respect for GArmani & hz idole(idiot).
No offence to those who like it.
02/06/10 11:48:16
I never like Armani perfumes. I was sniffing around in an Australian shop and ended up buying another perfume after sampling this one, but I remembered it. So I went perfume shopping again at home and though I smelled every single perfume that was on offer, they all eventually settled into a very sweet drydown, which is boring. The only one that stood out was Idole. So I bought it. It is very strange and not like other perfumes. Do not spray a lot of this one and make sure it is not sprayed close to your nose: spray it on your stomach and the effect is ethereal. Can seem more mature, but it is earthy and flowery with a surpising hint of rose and jasmine. Just a little powdery. Kinda reminds me of Rose the One, but without the horrible bitterness.
02/02/10 08:43:37
I tested it on my arm today, just a little bit and still it was a headache inducer from the first sniff. Very overwhelmingly floral (must be jasmine n rose) and spicy (saffron and ginger). Not for me but I can appreciate it on somebody else. Does feel very luxurious and 'perfumey'. I wouldn't class this as fruity floral. Defnitely floral oriental to my nose.
01/26/10 04:16:31
Got it on me now...pear saffron with a sweet incense note.mmm.you know when you wear a perfume and that you don.t know what it is but you just love it...like mystic chemistry vibe.it is what it is.love at first smell!a man can wear this.a sensual man.mmm.
01/16/10 09:12:07
I'm not sure whether i'd name this a Fruity Floral, or an Oriental Floral. It smells fruity, but then you get this sort of spicy undertone from the ginger. It smells exactly like 'Sean Jean Unforgivable Woman', my gosh. I remember spritzing this on with a tonne of other perfumes in store, and like days later 'Idole d'Armani' was the only one I could still smell on my scarf..
01/09/10 14:23:11
Modern fragrance. Cannot call this one unique in anyway as it does tend to smell very similar to a lot of the fragrances popping up but it's very wearable and easy going. Just a good every day fragrance.
12/23/09 21:58:42
In any store I came Idole was the hottest stuff, every girl wanted to buy new Armani. So, I also gave it a shot.
Idole is floral fruity, cheerful, little sweet and quite lasting perfume. I haven’t experienced any enthusiasm smelling opening, middle or base notes. Left me reserved and disappointed. I don’t think there is anything wrong with Idole, but it has no personality! If I didn’t read name Armani on the bottle I would never think this is produced by most glamourous and famous producer of high class fashion and perfumes.
Last time I checked “idole” means something or someone to adore and admire blindly. Armani has missed the name or content of the bottle. Or both?
Idole is floral fruity, cheerful, little sweet and quite lasting perfume. I haven’t experienced any enthusiasm smelling opening, middle or base notes. Left me reserved and disappointed. I don’t think there is anything wrong with Idole, but it has no personality! If I didn’t read name Armani on the bottle I would never think this is produced by most glamourous and famous producer of high class fashion and perfumes.
Last time I checked “idole” means something or someone to adore and admire blindly. Armani has missed the name or content of the bottle. Or both?
12/19/09 13:53:32
Judging on how ridiculously over-advertised this is, you'd expect Idole to be something as grand and enigmatic as a Mona Lisa. But the truth is, it really isnt that spectacular at all.
Idole has tried to present itself as a 'sexy' and 'sensual' fragrance. However, I find 'sexy' and 'sensual' to be the last thing on my mind when I try it on.
What comes to mind is that Idole is a 'safe' and 'versatile' fragrance that suits the corporate office environment or al fresco lunch meetings.
Florals and spice notes which finish off with a pleasant masculine breeze.
Idole has tried to present itself as a 'sexy' and 'sensual' fragrance. However, I find 'sexy' and 'sensual' to be the last thing on my mind when I try it on.
What comes to mind is that Idole is a 'safe' and 'versatile' fragrance that suits the corporate office environment or al fresco lunch meetings.
Florals and spice notes which finish off with a pleasant masculine breeze.
12/16/09 05:57:29
Basically a fruity floral that just escapes being same-y by the unusual note of bitter saffron that lifts it above the normal fruit/floral combination. Not my style, but it has the innocence of fruit and flowers with that indefinable note of elegance the saffron adds. It's really nice, but not different enough in the end to turn my head.
12/15/09 16:28:28
This fragrance has a wonderfully unique personality on my skin. I get a lot of ginger, saffron, and vetiver. It's better in winter than in summer, because the cold weather enhances these notes. The top and heart notes last a long time, too (which is not usually the case with my chemistry). It's a zesty, feminine, and comforting fragrance. I like it very, very much. I tried it during the summer, and it expressed itself as a saffron-tinged floral fragrance then. I prefer wearing it in cold weather.
12/15/09 15:55:13
My nose must surely be playing tricks on me, because I thought I smelled evil, evil patchouli! I'm fighting a cold so maybe it was just the vetiver or ginger working against me... maybe. Anyway, it's a mature fragrance, neither playful or youthful. It smells like a strong willed office woman. Nothing special here, which is what you would expect since it's advertised to death.
12/10/09 15:18:33
I'm on the fence with this fragrance. While Idole d'Armani is a pleasant floral, I can't say that I've warmed to the fruity undertones. It's almost juicy-floral quality is very foreign to my nose, however I do appreciate its uniqueness.
I like how the ginger and saffron give Idole d'Armani a spicy and rather sensual feel. While the top notes of clementine and pear didn't sit right with me, the ginger made the experience a pleasant one.
The heart is again very interesting with notes of rose, jasmine and saffron creating a rich, spicy floral combination, somewhat comparable to Agent Provocateur, just not as heady and strong.
My favourite part was the drydown which was simplistic yet comforting. The vetiver is smooth and feminine and I can also detect two other notes which I assume to be vanilla and musk which give Idole d'Armani a slightly sweet conclusion.
Overall, the lasting power was not bad at all, however the sillage was actually quite light, a lot lighter than I expected. I think Idole d'Armani is certainly an enjoyable scent, just not for me.
I like how the ginger and saffron give Idole d'Armani a spicy and rather sensual feel. While the top notes of clementine and pear didn't sit right with me, the ginger made the experience a pleasant one.
The heart is again very interesting with notes of rose, jasmine and saffron creating a rich, spicy floral combination, somewhat comparable to Agent Provocateur, just not as heady and strong.
My favourite part was the drydown which was simplistic yet comforting. The vetiver is smooth and feminine and I can also detect two other notes which I assume to be vanilla and musk which give Idole d'Armani a slightly sweet conclusion.
Overall, the lasting power was not bad at all, however the sillage was actually quite light, a lot lighter than I expected. I think Idole d'Armani is certainly an enjoyable scent, just not for me.
12/09/09 20:23:44
I smelled Idole on a spray card at Macys and liked it...(but not sure if its "for me") Then I smelled it in a magazine and rubbed it on my wrist-I do like it but will have to try it on at the store and let it dry down. The scent is a bit "mature" and I usually go for more fruity / fresh scents..we will see :)
12/04/09 12:45:57
A strange perfume but distinctive. I tried it on a paper strip and didn't like it but I've tested on skin today and found it worked well with my skin chemistry. The jasmine and rose notes really come through well on me. I agree it smells like a more expensive version of Unforgiveable Woman. I'd rather be an idol than unforgiveable and I think I will be making strong hints to get it for Christmas!
11/28/09 14:16:24
I just purchased this fragrance this week. Wasn't sure what to make of it at first. Like some others I found that it faded rather quickly after a short period of time, even though the initial notes of the fragrance were wonderfully subtle. So I decided to try it with my all time favorite fragrance: Anick Goutal's Gardenia Passion. It seems to give Idole that extra kick it was needing. The gardenia seems to really complement the Idole. At least on my body.
11/28/09 11:12:13
This reminds me a lot about Sean John's Unforgivible Woman...
11/24/09 02:10:04
yes...whitered flowers is the exact description....
i don't hate it but i don't like it either.
i see it more like a male frag...think might smell good on a man...
i don't hate it but i don't like it either.
i see it more like a male frag...think might smell good on a man...
11/22/09 18:20:58
Obviously, this review is for the way Idole smells on my skin, so it's not about offending other tastes!!! I can say wholeheartedly that it is unpleasant. A big heap of stale sugar plus some drunken, tired, withered flowers, together with the water they've been kept in for the whole week...a complex cocktail it is indeed, but I cannot stand it. It's not that it smells cheap, because to me it doesn't; it's just that it smells bad, sickly. Lasting power: short to average.
11/20/09 08:05:13
It is to me very similar in the drydown to Fuel for Life,..strong, opulent, intense, it isnt for every woman out there,it is loud and I am not into loud scents..like Fuel for Life, it starts smelling abit tacky on me, ok cheap.
but wayyy better than Hillary Duff....it lacks in my opinion a certain discreet charm, so it isnt for me!
but wayyy better than Hillary Duff....it lacks in my opinion a certain discreet charm, so it isnt for me!
11/14/09 17:27:53
A dark fruit. A fruit that makes a lascivious sound when you bite into it. Very green, sweet, yet grounded. The patchouli, ginger and spice definitely steer this scent out of fluffy territory - no spun sugar cotton candy here. Instead, the sugar is a dark, sticky syrup; almost a venom.
The synthetic notes are not bashful, but they oddly enough give a lushness, a poshness. Indeed this is a large designer fragrance, and no niche-market bohemian. But as far as mass-market designer fragrances go, this is quite a winner. Complex, grown up, and deep with fruit and leaf and that ever-present dangerous syrup. Overall, a very pleasant surprise.
Hillary Duff With Love is at home on the shelf next to a bottle of Armani Idole - both have taken the current trend of sweet fruity frag.s and given them a diploma and a stock portfolio.
The synthetic notes are not bashful, but they oddly enough give a lushness, a poshness. Indeed this is a large designer fragrance, and no niche-market bohemian. But as far as mass-market designer fragrances go, this is quite a winner. Complex, grown up, and deep with fruit and leaf and that ever-present dangerous syrup. Overall, a very pleasant surprise.
Hillary Duff With Love is at home on the shelf next to a bottle of Armani Idole - both have taken the current trend of sweet fruity frag.s and given them a diploma and a stock portfolio.
11/11/09 07:07:15
This one is not my cup of tea.On my skin it developes fruity notes,i can't find ginger and vetiver.But maybe it finds other friends.
11/08/09 08:18:31
I'm not usually a fan of Giorgio Armani fragrances. They all smell mean to me, sickeningly artificial and boring. It maybe a problem of skin chemistry. My friend wears Diamonds and it smells so good on her! Not on me.
I had some expectations for this Idole, but I had to confirm a general opinion of mine: designers throw perfume on market because they don't know what else to do and it's generally more money making than clothes as they are cheaper way to wear a status symbol trademark.
I'm not saying it stinks. It is actually nice smelling, surely less vulgar and more elegant than many others, only very banal and on my skin it smells immediately musty. I would like to smell it on another wearer than myself.
Still I don't find it interesting especially while reading the flamboyante presentation above. If this is Giorgio's personal ideal woman, he's not a difficult one to get satisfied.
I had some expectations for this Idole, but I had to confirm a general opinion of mine: designers throw perfume on market because they don't know what else to do and it's generally more money making than clothes as they are cheaper way to wear a status symbol trademark.
I'm not saying it stinks. It is actually nice smelling, surely less vulgar and more elegant than many others, only very banal and on my skin it smells immediately musty. I would like to smell it on another wearer than myself.
Still I don't find it interesting especially while reading the flamboyante presentation above. If this is Giorgio's personal ideal woman, he's not a difficult one to get satisfied.
11/06/09 07:42:12
to me... it's kind of Unforgiveable Woman-ish... but i would actually buy this one, i prefer it. it has that old time kind of charm and class to it, like Joy Patou fragrances. i'd probably try out a 30mL and see how i go.
11/06/09 06:47:21
I tested the scent, without reading the notes. I found the scent to be very sweet, darling, fun, fruity. The scent did not last long at all. It disappeared on my skin extremely fast, I'd say, hmmm..half of an hour? This was even on a cool evening. I can't imagine these notes in this perfume...saffron, ginger, jasmine, and vetiver? I suppose the saffron can be sensed in the smooth "texture" of this perfume, but , if all the notes are really hidden - washed away and trodden upon by the pear and clementine, wich to me smelled alot like yellow melon.
11/04/09 06:16:24
Yes it is a very nice smell but not for young women. Too classic. I have the tester and gave it to my grandmother.
10/31/09 16:25:14
Loved the scent of this fragrance from the bottle, but when I tried it on my skin, I had to wash it off after an hour or so.
Perhaps I sprayed too much as the scent was just too "strong" - must be the ginger & vetiver that I just don't like. :(
Try it on your skin & beware of the nozzle which is an "easy" one to spray & gives a liberal spray. In small amounts this may be quite nice.
Perhaps I sprayed too much as the scent was just too "strong" - must be the ginger & vetiver that I just don't like. :(
Try it on your skin & beware of the nozzle which is an "easy" one to spray & gives a liberal spray. In small amounts this may be quite nice.
10/25/09 00:16:22
Well most of the people who try this fragrance dislike it because their expectations were too high. And we can't blame them since Giorgio Armani makes gorgeous perfumes like Emporio Armani She, Armani Mania, Armani Code and on and on... This one is also quite good actually but it's not an outstanding achievement. So people tend to dislike it. They expect something over the top from Armani and that's very normal. Idole d'Armani is a very well composed scent in my opinion. (About the ad and the bottle I can't say the same thing cos the ad doesn't make sense and the bottle is not innovative) Even though I think that it's well composed, I wouldn't purchase it. Well, I would purchase it if it was my 6th or 7th choice of perfume. So Armani, we know you can do better cos we've seen'em before. What about Armani She in her 30s? Well THAT would be my idol, not this one.
10/14/09 13:06:25
I am a little disappointed :( Although I love the smell, it doesn't last long so it's a short-lived pleasure..
I bought "IDOLE d'Armani" with my expectations being so high because I'm using "Acqua di Gio" (and not only) for years and it lasts on my skin very long, about 12 hours.
In conclusion: sadly - it's a disappointment, however I do NOT regret that I bought "IDOLE d'Armani" (and yes, I would buy again!)
As in life, not all pleasures are long-lasting .. some are short-lived pleasures and I know how to appreciate and enjoy these pleasures too, like "IDOLE d'Armani"! :P
I bought "IDOLE d'Armani" with my expectations being so high because I'm using "Acqua di Gio" (and not only) for years and it lasts on my skin very long, about 12 hours.
In conclusion: sadly - it's a disappointment, however I do NOT regret that I bought "IDOLE d'Armani" (and yes, I would buy again!)
As in life, not all pleasures are long-lasting .. some are short-lived pleasures and I know how to appreciate and enjoy these pleasures too, like "IDOLE d'Armani"! :P
10/14/09 11:14:02
I LOVED IT WHEN IT WAS FIRST SPRAYED ON MY HAND BUT AFTER IT DRIED DOWNED IT DID NOT SMELL LIKE IT DID AT FIRST WHICH IT WAS SWEETER,AFTERWARDS IT WAS JUST A VERY FAIBNT FLORAL,TOO MUCH MONEY FOR SCENTS THAT SMELL GOOD FOR ONLY 5 MINUTES.
10/12/09 16:19:56
This is a very fruity scent, but at first the saffron is bitter enough to make it interesting and keep it from being exactly like everything else on the market right now. As it dries down it becomes soft and gentle, almost an incense rose, but the citrus fruit notes are just too strong to allow this to become the beauty I think it could be. In the end, it finishes as a sort of same-y modern floral, which is a shame at this price-point. It starts very nice, but ends boring. Sad.
10/09/09 18:30:12
Very strange one, this. All the notes made me think I would love it, but it's almost non-existent on the skin! Bizarre. It barely smells of anything, then disappears completely after a couple of minutes. How very odd. I'm assuming it just doesn't work with my skin chemistry, though that has never happened to me before.
10/08/09 06:47:00
Very strong,sweet, overpowering, expensive! I just can't get into it, prefer Diamonds.....another new perfume that doesn't do it for me. Next...
10/02/09 11:53:46
Pretty bottle, nice name and concept, very much advertized, and a not so small price tag.You'd think that when you add these "ingredients" together, you would get a very special perfume.The outcome? Nothing.Literally nothing.Idole doesn't stick to your head at all, the fragrance is boring and forgettable.I can't even remember exactly what it smelled like, and usually I can.Armani usually makes really nice perfumes, sadly Idole isn't one of them...I wouldn't say I hate it, ofcourse not, but I don't like it either. :P
10/01/09 08:55:42
I tried it on a few days ago. I must say that I got a very strange,almost bipolar impression of this scent. At first it smells alot like some cough medecine that I used to take when I was younger. But then all by the sudden it starts to smell rather gourmandy. But there is still some unplesant sourness in the background that turns me off. But I can't really think of a way to desrcibe it from there. But it turns into a very light floral just a few seconds later and the medecine smell turns up once more. Prehaps this would suit an older woman rather than a teen like me?
09/30/09 11:58:12
Very exotic, I love the warm , fruity notes in it... it smells nicer when it settles, I think it would a make a good autumn, winter scent.
09/28/09 17:26:48
Simple perfume, i do agree that is very common and unmemorable...noth worth the dough
09/28/09 03:01:02
very common although you would't think so considering the bottle and the name. it's modern, a bit fresh, but nothing too memorable... and to pricey for what it has to offer.
09/24/09 03:35:46
a big dissapointment of mine.light for my taste and nothing new and memorable
09/23/09 04:27:53
when i first sprayed this my mind instantly jumped to unforgivable woman by sean john, which i absolutely adore, but this smelt very similar at first sniff so i could not really justify spending the extra on something i essentially already had, however, i had a walk around with it on and this really settles down into something very unique, special. it has a warmth to it that it perfect for autumn and this has completely gone right to the head of my fragrance list, my instant all time favourite
09/23/09 04:22:29
This has very little sillage and is boring! After the cleaning product opening all you smell is jasmine of the inferior type.
09/22/09 00:56:27
At first sniff, I was very turned off by this... like bitter alcohol. A little bit later, though, it improved, and was actually quite enjoyable. It became much warmer, and the fruits really came out strong (but not in a bad way... they gave it a fresh, sweet quality, almost a little gourmand). The jasmine, thank goodness, was very subdued. Very sophisticated, modern smell.
09/20/09 12:14:57
Very similar to Unforgivable Woman by Sean John.Idole d`Armani smells more expensive than U.W and does not have pink pepper notes of U.W.
09/18/09 11:27:05
This was bought as a gift for me and I love it. I wore this to work yesterday and i received lots of compliments at work from both men and women. Sweet and spicy.
09/18/09 06:14:14
The most sophisticated and ellegant fragrance i have smelt to date; (and i work in a fragrance store). I was dissapointed to log on and see how many of you didn't appreciate such an erotic armoa. The crispness of the ginger, the ever so sweet turkish delight rose and the stretch of ginger which binds the intensity is truly a testiment to how well perfume has evolved over the past decade.
I refuse to believe that this fragrance has offended ANYONE'S sense of smell. I urge you all to go out and smell it again! IF not on skin; try it on card.. just to appreciate the refinement. Afterall perfumery is an artform, and we need to appreciate that; just like art, ANYTHING goes!
I refuse to believe that this fragrance has offended ANYONE'S sense of smell. I urge you all to go out and smell it again! IF not on skin; try it on card.. just to appreciate the refinement. Afterall perfumery is an artform, and we need to appreciate that; just like art, ANYTHING goes!
09/17/09 17:13:40
Wow. Never thought I'd see the day I would call an Armani fragrance bland. Mainstream yes, but boring? I can't believe it...and with one of my favourite notes too, Jasmine.
And that's it. Quickly on, quickly over, quickly forgotten. The most disappointing Armani fragrance I have ever tested.
And that's it. Quickly on, quickly over, quickly forgotten. The most disappointing Armani fragrance I have ever tested.
09/17/09 08:19:31
I don't like it. Sorry to everyone who find pleasure in this scent, but for me it's just the last "modern" fragrance made of nothing. I tested it on my skin and found it so disturbing and banal in its composition. Just a bottle with a famous name. I could be wrong due to my personal chemistry, but this Idole doesn't seem a great work of art.
09/15/09 14:32:07
Initially I loved this fragrance but there is absolutely nothing original or spectacular about it to justify the price tag. It's a warm, powdery floral with subtle fruits but after a while a bitterness comes through - a bit like orange pith - I didn't expect or like this and yet it seemed to be the strongest accent in this perfume. Overall it did not last well either, no longer than the average Avon fragrance. I was dissappointed but glad I only tested it and didn't purchase it! Bought something entirely different and far cheaper instead!
09/13/09 08:23:21
I just sprayed it on myself from a sample I got recently... this is everything I hate in a perfume. I do not like the "ethereal, light and flowery" perfumes. But the worst thing is that it is really strong on me! I cannot smell anything but flowers, to me it lacks spices and fruits notes.
All in all I think a lot of people will like it, but this is exactly the kind of perfume I would never buy.
All in all I think a lot of people will like it, but this is exactly the kind of perfume I would never buy.
09/13/09 07:43:24
this smelled fab on paper, as many frag's do, but i had to try it on my skin today. i was a little disappointed, it was a love/hate thing going on as some of the notes i detected were wonderful and others i detested. after wearing it for 2 hours it did get better but it has a bitterness that i dont care for. probably smells heavenly on others tho.
09/11/09 12:42:52
I GOT A 75ml BOTTLE TODAY IN BOOTS UK LOVE IT, IS FRESH A BIT SWEET ANS SPICY IS NOT A STRONG PERFUME FOR ME I WILL PREFER A BIT MORE STRONG BUT IS FINE FOR A EVERY DAY FRAGANCE NOT FOR SPECIAL OCATIONS . IS ONE OF MY FAVORITES FRAGANCE.
09/08/09 08:14:19
Ginger, saffron and vetiver. Very different perfume from many new ones. It reminds me a lot of 212 Sexy. At first I also felt pear, that adds juiciness to this pretty spicy floral. Later it becomes saffron very much and I really like it- somewhat different, but I also like 212 Sexy, so I will be buying that one. I really would recommend to try this if you like florals with some spices.
09/07/09 09:41:44
When i tried it for the first time i said no way!I didnt like it at all,it was something sharp i didnt like.Must be the clemetine because i hate clemetine smell.So i decided that it is not for me,but later when i smelled my hand i changed my mind.It was feminine and sweet.By the end it was perfect,i still have a bit remaining on my hand and it is lovely now.The drydown is the best for me.So i can give this a chance after all..
09/04/09 11:47:23
This,unlike all recent launches of the house,could become an Armani classic.
A good scent,a powerful bottle,a striking name.
I find the Egyptian jasmin attractively dominating the perfume,along with the orientalism of the saffron.
It felt comfortable,evening,sexy and,to my surprise,original.
A good scent,a powerful bottle,a striking name.
I find the Egyptian jasmin attractively dominating the perfume,along with the orientalism of the saffron.
It felt comfortable,evening,sexy and,to my surprise,original.
09/04/09 11:22:57
I like this. Had no idea of the notes when i tested it but felt it reminiscent of Ferre mixed with DG's The One. Very feminine, soft, smooth but strong at the same time. Feel this could be a new classic but not to everyone's taste as its quite understated. Not convinced of its staying power but did try it on top of a fading Moschino Couture...doh!
09/03/09 13:44:02
Strange perfume. Very strong and luxury. Will suit all fashionistas.
After couple hours of wearing it leaves strong and quite annoying note of vetiver, though. I guess the perfume should have been enriched with a musk or vanilla note; that would make it much more sensual and interesting. Without it, the dry down is pretty flat and bothering.
After couple hours of wearing it leaves strong and quite annoying note of vetiver, though. I guess the perfume should have been enriched with a musk or vanilla note; that would make it much more sensual and interesting. Without it, the dry down is pretty flat and bothering.
09/03/09 07:56:34
Wow! what an amazing fragrance! its spicy! smells so good! Its very simelare to dolce and gabbana the one for men and a bit like Hilary Duffs with love.
But its gorgeous!
But its gorgeous!
08/31/09 09:31:50
not bad Armani!
Frankly, I expected more.
I like the smell and think it will be good for autumn.
However I find it a bit heavy and wouldn't wear in the morning due to over sensitivity to aromas. Jasmine makes it fresh but not enough fresh for my taste.
Frankly, I expected more.
I like the smell and think it will be good for autumn.
However I find it a bit heavy and wouldn't wear in the morning due to over sensitivity to aromas. Jasmine makes it fresh but not enough fresh for my taste.
08/25/09 12:34:20
smelled this the first week it cam out at saks ny. smells pretty good, nice, youthful. not good with notes as of yet but i would consider purchasing this fragrance in the future
08/23/09 15:54:42
Deep, thick & warm gourmand fruity-floriental with a kick. It is not a young or light fragrance as it carries with it an air of 'knowing'....a certain aged quality. At first I thought it had nothing in common with other Armani fragrances, but the longer it remains on the skin, the more likenesses I find.
I have to admit that I really disliked the opening - sugary rum mixed with the smell you get went you over-boil jasmine rice! The clementine & pear were not the culprits (they added a joyous fruity lift), the ginger was delicate, so I am imagining it was the saffron playing with the jasmine.
Despite a bit of nose-wrinkling I let the perfume develop & it did improve. I was expecting a hit of sweet turkish rose, but it was the thick & heady jasmine that made her presence known throughout.
The woodsy notes really ground this fragrance &, although it is too sweet for my tastes & I can't get past the 'jasmine-rice' part, I can see it having a following, come autumn.
I have to admit that I really disliked the opening - sugary rum mixed with the smell you get went you over-boil jasmine rice! The clementine & pear were not the culprits (they added a joyous fruity lift), the ginger was delicate, so I am imagining it was the saffron playing with the jasmine.
Despite a bit of nose-wrinkling I let the perfume develop & it did improve. I was expecting a hit of sweet turkish rose, but it was the thick & heady jasmine that made her presence known throughout.
The woodsy notes really ground this fragrance &, although it is too sweet for my tastes & I can't get past the 'jasmine-rice' part, I can see it having a following, come autumn.
08/14/09 08:08:35
Just tried on tonight! The vetiver stands out with the saffron and thank goodness they did not put too much ginger in it. very nice jasmine and a such a nice amount of fruit, not too juicy. Will have to ask for a sample. I could see Mrs Jolie in adds for this as the bottle matches her current simple sophisticated style, but for perfume for her I would hope that it would be stronger than this. And the bottle could be a little nicer but it does look like it is from a different era and that is appreciated.
07/17/09 21:42:14
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