Flora by Gucci by Gucci

HardCandy

I had become obsessed with the advert when it first appeared on Youtube - replaying it every now and then. Beautiful, enchanting and artistic.

I wish I could say the same about the perfume.

I was very shocked when I first sprayed this on my wrists.. how generic and cloying it was. I kept going back and forth to the department store hoping that one day I might actually like it - maybe I needed to spritz Flora heavier - on my skin - on clothes only. MY HAIR?! Nothing. The fantasy was not there.

It was very generic, safe and boring with a heavy dose of citrus. It failed to transport me to that beautiful flower field in the advert.

To me, it smelled like many other "floral" perfumes on the market without anything but the advert to help it stand out. Definitely a try before you purchase scent.

aquila_2009

Hi.

My advice to Everybody think GUCCI fragrances are Cheap this is you must feel not only with Your nose but also with Your heart those.Certainly I prefer My fragrance to have Class and Style just Like GUCCI Than very Common and Ordinary without Character like some Brands.

And but Flora,It is not exception of this rule too.I find it simply Surprising with an Essence of Flowers and Citruses this mixture makes this EDT provide a Great balance. Modern, Exquisite,Mesterpiece,Independent, Bright,Elegant,Fascinate,Yummy.

If GUCCI BY GUCCI is a Great Night scent, FLORA is Great day scent too as this one is Youngish,Fresh,Daily and Not Heavy than it.For me it is an Expression of a Womanly Nicety.The bottle is as Lovely as The scent and demonstrator GUCCI Elegance.

Overall i would suggest this EDT for a ROMANTIC Young Lady or a ROMANTIC Lady with a Youthful heart.Flora is appropriate for any occasion Specially for Office,Intimate in SPRINGTINE and wedding too. A respectable fragrance for Every Gentleman.

Sillage?Superb.

Longevity?Lasts and Lasts and really Extraordinary for a EDT.

8/10

fallingin28

At first it's a fresh scent to me, with a slight fizziness from the citrus. Then I get smacked with rose, only to return to sharp citrus, before a slight hint of sandalwood. It's giving me a headache, kinda bland and boring.

Amethyste

As some people said.. it's not what we could expect for a floral fragrance. Smells only like Vitamin C.

700poodles

Doesn't deserve the name "Flora". Flora should be all-incompassing, blooming, lush, rich, or at least FLORAL. Gucci's Flora is plain, doesn't smell of a flower field, nor of a flower bed, nor of a single flower in a pot in your kitchen, for that matter. Very disappointing.

Same goes for the EDP.

9154mf

There is something not quite right about this scent, it's nothing special and it kind of made my stomach feel queasy. It has a slightly cloying feel to it. No sale.

Lottis

The Citrus would not calm down for qiute a while... The waiting takes too long but it mature in to a creamy, lack of flower, citrus sent... where are the flowers? Sorry...I was expecting more than this.
Flora is a little disappointment to me.

andrew85

i expected much more than this common floral fragrance, smells like a 1000 florals perfumes out there, likle a mix of them.. awful, cheap smell and nothing original at all... very disappointing about this... the only good thing is the bottle...

Mochahantas

Against my disdain for anything too floral, I let a SA in a department store talk me into trying this. My initial thoughts were really schizophrenic. There was something about it that I really enjoyed, but then there was that one note that I hated.

Flora reminds of a more mature woman. The opening of this on my skin was a really soft, yet musky floral. However, that note that I dislike (that I mentioned above) reminds me of swap air. It's like it hovered literally on top of the fragrance which made it horrible. That, on top of the fact that I am not a floral person just makes me pass on this all together. One thing that's good, is that the lasting power on this baby is amazing. After scrubbing and working out, I could still smell the scent. EDP that is.

Maki

Testing a few samples I sampled lately, I also tested this one.

Shame on Gucci! This fragrance smells like the cheap average teenage scents that are sold in drugstores.

It even doesn't deserve to get a comment actually...Very dull, very common, very boring.

No fantasy at all! I don't get any Gucci in this Gucci...

guest_s-ultra

This stuff smells like dirty floor clothes. There is something very disturbing about it, not only on my sking but on paper strip as well.

sniffles

Flora EDT is far more 'citrus-y' and fizzy than the EDP, and not as smooth or lovely either. Do not let any sales assistant tell you that it is exactly the same as the EDP, (after falsely selling you the EDT), because it is not. On my skin, the citrus did not settle, it just stayed around for 2 hours until the perfume disappeared.

narcotic

I can definitely see this as an everyday scent, and not just for air-conditioned summer office workers at that!

Flora starts off with a burst of roses and light fruit that never devolves into stickiness (which is a major concern for fruity florals of the '00s that this thankfully sidesteps), and then develops and settles into a peony patchouli thing that's quite warmer than what you start off with. The drydown is reminiscent of Kate Moss' signature perfume, but without the air of wet dog that the latter has. yay!

I rather like it. Agreeably coy.

Addendum: I ended up getting its attendant body wash instead of the EDT, which is actually more awesome than the juice itself. Strange, non?

nathalieZ

I find it very nice, but honestly, it lacks character...it is a generic floral scent..appealing to many, with little personality..it bores me sorry to say, but it wont offend anyone..certainly not the best of Gucci!

jellybeantree

I love gucci flora, actually gucci flora loves me! I feel uplifted and feminine when I wear this ! It changes my mood to sunshine and I embrace the colors of the world. It fits perfectly on my journey and life shines a little brighter.

judeaqua

its a common floral fragrance... reminds me a bit of Carolina Herrara's 212. But very fresh and you will just like it if you love florals.

Miss_Nightingale

Optimistic and youthful as a long summer's afternoon, Flora by Gucci EDP is a wonderful vision that almost manages to become a reality. Almost...

The first waves are surprisingly fresh: light citrus and rosy florals. Later, these develop into a slightly deeper peony (I adore peony, so would loved this to have been stronger by far) infused with that sparkling, almost freshly squeezed St Clements (oranges AND lemons for my nose) top note, still, but a distinct smell of freshly cut grass.

If you like perfumes that stay true to their top notes, with no surprises lurking, then I would highly recommend this to you. For people like me who prefer more complex fragrances, or at least a perfume with a story to tell, then you may find this a little...dull.

Flora is what's known as one-trick pony. The trick it has is very good, however, so I cannot dismiss it!

For a hot day when you want something more than a citrus freshness, something with a simple floral note and an entirely pleasant dry down that still remains fresh and stays true - Flora always (freshly) delivers.

Overall, this perfume is a lazy hot afternoon in the sun, drinking fruit juice whilst someone mows their lawn further down the street. Hardly exciting, but very pleasant to experience all the same - and both tend to induce yawns!

LuluCoconut

I tested it today and I'm split between liking it and really loving it. It's pleasant and wearable fruity floral, not overwhelmingly sweet which makes it suitable for all occasions. It's feminine and sexy, youthful yet elegant. It suited perfectly the wet spring day I wore it on because it has a somehow familiar warm feeling. So familiar that I judge it to lack originality:ever since the first spray I was trying to think of another perfume it reminded me of. It has good staying power (5 hours now and still can smell it), but I think its too expensive for what it is overall (like 55 euros for 30 cl EDT in my country).

nyoka

this opens with 2 of my fav scents,peony and oranges,which i love.but up from the rear slips in the patchouli and sadlewood.just doesnt do anything with my chemistry.i imagine it would b glorious on some.thank goodness there r a few i dont like.lol

guest_Kim

Its suck, nasty, like withered flowers mix with heavy woody. The bottle is ugly too. Yuck

systeme_d

I had a few sample vials of this, and tried it on an overcast and rainy day that called out for a light, fresh, uplifting floral. And Flora is just that.

Light. Very fresh. Youthful. Optimistic.

The citrus and peony opening was just right. The rose and osmanthus was lighter than I had expected, and for me, only the patchouli was present in the drydown -- no sandalwood at all, which was disappointing.

It did not last for me. I found myself reapplying twice over the day. But it would be wrong to expect much more from this lighthearted EdT. Like a brief spring shower, it dissipates quickly.

bamboowu

Flora by Gucci is a fresh and lovely floral. I find it is quite similar in scent to Clinique's Happy, which I also enjoy.

A blending of fresh flowers is what I detect the most, quite strong florals of peony, rose, and osmanthus flower. There is also a sweet citrusy aroma and a dry feel with the sandlewood. In the dry down, it pretty much stayed the same, only became softer and less intense. I did not detect patchouli in this one at all.

To me it is a easy going, bright, fun and cheerful fragrance and quite pretty.

This is something I find perfect for spring and for everyday wear. Office or casual. Very crisp and clean smelling. If you enjoy floral fragrances that are fresh, (like Clinique's Happy and even 4711 Original Eau de Cologne), I think you would enjoy this one as well.

The bottle is great!

I LOVE it!

Enchantia

A nice and sweet floral scent with good staying power. But smells like many other contemporary floral perfumes - nothing outstanding. Dry down reminds me a little of Georgio Armani Diamonds.

Ziana

I like the first spray on this one. Smell so nice and I can say lovely, soft..Want to buy its EDP version next time...love the bottle too!

LydiaLiu

It's a comfortable floral scent, but just a mainstream one, nothing amazing.

guest_Noussie

I think I like the smell of this, but it gives me such a big headache.. really terrible! I don't know why! Is there anybody who has the same experience?

geegee

I tried this at a fragrance counter this morning, its still smells exactly as it did 3 hours ago but a little weaker. It made me sneeze a fair bit when i first sprayed it but soon settled.

It reminds me of a more rosy lulu guiness & is quite pretty. Very suitable for summer but not one id wear for anything but a regular day time fragrance.

Its very very girly, i would aim it at a teenage market rather than a grown up womens market as its rather 'twee' & cute. I had expected a little more from Gucci but hey ho they gotta make money havnt they.

Cant say id buy this but it was nice to smell it & if i was given it i wouldnt be displeased.

secretcrush

WHEN I BOUGHT THIS ONE I WAS REALLY IMPRESSED... ITS A LIGHT,AIRY FLORAL W/ VANILLA FOR DEPTH AND CITRUSES FOR A BRIGHTENING BALANCE... VERY WELL DONE!!! SILLAGE AND LASTING POWER R PRETTY OK TOO!!! THE ONLY NEGATIVE IS THE PRICE AND I HAVENT SEEN IT @ MARSHALLS OR TJ MAXX YET AND MY 1.7 BOTTLE IS ALMOST FINISHED LOL...

asmahtp

I wore it twice last week. It's a nice, soft and sweet ( not too sweet) fragrance. I like it but to be my signature, never. I prefer something more sensual. Last about 5-6 hours on my skin. Perfect as gift to friends, sister. I give 3.5/5

jellybeantree

Well I just purchased this today, and I love the bottle! Its heavy but so cute! Anyways the citrus blast is very refreshing at first and it instantly lifted my negative mood, its gloomy here and has been freezing for weeks so I felt like spraying this was like spraying spring on myself! It is quite sweet but never gets sickly and when it starts to die down it smells flowery, fresh and chic! I am positively surprised! So many negative reviews, well thats fine , I will wear it and enjoy it all the same!

magda14012

LOVE IT! It is so powdery floral and very long lasting, which is unusual especially bearing in mind it is EDT. It reminds me of spring sunlight and a boquet of white flowers that is no overbearing but ever present in a subtle way.

Fragaria

It think I understand all the negative comments. I had to laugh at yvashche! I know she just forgot to mention the model in the commercial is terribly homely! For a Gucci perfume, you expect so much more. For a drugstore scent that is pleasant on most, you expect a much lower price. In a drugstore for 20 bucks this is great, but for a Gucci scent, sad....so sad.

jellybeantree

I tried this at the perfume counter and it was repulsive. So I stayed away. Now I tried it at my girlfriends house and it was beautiful and light and airy! I think the perfume at the store had gone bad. This is a pleasant uplifting clean smelling floral! It is very light on me, so happy they brought out the edp,might be stronger! This one is very pleasant!

guest_Dew

I'm shocked about the negatives reviews,,,,this perfume issssssss awsome, I used to have a lot of perfumes from diffrent brands but when I used this perfume I loved it and actually it surprises everyone that I went to the mall and bought another 2.5oz of it, I;ve to admmit that this perfect perfume is the best guccies fragranceeee at allllllllllllll! realllyyy,Try to worth and u'll see you're going to buy another bottle of it,THANK U GUCCIIII

elizabethjaneforrest

I'm surprised to read all the negative reviews! I love this fragrance! Light and effortlessly chic. Young, but not too young. Perfect for a spring day and a light, airy dress.

floszra

I think it's so unique. One of my best friends uses it, and it is so sweet, floral and long-lasting. It is so perfect on her!

bdette21486

Love love love this perfume! Sweet and innocent florals with very good lasting power in a elegant bottle. Very pricey though

Afm.santos

I like the bottle is really pretty .. But the smell is so small and light that neither felt! I could only smell the paper! Bury

yvashche

The bottle is ugly, the name is horrible, the commercials are useless, and the smell, oh, it is just awful. Hate hate hate.

Malegria

Definitely too pricey for what it is - a concentrated body spray, without a single part of it that would dare to be outstanding.Even if it does not smell cheap, still it reminded me of plastic artificial flowers.
The imitation of life (c).

The Perfume Critic

I love the perfume bottle, but this perfume is too expensive for what it is. It smells like body sprays you can buy from the supermarket. Definitely a waste of money.

sashenka

It's very tender and gentle...maybe this is a weird analogy but it makes me remember the smell of being held by my mother. After all we girls get our first archetypal ideas of what "beauty" and "femininity" is by observing our mothers, so I think this involuntary association reflects very well on this scent. It's not something I would wear but I keep coming back to smell it for the feeling of security, nostalgia, and femininity it gives me. If I were a man this is definitely what I would want to smell on a woman...it seems to have a human quality almost built in, so it feels like you're smelling it from someone's skin or clothes even if you are just smelling it from a paper. This is a scent that would drive me absolutely crazy (in a good way) when worn by other people, but leaves me indifferent on myself. I don't know why.

Chipa

It's simple, sweet and youtful girly perfume.

Many have said it lacks depth and personality, and this might be true. It's not loud and it doesn't try to make any kind of statement by it's excistence or demand attention.

Those excact reasons that make it disliked by some make it actually very appealing to me. I like the pleasant presence of the soft creamy flowers which don't scream out sex appeal. Sometimes it's very cosy to wear a perfume like this and be surrounded by just plain dreamy joyful approach for life.

The bottle it really cute aswell.

neve

The greatest disappointment. Gucci by Gucci was so unique and daring... this one is just... boring. Boring boring boring. What a shame, the ad is one of the most poetic I ever saw!

Russian

This is a perfect fragrance for a "normal" taste.Nothing specific,nothing extraordinary,pleasant,but plain.The top notes are really nice.I would buy this in 1oz,because the probability of this fragrance becoming boring for collectioners is very big.
It is a nice decent smell that would suit a young and romantic lady.

mymlan

Nice start but a bit monotone after a while. After one hour I got a serious hedace. The heart and endnotes smells similar to many other popular fragrances that I´m not so found of. So - this one is not for me.

irishprincess

I like this perfume, I am not a huge fan of straight florals, but this one is just the right mix of flowers. It's soft and sparkling, very springish, I can't distinguish any of the individual notes, they blend together seamlessly. It's a pleasing, happy scent. I feel Gucci could have done a better job on the bottle, it's too cold and doesn't match the perfume itself. This one has great lasting power on my skin too (20+ hours!)

jigglyclefairypuff

I was charmed by the television advertisement for this one but the fragrance lacked originality and character. Just because this is aimed at younger consumers, doesnt mean Gucci has to lower its standards.

juliamarchwicka

The bottom notes remind me of Chopard Wish. Obviosly the ingredients are partially the same, but this perfume pulls them off better than Wish.

nathalieZ

Well Flora is another sweet young fragrance..not unpleasant, but not very original either !! it isnt a complex scent, and it is more for the 18-35 age group..nobody will call in unforgettable, but it is a nice sweet pleasant scent!

Iulia

I can see that many consider this fragrance boring and not inovating. In some way I agree with that, this was also my first impression. But actually I don't really need an inovating perfume right now, I just want one that is pleasant, not offending and long lasting. And I think this is the one.

I don't love it, but i like it and somehow i've become addicted to it. I couldn't stop smelling my wrist. I can acctually identify all the notes, plus one that is not listed:)). Besides peony and roses I can also smell apricots, at least on my skin.So I think this one is more a floral fruity one.It is very creamy and romantic, best suited for sunny day of spring.

The lasting power it's very good, it's been almost 24 hours since i've applied it, and I can still smell some sandallwood on my wrist (of course, I have to smell it very close). It is best suited to young women .I also think the botle is very nice and it's a perfect match for this romantic perfume.

amber_glow

I was very impressed by the commercials, tested it. It is sweet and floral. I wasn't expecting that sweetness disappointed by that. And after a short time only an ordinary boring sweet smell was left on my skin. Boring plus not unique.

guest_pansylady

I get a totally different vibe from this scent-it almost seems to work in reverse on me- the spicy basenotes emerge first, and the drydown on my skin is soft and floral- (the heart notes, I'm guessing, are doing most of the work) i sense the basenotes are creating a bit of sillage throughout- I don't smell the citrus top notes at all. I don't think I would like this fragrance in the spring or summer- it seems great for the dark rainy days we're having in sweden right now, and i think it would be good for winter, too- it's more warm than cool. it reminds me of Demi Jour by Houbigant

alianeblue

Flora is romantic and sweet. However I do believe that it is kind of boring, since it reminds me to a sweet innocence shy blonde girl, but peony is my favorite floral note and just for that I find this one charming. Upon spray, I can smell peonies and oranges, and after some time it turns silky. The peony note was the main reason I purchased Flora, it represents my peony garden in my backyard. Last summer when my peony plants were bloomed, I would wear Flora and sat next to them, and would get so relaxed with such a beautiful and intoxicating scent, that I didn’t know who smelt more beautifully, my peonies or myself.

mizzgossip

I love this perfume. It's soft and floral and very feminine. You can wear it during the day, but it's also suitable for the evening. The bottle is pretty.
I thought it smells a bit candylike, too.

Sugarcoats

Flora is very light and very feminine and obviously floral. It is a very subtle fragrance that I don't mind wearing all day. Gucci's first 'chill' fragrance ;)

wallflower

this is a fresh, feminine smell, very good for spring/summer. good for daytime, especially to the office or school coz it is elegant and sophisticated, theres nothing provocative or extravagant about it.
the headnotes are very sharp, citrusy and sparkling. what is interesting about this perfume is how its changing between the topnotes and the drydown. after about 2 hours it settles and becomes much more subtle and mellow and the vanilla comes out. i love it but i think that its a bit too weak. it would be perfect if it had more staying power.
the bottle is absolutely gorgeous and suits the perfume, though not overly practical coz its kida heavy..not good for travelling or putting into a handbag.
i find the advertisements stunningly beautiful, emphasizing the femininity and romantic spirit of the perfume.
i recently realized that is reminds me very much of YSL Baby Doll which i also had and its true that they share some notes, but i like this one better.

swedeangel

My first impression was dissapointment. Lovely bouquet ,oh yes, but so weak and not saying me anythimg.
Then i took another sniff ,and there it came.. ! The true soul of Flora! In the deepest darkest forrest,under the biggest oldest oaks ,lives a little flower,so small you can hardly see her,so shy you can hardly detect the equisite aroma.. But bow down to the ground ,look at the little one ,smell her -shes perfect!
Shes like a little shy John Bauer-princess.
And its probarbly one of the most delicate scents i have ever smelled...

ArkangeL

This was fanned at me by a woman in Macy's as I was passing through, entering the mall. I must say, this is not your typical floral. To simply state, "this is nice" kind of degrades the fragrance, so I'll say it's "wonderful." Though it's a word I don't often find in my vocabulary, when I smelled this, it gave me every reason to use it. The best thing since "Envy Me" however a bit more refined.

* * * * *
(5 Stars)

nanoct

i love this smell its probably my favourite female fragrance i would totally buy it for my girlfriend!

blueberrypie

I don't like this at all, it smells like old fruit-scented hair gel to me. Very unpleasant.

HESSA

by friend have it and i really did not like it it is not bad but it is not special at all i do not think that iam gonna buy it

glitteralex

This scent is strangely weak. Gucci used to make such high quality scents, with fabulous ingredients-what happened? The citrus top notes with peony are very present and fresh, almost enjoyable. They manage to last a full 20 minutes; however, this is the end of anything bright about this perfume. The heart and base are very weak-the sign of a perfume made on a budget. I adore osmanthus, and find it nice enough here, but I had to reapply 3 times to get enough of a feel for this perfume to actually speak intelligently about it. The base has no patchouli of note, instead I get light sandal in vanilla. Not unpleasant, but, again, weak. Drydown bears semblance to l'eau The One by D & G, but is far less impressive. The bottle is very attractive and feels good in the hand.

I would suggest this perfume to someone who wants a discreet floral that makes no waves, but smells nice close up. Certainly not a "statement" scent.

Primmy

Nice, but not extraordinary. It is far less than what I had expected.

Taliera

This fragrance is a joke - it smells like bubblegum! And I'm not saying that to mean it's sugery and fruity - it actually smells like "original" flavoured bubblegum. Or am I just losing my nose? Anyway, I'm not buying a fragrance that smells like that.

janerry_corpuz

ok i tested it a while ago. It smells sophisticated and edgy? But its smells ordinary for me. Maybe because im not fond of floral perfumes. Minutes later I sniffed it on my wrist and it gives me headache, the headache you get when smelling a car freshener. It doesnt match with my body chemistry.

Kankuro

Flora by Gucci is more than unnecessary. There is nothing unique or special about this. The whole composition is average. Flora is for young girls who dont care for their perfume.

a bit vintage

After reading reviews I wasn't overly excited to sample Flora. Indeed, I'm a little surprised that I like it as well as I do. I especially enjoy the opening because of the sweet, creamy citrus notes. The peony & rose also create a creamy harmony, and in the dry-down I enjoy the spiciness that the patchouli brings. Although I must "go lightly here" in application of Flora, as I see it can be headache-inducing for me. Generally, a nice surprise.

litldove7

I was able to test this at a department store this past weekend. I was actually impressed. This is probably one of the few (VERY FEW) floral fragrances that I can wear. It's actually very pretty--from the citrus floral top notes, right down to the soft-earthy end notes. Right off the bat, I could smell the "citrus" notes and the peony--what I thought was a beautiful combination. Soft, simple, and fresh (but not soapy). I'm not sure what osmanthus smells like, but it, along with the rose note, blended into the top notes quite nicely. There was always a soft citrus aroma wafting through for at least an hour on me. The floral arrangement was hormonious and tidy. Nothing too crazy. Once I got to the dry down, I couldn't help but smile. It was perfect. The woodsy notes at the end did not interfere with, overwhelm, or even change the "pretty" floral-citrus vibe. In fact, I think it kept it from being too light...and even helped to maintain that feeling of comfort & cheer--the kind you get when you receive a bouquet of flowers from important people in your life. I'm not sure how long it lasts since I only spritz a tiny amount...but I could smell a hint of it 4 hours later. It might have lasted longer had I sprayed more. I would definitely wear this at the office or on the weekend while shopping. Pretty & enjoyable.

elaida_00

ok now..i had to return with the feed back..i was told is ADDICTIVE, smells so sexy and feminine, sweet and gentle so i recommend it with open hart

elaida_00

just received this new beauty...the top notes might make u think of Envy me..but when it dries down is so sweet and nice and sensual..not too sweet but fruity sweet..

guest_apple

i bought one and i sooo love it..
the scent lasts so long..
the longer it lingers on the skin, the more you would be able to realize that this perfume really smells great..
even my mother and sister, who's 60 and 23 y/o respectively, appreciates the smell..
very classy indeed..

Adriana_87

Its not that bad,just ok,actually we have some candies here in Norway that smells just like this.

babybomb

I really liked Flora on paper to the point i actually considered buying it. but thankgoodness i took a sample home first to try it on my skin... It smelt so different!.. there's this really nice and soft scent at the surface, but the strong smell of patchouli and osmanthus is such a killer... i think i will give up on this one.. don't want to end up walking around smelling like a leather bag =[

rockcity

it's boring and common scent, even though the seller told me that this was the perfume of the year and nearly sold out I didn't like it at all. More over, it became much more sugary smeel i/o floral. I won't by it. I also recommend you not to buy it before test it on your skin.

sofiii

I loved and HATE this!
This is a beautiful perfume at first, gorgeous and classy bottle, somehow it's quite irresistable.
however, I waited less than 20 minutes in the mall and started to get a headach--it smells like a heavy powder made of not-that-fresh and yeah, leather-feeling-flowers. gosh...what is that Chinese osmanthus?? Sorry,I've never been a big fan of lether.

Superman9

A few weeks ago, I was given a sample of FBG. I asked my hubby whether he like the smell on me and he said yes and asked what perfume that I'm wearing. A few days ago, he casually asked me the name of the perfume that I wore the other day. Guess what? Today is my birthday and he gave me FBG as a birthday present. Thanks Honey.

sky76sky

I am not a big floral fan, but the perfume SA was very sure that this would be THE ONE (even though I said I was hunting for oriental woody vanillas!!!). It turned out that she was due to buy this as her next fragrance.

Well, she is welcome to it! I try to be as honest as I can, so I will start with the plus points:
* It is a floral that doesn't knock you between the eyes.
* It has a creamy quality to it (go sandalwood!)
* The bottle is pleasant.
* Some may like the Gucci label.

Now onto the negatives:
* It is a bundle of florals from start to finish that do not bloom & flourish on my skin...they just seem to sicken & die :(
* It turns into a sweet, weak scent very quickly
* I find it hard to distinguish the notes, something sinister is masking them (see next point)
* What is that weird scent?! The smell you get after sterilizing dentures, similar to that gassy rotten stems smell. Very odd, very sweet-chemical.
* Gucci - I expect more. This is below average & dull :(

corinmelody

wow this is the first perfume i saw with more "dislike" than "like" or "love"!
i didnt believe it at first until i tried it myself!
true this perfume is just a random blend of floral notes without matching them!
the scent is not remarkable or unforgettable as well, smells like cheap perfume...
i really don't like it..

Jasraeldesigns

I tested this yesterday, and was disappointed...
It is true to the notes on each level and I must commend Gucci for the wonderful combination of ingredients. On my chemistry, upon first spray, I immediately smell the orange and peony, and I must add that it is not overbearingly citrusy, as some citrus notes can be...The peony balances the tangerine just right, but it lingers quite long to a subtle sweet orange sherbet type scent for the middle notes. Unfortunately the rose does not make an appearance at all and the osmanthus peeks in ever so slightly. In actuality, as I wore this I could not help but think that I smelled this somewhere before and it hit me! This fragrance smells exactly like the Tigi Bed Head Moisture (the orange one) conditioner and shampoo!!!
Once I made that discovery, I was immediately let down, as I knew that I did not want to walk around smelling so mediocre.
This fragrance lacks that "extra sexy" that a woman wants to feel when she sprays her signature scent on.
Also, because of the mass appeal of being a "Gucci" fragrance, I am sadly pre-disposed to think that EVERY one will purchase it therefore taking away that "unique" attribute that one likes to feel when wearing a fragrance.
Fortunately in the end as the last notes appear, there is a wonderful sophistication that emerges with the sandalwood and patchoulli, but I just wish that they appeared much earlier!
Overall, it is a nice fragrance, but in my estimation not worth the expense attached to it as it lacks that "luxury" smell that I would assume Gucci would brand for anything with their name on it.

MoietToi

I don't seem to have any luck with Guccis perfumes at all. Flora to me is very floral and sweet. But yet it is extremely bland and well...boring. Not exactly anything original.

krishka

interesting...at first it is floral, after the dry down there is very strong scent of antibiotic which is gone after 3 hours and after 4 hours you can't smell it anymore....my husband's comment was that " it smells like medicine"...i like the ad on Tv but won't buy the perfume...

tommy_girl

this is my sister's new perfume which is offered to her by her husband and a chance for me to smell a new perfume.
first of all it starts with some sweet juicy smelling.it's like sweet tangerine mixed with the lily.it's a very sweet floral perfume.
after some minutes I feel something creamy added to the fragrance.it's still sweet,but now it's more intense and this is where I love it more than the other times.
the dry down is very simple.in fact this kind of sweet smelling has became overwhelming for me.
by the way totally it's similar to l'eau the one(D & G),but it's not as good as l'eau the one.

Filiccia

Too much ado for nothing...
I was looking forward 2 test it and it turned out an imitation of Lancome's Tresor...I expected more than just another "rose" like fragrance..

Anji78

I expected this to be flowers and again flowers... It started nice and sweet and then it turned up somehow unpleasant for me (rotten fruits or something like that). I also think it reminds D&G The One.

WoonD

sweet and flora, but not too heavy...
light and feel young...
the bottle look very lady,clean and look very gorgeous, very innothe cence young lady walking along with flower...

XD
somehow flora by gucci is catching my heart...

guest_Kenny-loo

i thought flora smelled amazing. i saw it at the mall, took a nice smell in, and was delighted by how light and pretty it smelled. my mother loved it too although it did remind her of another perfume. I love that Flora wasn't too overbearing like others that make you want to run out of the room and that it smelled so pretty. I sprayed some on the little paper testers and the smell lasted so long! overall, i absolutely loved it and want to give it to my mom for a mother's day gift. Thumbs up Gucci!

guest_kel

i went to perfum counter and tested this product and i thought it smelt amazing the scent it gorgous to my senses lol
i love it and i cant wait to buy it

guest_june

An absolutely forgetable dull, sweet floral. After a couple of hrs it even turns bitter on my skin and that hardly ever happens with me.
I don't like Gucci's anyway and this is not on exception.

fingerbibs

It's not a perfume you'll remember and I do understand people saying it lacks that something extra. But when I walk outside on a sunny day, it's nice to pick up this dreamy, floral, light scent and that's all I need for this summertime.

melissa

I have smelled this and also sprayed some on, and I love it. Alot of things about fragrance- is that each persons chemistry is different. To me, alot of the gucci ones are too heavy. I plan on purchasing this for summer and probably will continue to use other months too. It smells very feminine with being a floral. I own so many mixes that maybe I like it because it is just one fragrance family.

juliane

Nice design, nice pr, because of that i have been expecting something else than plain flowers and some fruits. smells a bit childish to me, too fruity. It doesn't smell bad, but it defintly lacks an edge, a character...

F_A

Flora is like an exact copy of Laura by Laura Biagiotti. I was expecting more from this fragrance. What a disappointment...

perfumes_addict

it's a pleasant fragrance but too common, light and boring for my tastes... i think Gucci could've done way better...

missk

Nice, is a good word to describe Flora by Gucci. It's pleasant and clean but rather boring and safe.

While obviously aimed at the younger market, Gucci chose to use a simplistic floral composition of citruses, peony, rose, osmanthus, patchouli and sandalwood. Not what I would call a daring combination.

At the time of this fragrance's release, most of the world was heading into the warmer months, however Australia was going into Winter. Because Flora is so light, fresh and powdery, I don't expect that this fragrance will be a best seller this month.

I would have liked to have seen some stronger floral notes such as; jasmine or orchid added to this fragrance to give more of a kick and depth to the scent. The scent as it is now is far too common for it to be oustanding.

I'm disappointed that this fragrance turned out to be so mainstream. With a name like Gucci, they could have easily gotten away with experimenting with new and unique floral combinations. Here's hoping that their next release, which is also rumoured to be aimed at the younger crowd, is much more daring.

sorbearmui

The bottle and package and the advertisement gave people an impression that this would be a high-class floral perfume. But after I try it, I think it is not. I hope I like it, but I just can say I don't hate it. I can wear it when I go to work but I won't wear it when I go to special event. It's kind of friendly perfume but not a remarkable one. I will keep one as my collection as the bottle is really beautiful and what's inside in not offensive to me. BTW, Gucci made sth not as well as before...

Perfumedsecrets

I asked for the 1oz, but the lady at the counter gave me the 1.6oz. I prefer smaller bottles now, because I can never use them up completely before moving onto another. I like Flora, it's fresh and bright. There is nothing harsh or too heavy about it. It's like Spring in a bottle! Crisp, youthful, and bubbly like champagne. It's quite sparkling... I think it's easy to wear in warmer weather. It's not too sweet, nor is it boring. At least it's not a basic fruity floral like all the others.
Smell this side by side with Ed Hardy and you'll see what I mean. I don't know why there were so many bad reviews.
We are in the middle of Spring and it's almost Summer... Therefore Gucci isn't going to release something heavier. I've also found this is getting popular fast. It's probably because of the season we are in, and that awesome commercial. If you haven't seen the commercial, it is something! From the bad reviews I've seen... they always wear something unoriginal, but then call this the same. So what's the point? Such fragrance snobs, but yet your not wearing niche or 1,000 perfume. To each their own. Update: I am sure this sold so well, that they debuted an eau de parfum version.

Trvevil

Released after Gucci by Gucci which is evening perfume, Flora is perfect perfume for day use. It doesn't smell cheap, It smells expensive in my opinion. When I wear it I feel like early cherry or apple tree blooming. And walking past them catching new flower smell is fantastic, a world of flowers! Flora has this young edge I'll say.
At first rose and peony are made sour by citruses (Reminds me more fruity and glowing Psychodelice by Morgan which have this precious sour pomegranate). Citruses are sour, but they ain't going make all go wrong in hot day. I personally find this perfect for hot days.
At first this one is quite intensive but after hours it becomes a bit delicate, adorned with sandalwood. Like spring and summer.
It's elegant, inoffensive, but not sexy or seductive, it's rather nice and innocent.
Still I like it, but know that it's just nothing special and in fact boring. I really love Gucci by Gucci, it's more 'me'.
This should be released by some mass market brand, not Gucci, I think. There's plenty of compotes that smells almost identical to this one- Boss Orange and cheap Latvian Kristine N2. Shame on you, Gucci.

guest_Laure

I think there's no such a perfect perfume as the one I've recently chosen for myself.
Flora by Gucci encloses the best flowers' fragrances you can expect by a flowered perfume.
Have you haver seen the movie The Perfume?
Well, this perfume encloses exaclty the essence of "beauty, youth and being pure" which a perfect perfume should suggest.
Is there anything more to say?
It's like to have an angel in front of you.

guest_Laure

I think there's no such a perfect perfume as the one I've recently chosen for myself.
Flora by Gucci encloses the best flowers' fragrances you can expect by a flowered perfume.
Have you haver seen the movie The Perfume?
Well, this perfume encloses exaclty the essence of "beauty, youth and being pure" which a perfect perfume should suggest.
Is there anything more to say?
It's like to have an angel in front of you.

mudpach

I love this scent!!
On my skin it's became a powder-floral fragrance.
Rajtam kifejezetten finom illat:)

APassionateJourney

I really liked this, but it reminds me of "Dolce and Gabbana's The One" perfume.

guest_Amarilla

For me it's a null. Bland in a bad way and that makes it absolutely meaningless.
After a few minutes of sniffing i clean forgot the scent. I may give it a second chance and we will see...

vertigo

I agree with Jalutschka.

To me this fragrance is a total mess, just a mix of floral notes that I couldn't tell one from the other.

'though this be madness, yet there's method in't' - I mean it is somehow characteristic.
Those who like florals may like it.

It's not like it reminds me of other perfumes, but I think it'll be forgotten soon.

Elumina

Im confused to see here are not many reviews which say positiv things about this nice scent. Flora is recently arrived in our stores and i was delighted by this perfume the first time i smelled it. It has a young-touch, but its elegant though. You dont get overpowered by flowers, because these flowers harmonizes very well, the drydown is so cuddly and comfy. The bottle is made of lush heavy glass, very decorativ. 'Flora' is so nice, i always wanted to smell it, maybe its too light for some people, but for me its just perfect.

luz

I love florals and Flora is a very pleasant one. Very wearable for those looking for a signature scent.
I don't pick it as a very young fragrance though. It is just not dated at all.

amanda

theres sg annoying and unpleasant in it. i didnt like it at first, maybe i have to smell it some more times