Sexy Darling Kylie Minogue for women

I love the top note of blood orange. It’s pleasantly sweet, but thanks to the pepper there’s a sharp bite to it. A lovely sweet/sour contrast.

It’s the overpowering floral notes that let SEXY DARLING down. The Belle De Nuit flower is sweet and heavy, and combined with the heavy jasmine I nearly always suffer from a headache when I wear SEXY DARLING. Also, when the florals mix with the pear, the sweetness crosses the line into sickly on me.

I also love the contrast in the base notes; the sharp, more masculine sandalwood & the more feminine heliotrope is a lovely mix. Thank God Kylie & Coty have had a break from the predictable vanilla notes, the results are wonderful.


While I wouldn't re-buy this, I admit that it’s great that Coty have moved away from the sweet shop themes in Darling, Sweet Darling and Showtime, by finally releasing a more adult fragrance that could be seen as a representation of Kylie Minogue.

However, Coty still hasn’t released an original fragrance under the Kylie labe: SEXY DARLING is similar to Dior Addict on me.


Official scent notes: Pink pepper, pear, blood orange, red rose, belle de nuit, jasmine, heliotrope, sandalwood and musk.

i really like sexy darling, in my opinion its kylies best fragrance. im really suprised that there is no orange notes in this one because to me it smells alot like blood orange. to me it smells like blood orange and vanilla. kind of like armani code without the sexyness of the muskyness and spicey notes to my nose.. really nice

This actually stinks and I have also had someone say that to me, which is a first. The perfume itself is waaaayyy too peppery and musky. Nothing nice about it, it's not fruity at all.

Consider of buying this one and I found information on the notes:
Top: Pink pepper, Pear, Blood Orange
Middle:Red rose, Belle de Nuit, Jasmine
Base:Heliotrope, Sandalwood, Musk

So I bought this unsniffed online for less than a 10 pounds. I have wanted to do that some time now, but there was always something else...

I can definately smell the pear. Sweet and juicy. Otherwise the beginning is somehow a bit annoying, maybe it is the pepper? But after a while (not long), the scent gets softer.
I sprayed once on my wrist and have definately difficulties smelling anything at all after an hour. Then 2-3 times to the other wrist and almost the same efect. I think the scent is very soft and close to the skin. Very pleasant though. Lightly fruity and sweet with pear and then soft musk with something warm and vanillic.

I've tried all of Kylie's perfumes and I think this is her best one. I love the musky, sweetness of this scent. It suits 'Sexy Darling' as I've recieved many compliments from men wearing this perfume. The only downside is that it doesn't last at all! I had to reapply every 2 hours which is a little annoying. This is a great perfume to wear on a candlelight date and I think it suits all ages. Highly recommended!

or maybe because i put a little too much..but too musky really..suited for more mature women..

i have it but i dont like it smells very mature like a widow perfume..same thing my boyfriend told me..IMHO

Kylie has a new Dazzling perfume out now. I just got it and it is very nice. It is not as sweet as the others but a fresh light smell. I tried this one again and I do love the smell and agree with another reviewer that it reminds me of By Night by Christina. I find I have to spray it quite a lot to get it to last on me. This would mean I use the bottle very quickly but it is not expensive so that I suppose doesn't matter. If you like her Darling range try the new Dazzling one it is very nice but I see it is not on this site yet. I will continue to buy her Darling range I think they smell nice and are easily available and cheap to buy. I now know how to use them to get them to stay on so I am really pleased because I love kylie so this is just one more thing of hers I can buy and enjoy. I really wish the Sexy Darling wasn't a limited edition because I think it is the nicest of all the Darlings. The bottle is very simplistic so I guess that is why people say it is cheap because it is plastic but I think it suits the whole concept she has gone for. The new Dazzling one has a solid silver cap so it isn't the plastic black one that people seem to dislike. I think this range are sweet but not so sweet that someone like me in my 30s would smell rediculous. I think that could be the case with Showtime.

its amzing , at first i feel like the pear and the rose blend together very good and after while comes the musky sensual seductive scent. i love it it reminds me of in control by britney , by night by christina aguilera.

it's similar to dior addict

To my nose, this smelled like a mixture of stale bread and leather, didn't like it at all.

Again with the good reviews bought a bottle of this and was disappointed. Find it too strong and a bit musky. I like my perfume to be sweet soft floral fruity and not irritating to my nose and others. Last celebrity perfume i will ever buy.

love this perfume

First of all, I would never ever buy this myself. It's a happy coincidence my younger brother who's in his early teens bought it for me as a christmas gift. I think the bottle is a huge mistake and I find the name embarrassing. Still, I really like this fragrance. It's oriental, woody, musky and sweet, but not at all girly-bubblegum-sweet like some of the other Kylie-fragrances (I had to try a few of them on after finding out I like this one). Rather heavy and with good sillage. Unfortunately, nothing happens with Sexy darling. I tried to detect any development, any change, but - nothing. The notes die, one after one, and a bit too soon. It lasts for about six hours on me.

I really like Sexy Darling. It's a warm, creamy, slightly fruity and sexy perfume, so the name is perfect for it! Marki-san is right when he says it starts out being a bit 'dirty sensual' and then turns sweeter.

To me, Sexy Darling reminds me a little bit of 212 Sexy, which I love, even though in some ways they're dissimilar, but they're both definitely warm, girly and very sexy!

Sexy Darling is also quite long lasting and it isn't over-priced so it's a great buy. 5 out of 5 stars from me!! :-)

UPDATE:- Oh, I've gone off Sexy Darling a bit now, for some reason, and don't wear it much! I find it slightly cloying now and although there is a bit of a similarity to 212 Sexy, 212 Sexy is much better (more expensive though, unfortunately!). Also, the more I see the Sexy Darling bottle the more cheap I think it looks (not that looks are everything, of course!). I think the cap is tacky looking and would look better if it wasn't cheap black plastic!! Because I've gone of this perfume a bit now I'd give it 3 out of 5. It's nice but I'm not 100% loving it at the moment!!

Dark veiled sweetness..

I have been wanting this for ages. I finally got it and it vanishes within minutes no matter how much I put on. I have tried having a shower and applying to clean skin and applying at the end of the day. It does not last on me. It smells just like vanilla to me I cannot smell cherries or burberry? Oh well must just not work for me. Very sad.

This one is so sweet and sexy...but the lasting power is zero, i mean after an hour i cant smell it anymore.

I'll carry the botle with me to reaply it few times cause i really enjoy the scent. Its soooo damn sexy:)

i got his today untested in a swap at first i smelled cinnamon when i first sprayed it but i dont see that listed in the notes and im not much on spices...after it dried about a minute it smells nice and sexy it really does smell sexy..i usually only like true fruity florals that are fresh sweet and tangy but im trying to branch out a little to add some different to my collection..its hard to explain but it reminded kind of of the new Kenzo leau de kenzo amour strange huh but i have one on each arm and they are quite alike i do like it the bottle is not real pretty kind of cheap looking but i didnt get a cap so maybe thats why

I was excited to get it- but oh no it is too sweet for me:(

I like this. There is a definete kick to this perfume. It almost smells like a Spicy kind of pink sugar going on here. Definetely sweet and sexy, not very strong though. Wish it was stronger
Update: ok, I have to admit now that I love this... I wish it was a little bit LOUDER but the scent itself is delicious.. absolutely love this one

Sexy darling is a sweet, creamy scent. Light enough for summer days and also perfect for cosy evenings by the fireplace. It´s close to skin. Unfortunatly it doesn´t last long, but I don´t mind reapplying it.
As previous reviewers have already said, it does resemble Burberry Brit, specially when it opens.
It also reminds me of Britney Spears´s Curious in control (the limited edition one) but with an aditional touch of musk which makes it less sweet.
I bought it blind and do not regret. I love to sleep sniffing my wirsts when I wear it. In fact, it makes me feel calm and confortable. Very nice.

It has a very sexy andchic scent to it, it really does make you want to be a sext darling xoxo :D

the sexy teenage daughter of burberry brit and hugo deep red. catholic schoolgirl/jailbait sexy but not long lasting.

Its a very warm, creamy perfume very nice and very sophisticated :) It's a shame that it has been discontinued.

Fruity and sexy, one of the best ones among Kylie Darling fragrances. For mature women because it would be too seductive for young people. But, too bad, it does not last.

I Don't Know If It's Just Me But Sexy Darling Reminds Me A Little Of Armani Code??? Very Nice Fragrance I Find Works Best In Summer

Mandashell's review is pretty much spot on. I agree with the red berry feel, and the similarities to Brit but sweeter and more feminine. It could also could pass for another version of Jil Sander Style in her pastel line, the cran-raspberry version. Possibly due to fresh cranberry sauce in my house from Thanksgiving, cranberries and raspberries come to mind when I smell it, add a touch of cherry, mix with JS Style, you pretty much have Sexy Darling.

The red berry feel holds on until the end. This is very long lasting with good sillage. Impressive for the price.

rochas absolu=sexy darling ;-)

Oh my! Now that I've found this I really wish that I had tried it before buying Burberry Brit. Darling has the perfect blend of fruit, wood and musk that I was looking for. It is also fruitier( smells like red fruits to me---yummy), sweeter and overall has a more well blended composition. As others have already mentioned the drydown does remind you of Brit but I get a lot more vanilla. Also find Brit to be a little masculine whereas Darling is feminine and sexy IMHO. ;'D Lasting power is pretty good and the sillage is nice. So, if you like Brit but think it is too expensive or a little too citric and/or masculine for your tastes then this would be a good choice. You can get the full sized tester bottle for an incredibly low price on ebay! ;')


Oh my, this has replaced Brit in my collection and is officially my signature fragrance. I can pull this off day or night but it is in the evening that I truly feel like a "Sexy Darling"! ;')


Just wanted to add that I am glad this scent isn't stronger or more intense. If it were the I would probably grow sick of it and my love wouldn't be the same. Sometimes a scent needs to be just what it is. :)

Sexy Darling is a mix of Dior Addict and Burberry Brit. It starts with the dirty sensual feeling that Dior Addict has and then turns into the sweet goodness of Burberry Brit. So thats 2 awesome perfumes in 1 for dirt cheap price. Good one Kylie!

I hate Darling but I really like this one. Interesting smell, I guess I will go for a tester and try it out for some time. Maybe not a love of my life but certainly a fragrance I like a lot.

i love this sweet woody musk smell, I mix mine with the Body Shop's Amorito, and the vanilla and double chocolate in that make this fragrance to die for. This also reminds me a bit of Gloria by Cacharel.

Sexy Darling by Kylie Minogue is so very similar to Burberry Brit, they could be sisters in my opinion. It is a strong and lovely woody musk.

In my initial spray I could detect soft fruit notes, but more of the rose, jasmine, musk and sandalwood. The pear/sandlewood/jasmine combination give it a dry woody slightly sweet feeling, but more dry woods than sweetness. A perfect fragrace for evenings or romantic interludes. Very sensual and exotic. I found it to be very strong, so you don't need to apply much. It also has excellent sillage. Lasting power on me was about 8 hours.

I believe this is suitable for any age group, any event, but perhaps more so for evenings.

The bottle design and colour is lovely and classy to me, simple yet classy.

Floral and woody, a very relaxing scent, inviting you to come closer....I found it to be very sexy.

I Love it!

This one is really nice,sweet like all the other perfumes by kylie,i can´t really pick one note but is very warm,spicy,fruity,sweet all in one,it is similar to burberry brit and dior addict;)

UPDATE:is more similar to burberry brit! almost the same!

This is by far the best fragrance from Kylie Minogue's perfume range. Such a pity that this is a limited edition and difficult to find.

The fragrance opens with a sweet burst of blood orange, making it rather similar to Deep Red by Hugo Boss. I do like this sweetness however, it is certainly not as sickeningly sweet like Showtime was.

Sexy is the first word that comes to mind when I smell Sexy Darling, so the name of this fragrance won't let one down. The sillage is also fantastic and the lasting power, although not outstanding, is certainly better than average.

Unlike Kylie's other fragrances, which were in my opinion rather cheap-smelling, this fragrance is surprisingly quite sophisticated, warm and sensual.

I recommend this fragrance as the best choice from the Kylie Minogue range.

This perfume makes me feel dizzy, headache and naseaus. I'm so upset about that because I really liked the scent.

i dont like celebrity parfums.. they all very easy...

I've just tried Burberry Brit on one arm and Sexy Darling on the other to figure out the difference because they are, as many people have mentioned quite similar.
Burberry Brit has more citrusy notes that keep it clean and fresh and complement the sweetness of vanilla and tonka bean without becoming overly sweet. I think Brit is more suitable for every day wear. Sexy Darling is sweeter overall, with more floral notes of rose and musk and I think it's more suitable for evening wear. Strangely enough, Sexy Darling reminds me of a grown up, modernized version of a deodorant I wore in high school that was called Romantic Rose. I used to get compliments on my "perfume" when I wore it, beliieve it or not!

I'm a bit embarassed that I own a perfume by Kylie Minogue with the name of "Sexy Darling" but I really like it. It is similar to Burberry Brit , which I love,(sweet, fruity, a little woody and, well, sexy...) and maybe that's part of the appeal. I can smell some vanilla in it, though it's not listed and I love the sandalwood. Doesn't smell at all like "Darling", thank God.

I just got this perfume today... I agree with Fairylight7, a cheaper version of Burberry Brit, though I'm not sure if it's so much a cheaper version(?). I have both of these scents now, and I do find it quite hard disguishing one from the other...VERY VERY close in scent, overall. But a very nice sweet scent.. And to me, one that is suitable for both day and nighttime wear:)

A cheaper version of Burberry Brit.

I was very surprised to find that orchid is not listed in 'Sexy Darling's notes...I could have sworn I smelled that after a few minutes. Although in the beginning this fragrance is sweet and quite generic, it quickly develops into and INTENSE sweetness on me that lasts for hours...among the notes listed is 'Marvel of Peru' and although I have not actually smelled this flower, i'm wondering if that is what the INTENSE sweetness is. Quite surprised as well that vanilla is not listed in it...it is that sweet! Too strong for me, but you should try it if you like fruity/gourmand type fragrances.

I love the top note of blood orange. It’s pleasantly sweet, but thanks to the pepper there’s a sharp bite to it. A lovely sweet/sour contrast.

It’s the overpowering floral notes that let SEXY DARLING down. The Belle De Nuit flower is sweet and heavy, jasmine is also heavy. Result? I nearly always suffer from a headache when I wear SEXY DARLING. Also, when the florals mix with the pear, the sweetness crosses the line into sickly on me.

I also love the contrast in the base notes; the sharp, more masculine sandalwood & the more feminine heliotrope is a lovely mix. Thank God Kylie & Coty have had a break from the predictable vanilla notes, the results are wonderful.


While I wouldn't re-buy this, I admit that it’s wonderful that Kylie’s finally released an adult fragrance. She was 40 in 2008, after all.


However, she still hasn’t released an original fragrance; SEXY DARLING is similar to Dior ADDICT on me. But hey, at least we’re beginning to move in the right direction.

It is a modern type of oriental - that is sweety-vanilla-fruity with some woods and a bit of spices. Comparable to for instance with Secret Obsession. The sweetness prevails. It is not ugly scent, I'd recommend it to young girls or women for evening wear, or those who are looking for something alluring, but not heavy.

Kylie got the name right as it is both sexy and darling. I like its warm, spicy, oriental-like and flirtatious composition a lot, it's a great fragrance for wintertime. Unlike mymlan, I find Sexy Darling's musky notes quite feminine and don't detect any masculine nuances in it. Would recommend it to young or youthful women who wish to wear delightful spicy fragrance without the 'knockout' effect of too strong perfumes.

This perfume is not what I first suspected! I thought it would be more floral, juicier and sweeter but instead its actually dry and woody. On me the rose and pear notes appears immediately just to leave right away. Left alone and behind is the musk accompanied by the sandalwood. I do not think it's a very feminine fragrance. I will recommend this one to my friend who used to love Farenheit (on herself). At least on my skin it smells similar to that.

It´s great!!!

its the one of the darlings that i less like, its said to be floral woody musk, but on me was a bit like the new naomi campbell scent wich is a bit oriental but have outstanding citrus notes, maybe it just doesent suit me but i couldt imagine an occasion when i would wear this.