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Spark by Liz Claiborne is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women. Spark was launched in 2003. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean-Claude Delville. The fragrance features caramel, rose, orchid, cinnamon, musk and cedar.
Ohh, how I love these type of scents!
Heavy, mysterious, deep, dark, velvety smooth orientals - without flowers or fruits!
A bit of gentlemans aftershave, spices, amber, vanilla, musk... so sexy and erotic that I want to make out with myself.
Similar to Obsession, very "80´s feeling", even though it`s from 2003.
Does anyone know if it´s discontinued, or is it being sold in your regular IRL stores where you live?
I love this fragrance. This is the only Liz Claiborne fragrance I like. When I realized it was not going to be as readily available, I stocked up. This is my signature scent. I save Chanel #5 and Coco for weekends. I get lots of compliments on this fragrance, more from men than women.
I was happy when I originally found it. I have trouble with many fragrances smelling like Raid on me. My body chemistry does not agree with many perfumes. I do wish I could find more than the three mentioned that I can wear. It would be nice to be able to choose different scents for different days.
Bought a mini to try it.
Expected it to be strong from reading reviews-which are right on it is strong for sure.
Seems in my opinion more of an 80's scent.
Oddly at first reminds me of Men's Aqua Velva -what the heck??L.O.L
I get the warm and spicy notes for sure-but that is all.
Not a bit of caramel .
actaully am liking it for a different winter scent then I have been wearing.Dont like it enough for a full size though- not yet anyway it may grow on me more and more.
My fav fashionista aunt gave me a small bottle Mambo, and of this.. It smells super strong in the bottle so I didn't try it for almost a year.. when I finally did try it, I absolutely loved this perfume (and my date immediately started drooling)! Its seductive, mysterious, complex and very unique. Probably a night smell but that didn't stop me from wearing it exclusively day and night through my mid to late 20s. It's not for everyone though, in fact I only said 'loved' because my chemistry has changed after moving to a new city/changing my diet so it doesn't smell the same on me anymore which is really sad. But when it works with your personality and body chemistry it definitely turn heads and drives suitors (of any gender) crazy.
Also, because its not super popular/doesn't smell like all the other frufru girly perfumes out there - you're definite going to stand out in a good way. Its one of those smells that people will associate with YOU because you don't smell like all your friends.
If you're more of a Sultry Vamp than a precious lolita, try it.
only one squirt in your hair per week is needed its so strong but very sensual , drove men mad
For a perfume I found at Goodwill for $3, this isn't that bad. It's -strong-, so not for the faint of nose. While the boozy, spicy vanilla-musk that flares out of the bottle can be quite strident and slightly plasticky, with measured (read: LIGHT) application Spark can be quite cozy and comforting. I prefer the smell of it on clothing/linens and as a room spray over the smell of it on my skin, though. If Chanel Coromandel is cozy like a favorite cashmere sweater, then Spark is cozy like an old over-sized t-shirt lifted from an old lover.
I hate vanilla fragrances, but this is very nice. It doesnt smell like sweet vanilla to me, just sexy and soft, yes a touch of cinnamon (dont like eating buns with cinnamon) how strange...my nose and mouth are not connected? lol... why do I like Spark then? warm and yes sexy, cozy, comforting, cant stop smelling it on my skin... definitely a scent to wear when the day is cold and later, in bed :)
A choking synthetic "vanilla". Yuck. I do like the men's version of Spark, but this smells cheap and like so many other poorly executed vanilla based fragrances.
This is my favorite fall perfume! Very strong, very warm and comforting, perfect for a long walk in the woods. I say that because it's not, to me, a sexy man-trap perfume, but is definitely comforting - hot tea and applesauce cake, on one of the the last warm days of the season, after you bring in the patio furniture for storage. LOL, what does it smell like? spicy, warm, not unlike Obsession. I don't get the incense, though.
No, I am having no luck with Liz fragrances. I am just not crazy about any of them.
This started out with such promise but it did not last. After a couple of hours it was gone. Completely gone. Too bad too. It was very nice while it was here. Just didn't have the staying power.
yes Spark is divine and very longlasting. i tested it yesterday afternoon and this morning it was still very detectable....
it's has to be incredible sexy, my husband liked it very mutch on me. warm, cozy, a bit spicy, a bit sweet, a bold rose and a creamy wood. just perfect and it's not heavy, easy to wear during the day. very good sillage!
i would compare it to Krazy Krizia less the metallic or medical hint and CK obsession less the overpowering civet and incsense, replaced by creamy caramel.
I have had more compliments wearing this than any other cologne I have! I really never cared for Obsession on my own skin - smelled like ant spray on me -on everyone else it smells sweet and yum, and a bit naughty, but not on poor me! I am so glad I found Spark! For some reason, as similar as this is, it works for me. Not my favorite on the warmer days, but it is nice to wear on a cool evening or out for coffee
Comfy and yummy!
This was a deeper vanilla than I normally like but I do like it, the subtle oriental-ness of it. The drydown became a bit musty though, I was hoping it would stay strong and clear and more caramelly like the first few minutes. Oh well! There are many other vanillas out there.
If you are jiggy with Obsession you will like this modernized version of that older CK classique. It is dark, intense, gourmand, sexy and yummy. Men LOVE this scent on a woman. Period. It has those elements of herbs/flowers, musk and cinnamon that drive men wild. A study has been done (many times) to detect which scents had the most effect on arousal in men. Over and over again it was "pumpkin pie" and "lavender". So, there ya go. Wear with guts and caution! :) To me it just seems comforting, autumnal and cozy. A discontinued scent I associate this with, or put in the same class as is Cliniques "Simply" minus that licorice accord. It is divine.
overly sweet, caramel+cinnamon and nothing else
it lasts quite long, also it has good sillage.
On first spray what I smell is alcohol and an odd note that seems to have a little licorice in it, which I kind of liked. However, this note vanished within the first 10 seconds. As it dries down it becomes a generic synthetic spicy caramel scent with some vague drugstore roses and other unidentifiable floral stuff floating around in it. After a while it develops a note that I call “doll hair” after the greasy-feeling plastic hair on a doll that I had when I was a kid. A lot of drugstore perfumes have this note. Late in the drydown it finally reverts to a pleasant vanilla, but who wants to wait 3 hours for plain vanilla? Not at all my style.
Horrible smelling perfume which makes me cough and cough not for me at all.
Very loud , the pheromone levels are very high , men love it !!!
My second review - now I understand the "language" of this fragrance.
It is still too mature for me and still too much cedar, but after a while it becomes pleasant and sweet, but not overly sweet and foody - it's peaceful.
Cinnamon and caramel drydown finally found me, a little drop on my wrist helps me to fall asleep faster (wierd).
I love Spark. It's just like everyone says, offensive to some and great to others. I think if you like incense you'll love this. If you don't like incense, your best off to not even try it! I'm in love with it. I don't know why or what I smell, it's just fantastic to me and my husband. It seems to be the only perfume that I consider strong and still love.
All I smell is cedar and a small hint of cinnamon and caramel. Almost masculine smelling. I'm really disappointed, I thought I was going to smell strong notes of caramel, but instead I smell like I time warped from 1985!
When I have read all rewievs, I thought - I must get it! But now...I'm so dissapointed:(
I was waiting for something cinnamony and sexy, but all I get is very strong, bad smelling rose - I feel like granny..
This frag is overpovering and definately for mature woman. Don't buy it without trying first..
After being together with this frag for couple of hours, I can add, that it smells cheap..like one of the bad fragrances of Soviet Union.
Love this perfume and my daughter says it is my mommy smell:) The cinnamon is delightful, just like Malegria on here says, it's like incense and cinnamon bark, mixed with caramel notes that swirl around. Very warm and inviting, earthy and a bit sexy. I really wish they hadn't discontinued Spark, it's so hard to find!
this is a very warm scent it is not a summer scent and I bought it during the summer last year and tried to wear it in July and NO! It is warm and comforting it smells of cinnamon and spice and caramel.It is very nice and a bit strong but not masculine.But remember not a summer scent! More for a sweater and boots.Nice fragrance overall though!
I think this is pure sexy in a bottle. I used to wear this all the time and got many compliments. Cinnamon and carmel smell really good on me...
Very unique and lovely. The cinnamon plays nicely with the other notes. Not at all overpowering. Just right! Although it sure doesn't last long on my skin. After an hour it needs to be reapplied. Thankfully it only cost me $7.99 for 1FL OZ
As much as I like the smell, I won't be purchasing another bottle due to the short smelling duration on my skin. Too bad.
The first notes - yes, a bit like Obsession. But if you wait, you see a completely different scent.It is more mild and less obnoxious :) - don`t get me wrong, I love Obsession.The cinnamon in it is not like in cookies, but like in incense. As it dries down, the bitterness goes away and leaves you with a subtle smell of cinnamon bark.
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