Forever by Mariah Carey

kbrown7070

This smells very sharp and aquatic on me, almost like Calvin Klein's Escape. I don't see any marine notes in the listing...maybe it's the Granny Smith apple accord coming through? The amber comes through almost too sharply, not warm at all. I'd almost say it's a beachy scent. I'm not in love with it enough to purchase it.

Casi

Forever is the only fragrance from MC's line that I like. On my skin, the notes of apple and gardenia are the most prevalent. The solid, woody base is a nice touch that slightly seperates Forever from the endless array of other fruity florals on the market. This would make a nice, safe gift or a good everyday fragrance. I believe that it would wear well on most women. The longevity and sillage is medium. Forever is likeable and wearable, but far too ordinary for my liking.

a bit vintage

Here is a fragrance that doesn't knock my socks off to say the least, but is pleasant enough to wear on a daily basis. I think the saving grace in Forever for me is the neroli. I also do like the way the gardenia and tuberose are subtle amongst the musk and woods. Vanilla is not listed in the notes, but I am sure it's there. Not bad.

Catbiscuit

I was brought kicking & screaming to this fragrance by a salesgirl intent on selling it. I would never touch something as daggy as MARIAH CAREY on my lonesome. Oh what an insuffereable snob I am! And it would have been to my detriment because this scent is truly lovely.

It is not especially modern (tuberose?), particulary considering it is a celebrity fragrance, but it is not old-lady either.

Similar to Eau Demoiselle it seems to be a reinterpretation of something traditional & true. Not too sweet, not too imposing. The sexy little bottle doesn't hurt either.

I am going to have to try it again on its own (I already had a full complement on board before being corraled into trying this) before I make a final decision but it is in the 'favourable' category for now.

Princess

Floral fruity. Nothing special. A gorgeous bottle. But the fragrance dispointed me:/ this is nothing special. And it gave me a migrene!

guest_Angel

Floral fresco e suave,do jeito que gosto.Amei.A fixação é ótima também.
No Brasil ele custou bem mais que 50 US (100 US),mas valeu a pena.

guest_alexanna7

Got my gift set 100ml for 48.00!so happy!smells so feminine.so soft.and got the tuberose.gardenia.apple musk on me.summer and glam perfume!

naya85

i just had this perfume last week! only can i say is 'WOW!' the bottle is like a beautiful crystal... the scent its like very glamour, sophisticated, sexy & sensual... love this perfume ever!
good job MC! ;)

sweetpatchi

This fragrance is a love at first sniff. Very sophisticated, classy and feminine. When i tested and sprayed it on my wrist, I suddenly felt like wearing a very expensive gown walking in hollywood red carpet...I really felt like a diva like Mariah. It lasts all day. The bottle is gorgeous too! M' Luscious Pink and Forever are Mariah's Best fragrances. M is my favorite of all though.

panda0410

This has to be Mariahs best perfume to date. Its a sparkling warm, rich, big white floral that is conversely a warm fragrance, but suited to summer wear! Top notes of the apple comes shining through and give this a crisp sparkling quality, the neroli adds a welcome softness that is sweet but not cloying. In the base the rich creamy white musk envelopes you softly, delicately, which is a nice contrast but so complementary to the sparkling apple notes, the musk grows as you wear and I really love it. The base has just enough woody notes to keep it grounded. The heart is the real seller of this fragrance though - tuberose and gardenia are there and they break through as the *real* attraction of this perfume - rich, big white florals that are just beautiful.
There is a classy, gentle elegant sexiness to this perfume that I just love and have received many compliments wearing this.
This has absolutely beautiful sillage and really good longevity. I have to agree that this is a lot like Juicy Couture (original, I have them both) but this is sweeter, a little less fruity and somehow more preferable to my nose. Juicy Couture has a patchouli note that is a little unforgiving in that fragrance as well, Mariah's Forever doesnt have it and it remains softly sweet and much nicer without the patchouli.

The one thing I dislike about this is the idiotically overstated lid, it looks like something you could stab someone with :| The bottle is just beautiful and very ergonomic, it fits beautifully in your hand and easy to use. But that lid is just a tad overstated.

I was lucky to pick up 2 x 100ml bottle gift packs with the mini 5ml pure parfums (which are delicious!) and body lotions included, and I will definitely repurchase when these sets are done.

Soph007

I have this perfume and let me say it's my signature scent! it's so sexy and sensual, my boyfriend bought it for me and I love it to bits! Almost finished my 2nd bottle and will get another one.

knics33

Forever is fresh, sweet, and white. I get lots of green apple- not the candy sweet kind... it is more fresh and sparkling. All else I can really pick up on is clean tuberose and some creamy gardenia with some light woods in the background. Very simple, but pretty nonetheless. Unique... not really, but I still enjoy wearing Forever. This is the best of Mariah's perfumes in my opinion. It reminds me a little of a less complex Juicy Couture, with the strong tuberose, gardenia, and fresh(er) fruit.

Fragaria

I passed this and saw it was another MC perfume so give it a shot since I LOVE her Luscious Pink. The bottle was impressive enough but one quick blast and it was like, "oh, ok..." It wasn't bad in anyway but nothing to notice. It left no impression what so ever. It's pleasant enough for anyone. I think very few will find it special or something to be excited about. For most, I think you'll find it's just....eh....nice.

Taliera

I try to stay away from celebrity fragrances, but when I smelled this, my first thought was "this could be my signature scent!". It was sooooo beautiful, floral and musky, and it's rich and light at the same time. The colour I would pick is gold, no questions asked. It is classic and modern, emphasised by the art deco bottle (although I must admit, the plastic makes it look a bit tacky). But when I applied the perfume to my skin it lost a lot of the lustre, which it had straight out of the bottle. Quickly it developed into a very ordinary, "celebrity" fragrance. The lasting power was poor too.

LoveLy

its not that great and i hate tuberose..it's not so bad here but i have to say this is a very forgettable scent in my book

The Perfume Critic

The design of this perfume bottle is nice, but the fact that the bottle is plastic and not glass makes it a little tacky. This perfume smells like tuberose and apples. Definitely not anything special.

Robynlovesperfume

This scent is fresh alright, but I can't help but be disturbed by this fragrance. There is something in here that is so strong, it makes me want to gag. Okay, not seriously, but I really really REALLY can't stand this... What a stinker, YUCK.

@RtIN

This perfume is both fresh and floral. What I admire the most about this fragrance is that the tuberose and gardenia do not overpower the fragrance. The notes are perfectly balanced with a hint of green apple that adds a little sweetness. Even though,the fragrance has been introduced during the fall season it is a total spring/summer fragrance.Not to mention the fragrance is long lasting and tastefully packaged.

guest_

I'm not a huge Mariah fan but, even I have to admit that this is sophisticated and sexy at the same time. At first I wasn't sure but, as I continued to smell it, I started to really enjoy. It was very light but the floral scents made it very sensual. I give this two thumbs up..Good Job Mimi..

bebe08

to me, forever smells very fresh and clean. kinda like bounce dryer sheets with a bit of floral. i didnt mind the scent although the bottle is a very large akward shape!

rainydays

Whoa... thought I'd like this because I love M and Luscious Pink, but this is definitely a step backward. To me, it smells cheap, sharp, and just plain strange (there's a note in there that really repulses me, but it's not listed and I can't pin it down... almost a musty smell). I like apple and light floral smells, but this just doesn't do it for me.

danimcneil

i finally got my bottle today! i got the 100ml bottle gift set. the set also cam with a 15ml parfum bottle and the body cream. i love this scent. i work at a hospital and this perfume is light enough that it doesn't offend anyone, yet it lasts all day. it really is so beautiful!

missk

At first sniff I could have sworn I'd smelt this before. Not surprising that this isn't unique, but it's pleasant none-the-less.

The apple note is quite dominant in the opening, giving Forever a rather fresh and vibrant quality. The tuberose and gardenia are present in this fragrance, however they do not steal the limelight, they prefer to linger softly in the background.

Perhaps I find Forever similar to the DKNY Be Delicious series. It's twin would have to be a fresh, rather potent fragrance dominated by juicy apple.

Must admit that the bottle in real-life is not dainty and pretty, rather it is quite bulky and if you happened to purchase the 100ml, it would most likely be the biggest bottle in your collection. The bottle design is in one word; odd.

Overall this is a nice, youthful and refreshing fragrance that has great lasting strength and quite a powerful trail of scent. I recommend to apple lovers.

guest_YankeeBelle

I bought Forever before I smelled it,since I love and own both of MCS other scents. MISTAKE!!! I'm sorry, Forever smells so old ladyish,even manish such a letdown!!! LPink is my FAVORITE scent EVER!! I am trying to sell my huge bottle of Forever on Craigslist..No luck. Love/hate me for this review, its how I feel.

ohmira

This perfume is so lovely. It's not strong, but it's not so light that you can not smell it. All 3 layers blend so beautifully. Elizabeth Arden has truly made a masterpiece with this one.

danimcneil

i own M by Mariah and it really is not one of my favorites. when Luscious Pink came out i was excited cuz the notes sounded delicious and it was a little more up my allie, but i didnt buy it. FOREVER is AMAZING! I went to macy's yesterday and sprayed it on my skin. the top notes are juicy, but in a very beautiful femanine way. there is tuberose (which i usually totally despise) in the heart of the perfume, but it doesnt last that long, and it not heavy at all...which is why i hate it. the dry down/base notes are beautiful. the whole compostion is beautful. i am a huge floral fan, and this did not dissapoint. and it lasts and and lasts! even through my shower! its crazy! i really do suggest this perfume...

mandashell

Smelling this at Macy's today, I have to say that this is a very nice scent and could definately be an addition to my perfume wardrobe. This is the only Mariah Carey perfume that I have liked so far. The tuberose in this one is very appealing and doesn't overpower the scent at all. It is soft and subtle but radiates and has a welcome prescence.

Edit: When smelling this, it reminded me of something that my mother used to wear back in the day....Sand and Sable!! LOL! I knew it! The two have very similar notes but Sand and Sable is much stronger.

MiguelHarris

These are note the right notes at all, here you go.

Top Notes: Radiant
Luxurious accords of Neroli, Lotus Blossom and Dewy Green Apple create a refreshing, distinctive blend capturing Mariah's sensual appeal.

Mid Notes: Glamorous
A rich floral heart embodies Mariah's warmth and sophistication through a symphony of Tuberose and Gardenia.

Base Notes: Mesmerizing
A unique, sultry combination of White Musk and exotic woods provide a depth like Mariah's unforgettable voice.

BluDreamer7806

The bottle is very different from her other bottles of perfume. I like floral scents, just as long as they're not overpowering. The ingredients seem interestingly enough, but I don't own too many scents with tuberose. I can't say that I don't like it, because if its done right, it can be enjoyable, but I guess the scents depend upon the wearer's tolerance of it. I definitely would like to give it a try.