Moschino Moschino for women

At first it smelled like an offensive version of Obsession because I was having bronchitis ..... then it changes quickly....WOW.................. it did smell like very expensive perfume for snobbish, chic women ! Reminded me of OBsession but not exactly the same. THE DRYDOWN is utterly beautiful ! You wont be disappointed ! LIKE !

To me this is very herbal, spicy, warm and a little fiery but at the same time, a calm scent as well. The fire cools on you and lingers in the background. I get a lot of the amber, so in this respect it is a lot like a spicy, ambery type scent, perhaps somewhat like an Ambre Sultan type thing. The galbanum also reminds me of the incense vibe in Opium eau de parfum female version, and I find this fragrance equally amazing in it's dry down.

I really like this fragrance, and whilst I originally bought this as a gift for a successful woman. I find it intoxicating and enjoy it on my skin as well (as I did with the richer, EDP female Opium by YSL). I think if you are a very successful type of female, probably in late twenties, early thirties onward, this can be a power scent. It says "I'm here, and I got here because I worked hard to be here" kind-of-scent. REAL women wear this, women who work hard and matter in their job etc.

Very classy... and definitely highly recommended.

I first asked for a sample because I wasn't sure whether I liked spicy fragrances (I've only JUST become a perfume addict :P) and when I smelt this I just thought WOW! In my opinion it smells like Indian incense, my sis and mum agree, and VERY aromatic, elegant and classy. I can smell only a TINY amount of pepper but it isn't enough to make you smell like a man :P I am pleased I bought this however, being only 16, I would say this perfume is more for those over the age of about 25 but that aint gonna stop me from wearing this!
Rating: 5/5 :D
Perfect for any LADY who wants to leave a classy, aromatic, sexy impression ;)

I find it very similar to the drydown of vintage obsession, so none of the bitter notes and the sillage is less overwhelming. But this one is just lovely and elegant plus long lasting, very warm and sensual but suited for daytime too. Heaven.

I am amongst the happy owners of this scent now!

I literally was sniffing out the wearer of this scent the other day more than a month ago now. The sillage of this perfume is absolutely amazing! I could not find who it was as the scent gently filled all the foyer of the hotel I was in.

It is a very well blended fragrance. I was captivated by its unusual sweet, spicy and powdery nutmeg-vanilla aroma from the first second I felt it. It wasn't sugary sweet nor spicy hot. It was extremely feminine, sensual, warm and balanced to the perfection. I couldn't guess what the fragrance was, but I was definate in one thing - I must have it! I must admit that my first guess was - "Is that a Shalimar?" - but no I was completely sure that it wasn't after few following sniffs. It was something even more alluring to me, which to the fact was surprising, because I have Shalimar and used to think that there couldn't be anything more intriguing than that. But what was it then? I was walking around trying to find the Lady, being afraid of what if I won't going to find her and loose the chance of knowing what it is?

But, oh my, I found Her and I am so grateful She told me the name of the scent!! I was hesitating with a purchase as found the information on the internet that it is no longer available and what there is - all are fakes. Not true! I have received it today!

It's a fantastic oriental scent! One of a kind. If you like scents like Opium YSL, Shalimar Guerlain or Obsession Calvin Klein - go for it! But to be honest - this is such a treasure, I am pleased that it's not popular. True gem! It stands out from the crowd and makes others turn heads on you! It fills the room with your presence but not in a loud way, more as a gentle, but confident statement - the Lady is here.

This is a VERY well-balanced perfume; warm, spicy, and easy to wear. A little old-fashioned but strangely I find it really soothing. I feel safe and comfortable everytime I wear it.

A knockout scent with proper 'pow'. Little bottle, big personality. A Moschino classic, might be too much for some. Has some of my favourite notes rose, vanilla, ylang ylang, amber & sandalwood. Nice.

one of the best bargains in the market today. this is a well crafted perfume, long lasting, reach and classy.
its not a sugar bomb. its a bit like boucheron but less soapy. i highly recommend.

This is a really good stuff. First of all, one thing that I love about perfumes is where I can feel them all day long. To feel them in a nice way, I mean, not being overwhelming or suffocating. Moschino fits perfectly in the category of being there for the all day cuddling and spoiling our senses.

I would describe it as a warm, spicy, bitter-sweet, having an herbal touch with something creamier about it and a light & almost imperceptible touch of leather which is oh so good!

This is my recent fascination. I bought it after just one test, I cannot wait for it to arrive.
It is very rich and creamy. Overwhelming with its power, sillage and longevity. Typical 80' fragrance. Bold, strong, very feminine. It reminds me of Obsession and Boucheron- it has the same climate. Spices and amber are the most detectible, there is some vanilla, but it comes out lightly at the end of it's lasting. Very old fashion perfume.

Resins, vanilla, musk, and touch of black pepper. Intense, bold, spicy, sultry, sizzling, borderline stuffy (or what some like to refer to as "balmy"). I just adore it, and something about it screams "Italy" to me more than any other perfume. I don't know why. I find it alluring, mysterious, penetrating to the soul. The scent might seem just a tad old-fashioned or outdated. To pull off this 80's perfume takes guts, but I believe that anyone around you who inhales its bewitching scent will demand to know what you're wearing. It's a classic.

Haven't been wearing this one for long now (maybe half an hour), but I believe this will be a new favourite for days that I don't have a clear idea of what to wear :). Apparently I really like 80's-90's perfumes :D. Loulou, Classique de JPG, Poème, Moschino, Musk, Obsession ... Bring it on! :D They at least have some oomph, some body. In these times of sweet and girly water perfumes, this one stands out just enough. I do believe this one is more wearable than Obsession. Obsession can turn out very animalic.

This one definately makes a statement imo: I'm a woman and a confident, elegant one too! Even on days that you just picked Moschino because you don't have a strong desire for another smell.

This perfume was on sale in the mall I went to. I tried it but to be honest, it reminds me of old rich ladies? Totally not my kind of scent ...

I wore Moschino in the early 2000's and I thought this smells familiar. It is only now that I am trying to buy back the perfumes I used to wear, I bought Moschino and Benetton Colors, I used to wear in the early nineties that I know where I knew the Moschino smell from. Very similar indeed :)

I did buy a vintage bottle of Benetton, which I believe has civet in and the reformulated doesn't but give it a try if you want a cheaper version of Moschino.

This is a classic timeless smell which is deliciously warm, woody and sweet, (but not too sweet) all at the same time.
Unlike the other Moschino perfumes this one is the most sophisticated of them all. Its speaks of experience and sophistication and is not at all girly and floral like all the other innocuous, boring and alarmingly tedious fragrances which seem to be 'in fashion' at the moment.
If you want to make a statement without screaming the place down, this fragrance is for you.

My favorite Moschino: I adore Orientals and this one has that rare mix that smells wonderful on my skin. I adore Patchouli (in the right amount!) and this Moschino happens to deliver just that. A wonderful silage and a powdery dry down that always lures you with a hint of Patchouli! Wonderful!

This is a recognizable perfume when worn by others, I go like "are you wearing...?". I love this scent, a little goes a long way. Perfect on a cold day... but even on a evening in the summer. The key is not to use too much.
It's a warm interesting perfume. I don't know much perfumes that smell like this one. Warm, present but not overpowering.

It's been my absolute favorite ever since it came out years ago. Compliments galore. Unfortunately getting harder to find, especially the bath/shower gel (anyone find it lately?) Thanks to the suggestion it is alot like Boucheron -- may I ask which one -- I am not familiar with and I see there are many. Thank you!

I tried this one a few years ago and didn`t like it at all. However,I decided to give it another chance when I saw that someone had voted it similar to Boucheron (Thanks a lot), which is one of my favourites. They are indeed alike in top notes and I would say they are going in the same direction but then Moschino becomes spicier and darker.I don`t detect any powdery notes and vanilla. Anyway,it is warm, comforting and perfect for winter. All time classic, very strong, small amount goes long way. It is from those perfumes which are at their best when dabbed on rather than sprayed.

I got one bottle today from some shop.So far it is warm, spicy and balmy. It somewhat, like a warm hug in November. I am goinf out now, when I be back, I tell, how it opens and play....
P.S.It revealed a bot burned wood note after a while.

I agree with everything Olga1780 said (she summed it up very nicely!) and I would add that, even though the notes don't indicate it, for me there is at some point in the drydown a chypre-esque quality here. Then later, a soapy aldehyde quality. But when the dust completely settles, a good, classic oriental emerges that I find familiar and comforting. Like a *slightly* updated version of something my mom might've worn in the 70's. (BTW, with the vanilla, amber, woods and spices, why isn't this classifed as oriental?)

I am only sad I am descovring Moschino only now. From their ads I always thougt it was nothing special just mainstream compotes... This one is really up there with all my other fav orientals that hits you strong:)

I had high expectations for this perfume because it was supposed to be old school classic, ulike the rest of the Moschino fragrances. And not only did it not disappoint me a bit, but exceeded my expectations.
Very beautiful and unique creation with a touch of vintage feel to it, although I would put it in the oriental spicy category. Definitely a formal fragrance. If you like classics like Arpege, Rochas Femme, Diva, First and so on and so forth, you sure will be able to appreciate this one.

This is my favorite of the Moshino house. To me it is a oriental that goes well with my chemistry. I detect coriander, pathouli [I love patchouli} and vanilla. It develops into a soft oriental on my skin wich i adore. I always have another botlle in stock. I get many compliments when i wear this wich i don't get when i wear Opium [thank god my husband love's that one to}. even though it is a edt, spray two times and it is enough to last a day. I hope that this one stays available.

Until now (now being AFTER I got a hated but informative poudre note sample) i always thought Moschino was the mistress of Powdery scent. Along with Shalimar and Anne Klein II. What I defined as powdery was the way a perfume makes a cloud of sweet dry particles, the way it seems to get so high up in my nose that I smell it with the inside of my head.
Anyway, I don't agree with some reviewers who think Moschino is sexy. To me, this is pure air-headed elegance.

Just received mine today after a long wait. As Sherapop said, "this is perfume". This sillage is along the line of Shalimar. In other ways, they share nothing.

Upon first applying, I may have been too heavy handed because I wanted to run to the bath and scrub is off. It was nearly overwhelming. After about 15 minutes, it mellows to a beautiful oriental. The first blast is similar to the smell of kerosene which gives way to beautiful flowers and woodie goodies. There is nothing sweet about this concoction. To me, it is pure oriental. The nutmeg, patchouli, and sandalwood blend with the carnation and gardenia. There is no question they dominate the carnations and gardenias. I think the flowers are there to merely temper the woodie offerings. I have not noticed the pepper.

This is a "true perfume" that bares no resemblance to many of today's watery offerings. I have not had it on long enough to judge its longevity but firmly feel it will be superior. I must say this is seductive like Obsession and not classy like Arpege. It actually makes Obsession look like its shy chaste sister. Yet, I believe it has its time and place. Viva Moschino, the ultimate sexy frag!!!!

The longer I wear this, the better it smells. The value makes this a major winner. I will be back again with further details.

Further Details: This one has superior longevity. It is going strong after more than six hours. This is a winner.

This one has disappear from the selves in Spain,What a pity! It used to be better than Obsession by CK,and I loved it. It is a little bit masculine and very sensual I still have lovely memories of it.Moschino sells now very trendy fragrances that I suppose more modern generations fancy and appreciate but this one was their best by far.

To me this is the chaotic mix of all the notes and if there would be less of the green note in it there would be a chance that i could like it. But there is a note in it that simply distracts me. Haven´t detected it yet, but i will wait and give it another try. In some way it reminds me of a "Krazy Krizia" but much more wearable for me becuase of the sharp notes here. I don´t get any similarities to "Obsession", after reading that i especially went to perfume store to compare and Obsession is much sharper to me and more wearable to my taste. I really love the pepper note and carnation, but still there is something that turns me off.
So sad, i really wanted to like it. I guess i have to grow yet to wear this perfume. It suits really good my grandma though.

Utterly charming and mysterious perfume: musky tones, lovely flowers, a touch of vanilla, warm wood.

Associations: cold winter mist, white damask, short days, a celebration, maybe even a wedding..

So glad I own a bottle.

"It's a perfume!" were the first words out of my mouth upon applying Moschino MOSCHINO. What a gorgeous, substantial composition this is! I love the rich florality mingling with all of the spices and the patchouli. The marigold (tagetes) really stands out for me--in a beautiful way--but all of the other floral and oriental and chypre notes contribute as the voices of a harmonic chorus.

MOSCHINO has very, very, big sillage and phenomenal longevity (impossible to review two perfumes on this glorious day!), and I have to say that this is my best purchase in a long time. Although this perfume was launched in the '80s, I do not find it '80s-ish in that "oh no: impossible to wear" way, but I do think that it needs to be applied sparingly if one plans on interacting with others in public. I was thrilled to spend another dreaded "wintry mix" weather day in my warm apartment marvelling at how wonderful I smell!

I steered clear from the house of Moschino after less than felicitous encounters with three members of the CHEAP & CHIC series, none of which I find wearable. But they have redeemed themselves many times over with MOSCHINO and also COUTURE, another recent acquisition and splendid creation. As an added plus, the bottles in which these two gems are housed are lovely as well...

Anyone who loves perfume (as opposed to unidimensional flimsy cologne, shower-in-a-bottle, office-ready inoffensive fruity floral frags, etc.) has got to give MOSCHINO a sniff!

A woody musk (with oriental touch) and floral deep, made dusty, round and intense. A smell difficult to forget ... it associated with something old.
He remembers the smell of the cupboards of my grandmother, or own his in the special days, it does that he does not find place for this perfume in my life.Probably it is an aroma that it appreciates with the time???.


Passed some time is smoothed lightly and becomes more comfortable, but not as to take it definitively.

Not for the young and virginal! Full bodied, ample, and sexual this is a 36-26-36 woman. The strongest notes i get from this are the carnation, galbanum and vanilla. That being said, this juice can easily pass for unisex. As a sidebar, those of you who remember VENICE from Yves Rocher, this is pretty spot on.

The only perfume I have ever really loved! Finding it extremely hard to find now so if anyone knows of a similar one I would love to hear about it!
Over the years I have lost count of number of people who compliment me on my perfume (both men and women). Something I have never had from any other perfume. Have never found it overpowering as some people do - maybe it's all down to personal chemistry!

I keep trying Moschino and waiting to like it. Not sure I'll ever get there. This is another fragrance whose notes look great on paper but come across as harsh and discordant on my skin. It's very strong and has monster sillage on me.

I love the big loud scents of the 1980's. I'm fond of many patchoulis and spicy scents. I detect in Moschino some similarities to other scents I have enjoyed (Bal a Versailles and L'Air de Rien, for example), but Moschino is such an odd mix of spices, greens and sweetness. I can't quite bring myself to say I like it.

The overall effect on me: old lady wearing too much Gardenia perfume just ate pasta with spicy marinara and is getting ready to mop the floor with some Spic and Span.

[No offense to old ladies, Gardenia lovers, spicy marinara eaters or folks who clean their floors with Spic and Span. :-) ]

[Feel free to substitute "old man" for "old lady" in my description. Moschino is unusual enough to be 100% unisex.]

This is one of those unexpected intruiging perfumes. I did not foresee that from such a bottle this perfume would evolve! It starts out with a bomb of OLD glam, which makes me think immidiately: NO! not my piece of cake! But then, it settles down so interesting and spicy.. extravagant, which makes you want to máke it your piece of cake. Definitly try this if you can... Even if it scares you a little.

I have to add a second review because I have to say that this stuff literally gags me in the Summer!!!! In the Fall its absolutley wonderful! This is one of the rare few perfumes that I have that has ever did this to me. Im now waring this again but I tired it this summer and almost lost my "cookies" after putting it on. WIEIRD. perfume is a strange science indeed!

This fragrance was way too strong for me...I didn't like it, and I LOVE many of the Moschino fragrances!

This is what I would have liked to have worn in the 80's! Strong, rich, decadent, lady-like with a woody, male-edge...a sharp tailored suit complete with shoulder-pads & bold gold jewellery...all woman yet with plenty of feistyness!

Strong, spicey, alcoholic, herbal & bitter-sweet at first - blasting its way onto the skin, making its presence known like a pair of high heels on a cool marble floor. Moschino then takes its sweet time to slowly mellow into a more rounded "perfumey" fragrance (I see scents like 24Fauberg as having this rich, perfumey quality).

The progression of this scent is fantastic! It gradually evolves from its very male beginnings into a heady, heavenly, feminine fragrance via a myriad of convoluted perfumed twists & turns. How many modern edts can boast this interest & power?

The last gasps are of a pervasive, musky, velvety vanilla fog....many, many hours later! Soniamcalear hits the nail on the head by describing it as the inside of a ladies purse...a rich lady who owns gilded compacts with a down puff & waxy, ruby-red lipstick.

Like Kama, this reminds me of a mix of frags - a healthy dose of Rykiel Woman (warm, peppery-spiced) blended with the big "perfumey" voice of scents like 24F, Boucheron, L'Heure Bleue.

Despite its 80's nature & unsettling start, I find it a perfume relevant to this sweet-modern era, a classic, undated. If you like strong woody-musks (like strip) & unusual spicey-orientals (like Rykiel Woman)I urge you to try it! If you don't fall for it at least you will enjoy the experience of a true perfume-ride.

I am so glad this one has not been killed yet and I am so glad that women don't choose this one but choose some cheesy perfumes that are no where near to this masterpiece. The lasting power is long as most of Moschino's fragrances, my scarf smells with days on it. Luca Turin compared this with L'heur Bleue from Guerlain, only making a remark that this was a copy of it. I would say that for me this one is better. At least stays longer with you.Amongst YSL's NU this is one of my all time favorites.

This is really strong and sweet to start off with but then it quickly calms down, in fact I think it calms down to much because I absolutely love this scent so much. It reminds me of the smell of a ladies purse inside after she has kept all her lovely belongings it for so long and tenderly packed it away for another day. Its sweet and musky.

I GET COMPLIMENTS ON THIS ALL THE TIME!

Moschino is a very classy fragrance I used to wear in the 90's. It was my first floral woody musk scent, and I have never forgotten the spice, flower and vanilla combination that makes this scent so unique.

Today I was surprised to see it on sale in the department store and the SA told me that they haden't had it for a long time. Smelling it again ewoked memories from the past and how luxuiorus I felt wearing it when I was still a student.

The strange notes of oregano, coriander and nutmeg added something peculiar to it's composition which I liked at that time. And Moschino is very longlasting. After several hours there is still ylang ylang, rose, musk and vanilla lingering on my wrist.

I can't make up my mind if I should buy it or not? It was such a bargain, (only USD 22). But I think that Shalimar edp will fulfill some of the desired notes of flowers, spices and vanilla and add some other that I'm more crazy about wearing today.

I loved this one for decades, but just this weekend I once again discovered what an incredible beauty this is..
UNBELIEVABLE

Very unique, classic and vampy!
Lasts very long too.

Actually, this is a very MUST MUST MUST have. It is one of the most beautiful perfumes ever.

Moschino is no doubt a classic fragrance which has somehow slipped under the radar during the last few decades.

I very rarely hear of this signature scent by Moschino, it seems that their fruity florals and more modern offerings have gained them more success. A shame seeing how elegant and refined this fragrance actually is.

Moschino is spicy yet soapy. The spicy components in the opening when blended with the vanilla, patchouli and floral notes in the drydown, gives this fragrance a beautiful, creamy texture which I really admire.

I'll agree with trueperfumelover that suggested that this fragrance is similar to the classic and highly praised Boucheron pour Femme, although it is perhaps not as complex.

I like Moschino's simplicity and also love the fact that for an eau de toilette, this fragrance lasts almost a whole day.

I highly recommend.

Is has presence in a positive sense. Rich blend with a volume and spices. Time eats the spices away, so it could lie back and sink in velvet armchair. It makes me think of the past, and blissfully slows down my pace.

It´s a very beautiful bottle, and the fragrance is great. Strong, long lasting, luxurious...but now I´m bored of this Moschino (maybe because I had it for long time)

I just got this today - it is beautiful bottle and beautiful box! Gold and expensive looking!

Anyway, I ordered this perfume because someone said that are a bit similar to Dolce Gabbana BY...

I think that they are in the climate, but not VERY SIMILAR to Dolce Gabbana BY..at least not in my opinion...

I think they are like... mixing of
Dolce Gabbana BY and Sonia Rykiel EDP Not for men..
They have spiciness and some sexy part of Dolce Gabbana BY
and pepper and also spiciness not from Sonia Rykiel EDP Not for men - but much lighter version of Sonia Rykiel EDP Not for men.
They are strong ONLY within 3-5 first minutes...
I definitely like them...

I want to edit something more..now after wearing them for 40 minutes I really like them!!! They are very elegant but sexy... and the tone from Sonia Rykiel goes away a little bit and more of D&G BY appears...

This one is my mother's fave...
And i begin to like it too!

Bring the strong scent at the first spray, but this is i must tell you that the Overwhelmed coriander was fading way by time!

Leaves Vanilla and Nutmeg behind!

This is too strong for me, but i don't know why i just love it!

My mom had it from 1995 and still exists until now (wow its been 15 years old and the scent still strong)

I've owned many perfumes over the past 14 years, this is the only one I don't clearly remember the smell of. I remember the shiny box, I remember the bottle with the cool bow - I don't remember the scent. Maybe that's useless information - OR maybe that's a very pertinent clue as to the value of this fragrance. I do remember that I used to wear this when I didn't have any strong feelings as to what to wear. It was my "whatever, I don't really care" fragrance. Do with that information what you will! :-D