Lovely Sarah Jessica Parker for women

This is lovely. I find this to be a very tasteful fragrance, suitable for most occasions, but not boring. Its a cool fresh floral, very feminine. The mix of orchid and lavender is heavenly, with the lavender contributing just enough sharpness to keep the fragrance from being too light. The musk and woods are soft, so to me this is mainly a lovely floral.

Yes, Lovely! Ordered 100ml bottle for a bargain of £20 yesterday, can't wait to wear it! On me, this is almost exactly like NR For Her EdT (black bottle), but softer and not so strong. Which suite me, as NR gets a bit too strong on me. Lovely has an OK longevity on me, sprayed my arm at around 14 and could still smell it when I went to bed.

I thought I didn´t like it when I first tried it. But I just changed my thoughts. I am testin the sample right now, again, (thanks to Mel for gifting me that sample!) and I am pleasantly surprised.

It´s smells exactly like the name says, LOVELY, it really is. Not too girly and fun. It´s more womanly, sophisticated, almost mature. Very soft, almost powdery. I am in love with that lavender musky smell. It´s very intimate and stays close to the skin for a very long time. Lasting power is incredible, it surely can be compared to Narciso Rodriguez for her EDP perfume, not just because of the smell, but also because of the quality and lasting power.

As you can tell, the price you pay for that is much more reasonable than in NR for her case. I love it. Desperately need a bottle of this stuff!

This was fine, but too soft for me. Nothing unique or stand out. Would be a nice weekend fragrance. Doubt I will buy it, but would be satisfied to get as a gift.

my mum has this and it smells amazing on her. sadly it doesnt smell too great on me (im very jelous). Its delicious on the right person.

This one does indeed smell very much like Narciso Rodriguez for her. I do not think it is a good cheaper replacement though, because lasting power and projection are very poor. It is too weak. The scent is very good though, very sexy, not exactly the same, but very very similar to NR.

The best celebrity fragrance so far. Similar to NR For Her. But I like the drydown of the last one better.

This scent smells amazing on a man..one of my winter staples..so clean and musky ....entirely unisex

A LOVELY fragrance to feel sensual instantly!

I love Sara Jessica Parker and am a HUGE Sex and the City fan but, her taste in perfumes is disappointing. This smells like pipe smoke mixed with a dirty musky orchid. Total granny perfume, age 65+.

I have an unopened 100ml and 30ml bottles of this perfume that I'd like to swap for anything neat. PM me if interested!

I finally purchased this perfume and I am in love <3
Everytime I wear it my boyfriend compliments me and inches closer to me. It is truly Lovely!!

I had Narciso for Her EDP first... Then I know from here that it's similar with LOVELY. Yes it iss.. But Lovely is softer, Narciso is musky. Usually I like the soft one, but now I think like Narciso one you can spray twice equal with Lovely 5 spray. I like LOVELY, nicer for hot summer..

Love this scent. not very adventurous but very well done. Next time I would buy the liquid satin version instead of the edp though.

defiantly a "older Womans" Perfume,
i do like the smell tho, but as im only 19, it is not the smell i would like to wear :) lol

soft and feminine scent. at the first spray it comes on too strong, but wait 1,2,3 and it gets like the perfume's name says 'lovely'. delicate, creamy with touch of rosewood, soft musk and hint of lavender which gives off that medicine scent but in small amounts which add crispness to the scent. there's something about this perfume that brings a smile to my face, it's so huggable:)
got it on sale for $20 and what an excellent buy. the only downside, it doesn't last long enough; I get 3 hours max.

I really like this, but it disappears in just minutes.

I love this scent!!!

For someone who purports to be a fragrance fanatic or connoisseur, SJP should have cringed at putting her name to this soapy harsh mess. I tried it recently at a chemist shop and although the first 5 minutes were acceptable but boring, it changed into a sharp soapiness which made a joke out of the name "Lovely". I'm sorry to those lovers of this stuff, but for me it was just a waste of time.

I find this one is very love/hate. You have to love lavender to like this perfume, otherwise the almost masculine scent will drive you nuts, especially as the musk comes in quick and strong behind the opening florals. But if you like lavender this is a good one to choose as that is the dominant note to me.

Disgusting, smells like soap but in a bad way. Definitely my least favourite from my collection.

Beautiful bottle. I must say I fell for the bottle - smell is like cheap, harsh deodorant. When I wear this, my friend tells me I smell like a man.

Stunning first outing by the Sex & the City starlet.
Musk is the star in this scent (at least on my skin), with supporting roles by lavender and woods.
I love the softness and powdery aspect to the musk in Lovely.
While it may not be a completely original scent, Lovely has a place in my fragrance wardrobe...and I'm sure it'll stay there for a while to come.

I used to have it ... The damn bottle wouldn't even finish so after 75% was done, i had to garbage it. Smells gross. It is for people who love SOAPY smells. It used to give me headaches. Please proceed with caution .

[OCT/26/2011]

There is something about this that starts off smelling like bug spray to me. And yet when it dries down it smells great. I also find that it combines really well with rosemary-- I have a rosemary bush in my backyard, and when I have trimmed branches from or messed with it while wearing Lovely I smell (even more) incredible afterwards.

This is very fresh. But I do find a note that was very sharp to my nose. Was it the patchouli? I think it was ._.

I chose that for work today and it worked out good. BUT: This is so weak! I had to use 4 sprays, which I never do and even than it quickly faded. I even sprayed my hair and clothes, but that made no difference. No sillage either.

It's really expansive that way. I'm not sure, if it's worth it. Maybe a nice body lotion after the shower does the same?

I first bought Lovely from Sarah Jessica Parker. I had to get used to it, I thought it was a quite overwhelming scent at first. Then I grew to love it, and now for me it is a quite distinct(ive), not mainstraim, perfume. Apparently I like musky flavours. Then I smelled Narciso Rodriquez and to me it was almost the same as Lovely (but a lot more expensive at the moment in Holland). A pity that Lovely will not be produced in the future. Missed opportunity I think.

Cute, clean and soapy. Good for work :)

I read Chandler Burr’s story of the ridiculousness of the making of this scent and an Hermès Jardin fragrance, and then, of course, was dying to try it. What’s funny, though, is that for all the attention centered on Lovely and the Hermès scent, I found them both to be first and foremost dull. I thought that I would at least find Un Jardin sur le Nil intriguing or memorable. 5 minutes after testing it, though, I could only vaguely even remember it, and never went back to try it again.

As ho-hum as Lovely is, I like that it’s a musk fragrance. Little wood, little flower, BIG MUSK. Enough musk that this could be a musk-in-the-title perfume if it chose to be. Soft, when used to describe musk usually means rounded and comfortable. This is soft like soggy. The cloying musk burdened with flowers and patchouli is all weight and no buoyancy. Also a bit like chewing a taffy ‘til your jaw aches—it takes effort and seems to go on forever. Still, if you like sweet, this is better than most candy-perfumes.

Smells just like burnt sugar when you first put it on - yummy!

And I mean that as a compliment! It has a burnt sugar, candyfloss smell - without being too sweet.

My ex used to say that it just smelled like 'me' and that it was 'lovely'.

Didn't LOVE LOVE LOVE it though, don't know if I'll buy it again.

This perfume smells so cheap. I got a vapid sort of indistinct floral mix for a few minutes, then several hours of chemical overly-soapy musk that would not come off my clothes. Headache inducing. Proceed with caution.

I just bought it few months ago and I loved the way lavender smells. Though my boyfriend said I smelled like an old lady with the fragrance. So I put it in wardrobe untouched. And just this morning, I smelled a "Lovely" lady on the bus. It's totally another different thing when you detect your own perfume on others. That lady smells really greatly. I love lavender and I love "Lovely".

I think this is a perfume that really varies in scent according to body chemistry. My mother bought this for me, but it smelled SO bad when I put it on! It was like having a layer of synthetic body odour- not 'lovely' by any means! My sister took one whiff off the bottle and said "What a nice, subtle scent" and lo and behold- it smells great on her (i.e. clean florals, not disgusting B.O.!). It was a sad experience overall, because I really wanted to like it and unfortunately, could not! Recommendation: test before buying.

Ive had a bottle of this sitting on my desk for 3 years now. I never wear it because it smells horrible. I dont really know what turns me off about it...its almost like cleaning liquid

The dry down smells exactly like RL Lauren Style. I already have Lauren Style and I enjoy the top and middle notes in Lauren Style more than I do in Lovely. Both perfumes are peppery on me, but Lauren Style wins out.

Lovely is accurate name. A lot of elegance for cheap. I love the bottle too, very pretty and cute. I also found these almost identical to Lovely: Red Door velvet, Rumeur and NR for her.

I want to like this fragrance. I really, really do. Unfortunately, this is one scent where it's appeal to Mr. Turin will forever go over my head, as I simply can't smell it. I get white flowers and then nothing. Light, airy, instant vanishment.

I've been wanting to purchase Narciso Rodriguez's perfume for the longest time but I found it to be a bit pricey in my local shops. But then I read the reviews that SJP's Lovely smells quite similar. So I tried it on my skin today and the reviews were very accurate!!! So similar to NR's perfume. Gorgeous!!!

I absolutely love this scent and I think I might even like it better than the NR perfume! So much cheaper too!

This will be my next purchase :)

This is exactly what the name says - lovely. A beautiful soft floral that's office-friendly. A bit boring perhaps, but truly lovely.

Other reviewers mention a similarity to Narciso Rodriguez For Her but this smells NOTHING like it on me. All I get are soft floral notes with a hint of lavender and rosewood. Gardenia isn't listed as a note but it's there - this is almost a gardenia bomb on my skin.

Soft, feminine and classic without overpowering anamalic notes. Lovely!

I think this scent truley is 'lovely'! I wear it often, but have yet to receive a compliment on it. Maybe it doesn't smell very interesting on me. People have commented on other fragrances I have worn, but never this one.

Its an ok perfume I put it on once in a while when I am out with friends... but not really my favourite...

Extremely sharp and kind of sour scent. Smells a bit like chemicals you use to clean with.
Not soft and fluffy at all - not my cup of tea.

This is a thumbs down.. smell is so STRONG on me one spray and I was overwhelmed and very masculine not sweet maybe a hint of floral...I immediately returned this back to the store.Washed it off my skin and still was there 8 hours later..So if you want long lasting this is for you. I wanted to Love it!!!! So disappointed.

What a wonderful scent! I agree this is very similar to Narciso Rodgriguez For Her. For someone who enjoys the scent of NR (but finds the staying power terrible as I do), Lovely is a great alternative.

I find this exceptional for a celebrity fragrance. It's a nice change from the sugar-overload type of scents that celebs most often put out on the market. Instead, this is a beautiful, soft, woodsy floral musk.

This fragrance brings together light, soft florals, a pinch of fresh citrus, and the perfect dose of dusty musk. This feels so serene, calm, and delicate. The ultimate classic, feminine perfume. Suits a soft but sensual woman.

Surprisingly, this lasts extraordinarily well (Narciso Rodgriguez lasts about 5 mins on me) and the sillage is very nice. Staying power aside, I also prefer the scent of Lovely over NR as well. The florals are a little more unique (lavendar, daffodil and orchid). The strong florals in NR makes it feel a little more dated by comparison, with a tiny bit of that bathroom-deodorizer vibe to it. Lovely feels more modern in my opinion....a great find!

This is Narciso Rodriguez on a serious budget.Thinner, less depth, less complicated, but still good musk. Gentle with a little aromachemical spike that reminds you that you didn't pay top dollar for this juice.

Lovely it is! I first bought this perfume while on holiday in Singapore and I fell in love with it instantly. Unfortunately, the connection that we had was too short and sweet. I didn't fancy it after quite some time and pass it to my lovely sister. It has floral and powdery scent which is LOVELY but perhaps,maybe it's for younger girls out there. It's fairly true that it's pleasant for office wear.

Oh - and another new simiar perfume to both NR and Lovely is Eli Saab's new one. This is heavier than both so apply sparingly, and more honey apparent in the top notes, but has a lovely subtle floral drydown - not musk like NR.

I agree that this smells very much like Narciso Rodriguez For Her. Both are beautiful but NR is a more complex perfume with more depth and dries down to a musk - whereas Lovely keeps a similar scent in the dry down. I'm not so keen on the musk dry down in NR so will stick with Lovely!

my dad got me it smells gorgeous not to overpowering

I really smell a nice floral to this. It isn't a sweet floral but more like you are walking through a garden of flowers, very soft. Mostly I smell the floral notes but every once in a while I smell the wood notes. I have worn this on other days where I can smell the wood more then the floral. It must be my chemistry. This is another favorite of mine. I am sad they discontinued it. It is exactly like it's name Lovely.

i love lovely...it is so lovely. Flowery, musky, powdery, I get loads of compliments. It is very similar to Narciso Rodriguez but much cheaper. xxx

Aaaah! The swaying fields of lavender in Provence. Lovely is a soft spicy lavender woody musk. I don`t experience all the notes on my skin. The prominent note is no doubt lavender. It`s perfect for warmer months when fragrances that are too sweet gets cloying very quickly. It feels clean and fresh but not citrussy.It`s hard to tell from the bottle,but i find it`s a tad masculine too. It can be unisex even though I cant imagine a guy buying something called lovely which is pink and comes in a bottle with a lavender ribbon around it :) The bottle is beautiful. Elegant and vintage in style. Interestingly, the drydown of lovely is exactly like Narcisso Rodriguez For Her ( the pink bottle). So, if u like `for her' but find it too expensive this is very very similar.

Lovely was actually a gift for my sister but when it came it slightly reminded me of Red Door Velvet by Elizabeth Arden. So, I decided to keep it for myself and gave her another one which she likes. However, after few days only it got boring. I did get some compliments here and there but people had to come really close ..meaning poor silage.. And.. after even 5 or 6 sprays it would vanish right away from my body... I can't even smell it on myself... I still crave for Red Door Velvet... And for Lovely I finished the bottle...and why not.. after all I had invested my money into it.... I'll get a decent one next time.

I'm kind of wanting to thumb this down because I CAN BARELY SMELL ANYTHING! I really can't believe it. I've doused myself with this (10 sprays) and all I smell is very faint roses and champagne. Maybe my nose is broken.

This is a perfume I wear time and time again to work. It is not too sweet and girly, nor too sexy and is perfect for daytime.

I really wanted to like Lovely. I personally love SJP, and this scent is supposed to represent Carrie from SITC. I also admire SJP for going the nontraditional route, and steering away from the generic fruity florals most celebrities produce.

However, I must say I hate the smell on me. It smells like some sort of strange chemical. The description says it is not a "sharp" fragrance, but on me it is!

I do love the idea behind Lovley: The nostalgic freshness from the lavender, the sweetness from the fruits and flowers and the hint of patchouli that adds sensuality to this mixture.

I have been on the fence of buying it many times, but unfortunately, for me it is too weak and safe and a bit boring in the endnotes. Still I think it is a very nice - or shall I say - "Lovely" fragrance for the right person.

I love this but sadly this is too calm for me, and not long lasting also hiks :(

The scent begins with crisp notes of mandarin orange, bergamot, and just the faintest hint of lavender, all of which are softened by rosewood. Middle notes are orchid and patchouli, which, in my opinion, is a bold move, and one that works. Patchouli is quite a heavy element in terms of fragrance, and is really only appropriate (in my opinion) as a base note, but the blending is so perfect that it mixes seamlessly. The base is made up of a blend of woodsy notes, cedar, and white musk.

It does smell different on different people. On an acquaintance of mine, it is a dark sort of elegance; light glinting off of polished wood, with only the merest hint of a floral. On me, the orchid is slightly stronger, and it sweetens the cedar, rosewood and patchouli, making it warm and creamy. It has a sweet, feminine quality; just enough floral to stay light, and is overall very, very classy. I try to limit myself to patchouli only for night, but this is definitely a patchouli you can wear during the day. It’s silky and creamy, delicate and incredibly feminine. I feel like such a lady wearing this.

Not a huge fan of this scent. It's pleasant but nothing special. The lasting power on my skin was a total disappointment. No matter how much I put on I could never smell it on myself. The bottle was pretty though.

It opens up with a strong floral/medicinal smell but after a while it develops into a very creamy, sensitive, inoffensive floral scent. I'll use this for formal occasions.
I'm just disappointed with its lasting power coz there's none! Better spray on your clothes but will really take time before the "real" scent develop.

i bought sjp after smelling it at our local dept. store. I thought it was nice there but started wearing it and it faded right away,i have seen other sjp perfumes but im not intrested.

Sweet, soft, fresh, floral. One like many others out there. No good lasting power.

This is a nice subtle fragrance perfect for day. It stays very close to the skin and on me is hardly detectable unless you put your nose right on top of where it was sprayed. I do get alot of the lavendar at the dry down. To me it smells like a fancy soap. Clean and light. It is very nice but I like a more powerful fragrance so I will stick to Covet in the SJP line.

when i first smelled this on a paper strip at a perfume counter, i felt that it smelled so nice and i thought it suited me.
unfortunately when i bought a bottle, it turned out to be i had headache every time i wore it. i just can't stand the smell.
i guess it depends on how your body react with it. it might be great on other, but unfortunately not on me.
so there is still a 50ml of this perfume on my rack..
maybe i should sell it back.

I usually avoid any fragrance with a celebrity name attached to it but I tried this one and was pleasantly surprised.

To me it's very floral - I don't get any of the hints of Martini or citrus notes - with a slightly musky base. It's a clean, crisp, pretty scent but it doesn't make its presence known too strongly so would be good for office wear.

Not one I want to add to my own collection, and nothing to make it truly unique among perfumes but a nice easy-going daytime fragrance.

I wasn't interested in this at all when it first came out. I assumed it would be boring and didn't bother trying it. I then tried it and it was exactly as I assumed it would be, boring. Then I found it on a big clearance and decided to get it for a safe gift for someone (didn't know who yet). After reading the reviews I opened it and tried it again. It is NOTHING like I remembered it to be, and I love it! On me it is not floral at all; it is spicy and musky. I smell the daffodil. and the only reason I know this is because I loved a Bath and Body Works scent that was out a long time ago called Daffodil Fields. This reminds me of it, with a very warm and spicy feel. I don't know how I missed this the first time, and I absolutely love it now. Wear it all the time.

My mum bought this for me back in 05 when it first came out...wasnt super excited about it back then.
Picked the bottle up a year later and couldnt understand why I hadnt liked it before!? go figure.
I like it alot. Good for daytime work-wear but still sexy sophisticated enough for nightime as well.
Chic Classic scent - good all-round perfume!

I found this on my shelf in the cupboard, ready to try it again after some years...How could I drop this unique and wonderful scent, Very flowery ,yes but lavender patchouli and musk is my favs so what can I say.
Really love how it develops on my skin during the day. the musky finish comes late but stays. I think that the lavender makes the perfume a little masculine and therefor,a little more interesting ,than others.
Some say its similar to Rodriguez For Her,
good for me -I love this more !

not very keen, bit powdery

It's smell a little bit like NR, but the drydown is different, like NR more.

It's the most beautiful celebrity perfume. And is very inexpensive for a good smell. Get compliments!

The lavender in this fragrance is way too overpowering for my taste. Lovely bottle, though.

Too bad this didn't work well on me. Luckily I just tested it. I'm sure those who love it, smell lovely on them.

LOVELY reminds me of a forest after the rain. The sun is peaking through the clouds and reflects on the gentle raindrops left on the foliage. The birds are singing in delight that the thunderstorm is over. The air smells like a fresh and damp grass mixed with the light herbal and woody notes. The feeling is relaxing, comforting and reflective.

LOVELY starts with the lavender layered with the citrus and wood notes. The scent definitely has herbal and a bit mossy vibe. The scent transitions into woody green heart notes. I LOVE the way the orchids are mixed with the patchouli. It is like they are peaking through the green and woody patchouli foliage, a bit shy and quiet, but very pretty. There is no oakmoss but to me it seems like it is there towards the dry down mixing with the woody musk.

I learnt to appreciate this fragrance only in spring. I have tried it first on a cold day in December and dismissed it as bland and not interesting. But it really blossomed on a warm spring day. The composition is quite beautiful when it interacts in a right way with the skin. The sillage is medium. The longevity is good – at least 8 hours.
(This review is for Eau de Perfume)

I don´t like it at all, it smells soo flowery, soft, powdery..

Gorgeous bottle, gorgeous scent. I have to agree on the similarities to NR for Her, they are alike but Lovely is softer in the drydown I think. I love them both, have them both, and wear them both.
On a SJP topic, I prefer Covet Pure Bloom of all her frags. I'm not taken at all with the Lovely Collection however, I have sniffed 2 of the 3 and I have to say.....Eurgh!!

Lovely is Lovely :-)

bought it mainly for the reason that it's by SJP.. The scent is nothing special to me, smells soft & powdery and there's something about the scent that reminds me of a rexona deo, well maybe it's just me.

This actually is far from lovely, quite the opposite in fact! On me, it is plain bad.

Very calming with lavender note, like a baby pink chiffon on me.

One first application, I get a burst of springtime flowers: lilac, lilly-of-the-valley, orange blossom. Then in a few minutes it's a rolling ambery-musk that fades down into a dry, powdery, cedar-sweetness in a few hours. Very pleasant, very wearable for everyday. For some reason, the final chords of this perfume remind me of Aura-Cacia oils, specifically "Egyptian Goddess". Must be the amber! Either way, this is a nice scent - not groundbreaking, but a nice 'fume.

This smells exactly like Narciso Rodriguez to me. Just a whole lot cheaper to buy

Just like the name, its just LOVELY! always get compliments! people will say whos that it smells so good! and i just smile :)

I tested this today and am currently wearing it.

It really isnt' for me. It is giving me a slight headache and I find it quite strong.

Its very floral and I'm not picking up any woody notes. It smells very clean and soapy. Which is why i dislike it, it smells to much to me like a bar of soap.

Good points, its subtle and very unoffensive. If you wanted to smell clean and like something this is the fragrance for you.

However there is nothing special about it.

Wearing it I feel confortable and sexy, I'm so glad I'm practically wearing Narciso Rodriguez without paying for that! They're basically the same fragrance although the notes are playing hide and seek to fool us. Lovely is a bit sharper in the beginning while I find NR smoother but both are enjoyable and very nice, especially for spring. I love Lovely drydown and the cosy, self-confident feeling it leaves on my skin.

The drydown of Lovely is exactly the same as the Narciso Rodriguez for her edp, so if you love that scent but it's too expensive you know what to do! I do find Lovely's opening sharp but it quickly settles down into a quiet, feminine musk..the patchouli and lavender seem nonexistent in the drydown, which is great for me. Very ladylike, quite wearable for any occasion. Soft with good staying power on my skin..very impressive for a celebrity fragrance!

I had the strangest thought when I smelled this for the first time – “Jane Bennet (from P & P) would smell like this” – powdery, soft and feminine.

Lovely is slightly sharp on test strip and on clothes but on my skin it stays a light woody, a soft powdery, and a clean skin scent.

I feel one or two sprays is enough - the musk can be a little overwhelming, especially in hot weather. I have also been successful in layering this with my florals.

Lovely is indeed very lovable.

I absolutely adore "Lovely" by Sarah Jessica Parker. I have finally found a perfume that lasts very well on my skin, and the fragrance itself is gorgeous. Its warm and sensual musk envelopes my body in a soft cloud of sensuality and stays with me throughout the day. Every now and then I catch a whiff and it gives me a feeling of pleasure and comfort. My mood seems to lift when I'm wearing Lovely. It fits like a glove on me and I feel sooo feminine wearing it. It's my go-to daytime scent. Definitely a staple in my collection. I think this will become a modern classic and be around for a long time to come.

Now that I finished off my bottle of Narcisso Rodriguez For Her I went for Lovely. As many of you indicated it is quite similiar to For Her, though I find it a bit softer and rather more feminine than sexy. In fact, it also reminds me of Idylle - Guerlain.
The scent is very long lasting and wears very well.

Now that I finished off my bottle of Narcisso Rodriguez For Her I went for Lovely. As many of you indicated it is quite similiar to For Her, though I find it a bit softer and rather more feminine than sexy. In fact, it also reminds me of Idylle - Guerlain.
The scent is very long lasting and wears very well.

@namat: Thumb down for plagiarising perfumegirl's review that was posted earlier (scroll down).
Not cool!

This is for a young woman who looks tame on the outside but has hidden passions. Lots of musk here for musk lovers!

This is the one perfume I can never get enough offor daytime wear. It is elegant and feminine, with mystique aplenty that is certainly not overpowering or too distinct. It reminds me of the quiet intelligence and romance of Chloe EDP.

Not to mention the bottle is perhaps one of the best bottles I've held in my hand, and to have to say that of a classic perfume bottle shape -- the whole creation is ingenious. The ribbon around the top and the perfume cap is gorgeous. It's such a wondrous gift to give.

Well done, SJP!

I love Lovely. Hands down. This scent so works on my skin chemistry. The patchouli note really comes through in my nose and I love chouli when it's done up nicely and this perfume is done up nicely and -lovely-. Smells clean, womanly, -lovely-, fresh, musky, good. Lovely bottle and good color. I have a backup bottle but I certainly hope this lovely perfume is never discontinued because it would be a terrible shame. This is the only SJP scent that I really like anyway. Her first one IS her best one. The body lotion and the Lovely Liquid Satin spray are also fantastic, I meant to say lovely. :-)

This Lovely cologne is a CLASSIC - please do not ever discontinue...This would be ever so heartbreaking. Sad that it is so hard to find in retail stores now, but so worth the hunt! If this does not smell wonderful on you, then I must say it has to be your body chemistry, b/c this perfume is perfection - Thanks SJP - And PLSE don't EVER take it away.... :)

I can be a perfume snob and my general rule of thump is to stay clear of mass produced celebrity 'perfumes'.
However upon trying lovely on recommendation by a colleague I was instantly mesmerised by this sensual yet romantic scent.
The scent is very classic yet modern, delicate yet strong and all these juxapositions allows for a very enduring and lovely fragrance.
Like the name suggest this perfume is simply LOVELY!!!

This is my mother's signature perfume, so I tried to push aside the "mature lady perfume" stereotype out of my mind when trying this.
I didn't like it. The top notes are prety and soft but afer 20 minutes, all I smelled was musk, musk, and more musk with no other notes to balance it out. Maybe musk just doesn't agree with my body chemistry but my wrist smelled horrible.

How can you not like this? It's pleasant, soft, clean and great for work meaning it's safe. The only celebrity scent worth having. I like it.

I hated the beginning of this perfume, it was very suffocating and sharp. After a while, I enjoyed sniffing my wrist. It is a very musky floral perfume. It is similar with Narciso Rodriguez for her. Musk, musk & musk.

I bought my sister this perfume, she very liked it! The note of apple martini makes this perfume uniqe and rather different than other floral perfumes. It took 2 bottles of this perfume before she went to another perfume (Hermes Kelly Caleche) :)

Update : after years of collecting perfume, I do realize that few of my perfume smell almost identical and almost similar to each other, including this. This is the perfume that I mean :
Bvlgari Rose Essentielle
Lanvin Rumeur
Annick Goutal Musc Nomade
Narcisso Rodrigues For Her EDP
Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely

Don't you think they share the almost same smell??? Gosh, I have each of them!!!

Wow nowadays this scent quite populer in my neighbourhood. Every now and then I inhale a soft wind that brings this "Lovely" frag. The name really suits this perfume that has femininity, softness and freshness in one package. In the top notes I've recognised the balsamic-like scents, then the lavender dominates from the middle until the end. The drydown is woodsy and musky than amberish.

I read "The perfect scent" by Chandler Burr, which is all about this perfume and about Un jardin sur le Nil from Hermes. The way this perfume was constructed, made me curious. Normally, I wouldn't buy a celebrity perfume, but I liked how SJP always used three products to smell one scent. She used an Egyptian oil, a cheap musk and a men's scent. All at the same time, just to get a perfect smell which she loves. It could be me, always searching for that special perfume.
I found it at first in Narcisso Rodrigues, but wanted to try this one also because of the book and your positive comments. And guess what? My two favorite men both said within 24 hours that I smell gorgeous! Wauw, normally they don't smell anything..:-)
It is a skin scent, people around you won't notice it, but those who come near you, will. I think I get the bodyspray to go along with it, hoping for more sillage...
I can see the simmilarity to NR, but only in the opening! This one is fruitier and less musky. Like it also!

this is a great perfume for a typical girly girl nice girl this is what id classify as an office worker type fragrance , picture the person pin stripe suit at the office desk , a rather unassuming scent a little bit tame considering this is an sjp fragrance cute is the word im looking for and reminds me quite a lot of some of the more classic lavendar based fragrances that have been out for years !

This one is like a warm blanket, spicey, sweet and soft. None of my friends liked it (none of my friends like my taste in perfumes when they smell it from the bottle, but always comment on how good I smell and ask if I´m wearing something new) but I bought it anyway and do not regret ot :)

hmm, i have for test it..
smell soo flowery, soft, powdery..
in the top note smell so fresh lil bit like balsam..
but its not match with my ages..
its perfect for mama or my aunt and elder sister..
:)

My Diane wears this and I think it's really gorgeous - reminds me of Paloma Picasso. Quite strong with a good dash of patchoulli, good sillage and longevity. Lovely smell....lovely bottle.

Un profumo molto pulito ed elegante,
ma poco persistente

LOVE LOVE LOVE. ITS A REALLY PRETTY SOFT FLORAL PERFUME AND I LOVE IT FOR DAY TIME WEAR. ITS SUBTLE WHICH I LIKE, I HATE WHEN U WALK INTO A ROOM AND IT SMELLS LIKE A HOS HANGBAG AND CHOKES YOU

A very clean and elegant scent, not sweet at all. at first i didn't like it because it reminded me "Cabaret" by Gres which i can't stand.. but as i sprayed it ones or twise i found out that it much more soft, clean and feminine then the Cabaret, so now i'm using it ones in a while, but this one will never be my favorite..

I am impressed by this. I always tend to be a little skeptical of fragrances put out by the rich and famous, but I should really get over that because sometimes they take me by surprise.
I immediately did a double take/sniff after smelling this for the first time because I must say that I personally have never smelled any perfume similar to it, which for me is an attention grabber whether I think it smells good or not. I find that so many fragrances remind me of one another, and it really is rare for me to smell something that feels new. This smelt new to me, and enjoyable. I think this would be a great everyday scent, to me it seemed light and non offensive, but still made a statement that you have unique tastes and can bend the mold.

Initially, I had mixed feelings about this one. When I first smelled it, the opening was so strong that I deliberately strayed away from it. However, once I gave this floral concoction another chance, my admiration for it became instantaneous. I don't know if it's the lavender or brazilian rosewood that attracts me to this fragrance, but its aroma certainly has my attention. "Lovely" is a very mature floral scent, and while I'm hardly ever attracted to these type, I can't help but swoon for "Lovely." Nothing makes me feel more feminine or coquettish than when I'm wearing SJP's Lovely. I agree it's a very sheer and indicative fragrance as well as a bit strong upon the initial spray, but once it settles into your skin, this perfume works wonders. Feminine, Fanciful, Floral and Flirty. Romantic, Intimate and ideal for the Spring.

I have a miniature of this in my collectors tray. Had it for so long but never bothered testing it until today. Well I was pleasantly surprised by how well it goes with my skin. Again the citrusy notes always gets my attention & then its like an orchid explosion which I just love! The combination here is excellent....I will be purchasing a big bottle of this Lovely very soon.

Edit: I now have my larger bottle but will have to stock up on much more at the rate i'm using my stash ; )

Uhm, looks like I will, yet again, be in the minority of people for whom this scent did not work.
Swayed by the hype of the ads just after its release, I have gone (obviously mad) and bought a full size, a whooping 3.4 oz. of this on eBay.

What a big mistake that turned out to be. "Lovely" was not lovely at all, at least not on me. I was getting a lot of lavender, and what seemed like two tons of patchouli, and some nutmeg (?!?)... and not much else, and it all smelled kind of faked, plasticky.

Lovely was the bottle, however, simple and elegant, with a fully functional sprayer (a pet peeve in oh so many bottles and samplers). Other than that, sadly, not so much. And, to make things worse, I kept washing and washing but just could not, for the life of me, get this off me. Isn't it alwasy the case though? Again, body chemistry at its un-finest...

This one smells very much like Narcisso Rodriguez for her edt, and I really like that one, especially in the fall when leaves are falling of the trees.It stays fairly long on my skin and when I enter my bathroom the smell lingers on in the air. A very clean smell.Well done!

there's nothing else I can say about lovely except "I Love It very Much"

Love this one! Its like getting a hug from the softest, prettiest flower you've ever smelled. A very upbeat and endearing fragrance.

My relationship with Lovely is a quite strange.
When I sniffed at first when it was launched, I really found it awful and I hated it. I was younger with other preferences.
But now I decided I'll give it another try. The result is amazing:
I was surprised because I LOVE this Lovely scent.
The fragrance is still the same, but my taste was changed during the years. I'm happy with this perfume now.
The only problem is the lasting power: it is weak on me. :(

This is a great scent it is very long lasting and not overpowering. It has a fresh musky quality and I do find it similar to NR EDT but not as deep and heavy. It is lighter fresher. Me likey, and honestly I am not a fan of celebrity perfumes but sarah got it right! I think Sarah, Kate moss and JLO have the best celebrity fragrances!

I haven't tried Narciso Rodriguez and can't agree or disagree on the comparison. IMHO this smells like Bijan Wicked (which was also compared to NR), even though the notes are different. Not bad, just blah.

I ordered a mini of this unsniffed hoping it to be a Narciso Rodriguez for her EdT dupe, and now will buy a whole bottle of this knowing it's different.
.. However, if it wasn't as much of a bargain, and this and NR would share the similar steep pricetag, I'd honestly opt for the latter as it has much more.. oomph.
Luckily it's so low priced I can afford and justify to myself to own both.
Lovely lasts a little longer on me actually, probably as it's an EdP, the lasting power in general and sillage are quite ok in both.

They're in the same group, but NR EdT is more fruity in the opening (meh), and overall much more sharp, more provocative(which I love).

Lovely on the other hand is much much softer and well, lovely *duh*, more cuddly.
Mainly because of the strong musk notes I find this very sexy.. but in a light and innocent way!
I can imagine this to be one of those scents that, while being inoffensive, would draw people closer to you because you smell so inviting - At least I always feel very comfy wearing this scent. NR for her EdT smells more edgy and a little more aloof, which would make it more appropriate for the office and similar occasions to me than the more soft, tender and approachable Lovely.

To my nose, this is the exact same synthetic pink musk smell as in Narciso Rodriguez EDP. Except it is sitting on a woodier base as opposed to NR's creamier one.

After an intial battle, I have grown to love NR. And so it is with its slightly less refined sister, Lovely who reaps the benefits of my ardour.

My only decision now, is whether to buy NR or Lovely?

One the one hand, NR has much better sillage & longevity but it makes me sneeze & seems to be something of a one-trick (musk) wonder. On the other hand Lovely, has a very nice woodiness to add interest but it stays quite close to the skin & requires reapplication which negates the price equation somewhat.

What to do??????

'Lovely' is feminine, mysterious, floral. I must say that I really love this fragrance but the lasting power isn't the best.

I quite like Lovely!

Although the bottle looks feminine and powdery floral, the perfume inside has what could be described as a masculine/unisex edge to it. I'm serious. If you look at the notes Fragrantica provides, you'll see why: (with the exception of perhaps orchid) the top, middle and base ingredients are all commonly found in men's fragrances too.

On me? Predominant notes are probably lavender, and cedar. It's more of a woodsy-musk than floral. I am absolutely not a lover of patchouli, but on my skin it doesn't stand out. Sillage and lasting power both decent.

To my nose, this is quite different from the usual scents out there -- and in a good way.

Continuing my stroll through celebrity frag land, I've decided to take up a couple of neglected Sarah Jessica Parker edps once again.

Last winter when I was first trying out SJP LOVELY (an inexplicable blind buy...), it seemed so evanescent that it could have been a feminine deodorant or body spray. Or "shower in a bottle," as my little sister and I would say back in the days when we were both runners.

Today, deep in the heart of a very hot July, I am actually finding LOVELY to be rather assertive. Unfortunately, what it's saying I'm not liking all that much. I smell a lot of plastic patchouli and musk, along with flowers vaguely redolent of magnolia for some reason. I detect neither lavender nor orchid, and I am not sure that I know what daffodils smell like. (Perhaps like magnolia?)

I am now even more convinced that this would make a better deodorizer than a perfume. Still, given the choice, I'd rather smell like this than Betty Crocker canned white frosting or a bad cocktail made with brown pineapple juice and artificially flavored maraschino cherries. Happily, those choices are not exhaustive.

I will say that the bottle is very lovely indeed! I'll try again in the fall...

Its a nice perfume to put on when you go somewhere nice and fancy

I didn't know what to think of this perfume at first when I smelled it.. But then it started haunting me and I just had to go and buy it! I've been wearing it for a pretty long time now and I'm still not completely bored with it (I get bored with perfumes pretty easily).

It's light, airy, flowery, romantic, soft, sensual, young, original and not too sweet. A perfect daytime fragrance for me!

My previous review was in cold weather and this scent was virtually transparent, verging on non-existent.
Now that it's summer, I tried it again.
Ginger.
That's all I get.
I'm still not a fan.

very soft floral.dont smell appelmartini though

I was very suprised with Lovely, unfortunately, in a negative way. I like fresh/light scents and many people reccomended this to me. Finally, today i could smell it on my wrist... The attendent sprayed it very near, and it was very strong (even 2 hours later - obs: long lasting)! Flowery/musky, more like classic and it was anything but fresh! The drydown stilled very flowery, a bit sweet and sth appears, maybe patchouli, i don´t know.

Sorry girls, but combined with the chemistry of my skin, in someway it showed synthetic and cheap, like dolls perfume (maybe coz of this some say it´s romantic...). Wasnt a good experience.

I cant see how some people find it girlish and seductive. Maybe on others skin it can be a lot different, so dont buy it before testing. I´d say this is for middle aged women. In the very end it starts to be a little soapy. Just not my type. Later I´ll try Covet, it seemed interesting on card.

Oh Gosh!!! This was a terrible terrible olfactory experience... I did not like it at all. My husband walked by a couple minutes later and I asked him to smell my wrist. He was like uuuugh!!!What's that? ( Face looking like he just walked into a messy public toilet lol)
I love you SJP and this was your first fragrance I sniffed out, I really don't like it though. It says nothing bad about her perfume though folks. It just means that it's not my personal choice... Still willing to try your other fragrances though.

soft pretty feminine lacey comforting clean precious i love this one dont get the old lady thing as a matter of fact i take offense to that and im under 30 but we will all be older one day and we have all been 18 it also bothers me to see some write to sweet its for tweens i like a good sticky sweet scent when done beautifuly and i love a spicy woody oriental when done beautifuly any how . . . .my only complaint is that this one is ''almost' to soft it could use a lil more lavendar and white amber but still she a keeper

Lovely is a very classy perfume. The patchouli is quite strong in the middle but even I as a true patchouli hater don't find it that disturbing.

The drydown is the very best part of this perfume. When first spraying it on I find it a bit too strong for me. When dried down Lovely remains subtle, ultrafeminine and sexy really close to your skin for several hours. At least on me the staying power is really good.

I'd wear Lovely for an intimate date of for the first date. It makes a perfect and a safe choice. The bottle is as lovely as it's name presumes.

I must admit to being torn by Lovely, some days I wear this and am in love with the soft romantic notes, other days I wear this and think to myself wth was I thinking when I bought it?

There is little to no lavender in this for me and thats disappointing, I really adore a good traditional lavender scent. The apple is there, it really sparkles in the top and I rather enjoy that! The bergamot is typically sharp which conflicts with the overtures of this perfume and I was hugely disappointed to see it in this perfume, I can smell it (I despise this note in just about all perfumes) and even in the lovely Lovely its there - sharp and citric in an otherwise beautiful fragrance and I just cant stand it. It does fade after a bit and you are left with the sparkling apples instead which is lovely, but it could have done without the Bergamot altogether.
I do think that the patchouli in the heart was a horrible addition to such a pretty perfume, this is another note that in most cases assaults my senses. Would have prefered to see a luxurious floral (osmanthus perhaps) in the heart as opposed to that, though the orchid softens up the bitter patchouli note.
All the woody notes are detectable and thats fine by me, love most woods. Cedar in the base gives this a lovely lift, without it this might have been dull and flat.

It does smell a lot like NR For Her on opening, it changes distinctly through the development phases and while Lovely is musky it totally lacks the incredible and far more beautiful musk that For Her offers. The white amber in this is really comforting without being warm though - very nice!

Overall this is a perfume that I will keep in my collection, but will probably be mood dependent as to how much use it will actually get. Some days I float in this perfume, other days I simply cant stand it.

I really miss my Lovely. I gave my bottle to my aunt cuz she really really LOVED it! But I really really LOVE it!! What was I thinkin?! I need to get me another bottle real soon!! I cant decide between this and Covet!! I LOVE them both!! I think Lovely will be around forever. I only have one bottle of Covet so I really should stock up on that one before getting another bottle of Lovely. Im still so sad Covet is discontinued!! Its such a BEAUTIFUL fragrance!! LOVELY & COVET are classics!! They're MUSTS everyone!! : )

i really like this perfume the first spray is very different but after 10 mins or so its so LOVELY its fresh warm a little mumsy coforting smell, i have 3 children and sometimes i worry that my perfume may be strong or headacy for them especially my youngest is 7 months old but when wearing this its no worry at all (that must sound so funny) but anyway my kids sit with me and also have to smell me lol

This seemed soft, romantic but unoriginal to me. I like unique parfumes.

I love this perfume. It is a little magic! Delicate and feminine, with it I always get compliments.

Sweet scent though it does not last long. Still good.

Felt like this had no real "personality". Rather sheer, and kind of boring. Did not last at all on my arm and was hard to detect after only one hour.

I understand the goal was "elegant, classy, and understated", but I think it errs TOO much on the understated side. I want my perfumes to have more character. Not saying I want my scent signature to be loud or overbearing, just compelling. I don't want the fragrance equivalent of elevator music.

Not horrible, but also not memorable.

For me, this was another "no".

I loved it...a nice sensual one..

nice fragrance, definitely sweet and fresh. it's **almost** too sweet. doesn't last long on my skin.

Thanks for the sample, Jillzilla!

I had been curious about fragrances by Sarah Jessica Parker, for a while, since I am interested in trying celebrity fragrances that actually turn out to be decent-otherwise I avoid them in favor of fragrances that just might be created with something other than pure profit in mind.

When I first applied Lovely, I was very pleased-the muskiness of Narciso Rodriguez for her EDT without the annoying sweetness, and a touch of green for good measure-this is a good clean modern musk. But the patchouli kicked in more and I couldn't enjoy it anymore. Still recommended for those who want a clean slightly green feminine musk, who can tolerate moderate-high doses of patchouli.

It is lovely and a modern classic, though the celeb connotation may prevent this being acknowledged. A real pick-me-up feminine scent which is distinctive and not cloying or sweet. My husband thinks it's beautiful.

Lovely is a fresh scent in a bottle, like a woman just out of a sweet field in the clear spring rain. There is a definite powdery overtone and a vibrant youthful class. The bottle is unique too, this fat body with a tiny top, like a period piece ball gown with a frilly collar.

My sister owned Lovely and my mother has Covet - the first is a good scent for the office and the latter should be worn in the nightime, at dinner with a sexy man.

I've worn Lovely since it's release in 2005, when I received my first bottle as a gift. It's a beautiful fragrance for both day and night. The soft florals make Lovely pretty and feminine, and the patchouli and musk add the perfect amount of interest and sexiness. Lovely is one of my favorite perfumes.

a mysteriously smoky lavender fragrance with good bone structure and great staying-power- very professinally done, not a typical "celebrity" fragrance- nice job, Sarah!

This scent never drops from the best selling celeb fragrances. Very popular for some reason... it is similar to narciso rodriguez but not alike. very sheer (watery) and doesnt seem that luxurious, I agree with the reviwer that it doesn't feel like eau de parfum at all. feels very light but does last for a long time. more suitable for office wear. I personally find it nothing special... doesn't help that Im not a huge musk fan either.

I was curious to see if Lovely really smells like Narcisso Rodriguez - it does! Now as I know that, I regret spending so much money on NR, while I could buy Lovely for half as much.

I completley agree with the Narciso Rodruigez References. This is extremely similar. I have both. I think this is a really good perfume. To me it smells classy and feminine. It's flowery but not overpowering. There's just something sophisticated about it. And it's the sort of perfume you would want to dress up to wear. Like a nice outfit..

I have the Winter Sparkle edition of this so it has shimmer in it. I think that just adds to the loveliness of this scent.
If you find Narciso Rodruigez too much...or too expensive, this is a brilliant alternative that's not gonna break the bank.

Lovely is how Narciso Rodriguez for her "should" be on my skin... Soft, ambery and flowery. Very feminine. Not in a "femme fattale way", neither in a "fragile angel" way. For me it is more like the "clever and cute girl next door". It's sheer but there is also an underlying dynamism in it. That's why I think it's very suitable for university or work!

The notes I can feel are :

Top: patchouli, lavender
Middle: Lavender, apple, amber, patchouli
Base: Patchouli,Amber, woods

If it only had some more staying power, it would be a staple in my wardrobe. But on the other hand its smell tingles my nose in the most pleasant way. It has become my go-to fragrance because it's so pleasant and easy to wear. I'm glad it is not very expensive :-))

This is indeed a 'lovely' scent but not for me. It was given to me as a gift and I wore it as a daytime/work fragrance but it was too floral for my tastes - I like something with spice or more unusual. This would be a great gift fragrance for someone whose tastes you were unsure of as it's very inoffensive and light. I would suggest it's a good 'mum' fragrance but good for any age really.

my girlfriend wheres this crap it smells awful

This is my true love, smell so "Lovely".
The staying power is great. First perfume that i bought for myself and never a second i regret.
Love! Love! Love!

Very lovely and glamorous scent. Love the apple martini note. So sophisticated scent. Lovely is an elegant scent but not boastful about it.

I got a sample of this, when I use it all, I won't be repurchasing. BUT I'm not saying it's not a lovely frag, just not my type. This is a soft floral, that is warm, on my skin, it almost turns a little sweet. I like it but just not enough to purchase, to me I think it lacks personality. Lasting power is so-so.

There is something in this perfume what I don't like. It is just not a lovely smell to me.

I had a sample of this perfume,and later got it as a B-day gift.I liked a sample a lot,but when I got a full bottle I could not wear it.It's doesn't match with me at all.Reminds me my grandma's fragrance,which was sitting on her night stand as long as I can remember.

I had a quick try of this, so I cannot be sure about lasting power.

The scent is pleasant, if not super original. The citrusy notes in the beginning were similar to Elizabeth Arden Green Tea, and later the smell was still quite pleasant. Something I probably wouldn't swap if I got a small bottle as a gift but I don't see getting it for myself.

i dont use fragrance but last month my boyfriend bought ne one called lovely sarah jessica parker and i love it,nice scent not too powerful...........

i really like this one when it first came out i thought it would be like all the other celeb fragrances cheap and not anything special but this one seems to have had alot of time and efort put into it and it shows it smells really like and fresh without being boring

It's soapy in a positive way. Clean, musky, warm, gentle and a nice always wearable fragrance.

Lovely is refined, genteel, reassuringlyy feminine, ALWAYS a lady. She's the sweet, perfectly-put-together debutante you meet at the society ball, the girl your parents want you to meet, whom you dutifully court to win her as your bride, who in turn is the model wife and dedicated mother of your children.

She's almost faultless and will unfailingly stay by your side, some part of her will always linger. Still, I honestly don't know if I can stay faithful to her. Lovely is almost too perfect. It's spooky!

This is not an eau de parfum. (What would the eau de toilette be? Water?!) This is a body spray. Pleasant enough, but it evaporates in a flash, leaving nothing behind.

Soyons serieux: Ceci n'est pas un parfum!

This is overwhelming or maybe I sprayed too much on? I don't think I like it as much as covet and covet pure bloom.It is a bit oldladyish and reminds me of Lilly Pulitzer Wink.It lasts because it is burning my lips as I type very strong and I sprayed it a while ago.

Very crisp Linen scent. I just love this scent although it does not stay on the skin for very long. But a beautiful scent!

"Lovely" is an abstract: it doesn't smell like flowers, or fruit, or incense. Instead, this is a product of magnificent scent wizardry.

To know what "Lovely" smells like, picture this: a young woman in a strapless summer dress steps out of her house, fresh from the shower. It is 11 a.m. in July. She's late, so she walks fast along a hot sidewalk to get to the subway. "Lovely" is the scent she exudes when she just...starts....to sweat. ("glow"-- sorry-- men sweat, women "glow.")

Clean, fresh glow. Sexiest scent imaginable.

One of my favorites. Very woody.

"Affordable" price.
Beautiful scent.
Matches my skin.
Bought it.

PS: How far can I go? Oh, my Goodness...

For me this scent is much to floral and strong..I wear it very seldom. Not really me.

It smells beautiful because it is a chep version of Narciso Rodrigues, it smells exactly like it. I would buy it for my mom, but I wouldn't buy it for my self.

i like this perfume because it reminds me of my mom. the scent is very simple and feminine yet classy and elegant, just like the bottle. the only downfall is that the scent is very light and does not last long. overall i think it is a very timeless perfume

All you Lovely fans may want to skip this review... sorry:(. Sadly, I didn't have the same experience as you. For me, this is cloying and synthetic. Very heady, strong & cloying... "soft, powdery and intimate" it is NOT... makes me wonder if we've smelled the same perfume. I admit the first time I smelled this was in a magazine, so it must have had some appeal, or I wouldn't have pursued a sample. It seemed harmless enough in the magazine, and I looked up the notes, which seemed like something I should like... though I wasn't sure about the apple martini thing. I figured I'd give it a shot though, and got my hands on a vial. I barely dabbed a tiny dot on my wrist, and was instantly overwhelmed by synthetic floral (plasticky orchid), synthetic musk & synthetic amber... all of which I have to assume were turned this way by the addition of the apple martini note?? Whatever the culprit, it wasn't a pleasant experience, and I couldn't get it off fast enough. I can't comment on drydown or longevity, because I couldn't stand it long enough to reach either point, but I don't remember disliking a fragrance this much since my kryptonite, Eternity.

By far the best celebrity fragrance,and the only one I would be replacing once empty, I love to wear this when I want a break from the usual, not too floral...or too much of anything , just a nice balanced blend, very sophisticated .

I picture this scent with a lady wearing an elegant girly dress. Just like SJP! The color, packaging and commercial truly reflects the scent of these one. It's light, modest and poised. Its not compatible with me. But it has the best drydown ever! and it last for long! I love how it lingers on me. Very lovely indeed.

I used to have this one and I can't believe that I have not written a review yet.Anyways I think this scent has a much better quality to it than most celebrity perfumes. It feels like SJP actually put some thought into her perfumes. I think that lovely is very feminime and floral. Allthough I am usually attracted to sweet scents. I think this one is very beautiful. Beacuse it's so innocent,classy and elegant. Like Audrey Hepburn!

I just recieved it today and it was a little disappointment for me. I guess I expected too much when I first read the reviews. I can say that it is a nice floral scent but it takes a little time to get use to it so I haven't made up my mind yet.

Its an amazing fragrance. I sprayed it in the morning and whole day I could smell it around me. Very fresh and sensual. Its really a classic by SJP.

That's no sexy, no glamorous, only lovely; yes I didn't have any perfume that suits its name more than Lovely by SJP!...
Edit: I changed my mind after using it this night! This is real feminine with its creamy innocency...
From a woody- musky perfume i didn't expected so a creaminess and freshness in hot nights here in İzmir! thumb up!...

One of my girlfriends presented a gift set to me on my birthday in September and I confess I only just experienced Lovely a week ago! Lovely is a sparkling, sharp (slightly bitter) fragrance, just like how some champagnes like Veuve Clicquot are sharp on the tongue at first.

Later, the fragrance calms down and just releases its notes over a long time. Could this be considered a modern chypre? Because of the purple / lavender theme for the wedding next month, I have decided to make Lovely my wedding day scent. I will also be building my entourage's bouquets at a lavender herb farm!

This scent is so lovely, just like it`s name! Very soft an feminine. I like it better whet it dries down.
I smell a little bit of sour apple in it. Perfect for everyday use.

I enjoyed sampling this fragrance. I really liked the lavendar note. Along with the bergamot, it gives the perfume a crisp, cool feel. With the other florals, it reminds me of a wildflower garden - an everyday romantic. I didn't detect the light patchouli right away, but it lingered for many (at least eight) hours later. I've tried the beautiful NR for Her too, and although there is a similarity, Lovely is more brisk and woody. Overall, a pretty classy scent for a reasonable price.

A co-worker of mine wears this and perhaps she just overdoes it, but I find it way too strong. The patchouli is just too much and it makes my nose tickle & head hurt. I tested it once on myself and found the patchouli came out too strongly on me too, I couldn't wait to wash it off. However, another friend wore this and smelled "lovely", so maybe it's just body chemistry and dosage!

I will admit that what initially drew me to this scent was in fact, the bottle itself. Lovely’s bottle is, well, quite lovely; it has a very vintage appeal with subtle details that accentuate its simplicity. My love affair with this scent did not begin upon first sniff. Having been a fan of Sex & The City for many years and admiring Sarah Jessica Parker’s sense of flair and flamboyantly stylish attitude, I was prepared to be blown away by a ground-breaking and daring composition and so I was quite disappointed when I initially smelled what seemed to be no more than soapy musk. That was several years ago and in the middle of one of my “I have no perfumes to wear!” phases (what? you thought it only applied to clothes?!) I reached beyond the bounds of my mostly gourmand and oriental fragrance collection and found myself holding a tester of Lovely. It was several weeks before I had a full bottle in my hand – I really did need to invest time into getting to know this fragrance before I could really appreciate it, but now, it’s one of my favorite “clean” scents and I have the shower gel to go along with the perfume.

It’s reminiscent of The Body Shop’s White Musk but slightly more feminine and complex. I won’t lie; this is not the most original scent and probably my least favorite out of my collection, but it does have its moments. I agree that it is very similar to Narcisso Rodriguez for Her, and I think that every woman should own one of these two fragrances for use on those days when you just want to smell pretty, but not “perfume-y” (i.e. an office meeting). Since Narcisso Rodriguez was designed by my favorite perfumer, Christine Nagel, I feel bad for having unknowingly purchased something that was so obviously copied instead of the original, but ah, such is life; next time I’ll know better. I will add that the staying power is not fantastic – expect about three hours of wear, at most.

I definitely smell the lavender and the apple martini accord but there’s not much else here (to my nose) except white musk. I can’t imagine any woman wouldn’t find this scent to be, at the very least, pleasant. Groundbreaking it is not, but lovely it is. If you’re interested in reading about how SJP was involved in the perfume-creation-process for Lovely, check out Chandler Burr’s, “The Perfect Scent.” I highly recommend it.

It's a sweetly romantic fragrance with an off-note in it that keeps it from playing it safe. At first I found the scent unsettling but after having received it as a birthday present I am in love with this fragrance. I'm almost out of it and I'm ready for a replenishment!

It is flirty, understated, innocent yet sexy. I often wear this when I'm in the mood to wear flirty dresses, soft cardigans and jeans, or vintage romantic tops with a kitten heel. It's one of the few fragrances I have that I feel I have to dress according to it.

My only complaint about the fragrance is it's lack of staying power. Luckily I was given a fragrance set which included a lotion and a rollerball. I definitely have to wear the lotion and carry the rollerball in my purse if I want the scent to stay with me all day.

I disagree that it's boring. It's uniqueness lies in that one discordant note. I love this one so much!

It is nothing like the NR " For Her"....it is totally different! It is fresh and cool because of the lavender , more flowery and sophisticated.
While NR is rather heavy and for darker women, "Lovely" is lithe and light.

Lovely smells just like Narciso Rodriguez for her. As so, an excelent perfume and a cheaper alternative for NR.

To me, Lovely by SJP is both masculine and feminine. When I first sprayed this perfume on, I thought it was sort of orangey. I prefer 100% floral feminine scents. Lovely doesn't disappoint me at all because I can still wear it, though. It is a simple and light fragrance, definitely suitable to wear to work. And I do like the bottle, it is lovely. Thanks SJP :)

this is like the best perfume by her you can tell that she puts her own taste to her perfumes not like other celebrities that just pay for them to get done and slap there name to the fragrance

I liked this one from a tester in the department store. I think I would buy it even though it has amber and lavendar. I don't like amber usually, but this is not overpowering as some are. I don't know if I've ever heard of lavendar in a fragrance I've tried. I do like lavendar in my yard, but, hmmm, I couldn't really smell that.

Absolutely incredible. I am a huge fan of Patchouli. But not the kind they have in Tabu, dark and musky and wet. The patchouli in this one is clean, fresh, dry and clear. Just a fantastic fragrance. Similar to Jereviens, this one is pretty spicy too but not in the gourmand way. More in the powdery clean line. Very long lasting. I don't know about the people who commented this fragrance doesn't last!!! I can tell you the staying power is amazing and it doesn't end up being something else at the dry down. It will stay true to the last minute.

I’m on the fence with LOVELY. It’s feminine, light & easy to wear; it can be worn to work, on the weekends with jeans & for evenings out.


I can separate the lavender from the floral notes & there’s a sharp, sour note that I guess to be the martini accord. The base is a clean woody, musk.


The bottle is nice & classic, plus the staying power is very good. Also, the price is very reasonable.


But, good points aside, there is nothing unique about LOVELY that would make me want to re-buy it.

It would be a good choice for a gift, as it’s not disagreeable & it is good for all ages.

I can't seem to like this one, the composition is very weird on me, all the florals seem to come out at once instead of stages and they are overwhelming and it smells awful on me. On other people I have noticed that it isn't so bad and I am surprised so maybe I am just weird!? Try before you buy!

If you are a fan of SJP and her fragrances, you might want to read "The Perfect Scent" by Chandler Burr. One of the 2 main story lines is the whole development process of this fragrance--and it is very interesting and educational--especially if you love perfume.

I really wanted to like this, but I totally agree with MissK--It isn't an offensive fragrance, but it is too predictable and average for my liking. There just isn't anything that memorable to me to qualify for a purchase.

I love SJP's Covet Pure Bloom, and I like Covet.

This scent is so Lovely! It's soft, discrete. I's hard to describe it, but the bottle and the name says it all! "Lovely" It's feminine and so soft, it smells so yummy.

I loved the bottle, but not the scent. It wasn't an offensive fragrance, but it was too predictable and common for my liking. It was also one of those fragrances where you have to push your nose onto your wrist in order to smell the scent. I think I expected a little more from SJP's first perfume, hence the reason why I was so disappointed.

Flowery and I do smell apple.Very lovely and I used up my rollerball in about a week! Only because of the lasting power! But I do like this scent it is "LOVELY".

I am generally a musk lover, so I was a bit surprised by my reaction to this. I love white musk, soft musk, some more animalic musks, but this... I'm thinking it might just be the blend. The lavendar might be the actual problem, it reminds me of a shampoo my parents always used on the dog. It reminded me of a drugstore perfume.

This one is nice and sofisticated,it make me feel so clean,fresh,innocent & veryyy lovely,but in my skin has no staying power.;)

Very disappointing.. a scent one cant distinguish from many others in a drugstore. It doesnt even smell Lovely to me. Its more like a copy of something else.

Very pretty on, and not the usual. Soft, but not too flowery, fading down to white florals, all very nice and feminine.(I'm not a fan of white florals at all.) Not a statement maker, but different enough from the main 'for her' scents that it makes a nice change without having a lot of controversial impact.

hhhmm. powdery and soft. subtle. i sprayed some on a card but it's almost gone now... so i guess it doesn't last very long. smells sophisticated. maybe when i get older i'll go for this one. as for now if you want it, you should hit up the walgreens, i saw a box set there today for only $25! it had the lovely 1oz perfume, and a bottle of lotion, also a stick of sparkly lovely something else. :)

It was lovely on the blotter. I cook a lot, and it was clearly reminding me of ground coriander seeds, and I love this scent.However - tried it on my skin and got something totally different and uninspiring.There is a fresh note that drove me nuts until I washed it off.I can`t even guess what it was! could be lavender with citrus.Anyway - smelled like fresh, just bought gauze...Made me upset, because the blotter was great.Try it on your skin before you buy it!!!!!!

Not a memorable fragrance. The bottle is lovely, the scent is.... blank. Also, the scent is a bit too mossy and alcoholic for my taste.

I was so excited to receive and finally try my sample of Lovely a few months ago. I love all of the fragrance notes, and am a huge fan of SJP... Very dissapointing! I was ready to be transported by it's Loveliness, but instead I couldn't scrub it off quickly enough!! I could smell a plasticky baby powder smell wafting from my wrist while running down my hallway, chasing me with its offensiveness.. Sort of like a half melted baby doll must smell. It wouldn't scrub off easily, this one does have staying power whether you like it or not... I couldn't detect any notes at all in this except the powder. This could just be due to the chemistry of my skin, I liked it alot when smelled on others or on a card. I am becoming more dissillusioned with the celebrity scents... too bad. :(

I'm struck by how the bottle does not match the scent. The smooth, delicate pinkness sets up an expectation of fragrance without edges--and this is not what Lovely delivers.

Lovely is more cool and green than expected--a distant cousin of CK Truth, but toned down a few notches, and minus the freshly cut grass note.

I have so often read that Lovely resembles Narciso Rodriguez for Her, that I finally compared them, one on each arm.

On first spritz, Lovely has a surprising plastic note that puts me off a bit, while the initial NR waft has a sweeter, denser, fruitier accord--which also puts me off, but in a different way.

On the dry down, NR is "lovelier" (in a traditional sense) than Lovely. The problem is that synthetic, hardware-store note (which I also detect in Covet by SJP). It lingers in Lovely, and even gets stronger. I was unable to identify this smell until I read the review from indigo.smile: yes, that's it--New Barbie Doll!

Oddly, it is precisely this note that makes me vacillate between craving and feeling repulsed by Lovely, depending on the weather, my mood, the alignment of the stars. When it smells good it smells very, very good, and when it smells bad it is horrid.

I don’t get the amount of musk in either one that I would have expected. Lovely's musc is soft and silky.
Lovely is chock full of patchouli, too.
Others have called Lovely"ambery:" I don't get amber accord anywhere in this scent.

The Narciso Rodriguez dry down is generically powdery, while SJL Lovely maintains its original character from first spritz to the next morning.

I do see why the two scents are often compared, but Narciso Rodriguez is much smoother, easier, traditionally feminine. What I have called "plastic" notes in Lovely may be the patchouli or a type of white flower--or both. In my case, it creates a chilliness and an edge.

Long-lasting, unusual, and loaded with personality, Lovely is at odds with is demure bottle. I appreciate both the fragrance and the flacon.

I smell spicy ginger in this, very peculiar!

This fragrance certainly grows on me. It gets more exciting when the nutmeg emerges an hour later.

Does anyone notice this on them or is it just me perceiving it badly?

For me its interesting, i test this fragance and it smell discrete and very charming.

For me it is to sweet and flowery on my skin.
My Friend had it and it smelled lovely on her.If you like fresh but yet flower then this scent is for you.

It is very masculine on my skin. Not sweet, but maybe floral. Patchouli produces smells like a man. Not as good as I expected.

For me its just come out as a vey sweet perfume. Could smell only floral notes and very litle wood notes. As other people said, very safe to appeal to main stream. Lovely yes, but nor special or unique. Lacks staying power on me

This is one that I keep trying but I have not yet been convinced enough to buy a bottle. Being a big SATC fan I had to try it. I love the 'layers' of the fragrance and it does not smell powdery at the end. I think this could well become a classic even if it is seen as a 'celeb' scent.

I gave it a few wears but not lovely enough for me. A common scent with a powdery end note.

The smell is "Lovely" but not so unique. However, most of my family love the sweet smell of Lovely. It's not too blunt or strong...

This fragrance is a sleeper. I, like many others, had dismissed it as a "celeb frag". How wrong I was. This perfume has excellent structure. It wears well, and while not outstanding in any one way, it is perfectly balanced. Although I am not a fan of "white musk", the base is long-lasting and pleasant. I get more peonies than anything else in the top, and was surprised to find this scent rather dry; not fruity or syrupy in the least.

It's safe, right, but not everyone likes it. I am fond of the refreshing, a bit sharp, really waking flower notes - I smell a China rose, how come it's not in the pyramid...?
The fragrance changes dramatically in time for me - it leaves my skin smelling musky and creamy! This is calming and incredibly comforting!

I was disappointed in this one. I tried it from a magazine sample, but at the department store counter, it was so similar to so many other scents out there, I decided against it.

this is a very soft and romantic perfume to me. The name SAYS IT ALL!

very soft, very clean, feminine in a decent way, nothing seductive scearming for attention, smelling my wrist I feel very comfortable and warm, definitely going to buy it

Clean and nice. Not too "feminine", so to speak. A little strong, though. A drop too much and I begin to sneeze like crazy.

I have passed this scent over many times, on account of the fact that I never found it very interesting on first spray. Recently, however, I paid more attention to its development, and was rather pleasantly surprised. First, I was astonished that it lasted so long on my skin, given that it was a very hot and humid day. Second, it dried down to an unashamedly pretty, light, floral scent. I rather liked it in the end. It is true that this is not a perfume that screams 'look at me'; nor is it especially innovative or daring. However, I like its elegance and restraint -- a refreshing change in these often self-consciously boundary-pushing times. With patience and care, this perfume can reward -- the antidote to time-pressed instant-gratification scents.

the name says it all..it is lovely parfume, But it's kinda boring me. So i use it infrequently

it smells like brand new barbie dolls in the 90's...

I like it a lot, too. The mote of lavender gives a very unusual freshness, a slighly unisex note among the femininity and sensuality of the whole composition. This unique ambivalence makes this perfume special for me. One negative point that it doesn't last very long on my skin.

For me its more like sophisticated and serious than "lovely". its not very outstanding because there are a few perfumes that smell very similar, for me narciso rodriguez for example

Lovely girl is the a gentle sweet girl. She is young, feminime, and attract guys without saying, "Hey! Look at me!"

It's boring. It's safe. It's nothing that breaks the mold, unfortunately. I am not a big fan of her fragrances, but Covet wins my vote.

Very sheer, very lovely fragrance. The name is very indicative of the scent. I get a lot of questions about what am I wearing. Very good for office wear but still sensual enough for evening wear. Classic.