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Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker

For: women Designer: Sarah Jessica Parker Olfactive Group: Floral Woody Musk
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Lovely is the first fragrance by Sarah Jessica Parker (in partnership with Coty Inc.). Obsessed with style and fashion, Sarah always wanted to create a signature scent that would be very sexy and yet undeniably classy. She did not want her fragrance to be overpowering, but instantly recognizable, like infamous aromatic concoction she made for herself from 3 separate fragrances before she co-created Lovely.

Lovely is a soft, powdery, discrete and very intimate fragrance, announced as 'silky white amber'. It possesses an elegance characteristic of classic fragrances. And yet the fragrance is quite modern and very charming.

It opens with soft citruses (nectarine and bergamot) and woody (rosewood) notes, with a touch of lavender, which is very discrete and not at all sharp. The fragrance develops further with notes of apple martini, white daffodil and orchid. The base unites white amber, cedar, woody notes and white musk.

According to Sarah's words, the perfume is appropriate for all generations: 'from 17 to 107'. The fragrance was created by Laurent Le Guernec and Clement Gavarry in 2005 with Sarah herself being the creative director, actively participating in the process from its start to finish.

Fragrance Notes

top notes
LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotBrazilian Rosewood
middle notes
PatchouliOrchid
base notes
MuskWoodsy NotesCedarWhite Amber

Lovely Fragrance Reviews:

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amber_glow
This seemed soft, romantic but unoriginal to me. I like unique parfumes.
03/14/10 15:11:27
 
My darling
My darling
I love this perfume. It is a little magic! Delicate and feminine, with it I always get compliments.
03/10/10 22:00:17
 
Habiba
Habiba
Sweet scent though it does not last long. Still good.
03/09/10 13:58:20
belletresor
belletresor
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".
03/04/10 23:25:42
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Nal
I loved it...a nice sensual one..
02/27/10 02:09:46
 
macbaby
macbaby
nice fragrance, definitely sweet and fresh. it's **almost** too sweet. doesn't last long on my skin.
02/17/10 14:38:51
kastehelmi
kastehelmi
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.
02/14/10 17:11:16
eilismaireg
eilismaireg
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.
02/12/10 07:15:38
odie
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.
02/07/10 16:38:36
ilikethequiet
ilikethequiet
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.
02/05/10 06:25:20
 
pansylady
pansylady
a mysteriously smoky lavender fragrance with good bone structure and great staying-power- very professinally done, not a typical "celebrity" fragrance- nice job, Sarah!
02/03/10 13:20:21
Sassy1
Sassy1
This fragrance is very light and ethereal. It's a nice unobtrusive scent, but once I put it on, I can't smell anything...I almost get a headache straining to pick up the scent at all, let alone any of the notes.
Maybe it has more presense than I'm giving it credit for, so I'll wear it today and see what happens.
01/29/10 06:19:36
 
fragrance_is_happiness
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.
01/28/10 23:15:23
ktv0926
ktv0926
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.
01/26/10 11:50:02
Ouch!
Ouch!
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.
01/26/10 03:45:32
alicektn
alicektn
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
Base: Amber, woods

If it only had some more staying power, it would be a staple in my wardrobe.
01/21/10 03:39:34
NatWeb
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.
01/18/10 18:12:22
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guest_bigally
my girlfriend wheres this crap it smells awful
01/18/10 16:47:04
imperfect-angel
imperfect-angel
This is my true love. smell so "Lovely" and gives me lots of compliments.
i can wear it anywhere and anytime of the year.The staying power is great. Perfect!
01/14/10 04:14:37
bdette21486
Very lovely and glamorous scent. Love the apple martini note. So sophisticated scent. Lovely is an elegant scent but not boastful about it.
01/12/10 04:27:35
 
KellyBellyz
KellyBellyz
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.
01/10/10 10:43:54
 
Thaigirl
Thaigirl
There is something in this perfume what I don't like. It is just not a lovely smell to me.
01/08/10 12:50:19
 
Natalya
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.
01/08/10 09:35:30
 
a.k.a.warum
a.k.a.warum
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.
01/07/10 15:21:21
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guest_mo_tee
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...........
01/01/10 15:27:17
 
JML LEE
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
12/26/09 10:55:23
 
Berith
Berith
It's soapy in a positive way. Clean, musky, warm, gentle and a nice always wearable fragrance.
12/17/09 10:51:28
arxsyn
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!
12/10/09 00:41:37
 
sherapop
sherapop
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!
12/06/09 14:22:31
 
sharyssa
sharyssa
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.
11/29/09 12:58:54
 
soniamcalear
soniamcalear
Very crisp Linen scent. I just love this scent although it does not stay on the skin for very long. But a beautiful scent!
11/28/09 22:02:36
Rita @leftcoastnose
"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.
11/22/09 06:45:36
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Ivy
Ivy
One of my favorites. Very woody.
11/13/09 12:17:16
 
Zaleska
Zaleska
"Affordable" price.
Beautiful scent.
Matches my skin.
Bought it.

PS: How far can I go? Oh, my Goodness...
11/10/09 13:35:36
 
voodoovixen
voodoovixen
For me this scent is much to floral and strong..I wear it very seldom. Not really me.
11/04/09 09:19:02
guest_iam2sexy4uris
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.
10/30/09 00:25:01
bebe08
bebe08
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
10/25/09 23:02:56
guest_
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.
09/24/09 22:07:20
Lou lou blue
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 .
09/14/09 18:47:41
janerry_corpuz
janerry_corpuz
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.
08/31/09 11:17:03
MoietToi
MoietToi
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!
08/27/09 07:21:34
 
sayhi
sayhi
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.
08/25/09 18:00:11
talat
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.
07/30/09 08:31:53
 
barbiot35
barbiot35
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!...
07/23/09 15:43:05
ElyBUK
ElyBUK
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!
07/15/09 03:00:43
Jaquie
Jaquie
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.
05/31/09 04:49:34
Spring25
Spring25
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.
05/30/09 09:52:15
BluDreamer7806
BluDreamer7806
Nothing makes me feel more feminine than when I'm wearing Lovely by SJP. I agree it's a very sheer and lovely fragrance. It's a bit strong upon the first spray but once it settles onto your skin, this perfume works wonders. It's so feminine, fresh and floral. It's absolutely beautiful.
05/22/09 01:31:06
guest_
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!
05/09/09 18:16:55
Wristsniffer
Wristsniffer
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.
05/04/09 10:56:51
exciter76
exciter76
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!
04/27/09 11:01:43
krishka
krishka
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.
04/25/09 22:28:33
susieqrj
susieqrj
Lovely smells just like Narciso Rodriguez for her. As so, an excelent perfume and a cheaper alternative for NR.
04/25/09 21:19:16
sunkist7957
sunkist7957
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 :)
04/14/09 02:33:35
gucci
gucci
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
04/12/09 17:13:25
 
Vivi
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.
04/10/09 18:46:43
Tala
Tala
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.
03/26/09 17:37:45
Malibu
Malibu
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.
03/26/09 16:51:33
Annie_D
Annie_D
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!
03/23/09 19:57:38
 
ramiske
ramiske
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.
03/22/09 10:06:37
ramiske
ramiske
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.
03/17/09 10:10:23
Princess
Princess
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.
03/07/09 05:05:57
 
APassionateJourney
Very light and musky. I didn't like it at first, then I really liked it enough to purchase it and a week later I didn't like it again. Very strange, perfumes and colognes.
02/25/09 01:18:03
missk
missk
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.
02/24/09 04:07:18
 
sharyssa
sharyssa
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".
02/08/09 18:34:09
Cherub573
Cherub573
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.
01/25/09 21:50:33
XoXoL.o.V.e
XoXoL.o.V.e
This one is nice and sofisticated but in my skin has no staying power.:)This one is gonna be my perfume forever...
01/14/09 17:02:35
PolarBear2
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.
01/07/09 12:56:58
tessture
tessture
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.
01/07/09 12:44:31
 
kay_li13
kay_li13
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. :)
12/29/08 11:50:11
Malegria
Malegria
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!!!!!!
12/28/08 14:16:16
honeypoppyseed
honeypoppyseed
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.
12/28/08 13:01:26
 
Amythyst
Amythyst
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. :(
12/22/08 07:09:20
SedNonSatiata
SedNonSatiata
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 ny 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.
11/29/08 06:25:43
Innocent
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?
11/19/08 08:49:57
 
d dolce vitta
d dolce vitta
For me its interesting, i test this fragance and it smell discrete and very charming.
11/06/08 08:50:55
 
Manuella
Manuella
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.
10/31/08 06:49:01
Moszatka
It is very masculine on my skin. Not sweet, but maybe floral. Patchouli produces smells like a man. Not as good as I expected.
10/30/08 12:45:45
SandraS
SandraS
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
10/30/08 11:29:35
 
perryforever
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.
10/29/08 12:39:04
Carla
Carla
I gave it a few wears but not lovely enough for me. A common scent with a powdery end note.
10/26/08 08:27:51
Eiza
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...
10/26/08 07:27:11
glitteralex
glitteralex
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.
10/22/08 21:34:04
bulyov4e
bulyov4e
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!
09/30/08 02:34:05
 
BGanze
BGanze
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.
09/22/08 15:28:19
 
mackie
this is a very soft and romantic perfume to me. The name SAYS IT ALL!
09/22/08 15:16:30
 
Althea
Althea
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
09/21/08 06:18:20
liat
liat
Clean and nice. Not too "feminine", so to speak. A little strong, though. A drop too much and I begin to sneeze like crazy.
09/19/08 19:47:17
soirdelune
soirdelune
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.
08/02/08 06:44:47
indigo.smile
indigo.smile
the name says it all..it is lovely parfume, But it's kinda boring me. So i use it infrequently
07/22/08 21:14:06
guest_Kate
it smells like brand new barbie dolls in the 90's...
07/15/08 12:54:42
 
Halvah
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.
05/27/08 00:18:48
amanda
amanda
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
05/26/08 11:13:46
 
lovelylavender
Lovely girl is the a gentle sweet girl. She is young, feminime, and attract guys without saying, "Hey! Look at me!"
12/10/07 17:20:48
 
pimpnazt
pimpnazt
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.
10/21/07 05:40:09
 
Chaosnmotion
Chaosnmotion
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.
09/21/07 16:18:17

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