X2O Extraordinary for Women Ted Baker for women

I like this perfume. Who likes Eсlat Lanvin to enjoy this perfume.

This is a younger "wannabe" John Varvatos.

Once you get past the alcoholic blast on application you are greeted by a zesty burst which quickly develops into a sweet, watery plum spiced with star anise very reminiscent of JV.

The development of this fragrance is fast paced & a little muddled - the musky woodsy base is present from the moment the citrus fronter starts to fade. This does not bother me much - the mid-level warmth that remains close to the skin is pleasant enough & the scent only lifts slightly with time to allow the magnolia to take hold. The very last gasp is of a soft magnolia/plum musk.

Where JV hits the "class" mark & X2O fails is in the grounding base notes. X20 is sweet musk, JV has oakmoss & patchouli which gives it an older, more refined & knowing air (& can save you from sugar overload).

If you need a plum-hit on a budget & like warm, mid-level fruity fragrances but don't mind that this perfume shows all its cards within the first 10 minutes.... this perfume may well be worth a try.