Sparrow Tokyo Milk Parfumarie Curiosite for women and men

I only bought this because I loved the label with the bird on it. When I first sprayed it, I thought it was just awful--a blast of gardenia that hit me like a cheap bathroom air freshener...and then in a few minutes, it changed completely...some spice came in, then a little green, and it turned into a beautiful, beautiful floral. It is truly lush, and maintains its full-bodied white floral notes without getting screechy. The spicy notes give it warmth and balance, and something (citrus?) gives it just a hint of shampoo-like freshness. It is lovely!

Sparrow is just lovely. The citrus and green notes balance the heady gardenia perfectly, to produce a fresh, vibrant and slightly retro feeling perfume.

I road tested my sample today and have enjoyed every delightful waft for at least 8 hrs. This has left me wanting more, and is a definite 'must buy' for me!

I've just noticed that both Magiemagpie & I likened Sparrow to a "bird of paradise", which goes to show that I am not alone in thinking this a far more exotic scent than the name (and even the notes) would imply; and also, that I should read the other reviews *before* submitting my own! ;)

I can see myself wearing this throughout the summer - it's so lush and fresh, calming yet exciting. There's something fizzy about it, a zing & a crackle like a fragrant halo of electricity.

No drab sparrow, this intoxicating little gem is more like a bird of paradise: the opening notes are crisp & dry, in a mouthwatering way. Like a tall glass of Gin & Tonic on a hot summer's day. Initially, I thought this to be quite virginal fresh, but when the heady gardenia hits home it blooms on the skin quite beautifully. Long-lasting and with a great sillage, this perfume kept me enthralled all day - it's clean but in a deeply sexy, entirely sophisticated way. There's a wonderfully waxy, soapy creaminess to the gardenia, and the neroli really enhances the rosewood. Like a longed-for shower on a humid day, Sparrow is refreshing but still holds the heady gasp of Summer in its heart.

I love this with a fiery passion. Perfumes that develop best on me are citrus with green notes and maybe a little woods or vanilla thrown in. This is a simple, yet perfect perfume. It's attitude is light and airy, but the sillage is perfect. It's great for year round and is an amazing signature scent. This will never give you a headache, and it's made from pure oils. I'll never give this one up.

"Light and delicate"? Sort of. It's a light and delicate piece with the volume turned way, way up. The sillage is intense and it lasts for hours and hours. It starts off with fresh, vivid green notes, clean citrus (not the fruity tooty variety), and neroli, adding a spritely touch to what quickly becomes a scent that's all about gardenia, gardenia, gardenia! It's the star of the show! The fresher, crisper opening puts me in the mind of a warm spring day outdoors, but the thick, lush, unapologetically huge and creamy gardenia smells irresistibly seductive and downright exotic, more like an ostentatious bird of paradise than a humble sparrow. The dainty sweep of rosewood at the base is just lovely, and reins in the sexy extravagance of the gardenia with a much-needed crisp counterpoint long after the snappy green and zesty citrus notes have faded.

Simple though it may be, Sparrow gets a lot of love from me because the notes smell very pure and not at all synthetic or cheap. Because it is so strong, it should be applied sparingly. But a judicious spritz or two is never cloying, just intoxicating.