Genie in a Bottle Trance Essence for women

I tried it once so far so I may have to update this. At first it is very strong and sweet, perhaps best described as a confusion of overpowering notes. When I smell the sprayer after taking the cap off, it smells a bit like Charles Jourdan The Parfum. Anyway, within an hour or so, the strength drops off considerably, leaving more of a skin scent behind. At this point, the notes have good clarity and there is a very nice interplay between the sweet/gourmand aspects and the dry tea and pepper (and perhaps frankincense as well). I definitely consider it unisex (after the strong opening dissipates), if not a bit more masculine. The only thing I have to determine in the future, I think, is if it is strong enough after the opening subsides. Otherwise, I really like it.

UPDATE: On the second regular wearing, it seemed very medicinal at first and not that sweet. There is also a kind of "soapy" quality, though one I consider to be pleasant, unlike strong lavender or spice soapiness. After a few hours, it seems to really come together, a soft vanilla with hints of the other notes. Some may say this is not an "exciting" fragrance, and compared to many that I can't tolerate, they may be right, for them, but not for me. This is the kind of fragrance I'm seeking these days.

In a way it is similar to Angel, but it is less intrusive. Although the ingredients don't list coconut, the beginning smelled to my nose as a coconut oil. Later vanilla and chocolate make their way to the surface. It is a lovely gourmand scent that will not put to shame your taste.

My friend received a sample card of this. She left it in her purse. I kept smelling the intoxicating aroma and couldn't put my finger on it! The more I smelled, the more I fell in love. It's heady with the Jasmine & Black Pepper. The Frankinsence and tea are definitely there and remind me of strolling by a spice stand in an open market, very alluring while the exotic vanilla is sweet but not too sweet. I think the bitter chocolate takes away or equals out the heavy sweetness. I'm on the hunt for a bottle of this spicey heaven!