Rose Seduction Secret Amor

Final Thoughts

This is suited for a young woman, perhaps a student, who is drawn to very saccharine scents. She frequents discount retailers, loves a good deal, and prioritizes quantity over refinement in her fragrance choices. She might wear this to a casual daytime event or while running errands, knowing it won't last, but content with its initial sweetness.

How it Smells

Rose Seduction Secret Amor bursts open with a jarring juniper note, less gin-and-tonic and more like mothballs. The apricot heart tries valiantly to peek through, but it’s overshadowed by a cloying sweetness resembling melted gummy bears left in a hot car. I detect minimal apricot blossom, and instead, I get an intense, almost medicinal syrup quality. The drydown becomes a musky, slightly powdery cotton flower imitation, but retains a persistent chemical undertone. Comparing this to the original Love is like comparing a watercolor painting to the Mona Lisa – they both contain pigment, but the similarities stop there.

How Long Does it Last?

On my skin, this lasts a mere 2-3 hours, becoming a skin scent within the first hour. Projection is weak; it barely reaches beyond a single arm's length, unless severely oversprayed. Tested in both a climate-controlled office and during a brisk outdoor walk, the performance remained consistently underwhelming. Expect frequent reapplication.