This is the only fruity floral fragrance that has ever gone the route of rank body odor on me; hence, I cannot wear it, but I love it on others. I have read that quite a few people sense it as smelling of rotten fruit, I think there must be some confusion happening there with the fizzy illusion of fermentation. ETA: if you like this but want more unisex spiciness, I think Moschino's Gold Fresh Couture is related. Recently I bought this after not wearing it for a few years, I believed that they changed the formulation a little?

I can see how it might be perceived that way,, but luckily on me it’s like a cool splash of watermelon dew without smelling like watermelon Bubblicious. Unfortunately the lasting power is about 30 seconds :/ This is my after shower, bedtime fragrance (because the lasting power is shit).

Towards the end I get a slight musk and warm woody smell though it still smells somewhat tart, not floral, not green per se, but crisp. Maybe the anthology version would work better with my chemistry but even smelling this in the bottle, sour fruit body odor!

For me, this perfume leans more towards the fruity side than floral, offering a delightful combination of sweetness and freshness. Today in the 30 degree heat I applied it at 10 in the morning and now at almost 5 pm I feel it clearly from myself, which happens really seldom in my case. In 2020 a limited edition was launched (which I have not tried) which came in a pink box and removed the number 3 from the label, currently the bottle is still being sold without the number 3 on the label, without limited edition engraved on the bottle and back to its simple white box. It has become my go-to for those cozy moments at home and those casual outings, like going to doctor's appointments. On me it's a fresh, juicy watermelon scent laced with tart berries and soft flowers (I get mostly peonies) that is yummy and addictive, and thankfully I didn't get the dreaded BO smell that so many are describing.With its delightful watermelon aroma, it instantly uplifts my mood and brings a refreshing vibe to my surroundings. When I do have social outings in spring and summer, I much rather Delina La Rosee (I’ve also worn to work and have left trails with just 2 sprays lol) which has more presence but is just as refreshing, making it work in colder seasons when I crave a fruity cocktail without the cold air turning it sour. This is a woman's fragrance, rich and energetic, for L'Imperatrice life is a movie and she is its heroine and all heads turn when she enters a room. Top notes are Kiwi, Rhuburb and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Watermelon, Cyclamen and Jasmine; base notes are Lemon Tree, Musk and Sandalwood.

It's also worth noting that the glass bottle is noticeably and beautifully transparent and has a really nice weight to it. Elizabeth Taylor's Diamonds and Saphires is similar to this, but quite a bit more heavy - with a discernible aldehyde and more of a honey dew/cantaloup melon type smell.I'm gonna use up the rest of the bottle every time I go to the gym, and after that I won't repurchase. The flacon has a refined, rectilinear silhouette, topped with a minimalist black cap and grounded by a linear yet important glass base.