Launched in February 2011, the simply named Jimmy Choo
fragrance was the very first from the brand.
For me, the Jimmy Choo label is synonymous with Sex and the
City, and the thought of sky high heels and cosmopolitans is quite a
positive connection to have with a brand. When I first heard that the brand had
jumped into the bustling fragrance world, I immediately hunted it down for a
sniff. It wasn’t until recently that I had the chance to try it on for an
extended period of time, thanks to a sample vial I procured at a Myer
counter.
This is the description taken from Fragrantica:
“The seductive composition is a modern chypre fruity, with
green top notes, tiger orchid, sweet toffee caramel and Indonesian patchouli.”
Being someone who isn’t well versed in fragrance, I smell a
lot of sugar in this 'sweet patchouli' scent, and the caramel becomes quite
evident on my skin. As with most fragrances this isn’t incredibly long lasting on me,
but it does sit longer than others and I’m happy with that. I did really enjoy
wearing this, but I’m still unsure as to whether or not a full bottle would be
justified. It reminds me quite strongly of my sister in law, who is a big fan
of it and wore it on our first holiday together, so perhaps I will leave it to
her and enjoy it when I am in her presence.
Jimmy Choo EDP retails between $99-$139 and is available at
Myer and David Jones.
Do you forgo a new perfume if you know it is someone’s signature scent?
How sweet can you go with your fragrances?
