Wednesday, 11 September 2013

Perfume Review: Elizabeth Arden Untold

So I was going to post another skin care blog but I am soooooo in love with this new fragrance I could not wait to tell everyone about it.

I was recently given this fragrance as a gift and although I had read lots of good reviews I was still slightly dubious as I mainly associate Elizabeth Arden fragrances with the more mature lady. But I was so thrilled with it; any pre-perceived ideas of Elizabeth Arden have flown right out the window with this one.

Well let’s get started this is what Elizabeth Arden says about Untold.......

     “A luxurious and modern floral composition, UNTOLD celebrates the sophistication and intrigue of the multi-faceted modern woman. From her vibrant optimism and refined femininity to her mysterious aura and magnetic sensuality, UNTOLD takes you on a journey through the many facets that together, make her genuinely beautiful. With its sparkling and fruity introduction, radiant floral heart and mysterious addictive warmth, UNTOLD 

The basic idea of the fragrance is that the modern day women has to be everything all at once. Elizabeth Arden has portrayed that in Untold by the mix of ingredients that it uses, and they are.....

Top Notes: Pink pepper, Bergamot, Pear and Cassis

Middle Notes: Egyptian Jasmine LMR* and Gardenia

Base Notes: Patchouli LMR*, Amber and Musk

When I first read the ingredients I wasn’t too sure how the fresh, sweet top notes would blend with the white floral middle notes but they have done, beautifully. Initially there is a burst of freshness mainly coming from the pink pepper which feels young and fresh. It almost makes your mouth water. Then it fades into a beautiful sophisticated white floral of jasmine and gardenia which makes me feel so elegant and lady like. The base notes then come in with patchouli, amber and musk giving a much deeper, sexy scent with a slight sweetness coming back. I will wear this fragrance for daytime and evening; it will be lovely for winter due to the warm scent that it settles into. Once settled Untold reminded me a little of Dolce and Gabbanna The One in that there is a hint of sweetness but it is a little heady which makes it grown up and sexy.  

Untold fits its concept in every way. The bottle is beautiful with the glass facets which draws reference from the fragrance brief. The way the ingredient blend does this as well, beautifully. It highlights every facet of what the modern day woman is; young, playful and exuberant to elegant and sophisticated to mysterious and sexy. This perfume is truly stunning and is my absolute new favourite.

One last note I love the quote from Elizabeth Arden on the inside of the box it makes me feel beautiful everytime I open it....

“To be beautiful is the birthright of every woman”
-          Elizabeth Arden






(*LMR= Laboratoire Monique Rémy. International Flavours & Fragrances Inc.’s in-house, natural facility situated in Grasse, France, that specializes in extracting natural raw materials through a craftsmanship technique. This means that the essential oils that are produced are rare, fine and some of the best quality in the marketplace.)

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