- Characteristics
- Description
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Brand:
Elizabeth Taylor
Line: diamonds&rubies
Product Type: eau de toilette
Classification: elite
Volume: 50 ml, 100 ml
Country: USA
Made in: USA
Gender: for women
Scent Type: eastern, flower
Top Note: Lilac, Peach, Red Rose, White Lily
Heart Note: Heliotrope, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, Orchid, Rose, Spice, Ylang-Ylang
Base Note: Ambergris, Benzoin, Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla, White Cedar
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Elizabeth Taylor could not imagine her life without jewellery. She especially loved diamonds. This love of the famous actress for gemstones was personified in the 'diamond' collection of women's perfumes from the Elizabeth Taylor fashion house, represented by four fragrances. One of them is Diamonds & Rubies Eau de Toilette, which embodies a diamond's majestic luxury combined with a ruby's alluring depth.
The olfactory pyramid of Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds & Rubies Eau de Toilette:
Top notes create an exquisite bouquet of delicate lilac, royal red rose, and white lily framed by ripe peach nuances.
Heart notes are woven from sweet heliotrope, tender jasmine, fresh lily of the valley, powdery orchid, rich rose, and exotic ylang-ylang, complemented by spicy undertones.
Base notes complete the composition with marine ambergris, warm benzoin, earthy musk, and sugary vanilla intertwined with woody shades of sandal and white cedar.
The perfume is wonderful. At the beginning, it has a retro, prestigious and pretentious feel, with a bouquet of expensive and fresh flowers, accompanied by all the resulting shimmer, sweetness, bitterness, and tanginess. After half an hour, it settles with a soft almond note and gentle spices, along with woody undertones. There is a lingering trail, but it stays closer to my skin, while on clothing, the floral notes last longer. The longevity is changeable on the skin, but it fades beautifully. Compared to modern fragrances, it is not sweet, but the flowers, such as lilies, red roses, and ylang-ylang, emit their sweet notes, although it doesn't last long. The bold opening may deter young girls, although the almond and woody continuation would suit any age. In conclusion, the fragrance is vibrant, with retro and passionate initial notes, a multi-floral composition with vibrant contrasting elements, but soon becomes nutty and woody, not gourmand. The final accords reveal a hint of musk. In the middle, I sense apricot, in a way, but it is most likely almond with flowers. It is very warm, cozy, and oriental. It feels as if you are sitting in a blooming garden during a hot day, with a dish of almonds, raisins, and dried apricots in front of you, while sipping on spicy tea with cinnamon and cardamom. I cannot recommend it as everyone has different tastes, but it calms me in the base, so the initial stage needs to be endured. It is a masterpiece at an affordable price.
Bright scent, in the finest classical traditions. Perfumer-Sofia Groysman.