'Masterpiece' perfume is 40% off from little-known site that is 'perfect for summer'
Perfume lovers are rushing to buy a 'masterpiece' fragrance that's now nearly 40% off in a limited time sale. Elizabeth Taylor's Violet Eyes, typically priced at £52 for a 100ml bottle, is available for £32 on OFFSCENT.
Launched in 2010, Violet Eyes was crafted by celebrated perfumer Carlos Benaïm, known for hits like YSL Libre (£82.50 for 50ml), ViktorandRolf's Flowerbomb (£60 for 30ml), and Giorgio Armani's My Way (£57 for 30ml). All of these are discounted on OFFSCENT with code REACH25, which just needs to be added before checkout.
The sophisticated Elizabeth Taylor scent begins with bright peach notes, followed by a floral heart of rose and jasmine, before settling into a woody base of Virginia cedar, peony, and amber.
Although it has yet to receive reviews on OFFSCENT, Violet Eyes has garnered rave reviews on Fragrantica, a platform where fragrance enthusiasts share their opinions. One fragrance aficionado praised it, saying: "This is a great affordable light fresh-fruity-floral. It's along the lines of Light Blue, Daisy (especially Daisy) and I Love Love. If you love these perfumes, or fragrances similar to those, you would most likely love this one! Perfect for Spring and Summer, but super fresh for Summer without being "beachy". The dry down is similar to Light Blue if LB also had a fruitiness to it."
Another reviewer wrote: "I wore it today, Beautiful feminine scent, very very classy, amazing for everyday wear not to strong lasts a good amount of time. Wonderful," reports the Manchester Evening News.
Many fragrance fans are seeing parallels between Violet Eyes and Light Blue, with the latter being priced at £64 for a 30ml bottle at Boots; one enthusiast shared: "I adore Violet Eyes. It's the only perfume I can wear from the Elizabeth Taylor collection because It's not outdated and the notes are seamlessly blended. A masterpiece by Carlos Benaïm. It's like the woody floral version of the citrusy fresh Light Blue by Dolce and Gabbana. Beautiful and reasonably priced."
While some may not reach for it frequently, finding it better suited for colder weather, another person commented: "Out of all the Elizabeth Taylor perfumes I own, this wasn't one I'd reach for. I've been trying to cycle through my collection and use up stuff and this one really surprised me -- while it's a floral, it really shines in the winter, thanks to the cedar note. It's very light and frothy and it lifted my spirits. To make it feel more woodsy, I layered it with Good Chemistry's Rustic Woods."
OFFSCENT boasts an extensive selection of fragrances on their site, including deals on some, but offers our readers an exclusive 25% discount on full-priced scents such as with code REACH25.
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Perfume lovers are rushing to buy a 'masterpiece' fragrance that's now nearly 40% off in a limited time sale. Elizabeth Taylor's Violet Eyes, typically priced at £52 for a 100ml bottle, is available for £32 on OFFSCENT. Launched in 2010, Violet Eyes was crafted by celebrated perfumer Carlos Benaïm, known for hits like YSL Libre (£82.50 for 50ml), ViktorandRolf's Flowerbomb (£60 for 30ml), and Giorgio Armani's My Way (£57 for 30ml). All of these are discounted on OFFSCENT with code REACH25, which just needs to be added before checkout. The sophisticated Elizabeth Taylor scent begins with bright peach notes, followed by a floral heart of rose and jasmine, before settling into a woody base of Virginia cedar, peony, and amber. Although it has yet to receive reviews on OFFSCENT, Violet Eyes has garnered rave reviews on Fragrantica, a platform where fragrance enthusiasts share their opinions. One fragrance aficionado praised it, saying: "This is a great affordable light fresh-fruity-floral. It's along the lines of Light Blue, Daisy (especially Daisy) and I Love Love. If you love these perfumes, or fragrances similar to those, you would most likely love this one! Perfect for Spring and Summer, but super fresh for Summer without being "beachy". The dry down is similar to Light Blue if LB also had a fruitiness to it." Another reviewer wrote: "I wore it today, Beautiful feminine scent, very very classy, amazing for everyday wear not to strong lasts a good amount of time. Wonderful," reports the Manchester Evening News. Many fragrance fans are seeing parallels between Violet Eyes and Light Blue, with the latter being priced at £64 for a 30ml bottle at Boots; one enthusiast shared: "I adore Violet Eyes. It's the only perfume I can wear from the Elizabeth Taylor collection because It's not outdated and the notes are seamlessly blended. A masterpiece by Carlos Benaïm. It's like the woody floral version of the citrusy fresh Light Blue by Dolce and Gabbana. Beautiful and reasonably priced." While some may not reach for it frequently, finding it better suited for colder weather, another person commented: "Out of all the Elizabeth Taylor perfumes I own, this wasn't one I'd reach for. I've been trying to cycle through my collection and use up stuff and this one really surprised me -- while it's a floral, it really shines in the winter, thanks to the cedar note. It's very light and frothy and it lifted my spirits. To make it feel more woodsy, I layered it with Good Chemistry's Rustic Woods." OFFSCENT boasts an extensive selection of fragrances on their site, including deals on some, but offers our readers an exclusive 25% discount on full-priced scents such as with code REACH25.
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