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That's not necessarily a "diss": I doubt, frankly, if it now contains any real floral EO's at all. I would even say glaringly so. Like a very nice shampoo or hand lotion, say. Nevertheless, I perversely like it, somehow. Even though I cannot detect some of the supporting notes claimed for it, like peach, spices and civet. I just get a big confluence of gardenia, lilac, jasmin and tuberose, and a hint of muguet. What I'm wondering is: I wonder if it once contained natural floral EO's?
If so, it must've been absolutely glorious. Or whether it's always been a drugstore-tier number, happily composed of all-synths as it is today?
Can anyone here comment on this? My maternal grandmother wore this, as did my own mother. I've been wearing this for decades; both the Evyan version and the Arden version. This white floral works well for me. The notes that stand out the most are gardenia, tuberose, jasmine, and oakmoss. The first few minutes after spraying I get some lilac, lily, aldehydes, muguet, orange flower, and amber.
There is a greenish undercurrent, too. This is cheap enough I can spray like a mad fool. I enjoy the "old lady" aspect of this. It takes me back to happier times, when my Mom and I used to do fun things together Bonnette Show all reviews United States. White Shoulders doesn't seem to age well. I have two EDCs and one parfum from the Evyan years, each of them boxed and well stored, but all of them have faded - the parfum is just basenotes now, the EDCs mere shadows of their former selves.
The current versions still have that special heady white floral accord we remember at the opening, though it is fleeting. I agree with other reviewers who prefer the EDP, mainly for its longer lifespan - the EDC has scant longevity, and is comparatively thin.
I admit it has an almost grandmotherly scent quality to it, but Ive worn it on and off since about It is beautifully feminine I have gardenias and moonflowers in my garden and I cannot ever get enough of that sort of sweet yet fresh scent.
And, on me, White Shoulders has staying power. Cricketkitty Show all reviews. The White Shoulders I remember so well is from the s and s, I do not know if it has been reformulated since. My personal memories are of weddings during that era, the brides always wore this.
What I remember is a lovely, delicate floral with a heart of gardenia and tuberose, but never overwhelming as those fragrances can be. Women of different ages can wear this one, from the youngest preteen to senior citizen. I have some I bought on clearance in Target. Very flowery and, while I like florals, this doesn't work on me.
There is one note that doesn't smell good, haven't figured out what it is. Smells cheap and tarty on me. Weimar27 Show all reviews United States. White Shoulders conjours long lost memories and love long forgotten like a message in a bottle from years ago collects our treasured feelings and nostalgic wistfulness; Rose petals lies gently on a alabaster basking in the early summer sun glowing in hues of pale pink and blood red blowing from a rose garden giving a scent of intoxicating spender A summer breeze blows though delicate white lace curtains gives the sweet scent of French lilacs floats in the air and adds an aura of peace and tranquility and Relaxes your Grandmother's white Persian Kitten after playing with her Antique pearl necklace.
This is a wonderful parfume!!!! A fav for a long time, ageless and beautiful! A boy presented a bottle of White Shoulders to me on our first date. I literally thought you could only wear it on your shoulders! Although I have not worn it for many years, I still have a pleasant memory of it--rich, flowery. I ordinary cannot stand gardenia fragrances, but this gardenia is so wonderfully mingled with the other florals that it remains well-behaved and does not become too tropical smelling or gooey sweet.
Also, Tatiana reminds me a tad of this as well. Primrose Show all reviews United States. I can't help but say nice things about White Shoulders. First off, my husband gave me a bottle as one of my wedding gifts. For me, it evokes feelings of warm weather and romance. Other scents' atttempts at this such as Maitresse by Agent Provateur come close, but this one draws me time and time again. I enjoy florals, esp. I adore the strong scent of the heady gardenia and jasmine, touched with rose.
It is warm and very elegant with classic charm. Yumm Show all reviews. White Shoulders smells good, but doesn't last ten minutes on me. On me this one the Evyan version is a muted gardenia and not much else. When I was younger, I layered it with Jean Nate splash, which gave it a little zip. Gossamer Show all reviews United States. I tried this on my aunt and mother's suggestion, both of whom wore it as young woman and listed it as their all-time favorite fragrance. The top notes are delicious, a very strong floral without being offensive, but as it cools down it can only be described as powery.
The lily of the valley is very present which I like but other than that it smells almost like wet baby powder. Not terribly offensive, nobody's going to gag smelling you, but it's not something I would choose on purpose. You can call this scent "dated" or something out of "grandma's closet' but it sure smells "girly". Women don't understand that feminine scents are a turn on for men. So many of these new aquatics for women don't smell girly at all.
The best way to explain it is a cologne for men that smells girly and not manly would be a turn off to women. So ladies, there is nothing wrong with a woman smelling feminine even in the year White Shoulders is feminine and it is a turn on for men.
White Shoulders: Romance - Kindle edition by Zoe Amos. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like. White Shoulders is a feminine perfume by Elizabeth Arden. The scent was launched in White Shoulders is very romantic and feminine. I mostly smell lilac, .
Unless some woman prefer smelling manly? My all time favorite "lady" perfume. Completely appropriate for any occasion.
Clean, warm and lovely. I can't stop smelling the crook of my elbow in the lingering amber-vanilla drydown.
I absolutely refuse to care that this has a stupid name, bad advertizing, and a drugstore reputation. I've never found anything as lovely. I have worn this often and received more compliments on it than on any other scent, even ones that are more expensive. Whatever it contains seems to match my body chemistry perfectly. I had an aunt who always wore White Shoulders The fragrance is a classic white floral, very girly.
I'll just put this out there - this is the one scent that has absolutely floored me.
A date wore this and I couldn't get enough. I know a lot of women my wife for instance think this is something "grandma wore. But if that's the case, grandma knew something their granddaughters don't. Like a Life magazine photo spread of post War New York in autumn or a Sarah Vaughan album, this scent may be outmoded. White Shoulders cologne and other beauty products have been around a long time. I remember a cousin's loving it in the mids and I loved it too!
It is sweet, floral but not too heavy. I particularly enjoy it when I am swimming and my water aerobics warms my body and I can enjoy the scent. A bottle this size lasts me 8 to 12 months which makes it a great value. White Shoulders is a light, fresh floral that's perfect for daytime or evening wear.
I have friends and family members who are allergic to certain perfumes and colognes, and this fragrance doesn't bother any of them! I always get compliments when I wear White Shoulders. I'm grateful to find this beautiful fragrance my sister has worn her whole life. I bought it for her as a thanksgiving gift and she was so happy she cried when she opened it. The fact that someone remembered, how wonderful. I will buy again and thank you. This scent has been around a loooooog time.