Initially I get a slightly tart note (the pomegranate?) with a woody note. On dry down it develops a little bit more warmth and the flowery notes shine through a bit more, staying really close to my skin though. The woody note though is a constant on me. A fragrance for clubbing. That was my assessment when I first smelled Euphoria years ago. Sweet (despite the tart notes), loud, and rather basic ('you're place or mine?'). Crowds, music, booze, not my scene. But the base notes really weren't my favorite though. The dark woodiness from the mahogany and the resinous and deep smell from the amber drowned out the smell of the violet and the whipped cream and was quite masculine and not sweet too, which I didn't like. Beautiful well-balanced fragrance with a woody/spicy base. I wonder where the spiciness comes from; I am getting hints of Patchouli as well. I think it's the Mahogany wood which gives this sharp woody and spicy aspect. Very unique fragrance, never outdated! Unisex-feminine I would say, the florals not being too intense. It has a sweet fruity opening but it doesn't last for long.

Provocative and sensual, euphoria for women is inspired by the orchid’s mythical, sexy and exotic notes, creating a truly mysterious and feminine perfume. I will note, though, it does have a patchouli like note throughout and it gets stronger as it wears. That’s probably what gives it that mature Not sure about that aspect of it, but I’ll give it some time to grow on me. Wow its a very complex perfume its really really woody and floral at the same time when there both combined its very strongI really am glad to have this, but I'm disappointed at what standardization has done to classics like this. When I sprayed myself that's all I smelled for a while. It's not bad, it has a relaxing effect when I smell it. I do think it could be headache inducing so I only do less than 2 sprays. This spray lasts a long time on clothes. The next day I still smelled that medicinal smell but it was accompanied by a powdery drydown. For having violet in its notes I am very surprised it does not smell awfully powdery so that's a plus. I do enjoy violet but many fragrances with violet end up with a dusty powder element to them. However, it might be too strong to wear at office. You could still wear it at office but you’ll have to spray it on your clothing and not skin and also just one spritz will be enough because it can be a bit strong if you spray more than once. I know many people react to perfumes from the 1980s, 1990s and earlier as old fashioned and screetchy. Maybe they call it the "perfumey" smell... the outdated scent accords department store sales people would spray on customers without their consent. Depending on the fragrance, I agree these accords were often unpleasant at best.

Maison Margiela Mancave Mane 'n Tail Marc Jacobs Margaret Dabbs London Marvel Matthew Williamson Mavala Max Factor ME. Mercedes-Benz Michael Bublé Michael Kors Minions Minnies Missguided Missoni Miu Miu Mizon Moncler Monsoon Montblanc Morphe Moschino Mr Stanley's Mugler Intensely luxurious, Euphoria Eau de Parfum was inspired by the orchid's simple elegance. This feminine fragrance opens with succulent persimmon and addictive pomegranate. An intoxicating blend of lotus blossom and orchid envelops it further, layered with liquid amber and lush mahogany wood.Make-up and skincare services, BrowBar benefit, gifting and personalisation workshop, Sephora offers you a whole range of services to come and discover in store The top opens with a burst of pomegranate and succulent persimmon followed by a mysterious and intoxicating blend of rich orchid and dewy lotus blossom. The drydown leaves a lasting signature of liquid amber and mahogany wood paired with sensual musks and an addictive cream accord.

The drydown isn't edgy dark, but it will give its wearer an aura of mystic femininity. Although the scent profile feels a bit dated with so many heavy flowers, it's still a nice perfume, just not my cup of tea. Now I'm going to tell you what a great perfume euohoria is because it deserves it. While some of Calvin Klein's fragrances are a bit generic, this one really stood out for me. Euphoria embodies modern sensuality and provocative freedom. It accentuates feminine mystery and seduction.I don't dislike Euphoria but I don't like Euphoria either... it's not "euphoric" to me, so to speak. Once upon a time, this probably was a great perfume. It likely was that exotic, unique, dark, sexy, fruity, woody, strong perfume it's been advertised to be. Based on the bottle I have (and after one of the many reformulations this perfume is said to have undergone); it's simply not now. If you like 80% wood and 20% iris as your signature fragrance - this is for you. That's not to say it smells bad. It actually doesn't. But it's not special, and also... *ahem*... quite dated. Even now, in its curent form, Euphoria is still unique among its companions on the departament store shelves. The reformulated Euphoria is tamer, with the violet note detectable, while in the original version was nowhere to be found( or my nose less trained). However, they made it easier to wear, less dense, adapted to modern sensibilities. I can also feel (more than actually smell) patchouli and I consider it to be one of the first fruitchoulis to hit the market, a taste for what's to come. None of the later fruitchoulis are as deep, as mature (read adult), as distinctive as Euphoria. Threading a fine line between deep feminity and tempting masculinity, Euphoria manages to evoke an exotic sensual vibe. It blends with my skin, the notes interplay changing with the weather or even the mood. The pomergranate adds such a juicy accord, I can feel the sweetness dripping all over my skin. The colour purple translated in scent.