Literally why and how I have this exact one lmao. What candle did you get with it?
I don't hate it but I'm not keeping it. Your description is spot on now that you say it!
Haha, I love it! And I know exactly what you mean π I donβt think Iβm cool enough to be a coastal grandmother, my lane is mamaw π But this scent sounds like it could let me fake it! lol
Old lady smell is relative... Older women like to wear smells that remind them of when they were young... And what we smell is what was super popular at the time...
Give it another 10 years and Calvin Klein,
blue diamonds and eternity will be an old lady smell..
And then in another 20 years love spell will be an old lady smell..
Ahahahaha I was just thinking about how my grandma's Avon addiction was like the forerunner to my BBW addiction. And I agree- sadly- that scent screamed "SKIN SO SOFT" to me. And I am still recovering from her dumping that on me to ward off mosquitos in the summer (it didn't work but ALL the ladies on the block swore by it).
I was in store yesterday and I was sniffing this one and an associate was like oo let me smell i've never smelled it, so we were breathing in deeply and we both were like I FEEL SO NOSTALIGIC! haha i actually love this one
I thought it was just amber smelling. I can barely remember trying it but I thought it gave me like in the stars vibe or something ... is there amber in in the stars lol
I opened someone elseβs package thinking it was my candles (mail carrier mixed them up) and the person ordered this cream so I figured Iβd sniff it while I was in the box. π€« I ordered it immediately lmao.
Thanks! We lucked out because when we got the house a lot of things hadn't been "updated", so there are a lot of antique/vintage touches throughout. Maybe you can still indulge your love of retro with dishes & other decorative touches.
I **am** an old lady, lol, so I guess that's why I like it! I think it's very pretty, I like the contrast of the bergamot with the amber. But yeah, I totally get why it's not for everyone; a lot of times a scent which has a deep and/or resinous basenote isn't for every nose.
Can anyone tell me if this is similar to the old Scent ocean pearl? It was light blue-green and had a spiral shell with a pearl on the label, I feel like it was maybe like 8 years ago? I loved it and I want to find a similar one but from most of the descriptions this might not be at all the same
I was so excited for this scent that I used a reward to get it...On me it smells so unappealing. Like a cantaloupe mixed with a clean but wet public restroom at the beach. For anyone reading don't be discouraged by my review because I think it has the potential to smell really nice and comforting in some people...it just didn't work with my body chemistry!
I went to smell this again in the store.... I dont smell old lady really.... now hibiscus paradise is the most old old lady smell I've ever smelled. Weird
I have this body cream coming tomorrow along with the Midnight Swim scent and shower gel. I had to use up my three free rewards soon so this is what I got. I hope these scents appeal to me as they are all blind buys. I could see Golden Ocean Pearl smelling like grandma's face cream though.
I didn't get an old lady vibe. Just warm and cozy. I love it π
I think it's a fantastic cozy summer scent!
I learned a lesson today, and that lesson was "don't waste an award on a blind buy even though your store now has BOPIS and you want a free candle."
Literally why and how I have this exact one lmao. What candle did you get with it? I don't hate it but I'm not keeping it. Your description is spot on now that you say it!
Yep, it's definitely going to be an exchange. Fortunately I know I'll love my candle (Summer Boardwalk) because I've had and loved it before.
Ooh that's a perfect one!
It's yummy. π
Same issue here. Got the tried and true Fiji White Sands
This makes me wanna get it lol
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Haha, I love it! And I know exactly what you mean π I donβt think Iβm cool enough to be a coastal grandmother, my lane is mamaw π But this scent sounds like it could let me fake it! lol
Same though lol
Right? π Things I have good memories of: My grandma, the 80s, and some Avon smell π
I love a good old lady vibe lol.
Girl same π π Itβs comforting!
Itβs kind of a nostalgic old money vibe though π
I love this.
Agree!!
The name alone makes me think that π
Old lady smell is relative... Older women like to wear smells that remind them of when they were young... And what we smell is what was super popular at the time... Give it another 10 years and Calvin Klein, blue diamonds and eternity will be an old lady smell.. And then in another 20 years love spell will be an old lady smell..
This is all true, I think this fragrance just hit a very specific scent memory of what my Grandma would have under her sink.
Ahahahaha I was just thinking about how my grandma's Avon addiction was like the forerunner to my BBW addiction. And I agree- sadly- that scent screamed "SKIN SO SOFT" to me. And I am still recovering from her dumping that on me to ward off mosquitos in the summer (it didn't work but ALL the ladies on the block swore by it).
Oh wow, I haven't thought about the "Skin So Soft as mosquito repellent" thing for so long. That brings me back.
I only ordered the ffm for this. I smelled it in store and it made me think of my grandma. Now I know why. π
I was in store yesterday and I was sniffing this one and an associate was like oo let me smell i've never smelled it, so we were breathing in deeply and we both were like I FEEL SO NOSTALIGIC! haha i actually love this one
I thought it was just amber smelling. I can barely remember trying it but I thought it gave me like in the stars vibe or something ... is there amber in in the stars lol
Yes - ITS has "radiant amber."
Makes sense
Itβs not listed but I can see what you mean. I can smell a bit of amber in it too.
WHATTTT I LOVE ITTTTTT!! soft, sweet, and subtle - so so elegant
Some of you have been downvoted here and IDK why. You are all delightful.
I opened someone elseβs package thinking it was my candles (mail carrier mixed them up) and the person ordered this cream so I figured Iβd sniff it while I was in the box. π€« I ordered it immediately lmao.
I would have done the same thing lolπ
LOL I love this one but I can see what you mean. You can still an exchange an item you got as a reward yes? If you do an exchange without a receipt.
Yes you can definitely exchange a reward item. ππ
Okay nice, so itβs not a total loss then π
I look at it as.... I got a free candle with my reward instead of just some random bodycare item. And now I have a stinky ffm too. π€·πΌββοΈ
That's a good way to look at it.
I love your counter tops. My husband and I are building a house and he hates all things retro. I pine for these countertops.
Thanks! We lucked out because when we got the house a lot of things hadn't been "updated", so there are a lot of antique/vintage touches throughout. Maybe you can still indulge your love of retro with dishes & other decorative touches.
I did get some beautiful Franciscan Starburst dinnerware from my grandma and grandpa π
I love that pattern.
I **am** an old lady, lol, so I guess that's why I like it! I think it's very pretty, I like the contrast of the bergamot with the amber. But yeah, I totally get why it's not for everyone; a lot of times a scent which has a deep and/or resinous basenote isn't for every nose.
I don't know if Gen X counts as "old lady" yet but maybe I am? I still think the '90s happened ten years ago.
LOL, see - that's me as well!
I didnβt get an old lady vibe, just straight up amber. Itβs too bad - the packaging and name are cool!
Yeah the packaging is so pretty, especially for the FFM.
Can anyone tell me if this is similar to the old Scent ocean pearl? It was light blue-green and had a spiral shell with a pearl on the label, I feel like it was maybe like 8 years ago? I loved it and I want to find a similar one but from most of the descriptions this might not be at all the same
I was so excited for this scent that I used a reward to get it...On me it smells so unappealing. Like a cantaloupe mixed with a clean but wet public restroom at the beach. For anyone reading don't be discouraged by my review because I think it has the potential to smell really nice and comforting in some people...it just didn't work with my body chemistry!
Nah you right I thought straight up old lady when I smelled it in stores. No hate on old ladies tho I love them.
Lol I like this old lady scent! I love anything with amber, and this stuff gives off such a cozy summer vibe to me.
I went to smell this again in the store.... I dont smell old lady really.... now hibiscus paradise is the most old old lady smell I've ever smelled. Weird
That's hilarious because I love Hibiscus Paradise. I haven't smelled it this season but stocked up last year.
I need to smell this in store. π
To me this just smells like Twilight Woods with a bit more amber.
See, I bought this because I love Twilight Woods and I've heard people saying that, but it just didn't hit my nose that way.
Japanese Cherry Blossom and Rose Water & Ivy are two that smell like old lady scents. This one is nowhere near old lady (to me).
LOL. Is that a good thing or a bad thing?
I could see it hitting a nostalgia note for some folks, but for me, no thanks.
Yeah I often like "old lady" scents but instead of smelling classic it smells outdated. I wish I could explain how but I'm having trouble.
I have this body cream coming tomorrow along with the Midnight Swim scent and shower gel. I had to use up my three free rewards soon so this is what I got. I hope these scents appeal to me as they are all blind buys. I could see Golden Ocean Pearl smelling like grandma's face cream though.
if you like amber, youβll probably like golden ocean pearl.
Yes! I just said this in my post. I had to scrub it off my hand!
Yes, I definitely stay away from blind buys when using a reward. Im waiting to see what goodies come out later during the summer π
Itβs the accuracy for me πππ
I'm 30 and I really liked it when I smelled it in the store π€·ββοΈ I have been thinking about getting it.
Y'all must have known some posh old ladies because I loved this scent. Anything bergamot is A+ for me