My favourite perfume designer of all time is Elie Saab. If I could own every perfume he produced I would be in absolute euphoria. There is an essence of the Elie Saab perfume collection that resonates with me. The Girl of Now range has had me in a chockhold since its inception in 2017. Unfortunately my favourite from the line, Girl of Now Shine has been discontinued, but I hold onto that bottle like it is my prized possession. I have never received so many compliments on my scent as when I wear the Elie Saab Girl of Now range. People always stop me to say I smell good, or insist on asking me what fragrance I am wearing. It's a hidden gem that I am not gate-keeping any more. There is a specific DNA of the Girl of Now range consisting of sweet, fruity, vanilla, woody and nutty notes. The perfumes are not light but have a weight to them that encapsulates their alluring power and longevity. Elie Saab Girl of Now Forever is a fun sweet and fruity version compared to its charming predecessor.
The main accords in Girl of Now Forever are fruity, sweet, citrus, vanilla and almond. This burst of sweet sugar along with the zesty fruity scent reminds me of classic summer mocktails on a warm afternoon. Picture yourself in a pretty floral dress, at an all-girls garden party with a sparkling punch in your hand, and the warm breeze of Summer blowing through your hair. That is exactly what this fragrance epitomizes. Top notes consist of Rasberry and Lemon Peel. Middle notes are Almond, Blackcurrant, Rose and Orange Peel. Lastly, base notes consist of Vanilla, Patchouli, Musk and Cashmeran. It is a blend of warm sunshine and citrus delights.
The bottle is in the classic Girl Of Now design to distinguish it as part of the line. The pretty flower petals iconic to the bottles are now in a fun shade of pink, with the rest engraved in gold including the cap. The bottle has some weight to it as it is made of glass, but it is easy to handle and fits snugly in the hand. The perfume juice is clearly visible in a pinkish-orange hue. The packaging is playful yet luxurious at the same time. It would truly give your vanity a pop of glam when displayed there. The spritzer provides a fine mist that distributes evenly across the body. It does not squirt too much perfume, and the quantity can be easily controlled.
The longevity of the fragrance is a solid 6 to 8 hours on the skin. It starts with a strong burst of Rasberry and Lemon accords. Later the sweetness starts peaking through and it settles into a beautiful feminine and fruity scent with a hint of vanilla and almond at the bases. The scent wears wonderfully throughout the day and the smell still lingers after 6 hours. The perfume's longevity wears much better on fabric as your clothes still have a lovely whiff after a few days. I absolutely adore this fragrance in Summer as it is the perfect blend of sweet, fruity and almond in a bottle. It's delicious, bright and feminine.
Have you tried this fragrance or any of the Girl of Now additions? Let me know below.
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