Paul Smith Floral Eau de Parfum Spray

.../> "The new fragrance from Paul Smith for Women 'Floral', is a lovely evocation of the 70's 'Flower Power' spirit. With water lily, orange, pink grapefruit and ginger and a unique blend of magnolia, orchid and osmanthus blossom. The base notes resonate with musk, amber, exotic wood essences and tonka beans. It comes in a metal case with a white lacquered opaque bottle. " - http://www.boots.com/shop/product_list_new_templat e.jsp?classificationid=1040910
.../> My boyfriend uses the Paul Smith for men aftershave/ fragrance which I absolutely adore. So, when I was at the counter the first name I thought of was Paul Smith. The assistant got the bottle of the shelf, and the outer casing is gorgeous. It comes in a metal tin with the Paul Smith design and flowery background slightly raised off the tin in bright colours. The tin is a simple design - just pull to open it. Inside there is a raised layer covered ... more

I bought this perfume from Boots as I was running out of perfume that I already had and fancied a change. I wanted something quite summery but not overpowering. The design of the packaging looks great, the bottle on it's own looks fantastic as does the tin it comes in.

~ Description ~

"The new fragrance from Paul Smith for Women 'Floral', is a lovely evocation of the 70's 'Flower Power' spirit. With water lily, orange, pink grapefruit and ginger and a unique blend of magnolia, orchid and osmanthus blossom. The base notes resonate with musk, amber, exotic wood essences and tonka beans. It comes in a metal case with a white lacquered opaque bottle. " - http://www.boots.com/shop/product_list_new_templat e.jsp?classificationid=1040910

~ The Packaging and Design ~

My boyfriend uses the Paul Smith for men aftershave/ fragrance which I absolutely adore. So, when I was at the counter the first name I thought of was Paul Smith. The assistant got the bottle of the shelf, and the outer casing is gorgeous. It comes in a metal tin with the Paul Smith design and flowery background slightly raised off the tin in bright colours. The tin is a simple design - just pull to open it. Inside there is a raised layer covered in felt, in which the bottle sits. The bottle itself is an unusual shape, almost tear dropped but with a flat base in. The main bottle is white in colour with pink lettering. The lid is yellow with a plastic pink cap. The bottle and packaging sold it to me straight away!

~ The Frangrance ~

I like floral smells but nothing too sweet. This perfume was floral and fruity but not over powering and is perfect for day time wear. It's a very summery smell. Also, the frangrance lasts for quite a while, even after 5 or 6 hours the perfume still smells great. I've had quite a few people ask me what perfume I'm wearing and where they can get it from!

- What I bought -
I bought a 30ml bottle of Paul Smith: Floral for Women Eau de Toilette. (£73.33 per 100 ml)

- Where from -
From the Boots store in Newcastle-under-Lyme

- How much -
£22.00

~ My Ratings ~

- Packaging - 10/10
The packaging is fantastic. The metal tin looks great and also protects the bottle itself. However, the bottle can be slipped into my handbag and I can take it out with me. As the bottle is as well designed as the metal tin, it looks great on its own. The bright colours in a simple design on the tin really look eye catching and modern. The bottle and packaging are easily identifiable as Paul Smith.

- Price - 7/10
The perfume was edging on the expensive side for 30ml. Also from Boots was a 50ml bottle for £29 and 100ml bottle for £40. However, it is a gorgeous smelling perfume which balances out the cost slightly.

- Longevity -
The perfume lasted for ages and didn't seem to lose it's subtle strength over a 5/6 hour period.

- Would I buy it again? -
Definately, as soon as this perfume runs out I'm going to buy it again, but this time in a bigger bottle so that it doesn't run out as fast.

- Recommended if you like -
Kenzo Flower
D & G Feminine 

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