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5 Stars Not a Rihanna Reb'l but alas like it I do...a naughty/nice twist Review with images
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Advantages A pretty floral scent, mine was great value, lovely tall bottle, subtle packaging, scent impact

Disadvantages Its another 'celeb' perfume, whats the name about?!

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Anna_Can_Fly since 27 Feb 2012

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Perfume and I...a love story x

My name is Anna Louise. My favourite of my senses is smell... I know-what a curious and verging on the ridiculous thing to say I hear some doubters saying! ...But if you do understand me, you know what a thrill a fragrance can be. Its really inexplicable to me how just a concoction of fragrant notes can create hugely different and amazing fragrances to suit every occasion, mood, and create or add to memories, but ohhhhh they can! Hey I'll tell you now I know nothing technical about perfume, its creation nor production I only know what I like...

Reb'l Fleur by Rihanna Eau de Parfum

I was still working at my local Superdrug before Christmas when this was released in 2011. It was brand-new and we needed to promote it of course. Having said that I only ever actively promoted something I have actually tried and I really like or have some kind of faith in. Well intiailly I had no loyalty, however I did try it and straightaway I loved it, save for the 'celeb' label, which to me gave it no kudos. I loved it because the scent is lovely-you will get to know I do tend to love scents which have a complicit Vanilla base. On top of that it has Patchoulli, Amber and Musk base notes, Heart notes of Hawaiian Hibiscus, Violet,Tuberose and Cocunut Water, Top notes of Red Berries,Purple Plum, Peach,and Poinciana. That,according to the perfume shop, adds up to a 'Fruity Chypre' scent with a 'Sexy' feel.Rihanna herself has apparently stated "This fragrance is about my passion for individuality - being expressive and empowering, yes, but also emotional and intriguing. I wear my fragrance, I don’t let it wear me."

I wanted to hate it I really did but I fell for the bottle somewhat-it is a clear bottle which allows you to spy the beige/peach liquid scent through it but it is designed in a tapered fashion-gently narrowing right upto its top and has lovely black, and gold trim. It seems to reflect the dichotomy or mix between the internal soft and subtle combinations of scents, against the bright, strong and sexy combinations of fruits and florals. It sprays well-nice and softly with a quality diffuser. It packs a punch, of homely Christmassy Vanilla but you can also detect the other stuff-the almost summery berries, plums peaches. It almost doesnt make sense or fit together-but it does... Smelling both simultaneously can work surprisingly. The initial smell is large, but as it settles it softens a little but maintains its strength and complexity. The scent lingers at length-it has staying power although it is a softer smell which stays-it loses an element of the fruity punch. I like this to wear as a daytime perfume because as it lasts the more subtle scents prevail, however arguably it can cross barriers and be used at night-its up to the wearer I guess.

So the practical stuff...its available from place to place but judging by my experience its not everywhere across all stores...I recommend Superdrug for competitive prices, great staff and beauty points ;p however I am aware they only have one size for sale at this time of year so you havent the luxury of choice between the available sizes. The Perfume shop havent had them in store either in my experience but the website has 30ml for £19.50, 50ml for £29.50 and 100ml for £36.50. I was very lucky to pick up a bargain in Ireland when I was last over in an independent chemist where i got 100ml for just £20-bargain! Try it next time you're in town and see if its for you, I recommend it! even if you dont bloomin know who Rihanna is! A x

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