Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds&Rubies Eau de Toilette

The perfume is wonderful. At the beginning, it has a retro, prestigious and pretentious feel, with a bouquet of expensive and fresh flowers, accompanied by all the resulting shimmer, sweetness, bitterness, and tanginess. After half an hour, it settles with a soft almond note and gentle spices, along with woody undertones. There is a lingering trail, but it stays closer to my skin, while on clothing, the floral notes last longer. The longevity is changeable on the skin, but it fades beautifully. Compared to modern fragrances, it is not sweet, but the flowers, such as lilies, red roses, and ylang-ylang, emit their sweet notes, although it doesn't last long. The bold opening may deter young girls, although the almond and woody continuation would suit any age. In conclusion, the fragrance is vibrant, with retro and passionate initial notes, a multi-floral composition with vibrant contrasting elements, but soon becomes nutty and woody, not gourmand. The final accords reveal a hint of musk. In the middle, I sense apricot, in a way, but it is most likely almond with flowers. It is very warm, cozy, and oriental. It feels as if you are sitting in a blooming garden during a hot day, with a dish of almonds, raisins, and dried apricots in front of you, while sipping on spicy tea with cinnamon and cardamom. I cannot recommend it as everyone has different tastes, but it calms me in the base, so the initial stage needs to be endured. It is a masterpiece at an affordable price.

Bright scent, in the finest classical traditions. Perfumer-Sofia Groysman.