I really like the scent of
Chloé Eau de Parfum
. however my like turned to dislike after a few months. I still like the scent, but the sooner I finish this bottle, the better.
Why? Read on!
The scent seemed to grow on me. During a shopping trip with a friend a few months later I took home a little bottle of
Chloé
.
Perfumers Description
I can’t find their official description on their website.
Chloé
just raves about the bottle. Hmm.
Notes
Pink Peony, Freesia, Lychee, Magnolia Flower, Lily of the Valley, Rose, Cedarwood, Amber, Honey
Scent
Chloé EDP
Whenever I wear or smell
Chloé Chloé
is not so innocent after all!
It doesn’t go through any development on my skin. What I get at first spray is what sticks with me. I’m happy with that. It’s not cloying at all.
Chloé
is definitely a crowd pleaser. People love it, and it’s one perfume that even if people overspray (I knew a girl who put way too much on) it’s still nice. I love smelling this on other people. Probably more than I like smelling it on myself.
Longevity & Sillage
Bottle
OK. Here it is. My dislike. The bottle is the reason why I don’t like Chloé anymore.
Here’s what
Chloé
says about the bottle;
“AN ICONIC BOTTLE
Just as the fragrance fuses classic elements with fresh ideas, and airy sweetness with woody strength, the flacon is a study in opposites.
Designer Patrick Veillet drew on the itricate detail of the sleeve of a Chloé blouse as the inspiration for the delicately pleated glass walls of the square flacon.
An oval cap plays off the strong lines while a silver collar adds a nostalgic feel. The metal plaque is a unique example of craftsmanship rarely seen in modern perfumeery, and graced with the finishing touch, a lously knotted petal-coloured ribbon.”
Tarnished!
The bottle is a cute design, I will give them that. It reminds me of
Miss Dior Cherie
which also has a bow. The cuteness of the bottle faded fast just a few months after owning
Chloé
. Why? The metal on the bottle turned a tarnished matte black brown.
Not only that, this chemical change also turned the pretty pink bow into a dirty pink colour.
I couldn’t believe this happened. It looks awful. If I had known the bottle would turn a green/brown/black there’s no way I’d have bought it. Not happy Jan.
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| Chloé – after trying to clean the tarnished metal. I wish I took a photo before as believe it or not, this looks much better than it was. |
I keep all my perfumes in a clean cupboard in the same conditions. I have NEVER come across anything like this with any other perfume bottles. Ever.
If the metal was completely silver (925) it should have come up sparkling – I use the same treated cloth to clean my silver jewellery – but it doesn’t.
I know that this has not just happened to me, there are many complaints which you’ll find if you do a
Google search
. It seems that the flankers in the same bottle also tarnish.
Imagine trying to swap or sell a bottle of tarnished
Chloé
. Imagine
buying
a used tarnished bottle? No one would be very impressed!
Poor manufacturing Chloé.
Conclusion
People put perfume on to add a bit of aromatic beauty to their day. Chloé IS beautiful, but who wants to put on a beautiful fragrance from an ugly looking bottle? The bottle is meant to be part of the experience. I won’t be buying any more perfumes from this line.
If you’re thinking of purchasing
Chloé
, I would say spend your hard earned money elsewhere.
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Bottle: Not impressed at all. The metal tarnishes after a few months 0/10
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Season: All (But perfect for Summer/Spring)
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Cost: $90AU/30ml
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Blind Buy Rating: N/A
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Longevity: 7 hours
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My overall rating: 1/10
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I know, it’s seems super complicated and, to be honest, it doesn’t really need to be. Here’s a top-level breakdown so you know the real difference and can now choose the right fragrance option for you.
What are Top Notes, Base Notes, and Medium Notes?
Top Notes: These are typically lighter scents and what you’ll smell first.
Base Notes: These are typically bolder and stronger scents that you’re left with after applying the cologne.
Medium Notes: These are typically your more fruity notes that combine with your top and bottom notes. It pretty much ties everything together.
Overall, the notes are the notes (if that makes sense), but the overall smell is going to differ person to person and how they truly interact with your own body’s chemistry. The notes are a good overall guide so you know what you’re getting out of the cologne, but don’t be afraid if you see a note that you may not love, it doesn’t mean the entire cologne will smell like that. It’s just how they all work together.
Base Notes: These are typically bolder and stronger scents that you’re left with after applying the cologne.
Medium Notes: These are typically your more fruity notes that combine with your top and bottom notes. It pretty much ties everything together.
Overall, the notes are the notes (if that makes sense), but the overall smell is going to differ person to person and how they truly interact with your own body’s chemistry. The notes are a good overall guide so you know what you’re getting out of the cologne, but don’t be afraid if you see a note that you may not love, it doesn’t mean the entire cologne will smell like that. It’s just how they all work together.
