Paris Hilton CanCan fragrance review

Type: Eau de parfum

Size: 100ml

CanCan is the 4th fragrance by Heiress Paris Hilton released in 2007 and inspired by the film Moulin Rouge. In my opinion this fragrance stands out the most of any of Hilton's fragrances. It is bold, loud and incredibly interesting. The scent combines cupcake sweetness with warm oriental base notes which make the fragrance both incredibly girly and warm. I think this one, along with Just Me, are probably the most Universal fragrances by Paris and can be worn by anyone aged 15-40. This scent is often compared to Britney Spears Fantasy, which in my opinion is not entirely justified. The openings of both are very bold and sweet, but fantasy is more of a food-inspired scent and CanCan is more of a warm oriental inspired scent. 

The Bottle: The bottle is clear with a small pink feather printer on the front. The lid is bright pink. The bottle is nowhere near as inspiring as the box in which it comes, which portrays Paris as a CanCan dancer, but it is perfectly fine. The shape is more interesting than her previous bottles, but can be a little awkward to hold when spraying. Overall a good classic bottle giving little away about the scent inside.

The Fragrance: YUM. The scent opens with a loud burst of syrupy candy. I guess the intense sweetness of the opening may put some people off the fragrance, but the opening notes of black currant and nectarine soon quieten down to reveal a warm comforting centre. The middle notes and dry down of this fragrance are incredibly interesting, with the fragrance warming up on your skin, the smell similar to that of baked cookies and cakes. The middle notes are orchid and orange blossom and the base includes musk and amber. The amber in my opinion, is very clear throughout the middle as well as the base, giving the scent its oriental warm feel. The overall scent is very very strong and heavy and so suitable for winter and autumn rather than Summer. I tried to wear this the other day in blazing sunshine and ended up with a migraine so I wouldn't recommend wearing in hot weather conditions. 

Strength: Good to strong. Like I said, a very strong fragrance which can last anywhere between 5-8 hours. 

Verdict: Probably my favorite fragrance by Paris Hilton. Fun yet mature. Sweet yet warm. The dry down is the best part of this fragrance and if people give this fragrance a chance and get over the initial blast of sweet-cupcake I think a lot of people will enjoy wearing this. Perfect for Autumn or winter but not warm weather. 

Rating: 8 out of 10

Paris Hilton "Paris Hilton" fragrance review

Type: Eau de parfum

Size: 50ml

Paris Hilton is the first fragrance from the American heiress Paris Hilton. It was released in 2004 and was infact the first celebrity fragrance I owned. It is probably for this reason that I don't wear this one so often anymore and find it a little boring, but I have no doubt this is simply because I have worn it so often that I have, like so many people do with fragrances, got used to the scent and find it too familiar to be one of my favourites. However, the perfume still remains incredibly interesting, especially for a celebrity fragrance, and perfectly wearable and pleasant.  

The Bottle: I find Paris Hilton's bottles to be overall unremarkable when compared to some of the celebrity fragrances (such as Britney and J-lo, to name a few). It is tall and slender in a pink-tinted bottle with black wavy lines going down vertically. It is not the best or worst bottle I have seen, and I guess the pink colour is pretty enough, attracting the typical 15-25 year olds to the fragrance counter.

The Fragrance: Like I said, incredibly interesting for a celebrity fragrance. The pink bottle should alert you to the overall theme, if you like, of the fragrance. It is sweet. Not as sweet, however, as one may except from Ms Hilton. It is nowhere near as sweet as say, Britney Spears Fantasy, or even as sweet as her later fragrances Heiress and CanCan. But it is a very girly scent. The opening notes include frozen apple and peace nectar which give the first initial blast typical of a celebrity fragrance. However, after a few minutes the blast dries down to make room for powdery florals: freesia and jasmine. The florals are dominant in the heart of the fragrance, with sweet undertones balancing out the flowers. I personally also smell slightly peppery spice in the middle notes. This is what makes the fragrance so interesting. The fragrance lasts absolutely ages, with the base of skin musk and sandalwood not coming in for hours. The dry down is drawn out and heavy.

Strength: Like I mentioned, this is a very long lasting fragrance. Probably longer than any other of my celebrity fragrances. Lasting between 6 and 8 hours in total.

Verdict: Not your typical celebrity fragrance, and considering it is coming from Paris Hilton, I think most people may be pleasantly surprised by this number! Moderately sweet, with a blend of subtle fruit and powdery florals with a dark peppery undertone. A long-lasting and girly fragrance!

Rating: 5 (and a half) out of 10 

Britney Spears Midnight Fantasy Fragrance Review

Type: Eau de Parfum

Size: 100ml

Midnight Fantasy is the first spin-off fragrance by Britney Spears of her 2005 fragrance fantasy. Released in 2006 this fragrance was meant to be the night-time version of fantasy, hence the title. Despite the fact Midnight Fantasy hasn't proved to be anywhere near as popular as the original fantasy, it is one of my personal favourites and offers a slightly darker, more interesting and mature take on the "fantasy" fragrance.

Bottle: The bottle design is similar to the original fantasy, except in a dark bluey-purple colour with pale blue crystals. As the fantasy range seems to be aimed at the 15-25 age group the bottle is not mature or classic, but looks adorable.

The Fragrance: Like most celebrity fragrances, this is the typical fruity floral, with more emphasis on the fruit. The fragrance opens with notes of black cherry and plum and already smells a lot more sensual than the original fantasy. I personally think the initial blast smells fizzy, like sparkling pop drink or alcopops. The fragrance is slightly more mature than fantasy but still youthful and sweet. The fruits smell more sour than fresh but remain overall pleasant and interesting. The top notes don't last too long, with the fizz drying up first which is a shame as the initial blast of sparkle was really nice. The middle notes of night-blooming orchid, freesia and iris begin to come through after the first half hour but remain subtle. The main smell is still very much sour dark fruit. Some people seem to mention it smelling of blueberry despite the fact there are no blueberry notes in it. Personally I don't get blueberry, but the plum and black cherry are very much the dominant notes in this fragrance. The dry down is fairly unremarkable, the sour fruit stays for pretty much the whole duration, with hints of amber, musk and vanilla in the base. 

Strength: Like the original, the staying power of midnight fantasy seems to be very good despite it remaining consistent in the dry down. Would say it lasts 4-5 hours. 

Verdict: Darker and more interesting than the original fantasy but still keeping to the mega-sweet theme Britney fragrances are famous for. Perfect for wearing out at night! The overall dominant smell is sour fruit and the top notes are certainly the most remarkable with a fizzy blast of fruity yummy goodness. Does have a slight soda-pop smell to it, which can be likened to childrens medicine, but it is subtle and actually quite pleasant. My favourite fragrance by Britney!

Rating: 8 out of 10.

Britney Spears Fantasy Fragrance Review

Type: Eau de Parfum 

Size: 30ml

I kind of get the impression when I see this fragrance that every girl between the ages of, I don't know, 15 and 25, seem to have a bottle of this. When celebrity perfumes are mentioned in conversation, this seems to be the one that always pops up. With notes such as cupcake and white chocolate it is perfectly understandable why this fragrance is so popular. 

Bottle: The bottle is incredibly cute and, like the fragrance, not incredibly mature or classy looking. The hot pink, slightly sparkly glass with green swarvoski crystals embedded inside look great on your dresser. I think the bottle, like the perfume inside, is a "love it or hate it" thing, and I personally love it! It's harmless, sweet fun! 

The Fragrance: Like I said before, this fragrance is incredibly sweet! VERY VERY SWEET infact. The initial blast is incredibly powerful, with top notes of red lychee, golden quince and exotic kiwi. The top notes soon calm down but the middle notes are no less subtle: white chocolate orchid, cupcake and jasmine petals create a candy-like smell which is yummy but not incredibly mature. The florals are subtle and powdery, with the food-smells shining through. The middle note lasts for a long time, so if you don't like it by now I wouldn't recommend buying! When the middle note eventually dries down the base is soft and creamy, with sensual woods and orris root. Here the florals are slightly more obvious, but the sweetness still remains dominant right until the end!

Strength: The staying power of this fragrance is very good! It lasts a good 4-6 hours and the middle notes are the longest, lasting the majority of the length. Layer the fragrance with the shower gel or body souffle to make it last the whole day!

Verdict: An incredibly fun, sweet and yummy fragrance. Not incredibly grown-up, but very likeable. I think most people would sum this fragrance up with "guilty pleasure" and I am certainly one of those people! 

Rating: 7 out of 10.