Fragrance Girl

1970s girl
Jasmine is a smell that I’ve loved since childhood. There was a jasmine plant that somehow managed to grow from the outside our house, through a bit of crumbly plaster and into my bedroom. That sounds odd, even to me. But hey, it was the 1970s, things were different. And when you’re four years old – you don’t think to ask.
Does Jasmin 17 smell like the real thing?
Although Jasmine is a delicate white flower, the smell is relatively strong and sweet. Jasmin 17 captures some elements of the jasmine flower but, it’s a bit 2D, almost like it’s missing the third dimension. Jasmin 17 does remind me of jasmine tea, so it’s got some of the aroma of the flower, but not quite all of it.
Is Jasmin 17 the scent for jasmine lovers?
If you’re a jasmine perfectionist, don’t bother with this. It’s worth finding a better jasmine fragrance to really invest in. Here are some that may be worth trying:
Other Jasmine fragrances to try
Jasmin Noir by Bvlgari A La Nuit by Serge Lutens – my sources say this is fabulousJasmin Vert by Miller Harris –floral fragrance includes jasminePrivate Collection Jasmine White Moss by Estee Lauder – buyer beware Lauder scents can be somewhat potentTribute by Amouage – warmer fragrance with Jasmine notes.White Jasmine & Mint by Jo Malone – jasmine and mint? Cup of tea anyone? Le Jasmin by Annick Goutal – more of a mixture of florals than a specific jasmine