Paris - Venise and some of the others in the collection replace all of the fragrances in my wardrobe that lean toward this clean musk type of soft floral fragrance such as Estee Lauder Modern Muse, Coach - Coach Dreams, and many more. minutes later the musk was gone entirely and I was scrubbing if off my arms to try and stop the headache it caused.

This perfume is very similar to Peony in Two, being a more modern take on the classic, Stella signature of deep peony and rose notes. At the time, it was perfect for me because I was still a bit unsure about how musk would work with my body chemistry so I liked that the rose balanced it out.

To me it's too rosy, i am not a big fan of rose, but people who love rose will love this perfume and i highly reccoment it! Fleur Musc, to me, is overly sharp, a little screechy, synthetic, and it’s giving me anything and everything BUT those fresh and blooming dewdrop-on-a-flower, springtime garden party associations that I was looking for.

A generous floral bouquet with vibrant notes envelops the signature heart of musc with warmth and sensuality.

When I notice the word (floral) in any perfume description, I worry that it could smell like an old lady . To open, strong and sensual sprinkles of pink pepper cut through the elegant floral core of rose and peony. Enigmatic yet addictive, her coveted beauty replicates the elegant appeal of the Fleur Musc fragrance. Sometimes, depending on weather conditions as well as your own mood, this perfume may come across as a bit too sweet and peppery, and hence, cloying though. If anything, this perfume lacks creaminess, if you’re a creamy fragrance lover, and that should add a little bit more depth to it.

You can wear it in every occasion and it will never offend anybody, on the contrary it can make others feel good too. This fragrance fits a woman who never smiles in public, who unscrupulously wins at every business transaction but cries alone at night. I find this to be Narciso Rodriguez for Her (more rose than peony) with amped, sweetened peony and a strong dose of sugared musk.I guess this perfume is a sort of a reformulated take on Stella, understandably meant to withstand competition from La Vie Est Belle and the sweet bomb wave currently sweeping the market. This is not the perfume you wear to impress or to be noticed from across the room, but the one you wear for yourself and those close to you who will give you a hug or a kiss and be carried by the coziness of the perfume you wear. and yes, it was the magical work of talented Francis Kurkdijian (I love almost each and every one of his creation, with a few exceptions).

I love the soft rose that does come through in the drydown as does the violet, amber and musk of course but I wish I didn't get that blast of pink pepper. So sad, the moral of the story is don't be greedy and never get a 100 ml of first purchase in a scent. However, if I spritz on my skin, I smell strong rose and peony sequentially with spicy pepper or amber perhaps (on and off). It had faded to nothing within 2 hours and my fiancé could only smell it on me for the first hour, and that too because we were snuggling. So, it`s my birthday month, and of course I am thinking perfume, jewelry, perfume, handbag,and perfume !Smelling my mom wearing this perfume made me want to get a bottle of Narciso rodrigues perfume myself! edit after 3 months: we've been having sunny days here recently (though still cold), and this perfume smells much nicer than I remember!