Flora By Gucci - Glamorous Magnolia

Taken directly from Gucci.

Flora By Gucci - Glamorous Magnolia $100/100ml

A soft, rosy floral, Glamorous Magnolia is Gucci’s recreation of this most lustrous bloom. A brilliant opening of buoyant freesia, citrus zest, and green leaves yields to a tactile fusion of peony and magnolia. Sandalwood, musk, and warm chocolate lend sensuousness to a base that proves as lingering as it is addictive.  This fragrance celebrates the magnolia in all its guises: radiant freshness, velvet petals, and enduringly feminine sensuality. Glamour is assured.

The Flora Garden Collection is a bouquet of scents inspired by the House’s renowned Flora pattern. Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini explains: “With Flora by Gucci, I wanted to express the loveliness of the Flora woman: charming, romantic, and optimistic.”

Notes:
Freesia, Green Leaves, Citrus Zest, Peony, Magnolia, Musk, Sandalwood, Warm Chocolate Accord.

Style:
Glamourous. Sensual. Romantic.

When I first took a whiff of this I was instantly attracted to it. It reminded me of a scent I love grouping up. Pear. Funny right. How did I smell pear from magnolia. I don't really know the answer to this question. Maybe because besides magnolia there are a tons of other notes in the perfume, and when combined together I smell my version of pear. I am no expert when it comes to describing perfume. What I do know is I can smell citrus in addition to many other notes. But what notes exactly? Not sure, and can't tell. Since I don't possess a perfumer's nose, I can only say, I smell what the maker says. 

Nonetheless, Flora By Gucci - Glamorous Magnolia is a romantic scent. It's pleasing to the nose, and doesn't overwhelm me like other strong perfume does. It's a romantic whimsical scent that transform you into a jolly light hearted person. Unlike a sophisticated perfume, Flora By Gucci - Glamorous Magnolia can be worn when you're in need of some cheering up. It brings a smile to your face just by sniffing it. 

I adore the charming bottle. It's hexagon shape with a hexagon shape cap. Combine with the light blue liquid, the bottle makes a dashing display among my perfume collection. A cute elastic bow adorns the top rim of the bottle. The box has lovely floral drawing with bees and cute looking insects on it. 

One thing that bothers me is it's a 100 ml / 3.3 oz bottle. What I don't get is isn't suppose to be 100 ml / 3.4oz. How come 3.3 oz? I did the co version. 100ml = 3.381 oz. Ok. But usually every perfume adds the extra .1 oz. making it 3.4oz. I think the .1 oz is not unreasonable to ask for considering this is an expensive perfume compare to other for the amount of product we get. 

Besides this, I love everything about this perfume from the floral scent down to the dainty bottle. Remember with most perfume, sniff before you make a purchase. What fragrance are you currently wearing? Me? This one.