WHAT I SMELL: 24K opens with a warm, soft and tender rose that moves towards a lightly spiced tuberose and jasmine. The perfume buzzes with muted ambered florals that seems to become warmer on the skin with each inviting inhale. As the perfume continues to develop, it becomes more rounded and the florals seamlessly meld into one beautiful fragrant bouquet. At this point the perfume slows it’s progression and it radiates floral energy with a warmth and pulsing force that’s completely mesmerizing. There’s something nostalgic about 24K that takes me back to a bygone era of the 1980s and 1990s. But don’t get me wrong, the perfume doesn’t feel vintage or old fashioned in the least. In fact, it makes me yearn for some of those forgotten floral beauties of the past that you couldn’t help but notice.
From the Jivago website:
24K for Women is a sensuous floral composition created from some of the finest ingredients in the perfumers palette: Bulgarian Rose which induces thoughts of loving affection; Jasmine Sambac which has been prized forever worn for blessings, protection, and good luck; Tuberose Absolute which is both calming and spiritually stimulating.
The scent is elegant, weaving a tale of opulence and tasteful desire. Our most successful release to date, this award-winning fragrance became an instant best-seller and has been recognized for its iconic status in perfumery.
Understated but undeniably luxurious: this is the scent for woman of worth, grace, and poise – but also of great warmth… a timeless classic beauty.
WHAT IT SMELLS LIKE TO ME: “Dynasty-lite”. The perfume carries all the quintessential aspects of the 1980s; big, bold, large and in command. But instead of being over-the-top and in your face, 24K remains perfectly muted.
THREE WORDS THAT DESCRIBE 24K: warm, sophisticated, beautifully-confident
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT 24K: No reviews found.
BOTTOM LINE: I used to live in the Washington DC area and went to many concerts and plays at the iconic Kennedy Center. At some of these events, I would at times be entranced by a woman’s perfume that would envelope me. I would find myself so mesmerized by these wonderfully elegant perfumes that seemed to be designed just for these evenings on the town, that I would lose myself in the perfume rather than in the event itself. 24K is one of those perfumes.
It should be noted that 24K comes complete with flakes of gold floating in the perfume as well as an iceberg stand that holds the bottle. Wonderful in every regard.
- Bone Rating: 4.5 out of possible 5 bones
- Scent: Floral
- Classification: Leans feminine
- Expense: Review is based on the $145 eau de toilette version. Also available in eau de parfum for $175.
- Special Offer: Thanks to Jivago, you can receive 10% off your purchase of 24K using the code: STEVE10. Offer valid exclusively on the Jivago website.
*Sample provided by Jivago. Opinion my own.
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WHAT IT SMELLS LIKE TO ME: Middle Eastern sexiness; Egyptian actor Yasser Galal.
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