DU Women: Need your advice re: Perfume (Jessica McClintock)

[Taverner]

A coworker I have here was wearing this stuff, and I liked the smell - so I thought about buying some for the wife.

However, I know with some perfumes there is a whole image implied with it - what is the image implied with this stuff? Is it considered good, or is it considered low end?

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

1. Thats my Mother's perfume!!!

Don't do it!

You'll smell like my Mom

[yardwork]

2. It's my favorite perfume

Jessica McClintock is a women's dress designer, mostly known for formal dresses. Her clothes and perfume are sold in department stores.

Image? I don't pay much attention to any of that - it's all marketing. I never see Jessica McClintock advertised anywhere. I'd say her image is "quiet elegance."

The scent is lily of the valley with tones of herbs, especially basil, and citrus notes. It's a light scent that is appropriate everywhere.

[liontamer]

8. I used to see her ads all the time

pick up the prom issue of any teen girl magazine

[gollygee]

3. I don't think you can go wrong with that one! n/t

[redqueen]

4. I don't know about any classist stigma that may be attached to it...

but I used to wear it, and liked it.

[Phillycat]

5. The image is that it's fairly pricey perfume.

It gives me a headache--too floral. That said, I know lots of women who wear it.

It's definitely not low-end, fret not.

[demnan]

6. I would certainly want to test it on my skin before buying

Perfumes smell different depending on your chemistry. The purchase of perfume is a highly individual thing. I would suggest that your wife test it out in the department store first, and if it smells good on her, get it.

[curse10]

7. it's lower end, but if you like the smell, who cares?

it's not very expensive for a perfume (probably in the 20 dollar range).

[demigoddess]

9. As a former perfume junkie

I can say giving your wife perfume is like giving her a toxic waste dump to absorb into her skin,which may make her sick in the long run. If you love her, do a honey-do chore for her instead.