Victoria's Secret Seduction- Dark Orchid

Victoria's Secret has been  a little inspired it seems by the whole 50 Shades.. phenomenon.  Their new scent for fall and holiday gifting is Victoria's Secret Seduction - Dark Orchid.

Victoria's Secret describes it  as being all about sexy decadence and that the wearer is  a glamorous provocateur  .

But what does it smell like, I bet you really want to know ? It's quite pretty and begins with plummy notes of cassis and plum  with a little citrus from bergamot and yuzu.  It then works it's way to being a light, woodsy warm amber with oud, tonka and cashmere woods along  with some dewy florals  including Midnight Orchid,  as well as a good dose of musks.

The Oud note here is not strong nor too smoky. It's just adds a hint of depth . I find this  well put together and  while I wouldn't have minded a bit more smoke , I think it will appeal to many.

The packaging here is the nicest they've done since the Parfums Intime line , in my opinion. Right off,  the box is beautiful with the colors and even the font text appealing. You then find the deep plum glass  bottle  tucked into a slot.

This is  to be the first in a series I believe , as it's called their first "Seduction" and the box is labeled No.1 .

Full note list :


TOP-
Crème de Cassis, Blood Orange,
Victoria Plum, Pineapple Blossom,
Bergamot, Yuzu Zest

MIDDLE-
Jasmine, Red Ginger Orchid,
Dark Red Calla Lilies,
Midnight Orchid, Muguet Petals

DRY-DOWN-
Smooth Warm Amber, Oud Wood,
Tonka Beans, Amber Crystals,
Cashmere Woods, Creamy Musk


THE COLLECTION

·    Eau de Parfum, .85 oz./$39

·    Eau de Parfum, 1.7 oz./$55

·    Eau de Parfum, 3.4 oz./$75

·    Fragrance Mist, 8.4 oz./$25

·    Fragrance Lotion, 9.3 oz./$25

·    Fragrance Candle, 14 oz./$30

Victoria's Secret Seduction- Dark Orchid will in stores on October the 9th.