Chloe Love Story - Expression of a Free Woman

Initially when I received this perfume I was thinking the name 'Love Story' suggested a Romeo and Juliet setting, however I couldn't have been more wrong! Love Story is infact about loving and celebrating freedom and femininity, values intertwined within the brand name since it was founded. I, for one, am glad to see a perfume that celebrates women, mothers, entrepreneurs and all the other roles women play. It's a perfume that makes you think anything is possible!

With Mother's Day coming up this perfume is also the perfect celebration of our Mother's (or anyone who holds that role) because they shape us into the women of tomorrow.

Back on to the perfume, thank you Debenhams for allowing me to try a perfume that has such a powerful message behind it!

Chloe Love Story* is described as a clean floral. An orange blossom fragrance with notes of stephanotis jasmine, the flower of happiness. To describe it simply I would have said it's a soft floral that manages to capture that spring glow without being too sweet, but it's so much more than that! It takes popular scents, like Marc Jacobs Daisy, and adds a touch of sophistication to them than takes them from girlish perfume to a classic that would withstand time.  At first I wasn't sure whether it was my kind of perfume (I was still hanging on to the girlish Daisy) but I can honestly say I love it! I wear it to work everyday and I feel like I'm ready for the day, it makes me feel sophisticated and elegant (it had its work cut out!).

When I first apply it I get that rush of white florals, it's more of a refreshing burst though and not heady at all, it's miles away from the sharp perfumes that give the person next to you a headache (I've been that person..not fun). You might be thinking white florals? Orange blossoms are actually from the group white flowers and smell more like jasmine, rather than actual oranges. I couldn't remember what orange blossoms looked like either but after seeing this picture I can remember coming across them many years ago on holiday,.

The initial burst dies down very quickly and I get more of a soft musky undertone that comes through for me, it's described as clean and light and I would definitely agree. It's a very subtle perfume, rather than overpowering, that could be worn at any occasion; whether it's work, shopping, in the evening or on a wedding day which is a popular choice I believe.

The only drawback of this perfume is that I found it doesn't last very long on me, I did have high expectations though as I apply it in the morning at eight and ideally I would have still liked to be able to smell it around six in the evening. I would say a safer bet is that it's detectable on my skin till around midday, although this may be different for everyone else who has tried it.

It may also seem quite pricey at £47 for this 30ml bottle but then again you can argue most designer perfumes are. Plus Debenhams often have sales which include 10% off quite regularly.

Plus, if the above wasn't enough then all you have to do is look at the packaging, it's enchanting! It features gold accents as the main colour theme, with a little handle that you bend backwards to lift the glass circular lid. The 'Chloe' is embossed at the top and the glass bottle has ridges at the back which gives it a bit of glamour. This is all tied together with a very cute ribbon.

Overall, I would wholeheartedly recommend Chloe Love Story (see here), it's a classic but romantic at heart. It offers a refreshing take on the whole 'floral' genre, and for me it's my introduction into a classic scent.

I hope you enjoyed this post!

Have you tried any of the Chloe fragrances or have you got your Mother's day gift sorted?

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