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Elizabeth Arden – UNTOLD

The latest fragrance from Elizabeth Arden, ‘UNTOLD’, is literally breathtaking to behold; the faceted bottle appears to defy gravity with its unique shape and almost deserves to be placed on a pedestal. Created for the modern, sophisticated, yet sensual woman, this scent will captivate you … and anyone else who comes close enough as well.

Elizabeth Arden – UNTOLD

Elizabeth Arden – UNTOLD (ingredients list)

Elizabeth Arden – UNTOLD

UNTOLD (Eau de Parfum Spray 50 ml/1.7 fl. oz CAN $75.00) – Coming in a white box with a gold embossed cross-hatch design (it’s just so pretty!) the bottle is like a little piece of art. Created by IFF perfumer Clement Gavarry, he wanted UNTOLD to be “a harmonious balance of the many facets of a woman” and I’d have to say that this warm floral manages to accomplish exactly that. The unique and faceted bottle shape with its slight curve, is an excellent representation of the many sides of every woman; present, radiant & elusive at the same time, to name a few facets. According to the company:

Each note in the fragrance was selected to evoke a characteristic of the UNTOLD woman:

Vibrant: Sparkling Pink Pepper fused with crisp Bergamot expose her vibrant optimism and joyful spirit
Unpredictable: Playful, fruity accents of Pear and Blackcurrant Bud LMR* evoke her unpredictable ways
Refined: Delicate Gardenia petals and intoxicating Egyptian Jasmine LMR* reveal her romantic and sophisticated femininity
Mysterious: Nuances of Patchouli Heart LMR* and Sandalwood hint at her mysterious aura
Sensual: Heated Ambers cascade over the caress of hypnotic Musk unveiling her magnetic sensuality. Lingering in the air is the unforgettable essence of her presence

*LMR= Laboratoire Monique Rémy. International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.’s in-house, natural facility situated in Grasse, France, that specializes in extracting natural raw materials through a craftsmanship technique. Therefore, productions are rare, fine and represent the best quality in the marketplace.

My thoughts: Fragrances and I have a very complicated relationship, as some ingredients can give me an instantaneous & blinding headache upon initial spritzing – in particular, florals. I was pleasantly surprised to find that this is so not the case with Elizabeth Arden’s ‘UNTOLD’, which is actually considered a floral. There’s a tangy vibrancy I picked up upon initial application, which quickly mellowed out as the fragrance began to dry upon the skin, evolving into something almost honey-like, but with teasing floral hints somewhere way in the background. The slight powdery tone that came through after several hours of wearing seemed perfectly blended with a more resin-like note, giving this fragrance a nice balance between coming off as both sensuous and fresh.

Elizabeth Arden – UNTOLD (faceted cap)

Elizabeth Arden – UNTOLD

Since 1922, Elizabeth Arden has been crafting fragrances that have been achieving cult status amongst their followers (Red Door, Green Tea), and ‘UNTOLD’ seems poised to join their ranks as well. I was quite surprised by how much I liked the way this scent worked with my body chemistry – no adverse reaction at all. The bottle has got to be one of the most beautiful I’ve seen in quite some time, and no detail has been overlooked; you will so WANT to display this.

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