NON "sweet-floral-fruity" perfumes...

[liv]

I think that Marc Jacobs Essence has replaced the original EDP for me. It's a bit softer, not as sharp as the EDP can be, a bit of a more creamy/buttery feel? Whatever it is, I love it. I also like MJ's Blush, but I think it's discontinued now. Sad, because I wanted to try Blush Intense and now it's gone.

I find Lolita Lempicka to be very sweet and a bit musky (in a good way, I love that stuff! =]) so I would try to get a sample vial to test drive it.

 

[user79]

I agree Lolita Lempika is very sweet. It makes me nauseous.

 

[Gretchen8]

My favorites are
- Jo Malone > Lime Basil & Mandarin
- Creed > Love In White
- Cacharel > Gloria
- Bvlgari > Eau Parfumée (the green one), Omnia and Blv Notte Femme
- Aqua di Parma > Blu Mediterraneo (it's unisex), especially Fico di Amalfi

 

[revinn]

As embarassed as I am to admit it, I'm a Britney Spears perfume addict. In Control smells like creme brulee and amber (delicious, sexy, and not at all flowery). Very sophisticated. Also, Fantasy is a great one, but maybe a little sweeter then you're looking for..cupcake, musk and red lychee. My last suggestion is L de Lolita Lempicka, which comes in a gorgeous bottle with a gold "net" draped over it, with star fish caught in it. It's hard to describe, but if I had to try I'd say it smells very spicy and oriental, very sensual.

Hope that helps!

 

[Patricia]

have you tired CK be???

most of what people are suggesting, like Lempicka's or Chanel's stuff are really sweet so i'm sure you won't like them, CK be is an unisex fragrance and is soooo fresh and nice!