12
Notes
8
Accords
2
Perfumers
Lovely
feminine
Created by Clement Gavarry, Laurent Le Guernec
Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. Lovely was launched in 2005. Lovely was created by Clement Gavarry and Laurent Le Guernec. Top notes are Lavender, Martini, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Palisander Rosewood; middle notes are Patchouli, Orchid and Narcissus; base notes are Musk, Woodsy Notes, Cedar and White Amber. This perfume is the winner of award FiFi Award Best National Advertising Campaign / TV 2006 . Lovely is the first fragrance by Sarah Jessica Parker (in partnership with Coty Inc.). Obsessed with style and fashion, Sarah always wanted to create a signature scent that would be very sexy and yet undeniably classy. Lovely "pays homage to her mother and the art of perfumery." She did not want her fragrance to be overpowering, but instantly recognizable, like the aromatic concoction she made for herself from three separate fragrances before she co-created Lovely. Lovely is a soft, powdery, discreet, and very intimate fragrance, announced as a "silky white amber fragrance." It possesses an elegance characteristic of classic fragrances, and yet the fragrance is quite modern and very charming. It opens with soft citruses and woody (rosewood) notes, with a touch of lavender, which is not at all sharp. The fragrance develops further with notes of apple martini, paperwhites (narcissus), and orchid. The base unites white amber, cedar, woody note,s and white musk. According to Sarah, the perfume is appropriate for all generations: "from 17 to 107." The fragrance was created by Laurent Le Guernec and Clement Gavarry in 2005 with Sarah herself being the creative director, actively participating in the process from its start to finish.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
34%
Win
87%
Spr
55%
Sum
57%
Fall
Day & Night
100%
Day
31%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
8,671 votes
3.82
Love it
2.5k29%
Like it
3.9k45%
OK
6067%
Dislike
1.5k17%
Hate it
1652%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 66 community opinions from Reddit
6.5
/ 10 community score
The r/fragrance community is divided on cheap blind-buy fragrances, with some enthusiasts finding hidden gems while others have learned to avoid the gamble. While success stories exist—particularly with gourmand, sweet, and vanilla-based fragrances—most users acknowledge a 50% hit rate at best, leading many to advocate for sampling first or sticking to fragrances they know they'll wear.
Strengths
- Can find quality fragrances at budget-friendly prices ($15-30)
- Some celebrity fragrances are surprisingly good and comparable to expensive brands
- Fun hobby with occasional great finds that exceed expectations
Weaknesses
- High failure rate - many blind buys end up unworn or given away
- Longevity and sillage often disappointing on cheaper fragrances
- Risk of wasting money even on inexpensive purchases if scent doesn't work
Best for
Casual daytime wearAround-the-house fragrancesCold weather/cozy eveningsLayering with other scents
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
