Pink Friday by Nicki Minaj

Hello, it doesn’t last at all and I didn’t like it.

It’s a lovely perfume, seems like a perfect dupe for Juicy Couture’s Gold Couture. Opens with acidic fruits and then moves into pure caramel with vanilla, very tasty. The longevity is poor, just like the original.

Watch out! This perfume has been reformulated. Previously, it was a sweet bomb of intense pure caramel; now it’s much more floral and the sillage is very skin-close. Friends, if you can get the old formula, do so, because the new version isn’t worth it. To identify it: look for non-frosted bottles, painted half in pearlescent white, with a darker liquid, like cream.

The bottle caught my eye due to its shape; my mother bought it for my 14th birthday (and she also took advantage of the pink bag that came as a gift, which I used for three years). It’s youthful and sweet. I wore it throughout my first year of high school and have very fond memories, although now I lean more towards fresh and citrusy perfumes.

Upon seeing the bottle, I thought it would smell nice, but I tried it and what a disaster. I couldn’t believe it smelled so generic, vulgar, and synthetic. What can you expect from a brand whose only goal is to show off gelatinous buttocks?

When I tried it for the first time, I quite liked it; it’s exactly what I usually wear: sweet, fruity, and fresh. Nothing particularly original or special, but pleasant enough. I bought it online because it wasn’t very expensive. I wear it to work and have received compliments; people tend to like it, but it doesn’t entirely comfort me. It’s similar to Viva la Juicy but of poorer quality, more stale and synthetic… and that’s why I find it unpleasant to wear on my skin for many hours. The bottle is very strange; I’m not sure if it’s charming or sinister, so I keep it at the bottom of my wardrobe to avoid seeing it too often.

Before trying it, I’d already read divided opinions. The mind behind it is Nicki Minaj, a top global rapper, but don’t let that sway you: here we are to talk about the scent. It’s not a sophisticated jewel, but something simple and honest: it smells good, sweet and fresh at the same time, very subtle. The longevity is short; you need to reapply it several times a day. It suits any age, from 14 to 90, and it’s very economical. What more could you ask for? I love the bottle; it’s even prettier than in the photo, reminding me of old Avon colognes with angel or puppy shapes. Ideal for summer, for daytime, and for informal things like going to the pool or doing the shopping.

It smells good, even if it’s not the best in the world. But give it a try, because I feel there are already many similar perfumes (Royal Revolution, Someday, Viva la Juicy, Live Luxe). Give it a chance; it’s quite sweet.

The first time they showed it to me in a pharmacy, I fell in love, and my sister gifted it to me. Indeed, it smells delicious, but oh surprise! it doesn’t last absolutely nothing, not even leaving a trail. Super disappointing.

They gifted it to me because I’m a huge Nicki Minaj fan. It’s a very particular scent, similar to ‘Someday’ and ‘Viva La Juicy’. It’s half sweet, citrusy and fruity; the difference is that Pink Friday is softer and sweeter, with a more perceptible cherry note that makes it more pleasant. On my skin it lasted a long time, although longevity depends on everyone. The bottle is very creative; I have no more words. It’s a good perfume.

The first time they showed it to me, I thought: ‘Who could possibly keep that in their room?’. But let’s be honest, the scent isn’t out of the ordinary; it reminds me of Paris Hilton perfumes. It’s truly not innovative. While it is sweet and very soft, it doesn’t last at all, not even beyond the immediate area where you apply it. I certainly wouldn’t buy it. I thought it would smell sweeter, but it’s not innovative. I liked it, but I don’t plan on purchasing it.