Pleasures by Estée Lauder

A delicious, soft and floral scent with that lovely springtime, youthful touch. The only drawback is that it lacks projection and doesn’t last long on the skin.

Pleasures is a classic floral that never gets old and continues to enchant with its freshness and simplicity. Since its launch, many fragrances have been copied, perhaps that is why it no longer stands out among so many sweet and loud perfumes. A grave mistake. Pleasures reminds us that there is infinite beauty in naturalness and discretion. It is innocent and luminous, like a walk through a sunny meadow full of flowers and greenery. A wild bouquet of pure spring, elegant and delicate. It has a soapy base that evokes sheets dried in the sun. I consider it very versatile; no one would say it is 30 years old, but here it still is! Pure, transparent, cool, almost chilly, yet tender. A precious fragrance.

A classic that never disappoints. It is a clean white floral, particularly I don’t smell any rose, it is a bit powdery and even metallic. It suits any age, for an elegant woman. I don’t feel it is vintage; it would easily be your signature scent.

A floral explosion in every sense. If you like smelling a field planted with sweet, rich and above all feminine flowers, this is your fragrance. It is not heavy or cloying. It has very good projection, lasts hours on the skin and even after washing, it still smells on the clothes.

I will love this little perfume all my life. I adore its very feminine and elegant florality.

A fresh scent, but one note feels too sharp for me and prevents me from enjoying it. I tried it several times to no avail. The bottle design, however, has always seemed elegant to me.

The first time I smelled it, it seemed very floral and vintage. I tried it again months later and it was a delight, especially in colder months. It’s enveloping, calm, fresh and feminine. A relaxed, fresh elegance that is a pleasure.

One of the finest florals of all time. I spotted it in a fashion magazine in the mid-90s and it has been with me since. It’s a pure fragrance; it doesn’t need a thousand notes to stand out. Good longevity and the bottle is a tribute to subtlety.

I love the scent, but it’s very soft, doesn’t last long and feels faint. What a pity because it smells so soft and pleasant. Very floral, as I like, but far too poor in longevity and sillage.

What a beautiful perfume. On my skin, the green note harmonises with the flowers to give a feminine, neat and delicate aroma. Suitable for all mild days, for any occasion; it could be a signature scent.

This is one of my signature scents, ideal for those who love florals with green and clean touches. It lasts around six hours, with a moderate sillage at first and is very versatile for all seasons. Nothing too overpowering and extremely flattering.

Wonderful always. I’ve had it since the beginning and there’s never a bottle missing from my dressing table. It’s one of my all-time favourites, earning me many compliments. When I was little, I would go to my grandmother’s house in the village; she had a garden with a lilac tree, and every time I passed, I’d approach the flowers and say ‘how lovely it smells’. This is what Pleasures smells like. The lilac is very prominent, it’s the flower that stands out most, perhaps due to my memory. Combined with the jasmine, which I adore, it gives an extraordinary creaminess. Absolutely recommended even after all this time.

My first memory of this perfume is an afternoon at my godmother’s house. I was under ten, asking permission to open her wardrobe and I was amazed by feminine secrets: fabrics, make-up, creams, and a bottle of Pleasures. That scent accompanied her hugs, the fabrics, the pillows, everywhere. Almost a month ago she passed away, and looking for something tangible to bring her back, I remembered it was her perfume for years. At a crucial work event, I passed a perfumery to check it out and I wasn’t wrong: it evoked memories full of tenderness, so I decided to buy it. Here comes the magic: I didn’t have to wait long, I had my birthday, and my dad gave me the perfume I wanted (he knew nothing). I found a 100ml set, one for my bag and a scented cream; there were three boxes. I got home and my mum wanted one for herself, so she ordered it. The next day, the saleswoman Ileana told me I’d been lucky: a few hours later, a gentleman took the remaining two boxes, but she had ordered three more. Three days later she called me and told me I’d been lucky again: after my purchase, two ladies also bought that perfume and the other two boxes were already reserved. Anyway, this has nothing to do with the scent, which others have already reviewed; my review is a love story with touches of magic. I highly recommend the perfume, especially if you are a flower enthusiast and want to stand out among current sweet aromas.

I won it in a Christmas game, so it’s a great gift. It’s not one of my favourites but I use it from time to time. It has good longevity on the skin, not much sillage, smells neutral, it’s clean but at the same time I feel it strongly.

I rate this formulation and my amazement is as follows: the perfumer Morillas, across different brands, is brilliant (thanks for his masterpieces)… for florals, he is the magician of my preferences. I bought this perfume in Paris, it fascinated me, so when it ran out I wrongly thought I could find it in Mexico… ;(, yes that was the case and, I don’t know if due to transport or the decision that in America we are another world, unfortunately it was another world to experience that. Honestly at Lauder, according to versions, they change it for the market; it would be convenient to have their scent evaluation panel. Regardless of them hiding behind skin pH. Let’s remember, friends, that the sense of smell is singular and of LIFE and memories. Thanks for reading me.