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Pretty by Elizabeth Arden

Women 2009

Perfumer
Claude Dir

Description

Pretty by Elizabeth Arden is a floral fragrance for women. Launched in 2009, this composition was created by perfumer Claude Dir. Its olfactive structure unfolds with top notes of orange blossom, mandarin and peach; a floral heart of peony, jasmine, lily of the valley and iris; and a warm, persistent base of musk, woody notes and amber.

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When to wear it (votes)

  • Winter 6.6%
  • Spring 51%
  • Summer 32%
  • Autumn 9.6%
  • Day 89%
  • Night 11%

Key notes

Community

1,137 votes

  • Positive 74%
  • Negative 19%
  • Neutral 6.6%
positive reviews 1.1 k community votes
LongevityModerate SillageModerate Best momentDay CharacterFeminine

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In the collection

Leading answer I own it

2,461 votes

Season

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Leading answer Spring

865 votes

Time of day

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Leading answer Day

549 votes

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Fragrance profile

About Pretty

Main accord white-floral Year 2009 Gender Women Perfumer Claude Dir

Pretty by Elizabeth Arden is a floral fragrance for women. Launched in 2009, this composition was created by perfumer Claude Dir. Its olfactive structure unfolds with top notes of orange blossom, mandarin and peach; a floral heart of peony, jasmine, lily of the valley and iris; and a warm, persistent base of musk, woody notes and amber.

White flowers Fruits, vegetables and nuts Flowers Woods and mosses Musk, amber and animalic

How it wears

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Longevity

Leading answer Moderate

357 votes

Sillage

Leading answer Moderate

410 votes

Character

Leading answer Traditionally feminine

199 votes

Value perception

Leading answer Excellent value

184 votes

Most talked about

Notes and topics that come up most in 15 reviews.

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  1. amatista77

    Just as its name suggests, Pretty… a lovely perfume from start to finish. Fresh white flowers, bathed in dew, with a slight fruity sweetness and the clean touch of musk. It seems very feminine and delicate, even romantic, like a wedding. I adore its performance this unleashed summer in the Southern Hemisphere. I would buy it a thousand times.

    • Fresh
    • Sweet
    • Fruity
    • Musk

  2. amatista77

    As its name suggests, Pretty… is a beautiful fragrance from start to finish. Fresh white flowers, bathed in dew, with a subtle fruity sweetness and the clean touch provided by the musk; it feels incredibly feminine, delicate, even romantic, like a wedding scent. I love how it performs in this wild summer in the Southern Hemisphere. I would buy it a thousand times.

    • Fresh
    • Sweet
    • Fruity
    • Musk

  3. Alondra Hdez 1399

    At first, I wasn’t particularly drawn to perfumes from this brand, but when I discovered this one and tried it at a shop in my town, I absolutely loved its scent and bought it at a fantastic price because it was on offer. I adore how it projects strongly on my skin for the first few hours with lots of florals and a fresh touch, especially the jasmine, although in the later stages it becomes very soft. I simply love this fragrance; it’s a good perfume that doesn’t disappoint those who enjoy florals and is very versatile for any occasion, even the weather. Since it gets so hot in my town, it doesn’t feel overwhelming and suits the climate perfectly, so I highly recommend it :3

    • Floral
    • Fresh
    • Longevity
    • Jasmine

  4. Alondra Hdez 1399

    At first, I wasn’t drawn to perfumes from this brand, but when I discovered this one and tried it at a shop in my town, I loved its scent and took it home at a super good price since it was on offer. I love that on my skin it projects a lot in the first few hours with many flowers and a fresh touch, especially the jasmine, although at the end it becomes very soft. I adored it; it’s a good perfume that doesn’t disappoint those who love flowers and is very versatile for any occasion, even for the weather, as it doesn’t overwhelm in my town where it gets very hot, making it perfect for the season. So I highly recommend it :3

    • Fresh
    • Longevity
    • Jasmine
    • Price

  5. For me, this fragrance is soft; I detect a bit of citrus, a bit of floral, a bit of fruity, and woody notes. What I like is that it leaves a creamy, refined scent that lasts all day. This aroma remains present, even though it’s soft, it lasts a long time. It’s a type of fragrance that doesn’t bother anyone, very versatile, and suitable for all ages.

    • Floral
    • Longevity
    • Fruity
    • Citrus

  6. frafrang_

    I loved this perfume when I first started working, using it daily. Now, it feels too strong, cloying, and gives me a headache. Perhaps I’ve moved on to another stage and there’s no going back?

    • Sweet

  7. Both the name and the coquettish design of the bottle suggest it’s a perfume for very young girls. The truth is, that’s not the case; a more mature woman (but not too old) could wear it. In fact, I wouldn’t gift it to anyone under 25. It’s a floral fragrance with a slight aquatic touch. It’s delicate yet noticeable; persistent but not overpowering. Everyone likes it, yet you can’t say it’s a great perfume. Precisely, it suffers from a lack of originality, meaning it resembles many others. If you don’t know the person and want to be safe, you can gift this without hesitation because it’s sure to be liked.

    • Floral

  8. Kaluddia

    Ideal for everyday wear, for going to school or work. Very feminine floral. I love it. It lasts about six hours with a moderate trail. The bottle is divine.

    • Floral
    • Longevity

  9. Kaluddia

    Rich enough for everyday use, whether going to school or work. Very feminine floral. I love it. It lasts about six hours with a moderate trail. The bottle is divine.

    • Floral
    • Longevity

  10. Ana_Jhaidy

    It’s a perfume that, to my mind, smells of juicy, fresh fruit; I adore it. Unfortunately, on me, it lasts very little time, about three hours and that’s it. The truth is, I’m not bothered by having to reapply, however, I would love for the scent to last a bit longer 🙂

    • Fresh
    • Longevity

  11. perufashionblogger

    Nothing better than ‘Pretty’ to name it. A charming and optimistic fragrance, a delicious floral scent with the Elizabeth Arden signature. Mandarin and peach with peony are an olfactory delight. Two or three sprays and it doesn’t bother or weigh you down. Suitable for day or night, it adapts to your look and mood. Very feminine, fresh, and it lifts your spirits. I’ve worn it for seven years and it always cheers me up, as if it makes me optimistic automatically, something I haven’t found in another perfume. Besides, everyone always says it smells lovely.

    • Floral
    • Fresh
    • Peach
    • Peony

  12. diulbys

    This fragrance is very lovely; I prefer to wear it during the day because it’s very fresh and lasts all day, at least on my skin. I have the 50ml and the 30ml bottles and, of course, I will buy it again. I love its floral scent as it’s not at all cloying, with a tiny, almost imperceptible touch of wood. This is a fragrance that makes no pretensions but has extraordinary charm; in my humble opinion, I recommend it.

    • Floral
    • Fresh
    • Longevity
    • Sweet

  13. jocelayne

    Very spring-like, full of flowers… super delicate and feminine

    • Spring