Estee Lauder Youth Dew Eau De Parfum Review

 Got an oldie to review today. Although most of the older perfumes aren't my thing, I do enjoy trying them out. Youth Dew is an oriental perfume that launched in 1953. So it has definitely been around. I had never heard of it...but it does feel familiar. I think mainly because a lot the oldies really start to smell similar after awhile. 

Youth Dew claims: 

Youth-Dew by Estée Lauder is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women. Youth-Dew was launched in 1953. The nose behind this fragrance is Josephine Catapano. Top notes are Spices, Aldehydes, Narcissus, Lavender, Coca-Cola, Orange, Peach and Bergamot; middle notes are Spicy Notes, Cloves, Cinnamon, Rose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Lily-of-the-Valley, Cassia and Orchid; base notes are Incense, Tolu Balsam, Oakmoss, Peru Balsam, Patchouli, Amber, Vetiver, Vanilla and Musk.

Absolutely captivating, with opulent flowers, rich spices, precious woods. 

It has been called one of the sexiest fragrances ever created, and more than 50 years after it was launched it continues to entice with its sensual, yet timeless appeal.

THE INSPIRATION

"Women still like to feel beautiful, pampered and loved, And that is what Youth-Dew is all about."

-Estée Lauder, Founder

Estée Lauder wondered why women relied on the men in their lives to buy them perfume. And why they reserved fragrance only for special occasions. To change women's minds-and forever change the world of fragrance-Mrs. Lauder created Youth-Dew Bath Oil in 1953.

Captivating, rich and exceptionally lasting, women bought it for the bath, but, as Mrs. Lauder predicted, soon began wearing Youth-Dew as their fragrance as well. Because it was sold as a bath oil, not perfume, women felt free to enjoy and wear it every day. Instead of using Youth-Dew by the drop, women used it by the bottle. Men loved it too, saying it was "simply the sexiest fragrance ever."

Made in USA

It has all of the notes that I like- it has bergamot, spice, Vanilla, Patchouli, Amber. I think those are the notes that I pick up and really like...but there's also something to it that I really don't like. It has a similar scent to Tabu, Hermes Caleche, and Guerlain Shalimar. But there's something there that I don't like- especially when wearing it. Maybe it's a floral note of something? I'm not sure but it just makes it smell like an older perfume and I can't help but think it definitely smells like something that was popular a few decades ago. It also kinda reminds me of this old Tinkerbell perfume I picked up in the mid 90's from JC Penny. That was my first perfume and the scent of that is burned into my brain. 

I think of all the old perfumes I have tried that have a similar DNA to this  Guerlain Shalimar is my favorite.- it doesn't smell quite as "old". So of all the oldies with a similar DNA- Shalimar is my favorite. 

One interesting note I kept reading about is a Coca Cola note. If I'm thinking about it, I get it. But it's not the first thing that cross my mind and not something I really pick up when I smell it. 

It is a very heavy, intoxicating scent. I don't think this is one for everyone (not one I can wear). It can also be a little headache inducing if I wear it. 

I mostly smell that odd note when I tried to wear it. I have found the best way for me to enjoy is as a room spray. I get more of the powderiness to it that I love but none of the old floral notes. So that's probably how I'll use up the rest of the bottle. 

Speaking of the bottle- I love it! I think there are two different bottles. I saw the glass one in store and was going to get it until I saw this. I have never seen a bottle quite like this. I think it's Tiffany Blue? It look s vintage and I love that! Keeping the bottle forever...

One thing I usually like to do when I try out an old fragrance is look up celebs that supposedly wore it. According to the Googles- Madonna, Joan Crawford (This seems like a JC scent!), Gloria Swanson, and Janet Leigh

It's had many ads. I always love looking through them: 

Overall, I'm glad I gave it a try- but it isn't for me. It's not something I would ever wear out the house...but it does suit as a room spray and I'm happy to add the bottle to my collection. I also added the lotion to my collection when I thought it would be a hassle to get my hands on the perfume- review of that should be coming in the next few months.