By Dane
I've received a lot of flack from various things I've said on the Internet (we won't get into details), but one fragrance listed on our Best of 08 list seems to have caught people off guard. Gaultier's Ma Dame has trashy ads, a trashy bottle, and smells exactly like you'd expect it to - trashy...and that's why I love it.
Now for my defense: Ma Dame is a solidly constructed, blatantly vulgar perfume. I know we all love our Shalimar and our Joy, and there's good reason - they smell lush, beautiful, and more importantly, expensive. I don't know about you, but I don't feel like wearing a ballgown everyday (or tux, as it were). Now and then, you just want to kick back with an ugly pair of stretchy pants, messed up hair, and grimy sneakers. I'm not saying that Ma Dame is slouchy, because it's not, but it leans more towards Britney-at-the-Starbucks than Angelina-at-the-Oscars, and that's where the appeal lies.
The scent itself can be described as Shalimar's slutty sister - a citrus-floral & vanilla combo. The tart, fruit punch opening is juicy and delectable, and the drydown is exotic and creamy. The pairing contrast in exactly the right way and leave you with a stunning accord that goes on and on.
Don't judge this one by its cover, this is vulgarity at its finest. I would recommend nothing less for those nights when you head to the club and "forget" to wear your knickers.
Year: 2008
Perfumer: Francis Kurkdjian
Notes: Orange Zest, Rose, Grenadine, Musk, Cedar
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I also loved it! Trashy, cheap cocktails say whatever they like. It made me smile ;-)
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