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Mariah Carey

Forever

Perfumer: Olivier Gillotin

2009WomenModern
7.8/ 10
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Mariah Carey Forever opens with green apple, lotus and neroli, then moves into a floral heart of gardenia and tuberose, reading as a fresh, green women's fragrance; it has been discontinued.

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How does it perform?

From 25 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.4 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
7.7 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

63% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Floral
  3. Green
  4. Fruity
  5. Sweet
  6. Synthetic

What does Forever smell like?

Forever is seen as feminine, and most voters pick spring and summer. It is suggested about equally for daily wear, leisure, the office and evenings. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though from a small number of votes.

In the top, green apple and lotus give a crisp, fruity start, softened by neroli. The heart of gardenia, tuberose and lily of the valley turns it floral and sweet. White musk, sandalwood and patchouli sit underneath, and a slightly synthetic sheen runs through the whole scent.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Green apple
    • Lotus
    • Neroli
  2. First hours

    • Gardenia
    • Tuberose
    • Lily of the valley
  3. Towards evening

    • White musk
    • Sandalwood
    • Patchouli

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 34%
    Spring
  • 31%
    Summer
  • 23%
    Autumn
  • 11%
    Winter
  • Daytime
    22%
  • Casual
    19%
  • Office
    19%
  • Evening
    19%
  • Nighttime
    17%
  • Sport
    6%

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