The Perfume Library

Penelope Hypnotic

Bella Senza · 2011

Floral · Green · Fruity

Bella Senza Penelope Hypnotic is a floral, fruity women's fragrance that settles onto a sweet, gourmand base. Apricot and coconut open on a sweet, fruity note, with green notes and coriander freshening it a little. In the heart, rose, ylang-ylang, jasmine and heliotrope give a floral, slightly powdery face. The base of caramel, amber, vanilla and sandalwood turns it sweet, resinous and woody. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though only a small number of votes stand behind that. Its gourmand sweetness and oriental warmth suggest it sits more comfortably in cooler weather. Fragonard Lune de Miel and The Body Shop Vanilla have a close profile.

Sweet Alien

6.0

Bella Senza · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bella Senza Sweet Alien is a floral women's fragrance built around jasmine, mandarin orange and vanilla, sitting between fresh and sweet. It opens with jasmine and mandarin orange, a fresh, citrusy start. In the heart, rose and cashmeran set the floral side on a woody, powdery ground. Amber and vanilla take over at the base, turning the scent sweeter and into a warm, resinous, oriental mood. A fruity touch and a slightly synthetic sheen round out the impression. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, though the small number of votes means these figures are not firm. It is classed as a women's fragrance, and its sweet, powdery character suits everyday wear. Swiss Arabian Amber 01 and Chanel Allure (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.