The Perfume Library

S

Shakira · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Shakira S is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance that links a bright opening of passion fruit, citrus fruits and peach to a floral heart of gardenia and jasmine sambac. Fruit and citrus lead at the top, while gardenia and jasmine sambac soften alongside spicy notes in the heart. The base of amber, musk, vanilla and sandalwood sweetens it and closes on a powdery, woody warmth. The overall feel is fresh and fruity, with a gourmand sweetness behind it. Voters find both longevity and sillage weak, though the sample is small, so this is only a rough guide. With its light build, it suits daytime and quiet settings. Trussardi A Way for Her and Rihanna Nude (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Elixir

5.7

Shakira · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Shakira Elixir is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance from 2012 that runs from a bright neroli and black pepper opening into a sweet cane sugar and benzoin base; it has been discontinued. Neroli gives the top a citrusy freshness, while black pepper adds a light spicy edge. In the heart, freesia, peony and apricot form a soft, floral and fruity centre. The base turns sweeter with cane sugar and benzoin, white cedar adds a woody frame, and amber and musk leave a creamy, resinous warmth. The result sits between fresh and oriental.

S Eau Florale

6.2

Shakira · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Shakira S Eau Florale is a fresh, sweet floral for women, opening on bergamot and blackcurrant and settling into a heart of jasmine and heliotrope. The top pairs bergamot with blackcurrant for a bright, citrusy start. In the heart, red fruits, heliotrope and jasmine lead, the fruity sweetness softening the florals. The base closes on vanilla and musk, adding a gourmand warmth. The fresh, floral and sweet accords sit close together, and none dominates. Its profile is close to La Perla Eclix and Jennifer Lopez Wild Glow.