Have a care not to apply this one too liberally, although that's pretty much the rule with any perfume. For me, two spritzs are usually enough. It starts out quite sharp, I suppose that'd be the raspberriy and litchi and a barely-there whiff of vanilla, which softens as it dries down to rose and a more prominent scent of vanilla. Of course there's more to it, but these are the notes I find dominate this perfume. on the Houdini comment waaay down below. This fragrence does seem to change it's idenity though-out the day...in a good way) Emporio Armani Diamonds still maintains the sophistication and excellence of Giorgio Armani scents, and the lasting power is quite good. It smells of champagne, fresh lilies, banana, litchi. The sweet brightness of the scent with the sweet litchi makes it share some similarities with "Miracle".

the notes together make a sweet floral perfume that will hopefully soften slightly with the vanilla. The Patchouli is oil from a tropical mint bush so this should give the perfume the freshness it needs to stop it from being too overpowering, I am not a fan of floral perfumes but that sweetness makes it more of a friendly perfume in a fresh classy elegant line The scent itself is very refreshing and pretty. In the drydown I sensed some spiciness, which I assume comes from the vetiver note. The combination of sweet fruits blended with the spices has been achieved successfully, producing a scent that is both classy and elegant. I enjoy the fragrance but much more in the lotion as it's more gentle. A little goes a very very looooong way though. Be careful with this stuff. It can be a weapon of mass destruction with one squirt too many. Repeat after me "Less Is More" Usually I can't stand rose, I get headaches, but this blend not only makes the cut, it's one of my most reached-for perfumes. On me, there is only a trace of the creaminess of vanilla & cedar. The patchouli & vetiver add a delicate white pepperiness to the heady floral mix.A fragrance that reflects the sparkle, strength, brilliance and sexiness of the EMPORIO ARMANI woman. The sensory blend is a surprising gourmand fragrance to give a stone a flavor and to a woman a self confident and audacious feeling. Mmmm...litchi, patchouli, rose, patchouli, freesia, patchouli, vetiver, vanilla, amber! It's bright quite radiant and sweet. There's almost a "minty" (It's not mint but I can't think of the right word) feel to it. That's it, it reminds me of Juicy Fruit or some type of gum.

Diamonds makes no exception togetehr with Idole. I tested both and couldn't run fast enough to scrub them. I always wondered why Armani makes so ugly perfumes, but when I smell these perfumes on other women I find them quite beautiful. I tried this perfume, and, loving it, have gotten every flanker I could get my hands on, in addition to a new bottle after I emptied the first. Imagine my indignation when after my using half a bottle a friend turns up wearing this, determinded to buy it for herself, and then later commenting upon my wearing it :p This perfume was created by Thierry Wasser of Firmenich and the fragrance is classified as gourmand-floral. The top notes are litchi and raspberry, the middle notes – freesia and lily of the valley, and the base are vetiver, cedar wood, patchouli and vanilla. The Emporio Armani PR team says: \' We\'re using the rose but in a very gourmand way, like a flower that can be eaten\'. The perfume will come in 30ml, 50ml and 100ml bottles.The notes of raspberry and litchi are quite prominent in this fragrance, however they are not strong and overly fruity, instead they are light and sugary, almost like smelling a bag full of sweets. One Question: Why Is This Stunning Perfume So Underrated? When Yet It Truly Smells So Shower Fresh Clean And Utterly Classy And Expensive!! I Actually Feel Absolutely Fabulous And So Up-Lifted When I've Got This Perfume On, And The Compliments Just Keep Coming And Coming!! Is there such a thing as a fresh smelling gourmand? That's how it smells on me. Maybe that's why this comes off so synthetic. I get lots of musk, more of a white "light" creamy airy musk(compared to something like an amber inspired fragrance) yet fresh flowers and almost water notes. Armani Diamonds is bi-polor(hehehe jk). The fruits waltz in on the drydown for me, I'm guessing it's the lychee because I'm not getting raspberry. The musk has more "bite" in the drydown as well. Then comes this cloying synethic "what is that?" note. I still have to find an Armani's fragrance that works with me. I find all of them gross, unbalanced, aggressive and unrefined, also very chemical. Only their first one worked for me and maybe original Gio' too. Armani Diamonds is for sure pretty loud if too much is used. This is defiantly... a bottle can last you a decade sort of perfume. I have the lotion and large EDT.