Reb’L Fleur by Rihanna, 3.4 Ounce, Eau De Parfum Spray

Lovely scent but not exactly what I expected
I received a sample of this perfume when making a purchase at a local dept store. The sample was a dime-sized plastic disc encased in a slightly larger cardboard placard. Waiting until the following morning when I had not applied any perfume yet for the day, I snapped open the top of this sample and dabbed 2 tiny dots on each my wrists to see if I would like it, but most of all, to determine if the scent would cause my husband’s allergies to kick in. We were both amazed at how wonderfully feminine and light this scent is, without being overpowering or triggering his allergies. Not only that, but those few dabs on my wrists lasted all day, throughout the night and into the following morning although by morning the scent was lighter. That alone amazed me that such a small amount would last so long especially when my hands are in water all day long with the family, handwashing dishes and 5 dogs – I’m always washing my hands!The scent is named Rebel Flower, but neither of us thought it smelled overly flowery. I can identify a hint of vanilla (maybe) and some musk and maybe sandlewood. Not sure, but just know we both liked it so much and a teeny bit lasted so long I bought the spray the other day. Couldn’t wait for it to arrive.Gotta say I’m a bit disappointed. When I saw the size of the spray bottle I thought to myself “Self, this is going to last a very long time” but I doubt that now. I found myself reapplying this spray almost every 3-4 hours: it faded so quickly. Hubby kept hovering close by and mentioned a few times he could no longer smell the scent either even when leaning close and purposely inhaling. And as soon as I washed my hands/wrists after an application, the scent was gone. I don’t know if perhaps the tiny samples are a stronger formula to get us hooked, but the sample and the spray bottle certainly do not equate to each other.I’ll continue using it but once it is gone, I’m pretty sure I’ll stick with my ‘usual’ scent. I’d rather pay top dollar for a scent that lasts all day than pay this high price for a scent that isn’t any longer-lasting than a room freshening spray.Edit: Aug 2011 It has been a few months and I’m getting to the bottom of the spray bottle. I have to say I love the bottle design; reminds me a genie bottle. However, once the perfume is about 3/4 gone, spraying or spritzing this becomes a bit of a challenge. The top of the spray bottle is slender and sleek while the bottom acts like a paper weight. It is hard to hold and even harder to hold one handed and spray as when it was new. I find myself holding it with two hands to apply it and then it is pretty difficult to get it where you want it. If I set it on the counter and try spraying with one hand, the bottle walks along the counter, my finger slips off the spray nozzle, and the bottle tips over. Just to be able to use it to the last drop, my hubby now holds the bottle for me tightly in two hands and I reach over and spray myself. Just doesn’t seem worth all this work. I won’t buy this again. Too many other new scents out there to try rather than go through this each time.

The scent is breathtaking
I’m so in love with this perfume.

Bought it as a gift for her.
She started crying when she saw it and smelled it for the first time. Enough said.

light, yet alluring
light, yet alluring