Taylor Swift's Wonderstruck Vs. Wonderstruck Enchanted

Hey There! A little fact about you may not know about me is that I am a huuuuge Taylor Swift fan (or a ‘Swifty’ if you will)! It is because of this I, like many, went through the major dilemma of not knowing which one of her two perfumes to purchase (huge crisis, I know!) Luckily enough I received the ‘Wonderstruck Enchanted’ perfume recently for Christmas and my sister receives the ‘Wonderstruck’ original. So, to help out future Swifties or perfume lovers going through the same dilemma, I have comprised a little review and comparison of the perfumes to assist you in make your final decision!



Left: Wonderstruck 100mL
Right Wonderstruck Enchanted 100mL

** The notes I personally perceive as the most dominant have been written in bold**

Wonderstruck
Official Blurb: ‘In this fragrance, [is] a charming and sparkling surprise of vibrant fruits kisses a bouquet of soft petals and a touch of sweet indulgence.’
Head Notes: Blackberry, Raspberry, Freesia, Tea, & Apple Blossom
Heart Notes: Vanilla, Honey Suckle & Hibiscus
Base Notes: Musk, Sandalwood, Amber & Peach
Packaging: A muted purple, rounded bottle, with a really original iridescent, reflective finish. It comes with a chain of three golden charms around the neck of the bottle; a open cage, a bird flying and a spiked ball structure.

 Personal Synopsis: This perfume is a very fun and a lot lighter than Wonderstruck Enchanted, but in saying that it is still a very noticeable/stand out fragrance. I believe it would be great for daily wear especially in the warmer months. It is a very sweet, so it may not be everyone’s cup of tea but it wears nicely! It is definitely a fruity scent and I assume it is targeted at younger audiences (sorry to all the senior Swifties).

 Wonderstruck Enchanted

Official Blurb: An irresistible blend of luscious wild berries and sugar-glazed petals are wrapped in a touch of sensuality for a captivating signature.
Head Notes: Passionfruit, Poppy & Wildberry
Heart Notes: Peony, Champaca, Sugar & Freesia
Base Notes: Musk, Woody Notes & Vanilla
Packaging: A crimson red rounded bottle, with the same iridescent, reflective finish. It also comes with a chain of golden charms around the neck of the bottle.

 Personal Synopsis: This perfume is a lot deeper and richer than the original Wonderstruck so it is perfect for the colder months or would work perfectly as a night time scent. I would consider it sweet and fruity although more mature as it is a little warmer and spicer, so even the eldest of Swifties can wear it!

The Verdict: These two perfumes do carry some similar traits including the sweet berry and sugary notes as well as the vanilla and slight woody undertones. I will just put this out there right now; if you are not into the sweeter scents then I recommend you steer clear of this duo. If you are intending to wear this on a daily basis I would recommend going for the original Wonderstruck or for a more luxurious ‘special occasion’ scent the Wonderstruck Enchanted may be a more appropriate choice. The lasting power for both is moderate; it gets through just about the whole day in fact! I personally prefer the original Wonderstruck mainly for the peachy and a freesia notes. I’m sure I don’t need to say this but obviously everyone’s taste in perfume is different, what one person loves another person may hate, so I highly recommend grabbing a sample of each, keeping them for a few days and then deciding which one you’d prefer.

 I hope this has helped some of you make up your mind & please share your thoughts of these two fragrances in the comments; I would love to hear from you!

P.s. I am a bit torn; are these posts of a good length or are they getting too long? Please let me know!
Ashleigh xo

How To: Analyse & Describe Perfumes

Hey There! I know this may not interest some of you but, in the future (hint: next post) I plan on doing a few perfume reviews and comparisons, so I thought first it would be best to give you a quick background on how to analyse perfumes. As many of you would know perfumes are comprised of the single component scents known as notes. A perfume is created by layering an array of notes to produce an individual fragrance/scent. What you may not know is there are three main platforms of notes (which may be visually represented in the form of a pyramid) these are:

1.       Top or Head Notes- these are the notes that are perceived first upon the initial application of the perfume. They are typically described as fresh, assertive or sharp. Common head notes include citrus and ginger.

2.      Middle or Heart Notes- form the main theme of the perfume in accordance to the base notes. They are typically described as more rounded and mellow than the head notes. Common heart notes include lavender and rose. 



3.      Base Notes- are the notes that form the depth and solidity of a perfume and are often the longest lasting. They are typically described as rich and deep. Common base notes are musk and sandalwood.



Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Perfume_Organ,_Grasse.jpg

Furthermore, perfumes more commonly categorised in accordance to when they most appropriate to wear. You will often hear them referred to what season they suit; Summer/Autumn/Winter/Spring or when they are worn; Day/Night.

Heavier scents are often allocated to be worn in autumn and winter or during the night.

Lighter and fresher scents are allocated to be worn in summer and spring or during the daytime.

Quick Tip: Perfumes do have an expiry date but to ensure you get the longest amount of use of you perfumes it is important to not store the bottles in sunlight (windowsills are a big no-no) and try keep them in a cool area.

Information from http://theperfumedcourt.com/ was used as research for the content of this post.

Ashleigh xo