Ex’cla-ma’tion by Coty

I remember back in the early 90s smelling this on my high school English teacher and my younger aunts. Since I loved it, I added it to my collection without hesitation. It’s that classic, powdery sweetness with great longevity, just like any good vintage fragrance.

I grabbed this blindly for a ridiculous price due to my love for vintage. Back in the day, room sprays had the longevity and projection of today’s designer fragrances. It smells just like Tresor, nothing to be envious of, and for the price… the decision is made as a low-cost option. It’s a classic 90s peach with lots of vanilla and depth, likely from the woods, heliotrope, and lily root. An incredible fragrance with exceptional longevity. If you find it and love Tresor, don’t hesitate and grab the bottle.

This fragrance has that powerful 90s peach note that Sophia Grojsman worked so well with in Lancôme’s Tresor, which I know well because my mother wore it during my childhood. Exclamation is an oldie I was eager to try, though I was worried it might be too similar to Volupté by Oscar de la Renta, which I also own and which in turn resembles Tresor. It’s true they are somewhat similar but have many differences; Volupté is sweeter, much more aromatic, featuring melon instead of peach, with prominent mimosa and floral notes, plus sandalwood. Furthermore, Volupté is more complex, higher quality, and much more potent than Exclamation, which isn’t a subtle perfume by any means. These three perfumes mentioned (Volupté, Exclamation, and of course Tresor) were created by Sophia, just like Jaipur. If I had to recommend one of the four based on scent and value, I’d probably stick with Volupté. As for the specific scent, Exclamation smells of peach and heliotrope with lots of vanilla. It’s a warm, sweet, youthful, and cozy powdery fruity composition. I think it’s perfect for cold months, noticeable but not invasive, a hit for an autumn day like today. It has a moderate trail and lasts about 7-8 hours on my skin, very worthy for an EDT. If you like this olfactive profile, are looking for something affordable, and find Volupté too overwhelming, Exclamation could be a good option. Scent 7/10, Longevity 7.5/10, Sillage 7/10, Value 7.5/10, Versatility 7/10, Packaging 4/10. Would I buy it again? Probably yes.

I bought it blindly, and while I can see myself using it once I finish the bottle, I won’t repurchase. I never wore this fragrance during my childhood or adolescence, and now I felt like trying it. On my skin, it’s clear it’s a very musky fragrance from start to finish. I only perceive the fruit in the opening for a short period; afterwards, the vanilla mixed with the flowers remains, and I detect more jasmine than anything else. If you have the opportunity, test it first; I don’t think it’s a safe blind buy, no matter how cheap it is.

I had this bottle, specifically the black and white one, and it has nothing to do with the Exclamation from my adolescence, which came in an opaque glass with a red cap. I bought it thinking I would smell that thing I loved so much… and I didn’t. I don’t like it at all; it’s cloyingly sweet, typical for a very young girl. Fortunately, I was able to get an original bottle, which, despite being a bit damaged by time and poor storage, does bring back those nice 90s memories.

What a disappointment with this little bottle, where I expected to find the spark mentioned in this review space. At first sniff, it seemed interesting, like it wanted to remind me of something. But at the second sniff, it turned my face like a slap. I have a feeling it’s not just me; I just can’t stand it. I find it blunt, generic, and outdated. Definitely, I have a feeling about it, I don’t know what, but I can’t take it.

After 16 years without using it, I bought it again. What a treasure; I knew I loved it but I already remember why. On my skin, it’s a rich vanilla talcum, clean, with excellent performance for daily use. I think I’ll finish it soon. A little anecdote: I have an 8-year-old girl who smells all my perfumes, and she told me she loved it and that out of all she’s smelled, none is like this one.

A timeless treasure to keep forever! A classic that never goes out of style. Elegant, sensual, feminine, and suitable for any age. Super versatile: fresh enough for the hottest summer days or delicious and sexy for the coldest nights. Honestly, it’s hard to describe, but I detect vanilla and jasmine; nothing citrusy or powdery. The trail is moderate and lasts about eight hours on me. A comfortable and pleasant scent for those around you. I’ll be buying this again and again! Excellent value for money!

Bought it for the first time based on the ingredients and reviews. Smells delicious, soft, clean, powdery, feminine, with great longevity, and nothing intrusive in the top notes. One of my best purchases; it hits all three B’s (good, beautiful, and cheap). I’m a perfume lover and I go through them like water; I use them daily and reapply several times a day when the scent fades. My favorite from the brand isn’t cheap (Trésor), but this one left me with an excellent first impression. Sophia Grojsman is my favorite perfumer; I own at least 12 of her fragrances and repeat a few more than 10 times. I adore her scents featuring peach, iris, heliotrope, ylang-ylang, vanilla, sandalwood, and amber; her blends are perfect. She has something for every taste and budget.

I used this at 13 and what a nostalgia trip. Smells amazing, I think it’s made for young people, very sweet and vanilla-like, so delicious!

It’s a classic; I used to wear it, and I’d recognize it anywhere.

I absolutely love it