In Control Curious

28 reseñas

Mostrando las más recientes primero.

• verynices

  May 11, 2014

  

  Very similar to Victoria Secret’s Amber Romance. It’s sweet, vanilla, and amber. Perfect for autumn and winter nights. It’s extremely sweet, ageless, but feels a bit more mature than the original Fantasy Pink. If you love sweets, it’s a great option.

• Arquimds

  July 11, 2014

  

  Sweet, but distinct from Fantasy. As a man, I find it addictive and can’t help but want to stay close to smell it. The vanilla is very prominent and lingers until the end, along with the tonka bean and the sweetness. Perfect for winter, though it can be worn in summer, projecting better at night.

• cnidaria

  July 24, 2014

  

  This is my favorite Britney perfume, even though I’m not a huge fan of the brand. It’s a flanker of the original Curious, but they have nothing in common. The original is fresh, floral, and synthetic; this one is sweet, strong, creamy, balsamic, and gourmand, like a very ripe fruit with a hint of liquor and a crème brûlée vibe. I love mixing it with Dalal by Al-Rehab or Amber Romance by VS; they blend perfectly. The only downside is the atomizer: it doesn’t last long and the sillage is weak, which is why I mix it.

• cnidaria

  August 10, 2014

  

  Definitely my favorite Britney scent, even though I’m not a huge fan of the brand. It’s a flanker of the original Curious, but they don’t share a single note. The original is fresh and synthetic; this one is sweet, creamy, balsamic, and gourmand, like a very ripe fruit with a hint of liquor and a crème brûlée vibe. I love mixing it with Dalal by Al-Rehab or Amber Romance by VS; they blend perfectly. The only downside is the atomizer: it doesn’t last long and the sillage is weak, which is why I mix it.

• perfumelover

  December 29, 2014

  

  I love this perfume, but watch out: it has nothing to do with the original Curious. While the first one is sweet and perfect for daytime, this is much sweeter, bolder, and full of personality—ideal for night. It works perfectly for both occasions for me.

• alegleason

  May 9, 2015

  

  My mom uses this perfume, I gave it to her for her birthday. Despite her age, it lasts her a long time, I agree with verynices: it has no age limit. The scent opens with a burst of fruit that disappears quickly, in 30 seconds, and then the main notes appear for hours: vanilla, gummies, and orchid. Finally, it closes with a touch of musk. Longevity is moderate to heavy if over-applied. Very good perfume, congratulations to Claude Dir.

• FlowieVG

  May 30, 2015

  

  Well yes, you can buy blind, just like I did with Midnight Fantasy and I didn’t like it at all. I also want to buy Hidden Fantasy; I already have Fantasy the Nice Remix and I loved it a lot, do you know if there’s anything similar? I love JLO Live, does it resemble that? My email is [email protected] so you can reply and tell me if it’s really better than all of them, as I’ve read.

• Gabriela

  June 18, 2015

  

  Hi FlowieVG! Welcome to Fragrantica in Spanish. Here we only publish reviews of perfumes we’ve already tested, so I recommend visiting our forum to share comments, doubts, or questions about this fragrance and receive guidance. Anything, we’re at your service: send us an MP to the moderators or me, or raise your doubts directly in the forum. A warm greeting from Mexico! Atte, Gaby – Administrator

• Luck OrCo

  August 28, 2015

  

  A very sweet scent that smells delicious. Vanilla predominates and then a certain boozy note is noticeable. It’s great for night.

• MONICA.L

  September 2, 2015

  

  I fell in love with this perfume, although it’s hard to find in Mexico and I only find it online. It’s extremely delicious and enchanting; it’s not cloying at all and the vanilla scent is fantastic. Without a doubt, the best one I’ve bought.

• Poly1979

  May 31, 2016

  

  I love it! It’s not one of Britney’s most popular, but I think it’s amazing. It’s sweet vanilla like a flan, zero fruity for me, very creamy and delicate. For me, it’s a gourmand perfume for daily use because it’s soft. If you like gourmands but don’t want to overwhelm everyone, just please everyone with your sweet aroma like a little princess, this is your scent. I like it for daily use on cold days, it has good longevity though little projection; if someone hugs you, they’ll definitely smell it, great for a date. I must say the old-style perfume atomizer is terrible, though it’s pretty, so I use it in a individual perfume case from my wallet and the problem is solved. Go try it!

• Yadorán d'Vinea

  September 27, 2016

  

  Curious In Control is the only true flanker in the line; Curious Heart is just the same perfume in a Valentine’s Day bottle. Despite being a ‘limited edition,’ it’s been on the market for 10 years and seems intact. According to Basenotes, it features kumquat, orchid, crème brûlée, vanilla, tonka, sandalwood, and musk. It’s a bold, wild gourmand, like a plutonium candy but more homely and traditional than Fantasy, which is explosive and synthetic. In Control is a simple, relaxed homemade dessert. It starts with an alcoholic kumquat note that gives way to creamy, crunchy crème brûlée, then vanilla, sandalwood, and a touch of sugary musk. After several applications, an elegant floral facet of orchid emerges, similar to Tom Ford Black Orchid, with a deep powdery trail. The black bottle with the pink rose evokes sensuality and playful coquettishness, not carnal desire. The sillage is moderate and the longevity is extensive, surpassing the original. I recommend the bottle with the classic spray; the Australian ones tend to leak easily.

• Yadorán d'Vinea

  October 3, 2016

  

  Curious In Control is the only true flanker in the Curious line. Although launched as a limited edition, it’s been on the market for 10 years and the fragrance seems intact, though current bottles no longer come with the ‘In Control’ chain. According to Basenotes, the notes are: Japanese kumquat, orchid, crème brûlée, vanilla, tonka crystals, sandalwood, and musk. In Control stands out among my favorites: being an enthusiast of bold gourmands, I enjoy harmonious and wild scents that evoke treats, but this one distances itself. It’s a more homey and conservative gourmand, a vanilla sweetness, minimally boozy, slightly powdery, and balsamic, like a simple, relaxing homemade dessert. It starts with the kumquat, fruity and very alcoholic, which evaporates quickly to reveal the crème brûlée, creamy with a crunchy top at a cozy temperature. Then the vanilla enters with sandalwood and a touch of sugary musk. It’s surprising because after several applications, a facet of elegant orchid emerges, reminiscent of a minimalist Black Orchid by Tom Ford, with a tiny but deep aldehydic hint. The black bottle with pink looks like a diamond and suggests something bold and sensual, but ironically it’s not sensual; it embodies childish coquettishness, with innocent smiles and dreamy gazes, loaded with tenderness and abundance. The trail is medium and longevity is extensive, both superior to the original. Finally, the bottles with the classic spray nozzle are exclusive Australian editions, but they arrived in America and Europe; I recommend the bottle with the conventional spray because the first ones were inefficient and leaked.

• Angie Marren

  October 23, 2016

  

  I’m a huge fan of the Britney Spears line, but I must confess this perfume doesn’t fully convince me. I love sweet scents for winter and this was a blind buy. Although it contains all the ingredients I love, it doesn’t smell good on my skin. I admit it has great longevity; a few applications last a long time. I’ll give it a second chance this winter season.

• Natalylopez

  July 5, 2017

  

  I love this version of Curious. It smells like vanilla cream, slightly powdery and subtly sweet, with a touch of strawberry. The bottle is adorable, in black and pink. After using it for a long time, I have to say the scent has great longevity; on my skin it lasts almost half the day and on clothes until I wash them. Delicious.

• LaraVergara_

  October 5, 2017

  

  I can’t decide if I should keep this perfume… I bought it blind without testing it and almost took the Rihanna Rebelle that I loved, but I followed my intuition. I love vanilla, crème brûlée, and the notes, but it just doesn’t fully convince me. The opening is very alcoholic with fruity notes like mango or peach, then the vanilla and tonka bean kick in; it smells boozy, creamy, and subtle, like that boozy Argentine dessert. I like the dry down and the final phase, but the opening is horrible. It’s sexy, warm, and charming, sweet but with that boozy touch that makes it unique. It lasts a long time, with heavy projection for the first 5 hours and then skin scent for another 5. I see it as versatile for fall/winter, day or night, more elegant than Fantasy. In spring, only for night due to the warmth, and I wouldn’t wear it in summer because it’s too overpowering. The bottle is ugly in person, black with a pink cap and hard to hold, but the box is beautiful and very feminine. I’m going to try it in different settings to find what everyone says. I give it a 7.5 or 8 out of 10 and might edit later.

• Panta

  June 23, 2018

  

  Curious In Control is a beautiful, wearable gourmand for women who aren’t teenagers. I’m new to the gourmand world, and honestly, this little bottle has me hooked. In my opinion, it’s extremely similar to Viktor & Rolf’s Bon Bon, of course less intense, but the price makes up for it since you need to reapply during the day. Out of all Britney perfumes, this is the only one I’ve liked. I hope to try more soon.

• Panta

  June 24, 2018

  

  Curious In Control. It’s a beautiful, usable gourmand for women who aren’t teenagers. I’m new to the gourmand world, and honestly, this little bottle has me enchanted. In my perception, it’s extremely similar to Bon Bon by Viktor & Rolf, of course less intense, but the value compensates for it since you have to reapply throughout the day anyway. Out of all Britney perfumes, this is the only one I’ve liked. I hope to try more soon.

• Armendariz078

  November 7, 2018

  

  This fragrance has become one of my favorites; it’s very rich. At first, the opening is quite alcoholic, but only for a moment; then the sweet notes arrive, and the dry down is what I like most, a subtle and warm vanilla. Although I’d recommend it for night outings, it’s been quite good for daytime too; it’s not overwhelming, it’s fairly soft. Unlike the Fantasies, I feel this perfume is more mature without losing the coquettishness that characterizes Britney’s fragrances. On the other hand, if it’s very similar to Bonbon by Viktor&Rolf, as some have already said; in fact, the first time I smelled Bonbon was because a friend was wearing it, and it immediately reminded me of some Britney scent; I asked and she said it was by V&R; later I learned about In Control Curious and realized I wasn’t lost, they are quite similar, which seems pretty good considering the price of this one.

• Armendariz078

  November 15, 2018

  

  This fragrance has become one of my favorites; it’s so rich. At first, the opening is quite alcoholic, but only for a moment; then the sweet notes arrive, and the dry down is what I love most: a subtle, warm vanilla. While I’d recommend it for night outings, it’s worked quite well for daytime too—it’s not overwhelming, just quite soft. Unlike the Fantasies, I feel this perfume is more mature without losing the coquettish charm that characterizes Britney fragrances. On the other hand, if it’s very similar to Viktor&Rolf’s Bonbon, as others have said; in fact, the first time I smelled Bonbon, a friend was wearing it and it immediately reminded me of some Britney scent. I asked her, and she said it was by V&R. Later, I learned about In Control Curious and realized I wasn’t lost at all; they’re quite similar, which I think is great considering the price of this one.

• Kkamy

  April 26, 2019

  

  The opening of this perfume is very strong alcohol, and once it dries down, a delicate sweet, very feminine scent emerges. If you’re going to buy it, you must test it first, as the opening is quite bothersome. As for longevity, it’s moderate on the skin with very scarce sillage.

• pelonalataque

  April 25, 2020

  

  But look who I have here: In Control from Curious. This is one of my perfumes that never goes missing; well, there have been seasons where I skipped it to acquire others and try new treasures, but no more than 2 years without using it. It came out as a limited edition that apparently became permanent, although buying it in Spain has to be done online; you won’t find it in perfumeries… it already cost a fortune back in 2010, imagine 10 years later. The first time I was gifted this perfume was in 2010, on my 18th birthday; it was the old format with the atomizer shown on this page in pink, a cute thing but so uncomfortable it was unbearable because they broke easily and weren’t very useful, believe me, I ended up pouring the perfume directly from the bottle. This perfume, unlike other Britney Spears scents, hasn’t been reformulated, or at least that’s how I perceive it. The opening is citrusy, red fruits, and a slightly tropical touch, I’d say, but it evaporates in 10 minutes to give way to tonka bean and vanilla. The sillage isn’t very potent; only someone very close to you will notice it; longevity on skin is about 4-7 hours, depending on the season; I perceive it more in winter, as it lingers and intensifies more. It’s a daytime perfume; I wouldn’t wear it to a dinner despite its nighttime appearance, however, it’s perfect for a Sunday morning outing or a Saturday lunch, but not for a night out, as its sillage and longevity aren’t very potent. This perfume would be a miracle if they amplified these flaws to my liking; the scent is truly a miracle if you like sweets; it’s not a glutton. Forget about getting an old bottle with the old atomizer as they changed it a few months after launch, a relief because it’s much more comfortable. A gem from our Brit, not very mass-produced; I wear it for work in winter since it’s subtle, vanilla-like, and talcum-powdery, which is a scent that makes you feel warm in cold seasons.

• Mistique

  September 18, 2021

  

  I bought a 10 ml decant and feel like it doesn’t smell much; it’s sweet, very soft, like something you wouldn’t buy.

• claudiosa

  October 3, 2021

  

  I’d like to know if it’s true that it’s similar to Bonbon.

• claudiosa

  October 8, 2021

  

  I like this perfume, but not immediately; at first, I didn’t like it, finding it too strange because I was used to typical youthful sweets. Then I understood that it’s not a sweet like Viva la Juicy or strawberry vanilla, the kind you find everywhere; it doesn’t resemble any celebrity scent. The sweetness doesn’t come from fresh fruits or flowers; it’s a warm perfume, not for teenagers, but for adult women (it’s not like Fantasy). To me, it smells like figs and intense, alcoholic, sweet, and spicy vanilla. I’m 26 and love it for night and winter; it lasts 7 hours on me.

• hysteria88

  November 10, 2021

  

  Terrible longevity; smells like licorice gummies soaked in liquor, too alcoholic… for those who compare it to Bonbon by V&R, tell them to look elsewhere because they have nothing in common. It’s absolutely not worth it, not even at the low price it can be found for. If you want something similar to Bonbon, go for Bonbon and forget this fragrance, as it can be quite disappointing.

• Aryperfumes

  September 7, 2023

  

  I was looking for this scent because of the pump and found it next to Curious (the blue bottle); both are first editions. Seeing the notes and reviews, I thought it had to be a must-have. What happened? I’m not sure if it’s my nose or Fragrantica has the notes wrong. It’s not a bad perfume, by any means. But honestly, I don’t detect any fruity notes in the top, heart, or performance. At first, it smelled like sweet alcohol, like those Christmas drinks, but it also reminded me of a little shop in Chinatown where my dad used to take me for tea as a kid and eat bean-filled pastries while incense and saturated aromas filled the place. Could that be the spicy note? It would make sense because I saw reviews mentioning a note that isn’t listed: ‘loquat fruits,’ which they use a lot there. This is my second time testing it on my skin right before bed because I feel that’s when I can appreciate it best. The first time I said: nope, there’s no way this is for me; it reminded me of my Christmas holidays preparing dinner with excess spices, excess alcohol, and excess Christmas smells, all mixed together with a Santa hat and stress. That’s what this perfume reminded me of. I told my mom she’d love it; she adores these things. This second time: what is this? Is it spicy? It’s sweet, yes, vanilla-like, I can smell the tonka bean, but it’s not a girly sweet; I don’t feel that vibe. I also don’t feel it’s for teenagers. As it evolves on my skin, I sense that powdery spice; I don’t know what the heck it is, but it’s not unpleasant. I think it’s a different scent, something special. Now I understand the hype and the culture behind it. The bottle and box design feel like they honor what it evokes in me: I’d wear it to go chat or pull a prank, haha. When you don’t want to smell like yourself, or feel sexy in a simple way. Nothing showy, and I love simplicity. As they say: it’s good to try new things; I don’t always want to walk around smelling the same. Plus: If you’re a Britney fan like me, get the bottle; it’s a gem you must have with the pump included (it’s hard to find but not impossible). BTW: I feel it definitely smelled like her Blackout era; it gives me the vibes. 2. If you’re buying it because you’ve heard it’s a dupe for a designer perfume, my opinion is: if you don’t want to be disappointed, buy the original and invest in it. I don’t think this is a dupe.

• Giannyxxy

  December 27, 2023

  

  I became addicted to this perfume at age 13.