S by Shakira

To sum it up, this is one of my favorites. My mom gifted it to me when I was a teenager, and I fell in love with it instantly. It’s a super delicious ambered vanilla—neither too strong nor intrusive. 100% recommended.

If you want to start with Shakira’s perfumes, this is the perfect starting point (and then I’d go for Rock). It’s a beautiful ambered aroma. When dry, it smells very similar to Naomi Campbell’s signature scent from back in the 2000s. It’s an unbeatable combo: vanilla, amber, and jasmine; everyone will love it.

I was gifted this when I was 17. I don’t remember the exact scent anymore, but I guess I liked it because I used to finish it so fast, haha. I also remember my first boyfriend absolutely loved when I wore it. I wish I could smell it again; the olfactory memory it evokes is incredible.

I was gifted this when I was quite a teenager. The moment I smelled it, I knew I had to switch to something else. It smelled so sweet that it was unpleasant to me. It made me dizzy and gave me a headache. Plus, the atomizer was terrible quality and very uncomfortable to use. A total horror.

This is my first review here, though I’ve been following it for years. I’ve had this celebrity fragrance for two years and don’t always wear it because I alternate with others. I don’t feel it’s for teenagers; the first time I smelled it, it reminded me of YSL Paris from 1983, which my favorite aunt used in the late 90s (except this one has a vanilla touch); both smell like makeup. Maybe the S is for a younger age range than Paris, but it’s impossible not to compare them. I like wearing it in autumn and spring; it’s too heavy for summer and would go unnoticed in winter.

I gave it away because it gave me headaches. Even when I sprayed it lightly, I always ended up the same way: dizzy, and it wasn’t worth a second chance.

I got it as a 15th birthday gift; it was sweet, warm, and lasted about 5-6 hours. It’s a scent most people would like, ideal for teens because it’s sweet and youthful, and at that price, perfect for everyday use. Although it’s not special, I wouldn’t buy it again at 26. At the time, I preferred the S Eau Florale, its flanker, which I bought again years later. Still, I recommend the flanker over this one, but as an affordable gift, it’s a great option for teenagers.

I find it very sweet and intense. At first, it’s not bothersome, but if you wear it every day, it eventually becomes tiring. It has good longevity and a super strong sillage; I’ve smelled it on other people and on clothes, and it lasts a long time. It’s a good fragrance, but only for those who love sweet scents.

I had it and used it until the last drop. This one and Rock Love are crowd-pleasers, for everyday wear. The S is a pleasant but very common fragrance, nothing particular. Still, it’s very usable and not tiring. I don’t dislike it, but I don’t think I’ll buy it again.

I had two small bottles (I gave one away because someone gave me another), and honestly, it’s not a scent I dislike; in fact, I used it quite a bit during my last year of school. However, it’s not a scent that drives me wild, and given my budget, I don’t want to buy it again. It’s fine for gifting, as it’s not intrusive or expensive.

I’ve had it for years and it’s not one of my favorites, but it’s a perfectly normal one, nothing more. It’s pleasant, sweet, original, and not overpowering. I haven’t felt the short longevity others complain about, though it’s the same as everyone else. What I do recognize is that the packaging I received has the best boxes you can hold in your hands, everything included.

Terrible, smells like expired makeup. I wonder if the people who write such glowing reviews instead of spraying it on themselves are just kidding themselves, lol.

If you like very vanilla, common, and very volatile scents, this is your option. It’s unpleasant, like smelling a woman who smells like custard.

It’s a warm amber-colored perfume that’s pleasant, though it doesn’t last long and is quite simple. To me, it reminds me of amber by its color. The bottle is too simple for my taste, and besides, it’s neither pretty nor practical. Once you start using it, you stop putting the ring on to close it, and then without the cap, it feels like something is missing. Anyway, as a mass-market fragrance with Shakira’s image, it’s attractive. I bought it because it was on sale, but I’d do it again.

It’s soft, vanilla-scented, smells like a crisp cookie, ideal for young girls.