Wish by Chopard

It instantly reminded me of Angel; if you like one, you’ll like the other.

I own it, but it doesn’t suit me much. It smells like milk with a hint of honey, incense, and patchouli. My mom likes it more, though she’s still not fully convinced by that incense note. The longevity is good, around 6 hours, with moderate projection.

FRAGRANTICA needs to check the notes; this scent, which was once delicious, has been destroyed in the worst way possible; they left nothing, absolutely nothing of its elegant sweetness. What’s in its place now is a swampy green liquid, acidic and soapy, sharp; strangely, it reminds me a lot of some old AVON fragrances; it’s absolutely not worth it.

I bought it blind, hoping to get its gorgeous bottle and figure out why, being a Chopard, it was so much cheaper than the brand’s other fragrances. It’s true that regarding longevity and sillage, it’s more of an EDT than an EDP, but in my case, its combination of notes results in a delicious, cozy mist that invites closeness. I’m not addicted to gourmand perfumes, but this one fascinates me—not so much for winter, but for autumn and cold springs. I’ve received many compliments, especially from men, more than with more intense or famous perfumes. On my skin it lasts at most 4 hours, but given the value I paid (less than $20 for 75 ml), I happily reapply.

I bought it blind (we addicts love that risk, haha) for its attractive notes and because of the similarity to Angel and Lolita Lempicka, my favorites, and they were right: it has that powdery, sweet style I love, enveloping and mysterious without being explicit. It’s closer to Angel but more subtle and doesn’t last as long (not that it’s bad) as Lolita, which emphasizes the violets and cherry more (I’m talking about the old version; the latest one disappoints) and also lasted longer. On Wish, the vanilla adds sweetness but isn’t the main note; it’s balanced, just giving a touch without overpowering. If you’re looking for a gourmand but softer, Wish might be for you, because it smells clean without being soapy or citrusy. The bottle is gorgeous. At first, I thought it lasted 3 hours, but then I realized it does, especially on clothes where it lingers for days, though it doesn’t have a huge sillage or is invasive. It’s a great alternative to Mugler’s Angel for a ridiculous price. In the opening, I sense shy strawberries, something soft and citrusy, maybe yuzu (for me, it’s like a sweet lime without acidity) and flowers. After 5 minutes, the powdery aroma of heliotrope, violets, creamy milk, and nectar sweetness with vanilla appears. As it dries down, it leaves caramelized sweetness, vanilla, talc, and sandalwood holding it together. I feel like it has many declared notes and I struggle to identify them. It’s not a very current scent, but I like the feeling it gives.

The opening is strong, lots of alcohol, and it smells almost identical to Lolita Lempicka; it’s a bad copy of that perfume.

I was really eager to try it, but it left me cold. The opening is awful, at least on my skin. The heart does let the honey and muguet show, a note I appreciate. I don’t find it as sweet as people say, so I have better florals. Once it settles, I like it more. I won’t be buying it again and will use it up this winter.

Never tried or seen it before. Years ago I placed a blind order and it came out wrong, including this one. I was expecting something sweeter, but it just doesn’t work on my skin. Still not sure if I’ll give it another chance or just gift it away.

I have a love-hate relationship with this perfume. I smelled it in Aachen about 20 years ago; it was a gift from a Russian colleague, an elegant beauty. The scent knocked me out, not in a good way. I tried giving it a chance, but at the time I was more into DKNY for day and Gucci Rush for night. Wish didn’t catch me at my best, and I never found its place; maybe it’s my skin’s acidity, as some scents smell sour and unbearable on me. In the end, I gifted it to my mother, and then I loved it with all my heart because on her skin it was a whole different story: sweet and clean, a scent that tempts you to get closer and keep it near. I recently found it online; it’s hard to get, so I gifted it again. Smelling it on her again was a flood of memories. I rubbed my wrist, and maybe with age my nose is seeking deeper, rounder, heavier fragrances. This time it almost convinced me to keep it… but no, I preferred to let it remain her scent, not mine, remembering it as such. It shares similarities with Angel, though much lighter; I really wish I could wear Angel, but it’s just too much for me.

Very pretty, but for my taste it stays very close to the skin; I have to hunt for it. Honestly, Chopard left Wish wanting: sweet and vanilla-infused, refined, but too weak for me. If you like very discreet perfumes, this is for you. P.S.: It doesn’t last long either; an hour and it’s gone.