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Check! Victoria | In this case your own note description of plastic flowers, poppers and vinyl heels feels a lot more relevant. Victoria | For crying out loud what the f*** is California Gardenia and South African Freesia if not a euphemism for aromachemical that does not smell quite like a real flower but we like it. Yet, the perfume ones tend to delight more so, even if they also may have changed quite a bit since your first meeting. guess what, this New Year Eve it happened to catch her attention, and since we were celebrating together, she brought the bottle with her and i'm now the proud owner again! January 27, 2011 at 00:41. Or just looking for the perfect gift perfume for a close friend?

Posted by: Jasmine is the strongest floral note here, I dont really smell the gardenia or freesia. And with the sweet-earthy base of Blackcurrant, Musk and Oakmoss. When I finally think that I have it figured out, it presents yet another twist--a patchouli-jasmine note reminiscent of Diorama and Diorella. I mentioned in my review ofGucci Rushthat everything Tom Ford did whilst at Gucci, YSL and Lauder was pretty much epic, and I stand by [], [] those fragrances that could be described as trashy, showy or vulgar, heck I once said that Sometimes I Just Want to Smell Like a Hooker, but thats a different story. I love chypre in general, so Rush is at the top of my list. Now, that this has been re-released, I dont know how much of the original survives. The heart notes are Corriander, Madras Jasmine and Damascena Rose, and base notes are Vanilla, Java Patchouli and Bourbon Vetiver. kathyleather | January 24, 2011 at 12:30. Marina | I still enjoy it very much. January 24, 2011 at 16:43. i used to wear Rush in college when i went out - and back then i didnt take that much interest in fragrances as i am now, so mostly to me this smell brings a lot of memories. Or Bang, although the whole Daisy and Lola thing kinda turned me off MJ Posted by: Rush 2 is the soft, classy flower girl with the twist of a juicy blackcurrant vibe. I still cant get over such things easily! Victoria | January 24, 2011 at 08:20. I've tried it multiple times in stores, trying to understand why it's considered a loud scent. :), Posted by: She is much more in peace with herself than Rush. January 24, 2011 at 09:20, Hi Dee! Best Mens Colognes started back in 2013, as a way to share my learning experiences with different fragrances, as I dove head first into the hobby. If you like Rush you should seek out Choc de Cardin. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. This means that if you click on an Amazon affiliate link on my pages, I receive a commission based on that qualified purchase. What I do smell is absolutely nothing natural-like and I just don't like it. Chypres of any kind fascinate me anyway. Carla | The traditional pairing of rose and jasmine is reinterpreted as crisp and abstract, oscillating between magnolia and freesia. Rush 2 would also be sexy and curious but more reserved and well behaved. But since it's my best friend's signature perfume, I can't wear it. =P, Posted by: OK, Rush may not be chypre in the way Mitsouko is (there really is no comparison between the two) but it certainly feels like one, more so than the legion of modern chypres that flood the market today. Definitely very interesting but it doesnt last at all. Still, I admire Sympathy for the Sun for attempting to do [], [] of creamy leather, amber and vanilla (its sort of similar to the plastic patchouli of Gucci Rush, in a way). If you'd like to read about other Gucci perfumes you can also try. Chypre has a very distinctive character, where the powdery darkness of moss interplays with dry patchouli, sweet floral notes and effervescent citrus. The following products were designed for Rush2 lovers and can be great gifts to give a Rush2 lover together with a new perfume, I love reading your comments and feedback. There is a bitter, chemical note that sits within the floral explosion, to me it does smell like Poppers but to others it may just smell ultra synthetic, perhaps like some sort of floor cleaner. Its an oddball, a sort of weird, plastic lavender and cedar scent. To help keep the site running, I utilize affiliate links as a source of revenue.

Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. Im glad you enjoyed it, all you need to do now is go out a buy a big bottle of Rush . In fact a lot of the Montales have this hairspray accord that I used to find repulsive ages ago but I now love. They are very much similar. March | January 24, 2011 at 09:45, Hi, this is the 1st time I've commented on here but I've been your long time reader/lurker! Rush is an Eau de Toilette but it is strong, people will know you are wearing it, this and the fact that it is just SO outrageous makes it an absolutely perfect clubbing fragrance. it is a spectacular scent ! Am curious to try it ASAP. The lasting power is superrrb for an eau de toilette, but the dry down could actually make me sick. Check! Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Posted by: Olfactoria | What makes it sophisticated is the combination of Coconut and Caramel in the base of the perfume. I thin iy has a warm, sexy base with peach notes. Thanks for the recommendations. And the price is so affordable that anyway it worth a try. Love that stuff and still have a few mls in my bottle. Posted by: However, those notes--moss, especially--are sheer. The bottle seems to divide opinion amongst a lot of people, some think its tacky, others think its pretty snazzy. Begin typing your search above and press return to search. The original Rush is for louder women, the ones that are a bit more cynical and can see a joke in everything in life, though still want to have it all. - told me she had a bottle she never uses. Yet, the perfume is so beautiful, it is worth exploring. :), Posted by: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. We are here to help. For women who love Rush 2 I would recommend exploring also the following alternatives: Sea & Sun in Cadaques by Salvador Dali, around$27 100ml.

If you want cheap and trashy you cannot go wrong with Rush by Gucci. It was the first fragrance I ever bought for my husband. Look no further you have come to the right place! 2018 Innovation Award Our virtual similar perfume finder makes it easy to narrow the selection of fragrances to try across a range of best matches. Plus, a modern twist on classical ideas always catches my eye! The intense blackcurrant presence here, makes Magnetism more seductive than Rush2 even though they have the same vibe. Thank you for your comments Guus, it means a lot to know that you are enjoying the blog! TOP COLOGNE GIFT SETS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON! The main accents to the mossy woody notes of the fragrance are the milky-sweet note of peach and the radiance of the jasmine-lily of the valley note of hedione. Thought not. Top notes include Peach, California Gardenia and South African Freesia. (Real life has been interfering with my perfumage.) Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Victoria | Pfft! Although, I'm all over the board as far as taste, and I can take or leave natural.

I like Rush and so does my husband, but as I just wrote above, it's my best friend's signature perfume. Another one to try is Gucci Flora, which I am smelling right now, it is close (much more floral though!). And @someone's opinion: NOOOO, leave the bottle alone because I LOVE the red-tape-case design! January 24, 2011 at 09:57, Rebecca, thank you. Others have described it as a hairspray note, and I totally get that, its ditzy, loud and diffusive like hairspray. I am sure that there are many others. A Tauer update: I wore Un Maroc Pour Elle last night and I think Im going to classify it as for when I want to smell like an escort classier than a hooker, but still dripping in seediness and sex. Other notes included in Magnetism are Plumberry, Basil, leafy greens, Jasmine, Immortelle, Blond woods, Iris, Almond blossom, Amber, Coconut, Caramel, Cashmere Vanilla and sandalwood. I will have to disagree with you on the sadly discontinued Rush Man. Time to give it another try and see how skanky it really is. Rush is an excellent fragrance but its not for everybody. P.S. Perhaps one should stock up on Rush soon because we all know it wont be here in 5 years. Oh, I would surprised if anyone needed to reapply Rush, because the sillage is huge. On milky, I agree. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. I agree completely. :), Posted by: Good descriptions of the actual smell too compared to some other blogs. Both Rush2 and Sea & Sun in Cadaques have same levels of floral, fruity, musky and fresh scents. Victoria | Victoria | January 24, 2011 at 12:14, Hmm Maybe I'll investigate Black XS, I think I remember smelling and liking it well-enough. T.Chi | Victoria | Interested in finding a replacement for your longtime favorite scent that's been discontinued? Im am doing a review of the classic formula of Rush. Please continue below for my full wear thoughts about this scent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. It is a fragrance in the same genre and is very interesting. Flora | This is an amazing alternative for Rush2 as the smell is very close, but Sea & Sun also brings the romance, the story and the meaning with it. Rush was made for a good night out on the town. V., I'm adding Deci-Del to my "perfumes to investigate" right now! I remember reading an interview with Maurice Roucel, in which he described how he overcame his anosmia to one particular musk. You get your nails on your head saying Deci Del has a very plush feeling. Victoria | But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. Maybe, musk? I see that transparent mossy note clearly in these fragrances. Victoria | Its also pretty nifty to keep in your bag as theres absolutely no chance of breakage. Double check! Gucci Rush is modern yet interesting. I am delighted that someone else besides me likes Deci-Del, which is one of my favorite fragrances from Nina Ricci. T.Chi |

Apart from the massive amount of Bond No. Off the top of my head.Este Lauder Jasmine White Moss contains a fair bit of oakmoss synthetics, Michael Kors Very Hollywood, Marc Jacobs Bang. If Rush and Rush 2 were sisters (they do have the same father - the perfumer Michel Almairac), so Rush is the older, wilder, bossier sister. With Rush, Almairac attempted to modernize chypre, a classical perfumery accord that predates even the birth of modern perfumery in the late 19th century. I need this now. I always get lots of positive compliments when I've woen it . (LogOut/ Posted by: Gucci Rush (fragrance family: fruity chypre) includes notes of freesia, gardenia, cardamom, jasmine, rose, peach, patchouli, vetiver, musks and vanilla. One of which is a classic scent released by Gucci in 1999, Gucci Rush. It was released in 1981 and it is still available at shamefully low prices. It seems like the name describes it very well. While one sees the base notes of Rush as soon as it is applied on the skin, the fragrance still undergoes interesting changes before the exquisite combination of moss, patchouli, vetiver and musk takes centerstage. They are both fruity-flowery, the fruity aspect of Rush's opening peach is replaced by a juicy blackurract note in the base of Rush2. From another, it is a thoroughly modern fragrance with its radiant accord of florals and transparent moss notes. Its funny that you mention Angel, my sister always tells me I smell like a baby prostitute when I wear it, small world huh? January 24, 2011 at 04:09, I agree with Madelyn and her assessment of the atrocious bottle! Now, Gucci Rush is one of those scents that specializes in the nightlife. If you like Rush, but have issues with tenacity, you might enjoy this one instead. If you apply lightly, you might be able to wear it no problem casually, but dont go nuts with the sprays. However, it is so well-done that it should be sampled. It does not use the classical oakmoss, but a sheer moss aroma material, so it is a different effect. Rush was released in 1999 and was created under the art direction of Tom Ford when he was in charge at Gucci. January 24, 2011 at 17:54. I myself went to dig out my sample, having realized that I ignored this little rose-patchouli for quite a long time. Gucci Rush By Gucci For Women. Calamity J. would be a good one too, I think that has lots of Ambrox---although I probably don't have enough to sensitize him ;). Posted by: BEST SMELLING MEN'S FRAGRANCES FOR UNDER $30. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Meeting your old flame after a long time can be such an interesting encounter in any context. I'm going to try and find some other things with Veramoss as well, so I can try and nail down what this anosmia is---so I can overcome it! Change). Rush is a lady of the night and she doesnt give a damn who knows it. Its super weird indeed, plastic lavender/cedar is a good description. Elisa | Rush shares many elements with classical chypre like Nina Ricci Deci-Del, Jean Patou Colony from Ma Collection, Guerlain Mitsouko and Dior Diorella as well as with the modern sheer chypre like Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely, Narciso Rodriguez for Her, Gucci Flora and Thierry Mugler Miroir des Secrets (all of these modern chypres were created after Rush.). As I mentioned above, if you are looking for a smell similar to Rush 2, than Rush is not what you are looking for. I can't think of a fragrance review you could have written to make me happier. I am with you; I love a beautiful bottle, and that's what I am much more likely to notice. Otherwise you can select the "Compare" option and you will be able to compare any fragrance side by side from our extensive list of fragrances stored in our memory bank for your perfume enjoyment. :), Posted by:

We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. 2015 Digital Award Such great news! January 24, 2011 at 08:29. Wow, I really have to try Rush, I had no idea it was like this! Also in this research I saw many comments of guys looking to buy this perfume for a girlfriend after smelling it on another woman. There is definitely a touch of rose, but in Rush, the super-plastic jasmine is Queen. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. There is also absolutely nothing natural about Rush, it definitely feels that it was created in a laboratory or perhaps a backstreet methlab/crack den in Brazil. Gucci RUSH so reminds me of the Dior Diorella from the 1960's.. its twin Posted by: Both ends with a musky scent. However, many people prefer the smell of the original Gucci Rush over Rush 2 so I would advice to try both and decide for youself. Name trademarks and copyrights are properties of their respective manufacturers and/or designers. Eau De Toilette Spray 2.5 Ounces, 6 Fragrances Similar to Versace Bright Crystal, 5 Best Smelling Elizabeth Taylor Perfumes, Index of all of our Fragrance Reviews for Men and Women. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Although the original Rush is considered to be louder and bossier, Rush2 isn't a boss but a future leader. January 24, 2011 at 12:00. I, like you, thought that Rush was discontinued, but its still on release I just dont think Gucci push it as much as their newer fragrances. Posted by: It's very milky on me, sometimes it's a comfort scent and sometimes it's a going-out scent. That's one of the reasons I haven't made a greater effort to wear it myself R., the BFF has ONE scent, and I have something like 100, so it doesn't seem fair for me to "steal" it. 2013 Digital Award. ; Lactonic notes? Im not sure, but just a heads up if youre considering this scent. 9 samples, Ive accumulated recently, I have also gotten a hold of a few others that I wanted to review. It shares a lot of its notes with Rush2 (Rose, Freesia, Blackcurrant, Lily of the valley, Musk) however in Magnetism the Blackcurrant is a top note (rather than base). Posted by: I went to the Montale store last year and wanted to try some of the non ouds but I was completely overwhelmed with the number of fragrances packed into such a tiny shop. :(, Posted by: It is startling to think that its 12 years old now and still going, I wonder how many mainstream launches released now will last that long. January 24, 2011 at 09:43. I've given up on it. I use this type of note description for my own reviews too. The mossy-patchouli character of Rush becomes apparent on the first inhale, before one even notices that the sparkle of the composition is set not by the classical citrus, but by the floral notes. Just think of what they used to have; Gucci PH, Gucci EDP, Envy and what now? 2017 Independent Soundbite Award Victoria | Learn how your comment data is processed.

Since then, I have written hundreds of reviews and other pages about perfumes and colognes. I know that some people who cannot smell Veramoss and other mossy synthetic materials that well. Thank you for the recommendation! Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum Review | The Candy Perfume Boy, Blue is the Colour Lalique Hommage lHomme Voyageur & Bentley For Men Azure Perfume Reviews | The Candy Perfume Boy, Roos & Rose Dear Rose Collection Perfume Review | The Candy Perfume Boy, Going Rogue Rihanna Rogue and Rogue Man Perfume Review | The Candy Perfume Boy, Sun Worship TOM FORD Orchid Soleil Perfume Review | The Candy Perfume Boy. I too enjoy smelling like a baby whore, but I usually wear Mugler Angel when Im going for that effect =) I will have to try this out. Notes include: freesia, jasmine, coriander, gardenia, patchouli, rose, vanilla, and vetiver, Click here to try:Gucci Rush By Gucci For Women. ; Similarities to Angel and Gucci Rush? :), Posted by: Great stuff. I think in this day and age where perfumes are full of aromachemicals and synthetic smelling is not a derogatory comment but the actual concept behind a fragrance, note listings like the one you quote for Rush is simply nonsensical. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. What I smell is more of a zazzy Safran Troublant! I shall have to seek it out. M7 was yet another triumph for Tom Ford (please see Gucci Rush and YSLs Nu for two others) but it wasnt a commercial success for YSL, it was a [], [] Gaga swag, namely; a veil, some Gaga tattoos and two sets of Fame bottle-esque acrylic nails. As I mentioned above, if you are looking for a smell similar to Rush 2, than Rush is not what you are looking for. Victoria | Rush was developed in 1999 by perfumer Michel Almairac, whose impressive body of work includes such famous creations as Dior Fahrenheit and Chopard Casmir and excellent, if underrated, fragrances like LArtisan Voleur de Roses and Rochas Aquawoman. I have to agree with your review about Gucci Rush. love the honest and clear approach to your blog T! The flowers are strong, sweet and LOUD. dee | Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. I am also anosomic to something in Rush. January 26, 2011 at 15:01. So it must be the mossy synthetics--because I don't recall getting anything mossy from VH. I accept that this may be somewhat of a sensational overstatement, but what I really mean is that when it comes to perfume, despite loving the classics, the symphonic florals and the exotic orientals, what I really love is the trashy, brash and over the top. Base: Vanilla, Java Patchouli and Bourbon Vetiver [1]. Flora and Guilty? 2017 Digital Experience Award

Projection wise, I found Gucci Rush to be strong but it never really struck me as monstrous. So, thanks. I am so glad that I made you happy with this review. Posted by: And great tenacity. Rush can be purchased from most good department stores and online retailers such as Escentual.com and Cheapsmells. January 24, 2011 at 01:08. Hear Hear! They are very much similar. It is sold at Sephora and is widely available from various online perfume stores. Posted by: In the meantime Ill covet my warm incense-y Gucci Pour Homme , Gosh, Im going to be dreaming of that Arabian warehouse now, perhaps theyll have some Le Feu dIssey and YSL Nu EDP too!!

Add to that is the familiar scent of patchouli, which is well blended in Rush, and never goes overboard in my mind. Remember I was complaining that he is so not into perfume? Posted by: I'm going to see about getting some EL JWM to sensitize me!

All of us have our own idiosyncratic anosmia, and even many perfumers have them.

Best perfume review I have read in a long time!