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Post by Portia
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Hi there Fragrance Family,
Strong women have always attracted me. My family was full of strong women, Mum’s nursing buddies are all strong women and I gravitate to that type of woman in my daily life too. Strong women have been strengthened by some of lifes shit but I think they have the steel inside even before the world forges them. Being strong doesn’t mean they are hard either, though they do have to be sometimes for self protection. Queen Latifah has always struck me as a strong woman, whenever I see her on TV, singing, acting, interviewing or just being her cool self I always want more. There is something completely captivating about her.
Queen Of Hearts by Queen Latifah 2010
Queen Of Hearts by Steve DeMercado
Parfumo gives these featured accords:
Top: Bergamot, Green notes, Plum, Cinnamon, Citruses
Heart: Jasmine, Red fruits, White blossoms
Base: Amber, Musk, Patchouli, Vanilla bean, Frankincense
The first thing you notice is the fun bottle. Like a heart being pushed out of a nail tray. It fits well in my hand, has good heft and looks very swish with its turquoise-topped gold lid.
Citrus, jasmine and resins open up Queen of Hearts and the fruits are there in a waxy/radiant whoosh that feels warm, sensual and lavish. It’s hard to believe you can buy this baby for under $20 because it smells really good.
After the initial fireworks die down Queen of Hearts becomes a modern resinous patchouli sweetened by lingering fruits and breathy white flowers drizzled with caramel. Not a gourmand. Not edible. Smooth patchouli with the rest in harmonious background accord. This is no loud, in your face event, people don’t really notice your fragrance after an hour until you hug them, then it’s compliment time.
The nearest fragrance I have in character to Queen of Hearts is Mona di Orio’s Eau Absolue. They are not dupes but the wonderful uplifting resinous patchouli vibe is similar.
Further reading: Perfume Posse (Yes, I wrote about it before in 2014)
FragranceNet has AU$20/100ml Before Coupon
Are you a fan of Queen Latifah? Have you tried her fragrances?
Portia xx
Australian Perfume Junkies 
Hi Portia, I really like Queen Latifah. The great movie Set It Off comes to my mind instantly. There she is the embodiment of strength and vulnerability at the same time. I think this role fits her well.
I haven’t tried any of her fragrances but I’ll have to set that right.
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Hi Neva,
I didn’t see that movie but thanks for the hint.
Her fragrances are a cut above the usual celebuscent. I like them both.
Portia xx
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Hi Portia,
I love Queen, Queen of Hearts and Queen Latifah. You describe the fragrance so well and I totally agree with Neva. Queen Latifah IS the “embodiment of strength and vulnerability at the same time”. Also I adore her sense of humor, grace and style.
Azar xx
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Thanks Azar,
Yes, totally agree about Queen Latifah. I was bummed when they stopped her show.
Portia xx
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Hi Portia,
I am not a fan of clebrity fragrances with some exceptionals. To be honest never tried any of the fragrance from Queen Latifah. I am surprised when I check my want list on my Fragrantica profile that QUEEN by Queen Latifah is among want list, LOL.
Thanks for a brief review.
Have anice weekend.
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He He he, Those celebuscents are insidious and jump on all the lists Hikmat Sher Afridi.
Portia xxx
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Oh Yes, they are expert in doing so.
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