Mariah Carey Forever
What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is granny smith apple and lotus. The heart brings gardenia and tuberose. On the skin it settles into white musk and sandalwood. Overall it smells white floral and green.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Forever notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Mariah Carey Forever in detail
Forever comes from Mariah Carey.
The style of Forever
The strongest accord is white floral (100%), followed by green and fresh. You will probably like it if you enjoy white floral and green smells and notes like gardenia and white musk. Less obvious notes include neroli, lily-of-the-valley and patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 3.89 out of 5.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its green side keeps it clean and easy.
Other Mariah Carey perfumes
The house has 8 perfumes here, led by M By Mariah Carey, Dreams and Lollipop Bling Honey.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Givenchy Amarige and Guerlain Jardins De Bagatelle last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like white musk and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Will people notice Forever?
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Givenchy Amarige and Guerlain Jardins De Bagatelle spread further.
Forever dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Givenchy Amarige (4 shared notes), Guerlain Jardins De Bagatelle (6 shared notes), Cacharel Eden (5 shared notes) and Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds & Emeralds (4 shared notes).
More questions
Can men wear Forever?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is Forever expensive?
No, it is affordable: about €11 in Europe.