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Illamasqua Freak Eau de Parfum

Freak is a unisex concoction of exotic unconventional flowers, which Illamasqua has unashamedly blended together to celebrate the night. The rich and daringly provocative opening notes of Black Davana cast a magical spell of desire, while a compelling burnt orange bloom base is highly prized the world over for its ability to enhance the wearer's natural perfume. The subtle muskiness of Poison Hemlock haunts the background tone of Freak, adding alluring depths of mystery. Datura, the Moonflower, has an intoxicating scent that has long been used as a heady aphrodisiac. The exquisitely rare Queen of the Night blooms fleetingly for a single night each year and completes this daringly provocative concoction with its warm, soft floral scent touched with sweetness. Freak is encased in a beautifully ornate art deco-inspired bottle, tilted to one side, as though confirming to the dictates of an alternative reality. Its smoked glass dances in the light and features a delicate silver snail and its trail, symbolizing an addictive passionate path of desire that is both distinctive and unusually provocative.Notes: Black Davana, Opium Flower, Belladonna, Poison Hemlock, Datura and Queen of the Night blossom, Frankincense, Oud, Myrrh.Style:Exotic. Mysterious. Provocative.
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Review 1 for Freak Eau de Parfum
MiaDiWinter
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Exotic, dark, and subtle
-03.08.13
This is my new go to scent. It's dark and beautiful with exotic floral overtones without being a "floral" scent. I've gotten a few very flattering compliments and my best friend (male) has even stolen it. It seems to smell very different, but still wonderful, on different people. I had to drive into Hollywood & Highland to get it, which I loathe since the traffic is horrible, but it was so worth it!
0points
1out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 2 for Freak Eau de Parfum
PolishBeautyGal
Location:Somewhere, TX.
Age:45-54
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Alluring Come Hither Scent
-03.04.13
Quick Take: seductive
My husband and I both swooned when I put this on; a veritable cauldron of unmistakable sexiness in a scent. Extremely seductive in nature.
The bottle is gorgeous, too!
If you want to make a statement, wear this.
+6points
6out of 6found this review helpful.
Review 3 for Freak Eau de Parfum
aaronisagirl
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Fantastic!
-02.27.13
I love this! I'm not really a girly girl, so I don't go for florals or anything that screams chickfest. This is so perfect for me. It's very upscale, sexy, and not quite like anything else I own, while still feeling familiar. It's the scent equivalent of falling in love. I think this could be worn by either gender, as it really incorporates your own scent in a fantastic way. This is my favorite scent, possibly EVER. I really hope it doesn't disappear, because I love it. I am buying another bottle while it's still on sale!
+1point
2out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 4 for Freak Eau de Parfum
lola6
Location:Seattle, WA
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
I LOVE IT
-02.19.13
I think it smells refreshing, different, sexy, magical and complex. There is something in there that I really love & it drives me crazy. I don't think it smells like a man but truly a unisex scent. It's not so sweet or floral but not quite a man. There is something delicious in there that saves it.
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 5 for Freak Eau de Parfum
lichita
Location:Phoenix,, AZ
Age:25-34
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Won't last
-02.17.13
This fragrance smells good but won't last on you. Also the spray area is made cheaply to where the fragrance won't spray evenly. Don't think it's worth the $90
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 6 for Freak Eau de Parfum
suga062
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Double 0 Sexy
-01.21.13
This fragrance is deep, rich and a secret agent of sexy. I LOVE IT!!!!
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 7 for Freak Eau de Parfum
spooki
Location:new york
Age:25-34
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
love it
-01.05.13
Quick Take: expensive, floral, dark, unique, mysterious
This is one of my favorite fragrances, which is surprising since I don't really like floral scents. The bottle is very pretty and so is the box, can't bring myself to toss it. The scent of this is heavy and floral at first but it fades nicely to something a bit woody and creamy. I really wish this didn't cost so much, 4 stars because of the price.
+3points
3out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 8 for Freak Eau de Parfum
xnikkix
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
-12.01.12
Quick Take: good value, long lasting, smells amazing
This is the best fragrance I have ever used. It smells amazing and lasts all day, as soon as I wake up I put some on
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 9 for Freak Eau de Parfum
greatscent
Location:Paradise Valley, AZ
Age:35-44
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
More Man Than Woman
-11.02.12
Quick Take: unusual, not feminine
This fragrance smells good but there's nothing feminine about it. If you want a 'head-turning' scent, ironically, Viktor & Rolf's "SpiceBomb" for men has both masculine & feminine notes & smells incredible - reminds me of Christmas (but not cinnamony). That's an androgynous fragrance that truly suits both sexes & smells heavenly - the kind of scent that makes your appetite spike a bit, maybe it has some culinary notes in it. "SpiceBomb" is the way to go if you want a dramatic unisex fragrance, not this "Freak".
-8points
3out of 14found this review helpful.
Review 10 for Freak Eau de Parfum
kellyd
Location:Cave Creek, Az
Age:35-44
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Sexy and Mysterious
-10.29.12
Quick Take: sexydarkmysteriousfemininebeautiful
This scent begins with a bit of mystery and later unfolds to pure sensuality and sexiness. Be forewarned, people will follow you around begging to know what your wearing!
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 11 for Freak Eau de Parfum
misseris
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
I love
-10.03.12
I adore this perfume. Its the right amount of dark and sweet. It turns almost spicy on me. Love love love it! Wish it did not have the price tag though. 4 Stars for price, but the product is perfect and wonderful to look at.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 12 for Freak Eau de Parfum
nociva
Location:Southern California
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Dark and alluring
-09.03.12
Quick Take: good value
This scent is strong and intense, and at first I had no idea what to expect. Reading reviews and descriptions of the scent itself did nothing to me as I had no idea what most of the flowers really smelled like - all I knew was that it was dark, poisonous and challenging. As all Freaks are, if you think about it.
I'm a huge Illamasqua fan and when I heard they were releasing a perfume last year I was intrigued. When Sephora got this I immediately ordered it, and was very hesitant about it when I sprayed it on my skin. It smelled very masculine - being very scent-driven and love (or hate) how smells carry memories - I was not too happy about what it was giving me. However, once the dry-down happen and the base notes became more apparent I noticed a different character come out. A different personality. I know a lot of people say it does not last but I have found that it does - what does linger is very subtle and different compared to the initial burst of flowery, dark scents that first hit your nose and skin upon first application. It has a good sillage - it's just different.
While some reviews say it is too strong for day use and deem it a "winter" scent due to its strength - I tend to disagree. Every scent has its personality and I've applied this on the early mornings during summer while getting ready to work. It gives me a certain outlook and feel for the rest of the day that I find appropriate for certain looks or moods I have. It is definitely not for everyone and like all scents I'm sure this can change quite drastically on someone else's chemistry. I can't help but spray myself with it whenever I visit the Sephora store - it is such a lovely scent whenever I'm presented with it.
I carry some of it in one of Sephora's atomizers and its great when traveling. Illamasqua.com has a more intense version of this for those interested, but I don't think I'm quite capable of that yet. I've had this for nine months now and I've had to fill the atomizer twice - meaning the bottle itself is still quite full - it will last me a very long time.
+6points
6out of 6found this review helpful.
Review 13 for Freak Eau de Parfum
beautyonabudget
Location:Milwaukee
Age:45-54
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Freak-out
-08.27.12
Quick Take: expensive
Beautiful scent,last less than an hour. However, the sample in the store stayed all day. Gave it 3 stars due to longevity.
+1point
2out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 14 for Freak Eau de Parfum
hotstrawberry
Location:Mesa, AZ
Age:35-44
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Very unflattering on me
-08.09.12
Quick Take: too expensive, to masculine
I wanted to love this, I really did. Everything about it sounded appealing. Unfortunately, it was too masculine for me. It reminded me of this guy I used to work with, he wore Curve for men. That's what it smelled like on my skin. I got nothing floral or dark or sexy. It just didn't compliment me at all. Returned it the day it arrived.
+3points
3out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 15 for Freak Eau de Parfum
sedona97
Location:Boston,MA
Age:45-54
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
-08.05.12
Smells nice but fragrance doesn't last.
+1point
2out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 16 for Freak Eau de Parfum
zhivot43
Location:Washington, DC
Age:25-34
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
-06.14.12
Quick Take: dark, sexy
Dark and sexy, just like I wanted. At first, I thought it was a little too floral, but after the die-down, it smelled amazing and masculine but not too masculine for a woman. My body chemistry is definitely accentuating the oud notes. I wouldn't wear it during the day because it's a little heavy. Still, it's a great, unique scent, and I'm glad I splurged on it!
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 17 for Freak Eau de Parfum
steelworker
Location:Poland, Ohio
Age:35-44
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
different, but short life
-06.12.12
Quick Take: unique
this perfume is like no other! so unusual! The only downfall is that the scent doesn't last long. still worth it to me!
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 18 for Freak Eau de Parfum
amybeth
Location:Buffalo,NY
Age:over 54
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Love,Love,Love Fabulous Fragrance
-05.30.12
Quick Take: amazing scent
Freak is different from any other fragrance, the notes are wonderful, the scent amazing, I have several bottles and really do love it.
+1point
2out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 19 for Freak Eau de Parfum
frosso
Location:Norwalk, CT
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Sexy!
-05.11.12
Quick Take: beautiful packaging, unique unisex scent
Love this perfume. I received it as a gift and was a little hesitant about it when I found out it was unisex. First, the bottle and packaging is absolutely amazing. Love the cut off bottom and the snail :) The scent is dark and sexy. At first spray it is very musky and I can definitely see it being heavy enough for a man's scent. Once it settled though you can smell the dark floral undertones. I really love that about it, goes from sexy man to sexy lady :) I would not recommend this as a spring/summer fragrance through, its much more appropriate for autumn/winter and evening.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 20 for Freak Eau de Parfum
rockinscorpio
Location:los angeles, CA
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Perfume
-03.06.12
This smells really unique-- floral. It does seem to fade but most do....really pretty fragrance!!!!
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
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