FM Perfume 489 Review

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Those familiar with and who wear FM perfume will know how good it is. They are perfumes that last for the day and are affordable for everyone, which both men and women look for in a purchase. One of the company’s most famous female scents is FM489, so let’s look deeper to find out why it’s a bestseller.

This article is part of a fragrance blog I built myself — I’ll explain how at the end if you’re curious.

Similarities To Designer Scents

FM World perfumes were created to bring uniqueness to the perfume world and a collection of beautiful scents for both men and women. With such a wide range of fragrance choices, FM perfumes are comparable to designer perfumes.

FM489 is inspired by the trendy and gorgeous scent called Alien by Thierry Mugler. Released in 1992, this scent is still hugely popular today. A bottle can set you back between £55 and £100, depending on which size you choose and where you purchase it.

When we look at the fragrance notes in a bottle of Alien, we see that a designer has created a feminine, rich perfume with a bouquet of floral notes. They instantly hit the senses and bring summer vibes to the skin.

Perfume notes in Alien by Thierry Mugler

Top notes: mandarin orange

Middle notes: Moroccan jasmine, white flowers

Base notes: white amber, cashmere.

If you love very floral fragrances, this little gem will whisk you off into a field of flowers and gorgeous fruit notes that will make heads turn.

Why Choose An Alternate Perfume?

FM perfume no.489 review

One of the benefits of wearing FM perfume is its long-lasting, concentrated formula, with 20% pure perfume oil. There is no need to spray excessively or even reapply during the day, which means your favourite bottle lasts much longer.

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Perfume notes in a bottle of FM489

There are similar fragrance notes in FM’s bottle, but that’s where the similarity ends.

Top notes: blackcurrant, green leaves, anise

Middle notes: orange blossom water notes, lily-of-the-valley, green leaves, cashmere wood

Base notes: cedarwood, patchouli, tonka bean, ambergris

What To Expect With This Scent

Labelled a futuristic and eccentric scent, this inspired perfume is an acquired taste for those who love its sweet, fruity notes that instantly transport us to holiday destinations. It’s one of those scents that can be overpowering if too much is sprayed, as it’s too sweet. Less is more, as they say.

On a recent visit to a supermarket, I walked past a lady and instantly noticed her perfume scent. I was instantly hit with an overpowering concoction of heavy musk and flowers. Working in the perfume business for over twelve years has allowed my nose to guess often what perfume notes someone is wearing, and sometimes I can even name the perfume if it’s a popular scent.

Musk can be a heavy fragrance if sprayed too much, which was most certainly the case. We sometimes forget that even when we can no longer smell the scent on our skin, others can still smell it.

Our noses get used to the scent as it settles, and while we may be led to believe that the smell has worn off, it is still very much noticeable to others. Spraying too much in the first place will not only impact your nose and could give you a headache, but also harm those around you. Every woman loves to be noticed and admired by her choice of clothes, hair, makeup and fragrance, but no one wants her chosen scent to linger long after she has walked past.

Fruit and Freshness

When sprayed, this scent instantly smells fresh, and the top notes, especially the blackcurrant, pop through. After a few minutes of spraying, a gorgeous, sweet scent with orange blossom drifts through, and a woody edge from cashmere wood emerges.

Whilst some woody perfumes can be a little heavy, the blackcurrant and orange blossom balance this fragrance perfectly. Towards the end of the day, the patchouli and ambergris are noticeable as the scent has settled nicely into its fragrance. When choosing a scent, it’s good practice to look at the base notes. These notes will remain on your skin for a long time, and those around you will notice the smell.

When we compare the bottles of the two fragrances, the simplicity of FM’s bottles shows that perfumers don’t need expensive packaging to sell their perfumes.

Related Article: Top, Middle and Base Notes

FM Perfume 489

Price: £26.00 purchase direct from FM World

Size of bottle: 50ml

My rating: 8.5 out of 10

Conclusion

FM489 perfume is slightly too sweet for my skin, but it is a delightful summer fragrance that lasts very well. If used sparingly, it is a lovely perfume that will turn heads and have others asking what fragrance you’re wearing.

Products Available In The Same Scent

Intense perfume contains 30% pure oil for an even longer-lasting fragrance. It is suitable for a night out when you don’t want to carry the bottle in your handbag.

Pheromone perfumes are fragrances designed to attract the opposite sex. They are made of synthetic animal musk and chemicals that stimulate the nose.

Air fresheners are suitable for hanging in the car, in the wardrobe, or in your kitchen bin to keep them smelling fresh.

The perfumed Body mist is perfect for taking on holiday, when a light spritz of scent is all that’s needed on the skin in hot weather.

Home fragrance sticks are an elegant way to fragrance the home with your favourite perfume. They look great on the cabinet or bedside table.

Vacuum freshener– no one likes their vacuum cleaner smelling of dust, dirt or pet hair. These creations are perfect and will fit into any Hoover with a dust bag. They come in a twin pack and last around two months per pad.

These products and a scent sample are available in the online shop.

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