This Nostalgic Vera Wang Perfume Has a Long-Lasting Scent That Still ‘Gets Compliments Every Time’ & It’s Less Than $30

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Ever since I was a kid I’ve been obsessed with perfume. My mom used to display her entire collection on her vanity, and I would try my best to sneak a few spritzes on whenever I’d get a chance. That love carried on to my tween and teen years where I’d always find myself in the perfume section trying on all kinds of different perfumes. Out of all the perfumes I tried, one that had always been on my must-have list was the Vera Wang Princess perfume. It was a best-seller then and it’s still a top fragrance for perfume lovers right now.

Vera Wang‘s Princess Eau de Toilette is an Amazon best-seller with over 38,000 five-star reviews. Not only that, it’s still being purchased constantly with 3,000 of these ordered in the past month alone. Clearly, it’s not going anywhere any time soon, especially after reading through all the reasons why shoppers can’t get enough.

This lovely Vera Wang perfume is described as a fruity, floral fragrance that embodies a “modern-day princess rewriting the royal rules.” It features top notes of apple, waterlily, and apricot, heart notes of guava, chocolate, and tuberose, and base notes of vanilla, and amber. Overall, it’s that perfect blend of sweet and exotic, with a bit of an edge. Not only that, it comes perfectly packaged in one of the most iconic perfume bottles ever. It’s so pretty, it’s basically a decorative piece. It’s no wonder fragrance fans are still obsessed with it to this day.

Plus, at less than $30 (or on sale for $26 at Walmart), it’s not a major splurge like other designer perfumes.

“I can confidently say that the Vera Wang Princess perfume exceeds all of my expectations for a perfume,” said one reviewer. “Its sophisticated blend of scents evokes a sense of timeless elegance, while the charming bottle design adds a touch of whimsy. This fragrance is perfect for any occasion, leaving a lasting impression that speaks of grace and confidence. The scent entices one to get a little closer to get a better ‘whiff’ of the aroma but it is definitely NOT overbearing. A true gem in my collection, and a must-have for women of all ages.”

A shopper who said they’re “very picky” when it comes to perfumes did a blind buy and was pleasantly surprised to find that this was much better than they expected. “Every time I wear it I get compliments,” they wrote. “This perfume is very light and girly, but not sweet or soapy smelling. If you could imagine a very vibrant movie scene with lots of holographic butterflies flying around and beautiful vibrant flowers with mystical forest animals and creatures, that’s the best way I can describe the smell.” Fascinating!

One thing that’s totally amazing about the perfume is how it stands the test of time. “For years I would smell this perfume through the pages of Seventeen and other teen magazines, hoping to one day obtain it for myself,” wrote one reviewer. “I finally have and it brings all the good feelings of nostalgia for me. The smell is elegant and not too overpowering, but does keep its scent all day long.”

If you want to experience the perfume for yourself and maybe get a few compliments at the same time, you can get a bottle today at Amazon or Walmart.

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