This is a Gaga Beauty! its a very sexy scent, i call it an evening scent, This Fragrance is built on 3 main accords, dark accord, sensual accord and light accord. The dark accord includes poisonous flower Belladonna and incense, which evolve into the sensual and opulent wave of honey drops, saffron and apricot. A floral veil of Sambac jasmine and tiger orchid embody light and beauty.

The liquid of the perfume is also innovative—it is colored in black but becomes invisible when it touches the skin. Just like the fame itself: "It’s black like the soul of fame, but invisible once airborne." The bottle is beautifully designed............ i would definitely add this to my Favourite list next to my "Marc Jacobs DAISY" - "Victor& Rolf- Flowerbomb" and my beloved "Thierry Mugler - Alien

I smelt this fragrance while I was scoping through Edgards, OMG the smell is amazing !

Would love to try it out myself but so expensive..

Opinions on this fragrance seem to be split right down the middle but I am definitely loving it. Truth be told, I kind of bought it purely because I thought it would look FAB sitting on my dressing table but when I smelt it I fell in love! It has a very similar scent to another celebrity (not mentioning Britney Spears' name) brand of perfume as it is sweet with some serious floral undertones. It is not what you would expect at all but I am so loving it and as I thought, it looks awesome on anyones dressing table!

Opinions on this fragrance seem to be split right down the middle but I am definitely loving it. Truth be told, I kind of bought it purely because I thought it would look FAB sitting on my dressing table but when I smelt it I fell in love! It has a very similar scent to another celebrity (not mentioning Britney Spears' name) brand of perfume as it is sweet with some serious floral undertones. It is not what you would expect at all but I am so loving it and as I thought, it looks awesome on anyones dressing table!

I absolutely adore this perfume. It has a definite sultry and sexy smell which I will only wear during a night out or on special occasions as its very distinct and not something I would wear everyday. The bottle is the vest part of all and the liquid itself is black and super mysterious. It looks awesome on any dressing table!

I adore this perfume. I usually prefer very floral, fruity, fresh scents but I love this for the evening or during winter (Durban summers are just too sticky to smell so sweet).

It is a very exotic smell, quite sweet but also with a floral smell too. The liquid is black in the bottle but sprays out clear (for those concerned about staining clothes) and the bottle is just gorgeous - I lost my lid at one point and was so upset.

It's a very edgy and different design, both the perfume and the bottle and I would definitely buy this again.

I have only tested this one in a shop, and i am difinitely sure that once i can squize it to my budget i wont think twice about buying it. Totally love the scent.

Lady Gaga the lady with lots of spunk glitz n glamour. I bet this is a awesome perfume to review. I would love to review this

If you like sweet fragrances, black, Lady Gaga and smelling like an expensive hooker, then this is a MUST fragrance for you. Beauty Bulletin recently sent me this gorgeous perfume to review. The truth is, I’m no stranger to this unique fragrance. After her life-changing concert in 2012 I headed out to get my own piece of Fame and have been a proud endorser of the fragrance ever since.

The packaging:
The bottle comes in a black box with gold trimmings and a gold embossed sticker. The bottle is oval shaped which sort of reminds me of the egg thingamagig that she showed up in at the 2011 Grammy awards. The cap is “an edgy and alien-like gold cap” which also reminds me of the props she uses in her shows.

The scent:
This is really an unconventional fragrance and was not created using the pyramid that is traditionally used. Instead, it uses “push-pull technology” where the ingredients demonstrate aspects of each note without precedence. It consists of 3 elements:
1) Dark (Belladonna notes)
2) Sensual (honey, saffron and apricot)
3) Light (tiger orchid notes)

The result? A lovely floral and fruity scent.

The verdict:
Honestly, it’s not my favourite fragrance in the world, but there’s no denying that its unique design and edginess makes it a “must try”. Don’t even bother calling yourself a little monster if you don’t own one of these!

wow gaga perform for all the monsters... as her fan guys we should get one too

What can I say - Lady Gaga has done it yet again - shocking each and every "lady" that picks up her bottle of Fame fragrance because it is not what they expected. But isnt that the point. Her frangrance is truly devine. Adore that her fragrance lingers all day and the compliments are never ending. I would expect nothing more from Lady Gaga.

Fame has a strong lingering scent that sticks. I love its unique packing and fragrant undertones. The perfume is quite long lasting and two or three sprits are usually enough to last half a day.
I did however find that the perfume is not very travel friendly, and after carrying around in your handbags or on trips it partly loses its scent.

If you enjoy floral perfumes, and are looking for a different scent, that not a lot of people will have, this might just be the perfect perfume for you.

I am totally addicted to this fragrance.Fabulous smell.It's one of my top 5 in my fragrance collection. I received it as a gift about 2months ago and at first was very sceptic but once tried i immediately fell in love with it.It's the first of its kind in fluid technology, black in colour but sprays clear and invisible once airborne. It has a sweet, sexy and seductive scent that i cant get enough of.The design and packacking is a bit weird but stunning and unique.It smells amazing and i would highly recommend it!

Being a fan of Lady Gaga I knew that I would have to buy this, which I did-It was love at first sniff! It is fruity most of the time, thanks to the apricot, but it is never overly sweet, which I like. It has just the right amount of edge. It is also very well priced. As for the packaging, it is absolutely gorgeous. I love displaying it on my dresser!

I was lucky enough to win a 50ml bottle of Fame and I have not looked back since. It's a black liquid that turns clean when it gets into contact with your skin. It's so sweet - it smells like berries but it's actually Honey, Saffron and creamy orchid. Just like Lady Gaga, the perfume is unique in the way that it was made. They used a "Push-Pull technology" where the ingredients demonstrate aspects of each note without precedence. (Whatever that means, right?" Whatever they did - I LOVE IT. I really do feel like an "expensive Hooker", Thanks Lady Gaga! :)

You know that feeling of disappointment you get when you see an interesting looking fragrance, but the smell isn’t as interesting? After testing out the new fragrance from the botanical gardens of Balenciaga, Florabotanica, I forgot what that feeling is like.

Inspired by the woman who is beautiful but dangerous, like the most exotic and rarest botanical flowers, Florabotanica twists Turkish rose with hemp and vetiver roots for an addictive trail. Other accords present in this bewitching fragrance are mint, carnation, caladium leaves and amber.

These unique notes come together for a powerfully sweet, slightly spicy fragrance that exudes romance, femininity and charm. Long-lasting freshness makes this beautiful fragrance ideal for the modern woman.

Fresh and floral yet mysterious at the same time, Florabotanica is not just another pretty looking fragrance after all!

Here is my review for Beauty Bulletin's product review club on Lady Gaga's Fame fragrance.

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Black perfume? How rad is that?

Eventhough the scent wasn't what I thought it would be. (The black can be misleading) I was surprised by the sweet floral scent. Maybe it's what Gaga wants? Outside dark and hard but inside sweet en flowery?

I'm more into lighter scents but this will be a top seller for her little monster fans ;)

I was recently given the opportunity by the lovely people at Beauty Bulletin to sample the ‘first ever black eau de parfum’ the new fragrance by one of the entertainment world’s most marketed and recognizable icons, it can only be Lady Gaga and her new scent ‘Fame’!

I know many have been bashing this product as being too sweet or florally for a Lady Gaga scent and it hasn’t lived up to the ‘blood and semen’ hype! However, let’s be frank...no one would buy a fragrance that smells foul and conjures up images that makes you want to wretch! Lady Gaga is in the game of shock, drama and publicity...in every single thing she does she aims to hit that trifecta...and she succeeds! The publicity campaign for this scent delivered on all three bases, especially the video directed by Steven Klein! Like everything else in life, money makes the world go round and I think the reason why this fragrance does smell slightly familiar and recognizable is that it needs to attract customers who want to smell irresistible while still feeling bad ass, in touch with their inner Lady Gaga or at the very least feel that they too can command the kind of attention she can...the kind of fame she owns!

I feel ‘Fame’ walks the line of being edgy enough which comes through in the strong packaging details and the exotic black fluid, while still being commercial enough in order to capture those wary of Lady Gaga or those who don’t want something too exotic...this comes through in the recognizable and familiar floral notes. While ‘Fame’ may not be a punch in the face of unique, I find the uniqueness to be symbolic to some extent. The notes of belladonna are very apparent on first whiff, the darker more sensual notes and it’s no surprise that Lady Gaga selected this note as historically belladonna was used as a tool of seduction or alternatively as a poison!

I found ‘Fame’ on first application to be a heady scent and immediately it reminded me of familiar masculine fragrances however a few seconds later the floral, sweet notes kicked in. ‘Fame’ struck me as a strong, in your face scent characteristics much suited to its maker! I was happy with the longevity of ‘Fame’ as a couple hours into the day the scent while somewhat muted due to long wear, the reminiscent headiness of ‘Fame’ was still apparent. All in all, I like this product and would definitely recommend purchasing it if you are after a strong, heady scent with floral notes. Whether you are a diehard fan or just someone looking for a new fragrance to try, ‘Fame’ ticks all the boxes!

Congratulations to the Beauty Bulletin team for being one of the first to source samples of this celebrity designer fragrance. We also appreciate the opportunity afforded to us lucky few in the VIP Product Review Club, to try the first ever black Eau de Parfum.

Fame is, as the name suggests, an epitome of everything that Lady Gaga stands for and the reality around being a Hollywood starlet. All the media hype suggesting this perfume was going to be a mind-boggling concoction of very unusual ingredients like blood and semen, were in reality just a marketing gimmick that had to fit in with the image of the singer whose product line it was. I doubt that anyone would really have bought into the idea of a product drawn from human sources and to part with their hard-earned cash for this on an on-going basis. At best, this might have sold as a collectors item maybe due to Lady Gaga's cult status, pure intrigue and curiosity. Especially as her marketing campaign saw the introduction of little beings and the bottle is another representation of this.

Having sampled Fame, clearly this was not the intention behind the fragrance. It turned out to be quite sweet smelling, like a perfume should be with plant and chemical extracts. Fame actually pleasantly surprised me as it presented a very sophisticated fragrance with a light fruity and floral scent. Though not as strong as I would have expected as it is an Eau de Parfum, the smell did appear quite potent for the first hour and did linger for much of the day. The black fluid was also introduced to promote the feeling of uniqueness and once sprayed onto skin this became invisible.

All in all FAME did stir up a great deal of interest in the Lady Gaga brand and the perfume did not disappoint either.

I have to be honest, I have been sitting on the fence about this perfume since i received it. All the hype created around the fragrance seems to have some what raised my expectations (even though i wasn't quite sure what to expect, i just hoped it would be awesomeness in a bottle!). So when i smelt it, the very first thought that popped in to my mind was ' It's definitely not a unique smelling fragrance' It smells to similar to other fruity fragrances. The marketing strategy, the bottle design as well as the Lady behind the name is definitely it's strong selling point, but when it comes to the actual fragrance, I would definitely give it huge point for the black fluid technology - that definitely gives it the 'WOW' factor. Other than that, it just smells... well... nice. Simple, clean, feminine. Nothing over the top. Would I buy this fragrance, Probably not. If given to me as a gift, I would use it for every day use as it seems to be a nice day wear fragrance. I have to be honest, I'm a little disappointed. But hey, it still smells nice :)

I was very pleasantly surprised by how amazing this perfume is. I don't know exactly what I was expecting, but it definitely was not this. The perfume opens with a burst of femininity that I love how as it soaks into your skin it gets a deep, warm scent that is captivating. I love the smell so much! With the little sample you can't really see the black fluid technology at work but to me that whole thing is just to add some mystical aspect to it to draw people in. Once you smell it you are immediately sold on it, there isn't really any need for any "bells and whistles'. I love perfume so this was a serious treat to test out.

What I did notice is that it smells similar to another perfume that I have smelt but I just can't put my finger on what the name of that perfume was - but I still like this a lot and I am seriously considering purchasing a full bottle when this is released in stores.

This perfume is not bad its smells cutesy,considering the whole hype over the blood and semen thing lol you would think it would smell more earthy hehehe
but to me it lacks that 'expensive sensual alluring woman smell'
This is a good perfume for teenie-bobbers.

In other words it smells nothing like the marketing of this fragrance.

I find the black fluid technology innovative albeit slightly gimmicky it was a fun idea to incorporate into her perfume and Im sure we are gonna start to see lots more colourful perfumes to hit the shelves after this.

I think this black fluid technology is amazing and totally Lady Gaga! The whole concept of having "her blood" incorporated into this fragrance is really cool and I wish I had a perfume designed to the same molecular structure of my blood ;)

The fragrance is a really pretty floral/sweet combination which leave me feeling very feminine.
I will say that I was disappointed with the staying power of the perfume on my skin. An EDP like this should last way longer than EDT's which, unfortunately, this perfume did not.

Over all I think this is a really successful try by Lady Gaga and I'm sure we can find her next perfume to be just as mind blowing. Thanks to Beauty Bulletin for this great sample.

When I first heard that I was going to have to review this fragrance, I was very apprehensive. Lady Gaga initially said that the fragrance would smell of blood and semen and this was clearly not something I wanted to smell like.
When I first sprayed the fragrance on my wrist, I was immediately surprised by the sweet and girly smell. It is nothing as I had expected and I actually like the scent. The smell of a creamy orchid is the one that stands out to me the most, with a hint of honey and saffron.
The staying power is good and the scent does not change throughout the day, as other fragrances do.
The only down side is that I expected something unusual from Lady Gaga and I feel like this fragrance is too similar to other celebrity fragrances.

I was surprised with the scent i expected it to smell strong and musky for some odd reason. I liked the scent , I did not like that it smelt like another well known fragrance, in fact the scent was almost identical, i felt that took away from it. I got a lot of compliments when I wore it but, I would not buy the fragrance. I like uniqueness in a fragrance and when I buy a celeb fragrance i do not want it to smell conventional.

Thanks to BB for sending me this fragrance to review.

I wasn't really sure what to expect of this fragrance, but it was a far more "conventional" smell than I anticipated.

Because of the black colour of the fluid (which goes transparent when sprayed on the skin) I was expecting a very strong musky smell. So I was pleasantly surprised when it was quite fruity and light.

It's not my favourite fragrance (that honour goes to Bvlgari pour Femme) but I found it very wearable and inoffensive.

This perfume is the epitome of sex appeal, with two sprays here and there, along comes a sultry confidence and wow factor. With this sweet fruity scent lingering on your skin you can’t help but throw on a pair of your favourite heels, a LBD and some red lippy and you’re ready to Marry the Night with Tom Dick or Alejandro. Fame is a beautifully packaged, one of a kind perfume which is delightfully dark and mysterious just like its creator. Truth be told, you will never have a Bad Romance with Fame .

Thanks to the awesome people from Beauty Bulletin for sending me this awesome perfume!!

I was a bit scared to test the perfume because Lady Gaga is so different from all the other artist, but I was quite amazed. The perfume has an amazing smell and the black colour is something out of this world. I like the idea of the black fluid and once it’s airborne it changes to invisible.

It’s so different from other artists, like Britney Spears perfume. It has an unique smell, and the smell lasts long.
I would definitely buy the perfume because I love the smell, it is different and unique.

This perfume is the epitome of sex appeal, with two sprays here and there, along comes a sultry confidence and wow factor. With this sweet fruity scent lingering on your skin you can’t help but throw on a pair of your favourite heels, a LBD and some red lippy and you’re ready to Marry the Night with Tom Dick or Alejandro. Fame is a beautifully packaged, one of a kind perfume which is delightfully dark and mysterious just like its creator. Truth be told, you will never have a Bad Romance with Fame .

I have to say that I am a HUGE FAN of the famous pop icon’s music but not really ‘gaga’ over her perfume, FAME… Honestly, I did not know what to expect as I read all the hype on FAME but I am the type who does not form an opinion based on what others’ say.

It is not the best perfume I have smelled but it’s definitely not the worst either. When I sprayed it on me, I notice a black-grey colour which turned clear quickly and at first I did not really know what to make of it but it did kind of smell fruity and then after a few minutes about 5 or 10, I could smell apricot and musk and maybe cherry. I have to say I am a fan of musky perfume though so that worked in my favour. Then after 30 minutes, I could smell jasmine and florally with a fait smell of oriental scents. So it does not have the “usual” structure as most perfumes whereby it has a top, middle and base notes.

The perfume almost lasted the entire day but it gradually faded as the day went on but much later during the day. It sort of lacked that “WOW” factor for me whereby with my past experiences of wearing other fragrances, I had guys literally smelling me and telling me that I smell wonderful.

What really impressed me about the perfume were the ‘black fluid technology’ and the bottle structure (especially the top) I love innovative ideas. I would definitely give this perfume 10 out of 10 for innovation!

Another wonderful thing was that the fragrance did not mess with my sinus which was a good thing as I would normally end up sneezing the whole day and it is a few perfume/fragrances that makes me not sneeze or feel like I have the case of severe flu. It did however smell very pleasant.

Will I buy the fragrance? Maybe not but should I be given the fragrance as a gift, it would not hurt wearing it as it is “wearable”.

When sprayed on the skin you can actually see the fluid change from a black to translucent which, truth be told, is rather amazing! The actual scent is warm and very sensual, pretty much my favourite type of fragrance. It is very sultry and the epitome of sophistication, perfect for wearing out in the evening to compliment your sexy little LBD.

For me the scent is as important as the bottle it comes in, it is a about the entire sensory experience and this is one really sexy bottle, I received the tester bottle to review and would love to see the full size bottle in “the flesh”! Fame is definitely going to be appearing on my Christmas or Birthday list!

All thanks to the ladies at BB for sending me a sample to try out!!

I was excited to try this fragrance owing to all the hype,...
When I first heard about FAME I was not at all expecting a sweet smelling fragrance ....I expected something different, out of the box, un-expecting burst of notes... as lady GAGA herself....
When I first sprayed on,..I picked up the smell of nectar and jasmine. Unfortunately it didn't stay for too long. The fragrance is intense when first sprayed, disappearing completely in the next 3-4 hours.
Love the push-pull technology though...

Overall, a nice fragrance..if only it stayed for a bit long..

Lady Gaga “Fame” being probably one of the most anticipated fragrance launches this year with all the hype around it going to smell like blood and semen and the first ever black fragrance, I who don’t normally take to celebrity fragrances was a little bit curious to know what this fragrance would smell like.
“Blood and semen, really? Why would you want to smell like that? But then of course, its lady gaga – everything she does is inexplicable, like that meat dress!” were my thoughts. Upon learning more about the fragrance I am happy to say I am relieved to know it only contains notes such as belladonna, honey, saffron, apricot nectar, tiger orchard, jasmine sambac and incense.
Apparently this fragrance is not like other – with no top, middle and base notes. All the notes come out the same time and using a push-pull technology that allows notes to rise at different times which allows for it to smell different on different people (if I understand it correctly).
Upon spraying the fragrance on my skin I do notice a faint greyish tinge in the liquid that very quickly turns clear on my skin. The fragrance starts off very fruity, I assume this to be the apricot nectar. The fragrance ‘settles’ on my skin as a fruity, yet creamy white floral fragrance. I tried rubbing the fragrance on my skin to see if I detect any other notes, but it remains the same. I find the fragrance very linear, however unlike other (most) celebrity fragrances this isn’t too sickly sweet. I enjoyed this fragrance for the most part I was wearing it, but after a while it changed on my skin - a note I am not familiar with, but smells “dirty” which I didn’t like. I did not detect the incense and the fragrance didn’t last long on my skin. I find although the fragrance didn’t live up to the hype – it is for the most a pleasant fragrance.

Lady Gaga's eau de parfum Fame is as dramatic as her persona itself. This black alluring perfume eludes to the dark and enticing side of fame. Mixed with notes of Apricot, Saffron, Honey and Tiger Orchards extracts, this scent is surprisingly soft and sensual.

The perfume bottle is strangely beautiful. I love the gold cap which stands like a little monster when placed on it's own.

The black liquid is a new fragrance technology whereby once sprayed onto the skin it appears black but melts into the skin in seconds leaving no trace of it at all. Very cool indeed!

The perfume sprays on strong but blends wonderfully into the skin leaving a light sweet scent. This is where Lady Gaga surprises me. I was expecting something vile and out the box considering her controversial statements about how she wanted her perfume to smell. Instead this scent is so safe it can be worn day or night and to any occasion. Even your grandma will like it.

Is it as generic as most celebrity perfumes? I think not. Lady Gaga strikes a good balance by playfully mixing her dramatic flair with a warm and inviting scent. I give this a thumbs up!

Thank you to Beauty Bulletin for sending me a sample of this fragrance.

Thanks to the BB ladies for sending me this sample to try out.

This black fluid perfume is rather intesreting. It's had so much hype and mystery around it, so I was rather excited to finally try it out. I can say that it's not what I expected - the bottle is very Lady Gaga, but the actual scent is a bit sweeter then what I would expect from the crazy Gaga.

This perfume doesn't last very long on my skin, even though it has a very strong and overwhelming smell when you first spray it. I picked up on Vanilla the first time I sprayed it. It has a very sweet, heady scent that is like nothing I've user worn before. It is a bit too sweet for my personal taste however.

Thank You Beauty Bulletin for the stunning fragrance!

The fragrance has a unique structure called the "push-pull technology," where the ingredients interact together to highlight different olfactive aspects of each note at the same time, without any hierarchy.

The scent is built around three main accords: dark, sensual and light.

The dark accord was inspired by Belladonna, the deadly nightshade possessed by haunted beauties since the 18th century.

From this darkness, the fragrance evolves to a sensual accord of opulence, a fusion of dripping honey, saffron and apricot nectar.

And lastly, the light accord whispers magnificence. The rich floral layer of crushed Tiger Orchid and Jasmine Sambac embodies timeless beauty.

My personal experience was amazing, i loved that the musky, sweet scent lingers longer and no need to over do it as it is long lasting.

Well done gaga!!

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BAZINGA!!!
This magic potion is AAA-freaking-mazing! I was sooooo excited to try it out and beyond pleasantly suprised!
Expect the unexpected! Sweet, Sexy and Sophisticated! (my boyfriends EXACT words!)
And ofcourse, I was expecting an equally Freaking high price tag, but was yet again pleasantly suprised, as this edt is just under R400!!
Its far more than a 'must have' =)

Just had to try this fragrance out!! I just loved all the hype around its launch ( she does wierd so well!). The bottle is just fabulous... LOVE LOVE LOVE. Its just what you would expect from Gaga and of course the black juice is so different, thank goodness it becomes invisible, but its quite a cute gimmick. The scent was totally unexpected, especially the top notes which were rather sweet and heady. I somehow expected Gaga's fragrance to be a little less feminine for some reason and more VAVAVAVOOM! It settled to a much lighter, powdery scent with just a hint of apricots and a little bit of sexiness. I am amazed about its staying power also. I spritzed it on in the morning and it has literally lasted the whole day. I know because I love this scent soooo much that I cant stop sniffing my wrists :) This fragrance is soft enough for daywear, but could definitely go into night as well and would suit any lady that loves to feel feminine, but a bit sexy at the same time. Its on the sweeter side, so one spritz is enough. Its very well-priced at Dischem for R375,00 for a small bottle and R450,00 for the larger one, so this is definitely on my wish list for Santa and it wont break his bank account either!

I'm not a sweet perfume kind of girl and was very judgmental when I saw that I was chosen to review this product. I was completely blown away with the sweet fresh smell.Unlike most perfumes that lasted for a couple of hours FAME has a wonderful fruity smell that lasted throughout the day.The Apricot, Honey and Saffron really blended well together giving off a Clean and fresh smell. Most perfumes are just a mixture of many scents put together making the end product smelling tacky.Although the scent was fresh and sweet it also had a sexiness to it. The fragrance is truly a must have for every kind of women out there. I got many compliments from Men including women who wanted to know what scent I was wearing. I would highly recommend this product. X0X0X

What a stunning fragrance! I love the sweetness (from the high notes of apricot and honey) balanced out by belladonna and tiger orchidea. The saffron and incense also seem to slightly mute the sweetness, giving it staying power and making it a little musky. The apricot and honey notes really stuck on me though, lasting throughout the day! FAME is great because it's an EDP, being purer perfume and not so watered down (which explains why it lasts so long!). The transition from black to clear was not that noticeable to me, doesn't really make a different, as long as one smells good! And, from what I've been told, I smelt delicious! :) would buy this product for sure!

I must say I was extremely excited to try this product out. I don't think I've seen a celeb perfume get so much media attention in quite a while.

Since I have been reading the reviews, I knew to expect the unexpected so I wasn't too surprised by the sweet fragrance. It has quite a heady fragrance and I am not too fond of the sickeningly sweet top note to be honest (I tend to stay away from anything that sweet as it can make me feel ill to constantly smell it on me).

Anyway, I do like the smell that lingers once the top note fades. It has a rich, sensual smell and it is not too heavy. I noticed that by lunch time I could hardly smell the fragrance unless I put on quite a lot of it in the morning. I think that is probably a bad thing but I like it as it means the fragrance is not overwhelming.

As for the black fluid, I didn't actually notice it until this morning as the tester tube is black. It gave me a bit of a shock as I thought it would stain my shirt but coll enough, no such thing happened.

The ad for the perfume is quite creepy (I've seen it play in Edgars) and you would expect that the perfume does smell of blood and semen - but hey, no one would wear that! So what you get instead is a pretty normal (nice) smelling perfume that I am sure a lot of people will be wearing

Thank you so much for allowing me the opportunity to review Lady Gaga’s perfume. Highly appreciate it.
I am not really a GAGA fan; however I like some of her songs.
Well when I got home my package was already opened by my very busy body husband.
After I settled in at home he came to me with his wrist and told me to smell.
WOW I must say I too did not expect it to sweep me to a point where I started thinking that I can turn heads with this perfume. I asked my husband if he bought me new perfume and he just smile.
As time passed I kept on begging him to show me the bottle, so I could see what I smelt….eventually he did.
I was surprised because, I mean WOW it smelt gorgeous. I might not be a big fan of Lady Gaga but I sure do like her taste of smell.
It smells beautiful and it did not irritate me (as I have allergy problems).
I seriously thought it was going to smell like wild flowers.

Thank you Lady Gaga and BB.

I am not the biggest Lady Gaga fan but OMW I LOVE THE FRAGRANCE!!!! Thank you so much BB for giving me the opportunity to be one of the first people in SA to test it. The fragrance is way better than what I expected to be truly honest. Right now I am typing this message with the sweet smell of the Lady Gaga Fame on my wrist.
I'm indulging in this pleasant smell!

I know what my boyfriend can buy me for Christmas LOL *wink-wink*

I have been so excited to review Lady Gaga’s first ever fragrance, Fame, but I was also a bit wary, as Lady Gaga is a very bold and eccentric person (as I am sure we are all aware). I prefer subtle and very feminine fragrances and expected that the Fame perfume would reflect her unique style, but I was genuinely surprised when I finally tested her perfume.
The most eccentric part of her perfume is the liquid itself, which is actually black, and then becomes “invisible once airborne” (thanks to “an innovation in fluid technology”). It was amazing to see the perfume transform from black to transparent liquid right in front of my eyes.
But a mind-blowing and innovative as that technology is it the fragrance of the perfume that impressed me most of all. I can only explain it as sweet and subtle with just a small hint of sass. Ingredients include: belladonna, tiger orchidea, apricot, saffron, honey and Incense.
I would definitely be able to wear this fragrance to lectures, work and even while club hopping until the early hours of the morning. As it is subtle enough for formal occasions, but lasts hours with its hint of sass.
I am also extremely impressed with the bottle for the perfume. It, like the fragrance of the perfume, is anything but eccentric. The simple oval shape of the bottle and the gold details just scream elegance.
Out of so many celebrity perfumes available, I must admit that Fame is indeed one of my favourites. It has definitely been added to by Christmas wish list!

Just got my tester, thank you so much BB. I really am not a Gaga fan, I loved some of her music, untill I learned their meaning, but thats only my opinion. When I got the tester I thought it would smell horrible, with all the stuff I heard about it. But I totally LOVE it. It smells so nice and sweet, and once you've applied it, it really last a long time. I do wish that they could've made the tester tubes see through, if only to experience the first ever black perfume, was a bit dissapointed in that way. But the parfume rather smell "soft" to me, like a real lady with a mission. Really great.

Thanks firstly to all at Beauty Bulletin for another great product to review.
I was very intrigued when I heard about Lady Gaga's step into the fragrance market thinking its going to be one of those fragrances worn by teenagers so when I received it I applied it straight away and boy oh boy was I surprised.
I am not the biggest perfume wearer and stick to my few favourite ones but can definitely say Ill be adding this to my collection.

The concept of a black liquid is very interesting ,I was a bit disappointed to see the sample casing was black itself and when I sprayed it there was a very small hint of black.
The fragrance itself was a rather intriguing smell I wasn't sure what was appealing to me more, The Sweet fruity smell of Honey and Apricot ,the florally smell of the Tiger orchid , the spicy Saffron or the deep dark smell of Bella Donna (or as she puts it tears of). Having my aromatherapy background I was even more surprised when I read that Bella Donna was an ingredient as it is a poisonous plant that also goes by the term “Deadly Nightshade.” It has been used throughout history as both an anaesthetic and a poison and All the parts of the plant can be lethal.

With That in mind, It is no wonder it was added to a fragrance by an Artist like Gaga as her music definitely has become like a poison addicting everyone who hears it and so to will her fragrance with every smell.
well done Lady Gaga.

Firstly Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to test the new Lady Gaga Fame fragrance.

I must admit I was a bit sceptical about this fragrance as I know Lady Gaga to be a very bold and daring person at best. As I prefer subtle fragrances to bold fragrances. But I must say the I am quite blown away how lovely and pleasant the fragrance. It was quite strong at first spray but once aired I really liked it.

Whats more it lasted throughout the day giving me a pleasant fragrance all day.

Lady Gaga outdid herself with her new fragrance. I would recommend to anyone who likes the perfume fragrances to give it a try, you will love it, as I did

Thank you again

I must admit, I agree with the other reviewers' opinion on the black fluid. I was excited to see if it really had a black fluid when i sprayed onto my wrist, but it was a very light grey colour, and it quickly evaporated. I guess that because I only sprayed a small amount on my wrist. I can imagine that if the tester tube was a clear bottle, I would see that it's black and not just a light grey colour.

Anyways, once i sprayed it on, I really love the smell. It has a strong smell of floral, young happy honey, and it is deep apricot smell. It is great for evening when you go clubbing or go on a date with your man and just wanna seduce him.

The smell last for a good couple of hours. So you don't have to spray it all the time through out the day. So it is really value for money, as it is quite pricy for a small bottle, but for the long lasting smell, I think it is quite worth the price and the quality. The smell is suitable for young girls, but I think it would be a bit too strong for older women.

The bottle design does live up to Lady Gaga's style, of a naughty, bad, poison that kind of image she is trying to portray. So when you hold it in your hand, it feels like you are spraying on a secret poison weapon on your neck and waiting to be eaten.

Overall, I really like the smell of it, it reminds me to Gucci Guilty. A very seductive fragrance which makes a woman feeling very sexy and wanted. Very good Christmas present for someone special.