Comments on: Barbara Bui Le Parfum and Sonia Rykiel Woman

By: Brandi Garcia

Brandi Garcia — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:33:16 +0000

I recieved a sample from my Avon lady, and I really like the Barbara Bui scent, It`s so different from anything i`ve smelled before. I am going to buy it!!!

By: Ina

Ina — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 04:09:03 +0000

Jordane, do try Rykiel. It’s quite similar.

By: Jordane

Jordane — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 22:45:02 +0000

hey, I already bought several times Bui in Paris (that’s where I live) but the Champs Elysées Sephora just told me that they didn’t sell it anymore, I feel so desperate, it was my alltime fav’ perfume !! Anything similar ? I’l try Rykiel but I feel so nude now…

By: Ina

Ina — Sat, 24 Jun 2006 22:31:20 +0000

Thanks, Cait!

By: Cait

Cait — Sat, 24 Jun 2006 20:01:27 +0000

Dear Ina,
What an elegant comparison you made with this review. I liked very much and it made me want to explore the tamed quality you noted. Thanks!

By: Ina

Ina — Fri, 23 Jun 2006 19:21:45 +0000

Hi, Carolyn! Good to see you! I agree, it’s virtually impossible to find a substitute for Bui.

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Fri, 23 Jun 2006 19:16:01 +0000

I love Barbara Bui. It is one of my all-time favorite HG scents. I wear it in all seasons for pretty much all occasions. I had read that the Rykiel was similar, and was hopeful that I could find a cheaper alternative, but unfortunately the Rykiel didn’t work on me. It had a touch of dill or some other similar note to it that I didn’t care for. I don’t know why I tried to find a substitute for the perfection that is Barbara Bui, though! I agree with your description of it too.

By: Ina

Ina — Fri, 23 Jun 2006 13:21:08 +0000

Let us know what you come up with, oh the Layering Queen!

By: Elle

Elle — Fri, 23 Jun 2006 13:15:22 +0000

I definitely see the connection between these scents. I need to try and find my Rykiel Woman sample (thanks to you!) and give it another try. Wonder how it would layer w/ other leather scents. Must experiment!

By: Ina

Ina — Fri, 23 Jun 2006 13:13:55 +0000

Marina, Bui worked best for me in winter. Rykiel could be worn all year round, though. I know, I’m so far from being a minimalist when it comes to perfume!