I'm so happy I've discovered this company - Fragrance Direct. This was my second purchase and once again the package was mailed out right away, the parfum very well packed and traced. I also got emails informing me when the delivery will take place by Royal Mail. What more can you ask for. And this parfum is simply breath taking, so sophisticated and rich, I feel like a million dollars. Thank you.

Do not order this as you will not receive the legitimate item. I received mine in a cardboard box instead of a velvet covered one. There is no gold rim on the bottle and the logo is missing in the lid of bottle. I reported it to customer service and they are denying it's fake despite the photographic evidence I sent them!Do not purchase, it is not authentic Paco Rabanne Pure XS, just a very poor imitation despite them showing correct bottle on their site.The real perfume :-1. Comes in dusty pink velvet box2. Has gold around the base of perfume lid / and gold spray head3. Has Iconic logo when you hold bottle lid towards the lightVery disappointed that a brand as big as this could sell such things to make a buck... then have the cheek to pretend it came ... MoreDo not order this as you will not receive the legitimate item. I received mine in a cardboard box instead of a velvet covered one. There is no gold rim on the bottle and the logo is missing in the lid of bottle. I reported it to customer service and they are denying it's fake despite the photographic evidence I sent them!Do not purchase, it is not authentic Paco Rabanne Pure XS, just a very poor imitation despite them showing correct bottle on their site.The real perfume :-1. Comes in dusty pink velvet box2. Has gold around the base of perfume lid / and gold spray head3. Has Iconic logo when you hold bottle lid towards the lightVery disappointed that a brand as big as this could sell such things to make a buck... then have the cheek to pretend it came from Paco Rabanne' s own manufacturers!Shame on you Fragrance Direct

This is how far behind I am Paco Rabanne has already got Olympa Aqua on the perfume counters, and Im just getting around to reviewing the original Olympa. Ive actually had the sample for a bit, but its mostly just sat there, waiting while I reviewed other, more likely candidates. The folks over at Paco Rabanne have done a great job of keeping the brand relevant with the youth market, but have not shown much interest, so far, with the notyouth market, which of course includes me, and partly explains why the lack of interest is pretty much mutual. I did review Black XS For Her way back in 2007 but I skipped Lady Million altogether. Kevin, however, gamely reviewed Invictus ugly, he said, and I wholeheartedly concur, so here I go1with Olympa, the fragrance for the ... MoreThis is how far behind I am Paco Rabanne has already got Olympa Aqua on the perfume counters, and Im just getting around to reviewing the original Olympa. Ive actually had the sample for a bit, but its mostly just sat there, waiting while I reviewed other, more likely candidates. The folks over at Paco Rabanne have done a great job of keeping the brand relevant with the youth market, but have not shown much interest, so far, with the notyouth market, which of course includes me, and partly explains why the lack of interest is pretty much mutual. I did review Black XS For Her way back in 2007 but I skipped Lady Million altogether. Kevin, however, gamely reviewed Invictus ugly, he said, and I wholeheartedly concur, so here I go1with Olympa, the fragrance for the modern day Cleopatra. As is so often the case with these big designer launches, it took a team of big name perfumers Loc Dong, Anne Flipo and Dominique Ropion to put it together. Its advertised as a fresh oriental and as a a unique fusion between a sensual salted vanilla accord and refreshing floral notes,2 and thats all reasonably accurate. Olympa starts with a very juicy, very green citrus overlaid with a decent lashing of ginger. It announces its fresh orientation right out of the gate, with vague allusions to Glade and LEau dIssey, but its otherwise a nice enough start. It sweetens up as the top notes fade, with candied but watery floral notes and then creamy vanilla over a woody musk with salty solar undertones. It has a summery, almostbeachy feel neither caramel popcorn nor coconut are listed in the notes, but there are faint strains of either or both, and theres just enough powder to lend a velvety finish to the far dry down. Verdict Its just fine. Its reasonably wearable and reasonably pleasant if applied in moderation despite the fresh and watery notes, it is not really a sheer scent. Not surprisingly, I found it both too sweet and too synthetically fresh for my taste, and in general, it called up modern youth on spring break more than Cleopatra. Still, not bad, and a far cry better than Invictus. If you want something along the same lines, but maybe a little more sophisticated, you might try Calvin Klein Reveal. If you want more fruit and less fresh, you might try Thierry Mugler Womanity. Paco Rabanne Olympa is available in 30, 50 and 80 ml Eau de Parfum and in matching body products. I think there was originally an Extrait as well, but perhaps it is already sold out The notes include mandarin, ginger lily, aquatic accord, jasmine, vanilla, cashmere wood, sandalwood and ambergris.