DOLCE & GABBANA 3 L'IMPERATRICE REVIEW | COMPARING DIFFERENT BOTTLES | MY PERFUME COLLECTION

[@chantaldowling4342]

I reached out to Dolces customer service. They said they are the same formulation. They originally had 4 different fragrances in that line which is why they were numbered. They discontinued the other 3 fragrances but kept the L'imperatrice because of the popularity. The bottles without the 3 are newer bottles.

[@chantaldowling4342]

I just looked at the message again... So their were 5 others in the line and they were first released in 2009. (the bottles with the 3).The ones without the 3 were released later so they are newer batches but other than that they are the same.

[@86Kera]

@@chantaldowling4342you’re right! I remember there being an entire line

[@MsElitist]

Thanks for addressing this Amy. I’ve been wearing L’imperatrice (without the 3) all summer. I thought I may need to buy the 3 version but I’m glad to know there’s no difference between the two.

[@AmyGlam]

Glad I can help! 🥰❤️

[@mte4506]

In the original with the #3 there is Jasmine. In the newer version without the #3 the Jasmine has been replaced by Rose. There is a slight difference in the fragrances. The #3 Is a bit of a brighter fragrance and a bit "Fresher". The newer version with the Rose is still lovely but the Rose does give it a less sparkling fragrance. Again, There is little difference but there were some changes in the newer version which they called "Limited" for a while.

[@prepper6787]

I knew I'm not going crazy. I ordered #3 received the regular. They do NOT smell the same on me. Very distinctive different scents on me. Both good, but I love the 3.

[@Pescaicho]

And the newer version lasts only a couple of hours 😢

[@missrdubc]

Thank you! This is exactly what I thought. The new one without the 3 is NOT the same!

[@hillarychavez2274]

This is sooo good to know because I thought I had been duped. I thought I was specifically buying the 3 bottle but when I received it it didn't have the 3. So glad it is the same! I have really been into layering lately and if I layer this with Kayali Musk it is so good! It may just work on my chemistry but I think it is delicious!

[@AmyGlam]

Glad I can help! That layer combo sounds nice 😍 I need to try that kayali musk 🥰

[@ulove_lena]

Wow this layer sounds amazing. Will try today!

[@user-ce5ez4up4x]

I tested L’imperatrice in Ulta and bought it on the spot. Then I found the bottle with the 3 on it at Marshalls for half the price, so I bought it because people said it was the same, so I wanted to see. To me they smelled a little different side by side. I’ve been using the one with the 3 and just don’t like it as much as the first one I bought. I don’t know if it’s because they are actually different or because I got a bad one 🤷‍♀️. My husband compliments both of them. He says I smell “intoxicating” when I wear it.

[@AmyGlam]

Wow that’s interesting 🤔☺️

[@akemikochan]

Thank you for doing this because at first I thought I got a fake when one from Nordstrom Rack didn't have the 3 and the one from Walmart had the 3. I kept searching online for this and on fragrantica they say that it is different, but they both smell the exact same to me on the opening and dry down. In addition, none is stronger or last longer. The color is the same as well. Both are a light pink. The only difference is literally the label on the bottle

[@autumncolors1673]

I get nothing but peach and watermelon AND IT'S DEVINE 😍. Especially in high heat like you mentioned.

[@AmyGlam]

🥰🥰🥰

[@yaniloves1078]

I feel absolutely crazy. The one with and without the 3 smell different to me. The one with out the 3 smells similar to the one with the 3 but it’s missing that special spark that makes this fragrance different to me. I really wish I would of purchased the 3 when it was available. I’ve looked at every Sephora, Marshall’s, Ulta, TJMAXX, even fragrance net and have not been able to get the one with the 3 😩 they are definitely different

[@Mrs.Sanchez2024]

Do you know what the Mercari app is ?? I buy the Marjory of my perfumes from there I just got the one with the 3 on it can’t wait to try it out check it out 💕

[@LivingwithKathlina]

Try scent bird

[@mrs.t6847]

I was just so happen to look for reviews on this because I saw i tons in TJ Max today.

[@sherrydenise7406]

I just purchased this fragrance without the 3 on bottle in Marshalls for $39. I love the scent but do have to over spray on both my skin & clothes to get any lasting power. Doing this gives me 2-3hrs top before I have to refresh. I'm a fairly new subbie & lovin your content thus far. We seem to have similar preferences in fragrance so I trust what you say & luv it when you turn your👃 up at a scent🥰🥰

[@AmyGlam]

Hi! It’s great that you got this scent at a discounted price because that is the only downside to it, it’s longevity isn’t the best. Thank you so much for the support! 🥰❤️

[@ilovebbqchips789]

i think i read on someones instagram that they only kept this and one other from the anthology line and refreshed the packaging. i would love if they made this a pillar fragrance and bring out a couple of great flankers

[@AmyGlam]

That would be great! 🥰

[@zaria5785]

I’ve been waiting for you to make this review. I never knew they were the same but perhaps a “reformulated” version yet they both smell the same. I didn’t even know there was a limited edition one. Geez well Thank you so much for clarifying this mystery for us. 🙏🏻

[@AmyGlam]

Thank you for watching! 🥰

[@KiraJ717]

I bought both and realized they smell exactly the same. If you go to Fragrantica they list different notes...the one without the 3 doesn't have rhubarb listed as a note...so weird. I love this fragrance it's better than the typical light blues out there.

[@AmyGlam]

🥰 yea it was a little confusing with the notes and the bottles. 😂

[@almarivas242]

But do they both have rhubarb??? Cuz I’m still confused and the one with the 3 says it has kiwi

[@montianggara7789]

my girl has both bottle the old one(with 3 and D&G logo) and the new one (without 3 and Dolce Gabbana spell out), and what she said is the new one has kiwi and watermelon on the fresh spray and strong watermelon on the dry down, while the old one has strong watermelon on the opening and kiwi on the dry down... i believe the limited edition one has more pink-ish juice

[@shescents]

I just smelled this at Ulta today and wow! It’s so refreshing. I’m definitely purchasing through fragrancenet. I would’ve never picked this out myself. Thanks girl! 💖

[@mjuchis1589]

This review came at the perfect time I’ve been wanting to buy this fragrance but I was nervous they change the scent. Fragrancenet here I come 💕

[@AmyGlam]

Glad I can help! 🥰❤️

[@mjuchis1589]

@@AmyGlam your videos have helped me so much on starting my perfume collection 💖

[@AmyGlam]

@@mjuchis1589 That makes me so happy! 🥰☺️❤️

[@rogerblakely7453]

Thanks for the video. I am a man. I picked it up at Marshalls by mistake because it was in the men's rack. I didn't know what it was. I paid $42 for the 100 ml bottle. Mine is the box without the 3. I don't know. You guys rave about it. If it's not too feminine, I might keep it.

[@AmyGlam]

Try it out! You never know and it might work with your skin. ☺️

[@rogerblakely7453]

@@AmyGlam Oh, yeah. This stuff is great. For a man this is for those hot, nasty, humid summer days when even Commodity, Bergamot is too heavy.

[@christinazamora2298]

I have this & it doesn't last on my skin, so I have to reapply about every 2 hours...it does smell good though 😊

[@AmyGlam]

Yea the longevity isn’t the best 😩

[@Mrs0biWanKenobi]

Try spraying some in an unscented lotion and layering the scents of the lotion and the spray. And also apply on your clothes and hair.

[@jojobee42]

The original had the '3' on it. Then they released a limited edition of it (different notes, with strawberry etc) without the '3' on the bottle... After this, they've kept making the original, however they don't put the '3' on it anymore. So there are (/have been) two different numberless bottles out there, though the strawberry limited edition shouldn't be as widely available anymore...

[@jojobee42]

** I do think they should have kept the 3 on it to keep it clear what is what! But I understand they wanted to remove it as the whole original Anthology line has been discontinued (with all the different numbers), so having just one number can make all the new people wonder why is there a 3 on it, and are there more etc... But still, they made it confusing!

[@sette60]

My bottle doesn't have n.3 and I'm glad to know that there's no difference 😁

[@godslady5045]

I ran out of the #3 bottle and was sent the bottle without the #3 when I repurchased. I could smell a difference. IMO the bottle with #3 was sweeter and much more unique than the one without 3. That newer version also seams to have more of a sour note that doesn’t smell the same as the prior version on my skin. 😢

[@mariapagan336]

Just what i was looking forrr

[@mariac4327]

Morning Amy!!! Congrats on 6K!!!!

[@AmyGlam]

Hi! Thank you so much! 🥰

[@monarock9552]

I just got mine from Ulta and it doesn’t have a 3.. I love it! 🥰

[@AmyGlam]

I think they probably just repackaged it then ☺️ thanks for sharing that with us. 🥰

[@rachelowen3365]

I remember when that happened . 🤣 I was so confused because I literally had purchased L'imperatrice like 2 weeks before your video came out and I went and ran to look at mine . Mine has the 3 on it . I feel like I don't remember seeing any other L'imperatrice though when I looked it up to buy it . Idk just was weird ! I'm glad it wasn't any different though!

[@abreeanderson]

My favorite perfume for summer… it smells musky and I hated it before now I’m a little older and it’s a rebuy every two years. It smells like watermelon and sweat from a rich women lol. My ex boyfriend was obsessed when I wore it. I’m trans so I think the musk mimics that girlish skin sweat vibes that I don’t have naturally but a lot of my genetic females have when we dance or go to the gym ect. The pink pepper, musk, and watermelon combo are so unique.

[@xane1990]

I just watched a video of a guy showing how to spot fake versions of this fragrance. He mentioned that the one with the number 3 is made in the UK and the one without the number on it is made in France. I bought mine a few days ago and it doesn't have the number on it and I checked the bottom of it and it says its made in France so I guess he was right.

[@TheOCTwins]

I have the 3 and it says made in France…🤷‍♀️

[@LorraineBravo78]

Sephora just started carrying it! Do the freshly made versions last longer? I’ve used this fragrance #3 since it came out. I’ve bought on Groupon and recently on eBay. I noticed that one bottle was made in France and the other in the United Kingdom. Hoping the UK version is the same quality; it’s en route to me now. Not sure if it matters where it’s made as long as it’s not counterfeit.

[@LeeLee-fr4um]

Omg!!!! I love L'imperatrice 3. I'm glad there is no difference with the bottles. I pray they never reformulate it. I layer mine with B and B works Watermelon Lemonade lotion.

[@AmyGlam]

I need to try that layering combo! 🥰🙌🏼

[@zoeyrandazzo4600]

Your gorgeous and I love your personality and thank you so much for sharing your videos

[@AmyGlam]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@zoeyrandazzo4600]

Thank you for sharing because I was also a little confused because I bought t the one with the number three on it

[@Elizaw342]

Hi Amy, the Limperatrice no. 3 for me is ok…..It’s the rhubarb I have a bit of a problem with. I go sour 😏 if the edt or edp have sour notes!! 🤷‍♀️ Thanks 😊 again…always enjoy your vlogs

[@AmyGlam]

Thank you! Yes, rhubarb isn’t for everyone and I definitely had to get used to it at first ☺️

[@jeanellreynolds7291]

I just ordered one. I received a sample from Scentbird and ordered a bottle from Wal-Mart had it for about 35.00 dollars. This is the perfect summer fragrance.

[@SunRaeeeee]

I had this fragrance as a teen which was years ago. I just repurchased it recently and it smells the exact same to me.

[@1vondutchess]

I actually ended up seeing a bottles sold at Ulta without the 3, so it bought me back to your video that didn't have. So I don't think you have a knockoff or reformulated, I just think they changed the package. Btw I luv this smell, thinking of getting a backup.

[@AmyGlam]

Yup, I think that is exactly what happened. 🥰 at least they didn’t mess with the fragrance and they smell the same 🙌🏼😆

[@godslady5045]

Have you tried any layering combos that might tone down the sour note in the current version without #3?

[@carmensmith4942]

Just ordered it from fragranceX then your video popped up right on time!!!

[@AmyGlam]

Yay! 🥰🙌🏼☺️

[@mzparriz]

I bought this as a bling buy about 2years ago I did not like it 😖 then today 3/7/22 I give it another try hooonnnneeeeyyy AMAZING 🤩. I almost give it away so many times 🥴

[@itsmindyyy]

Thank you so much for this video! This perfume is on my list and I wasn’t sure which one to get ❤️

[@AmyGlam]

🥰🥰🥰 glad I can help!

[@jelena1035]

Love this fragrance!

[@mariapagan336]

Omg i was going crazy because i received mine today and did not have the number

[@Pescaicho]

Sure they’re different, the one with number 3 lasts until the next day, whereas the newer version only a couple of hours and misses the kiwi and it isn’t crispy, to me is rubbish..

[@PaolaBianka]

I have one with the 3 🤭 i did not even know that it had another “versions” ? Makes sense that it was a repackage thing… they took out the 3 since most of the ones from the anthology line are discontinued…

[@AmyGlam]

Yup, I think that’s exactly what happened. 🥰 I’m glad they smell the same and no changes were done 😝

[@sirprince9734]

Does it smell as good as GUCCI Bloom?

[@tikfun5709]

is it a women's or men's perfume???

[@lavender5765]

Hello, which version specifically has longtivity?

[@feeeve3692]

I’m at TJ Maxx, and I m contemplating if I should get this or not. So I came to KZbin for help. I hate I can’t try it out first. Is this a good blind buy? I can’t beat the price. Based on the package the bottle is slim like your first one.

[@almarivas242]

Did you buy it !!!? Because I love this perfume but it took me like a couple of sprays to love it at first I could only smell smoke but now I don’t smell the smoke all I smell is watermelon 🍉

[@feeeve3692]

@@almarivas242 no I didn’t buy it. I just didn’t want to buy another fragrance that I would regret. If I see it again I’m going to try it. Thank you for your feedback.

[@Charmed-perfumes]

There is a big difference in fragrances: L'Imperatrice 3 appeared in 2009 and had this notes of pepper and rhubarb that I didn't like. L'Imperatrice that appeared in 2020 I just adore, it's much better, it's very feminine and sexy, that I just fell in love with!

[@johanalopez9320]

Hola , yo quiero la edición limitada pero no se en que lugar comprar, no la encuentro ☹️

[@glamftmamasdolly]

Did I get ur hands on the limit edition of one if so can u tag me pleasee xoxo

[@sacaballes8402]

Hi, i wanna buy my mom this perfume. Just wanna ask if it's true that it has B.O smell at the drydown? Tyvm

[@xlAgneslx]

Does anyone know how to make this perfume/scent last any longer than just five minutes after sprayed onto my skin/clothes? It disappears too quickly, and it’s so sad cus I want it to last all day! It’s so good ❤️

[@sosu9068]

My sister has the one without the 3 ...I have the 3 ....she mentioned a smokey note ...that's when I knew it was different. She has the limited addition or something is different. And I ordered it from fragrancenet for her birthday. With the assumption she was getting the same as me . But nope she got the limited addition. Different notes...I'm tempted to order another and see if I get the same one she did🤣🤣🥴

[@AmyGlam]

Yea that is definitely the limited edition one with the smoke note. ☺️

[@a3herron]

It smells very good but barely last 30 minutes on the skin..... any tips? I purchased mine from TJ Maxx

[@AmyGlam]

This fragrance doesn’t last very long unfortunately. 😩 Maybe layering with a watermelon lotion and reapplying after a Few hours. ☺️

[@carmenlf1950]

I got mine at Marshall’s, I think they only sell the toilette there that’s why it doesn’t last like like a perfume would

[@a3herron]

@@carmenlf1950 that makes sense.... I actually ended up returning it...... I had to spray a bunch to smell it

[@kreeativeme]

It’s probably just repackaged because it’s the only man standing at this point. Before I knew better I purchased it (without the 3) at Ulta for $80 only to then find it at Burlington for $30 with the 3.

[@MsElitist]

I did the same thing. Paid $80 bucks for a $30 product!

[@AmyGlam]

Oh wow 😩 I hate when that happens

[@lameshahale2990]

I just purchased it from Ulta for $80 today. I wish that I had read the reviews before hand smh 🥴🥴😩😩

[@erriciawest]

Hey hun! Can you please make a future video on Coco Vanille by Mancera? I’d really like to know your thoughts

[@AmyGlam]

Hi! I’ll add that to my list, thank you 🥰❤️

[@jenniferw7946]

This perfume really bums me out. I remember owning it like 10-11 years ago before it got “discontinued” & it was such a beautiful fragrance! I remember it being more musky, creamy, softer & lasted longer than the 30 minutes it does now. It’s more tart/sour & fresh than I remember it. So disappointed & to me not worth buying anymore because of the lack of lasting power. I think when it launched at Sephora & Ulta maybe they reformulated? That’s my experience anyway. Anyone know where to get the limited edition? Would love to smell that one. So glad I found your channel btw, really enjoy your content! 💖💖🙂

[@AmyGlam]

Hi! Welcome to my channel! 🥰 I’m trying to find the limited edition as well but it seems to be a little harder to find 😩

[@crissylee6080]

On the D&G website they have the bottle without the 3 and there is no mention of a limited edition so I'm guessing that it has just been repackaged as they didn't keep the others in the series.

[@AmyGlam]

Yup, I think that’s exactly what happened. ☺️

[@lynda694]

Hola plz could you do video about your make up and what's is your fondation your skin look great always

[@AmyGlam]

Hi, thank you! I have a makeup video filmed already I just need to edit it.. so I’m thinking in about a week I will have that up. I use different foundations but my current favorites are the Huda beauty stick foundation and the New huda beauty skin tint foundation. ☺️

[@ElonRey]

i love it so much

[@mval2876]

I really wanted to like the #3 because I love watermelon smell but there is something sour that makes me nauseated 😭 I think its the rubharb. Not sure if the limited edition would be different.

[@AmyGlam]

Yes, the rhubarb gives off a tart sour scent but I got used to it and actually love it now. The limited edition doesn’t have rhubarb so that one sounds perfect for you 🥰☺️

[@tklmara]

I was wondering what the difference was too

[@imoizak5747]

Good afternoon Miss Amy.thank you for this review I just ordered it from fragrancenet.take care and be safe.much love from Lynwood California ❤️

[@elizabethherrera6868]

Ive never seen it in the small bottle. When is the limited edition coming out?

[@AmyGlam]

The limited edition already came out ☺️ it’s a little harder to find.

[@Moraima_Buonafede]

Awesome video Amy I was wondering what was the difference too. I recently picked up the og one and then I saw the other one and I was so confused.

[@AmyGlam]

I’m glad I can help! 🥰❤️

[@fanogode9179]

Cual es su duración??

[@neggs26]

I was looking forward to this video ! Thank you so much for getting the 2 of them and clarifying!!

[@panditvidushi]

This is one of my favorite summer perfume. Mine also doesn’t have the 3 on it and for a while I thought that I received a fake😂. Thanks for clarifying. P.S. am I the only one who thinks that this perfume smells like guava?

[@2julsofmine]

I smell guava, too.

[@Yummy411]

I finally saw one of these bottles with the different label. Thanks for the comparison!

[@AmyGlam]

🥰🥰🥰

[@yasminegivenchy9584]

I have the one with the number 3 and I love it and today I received the one without the 3 as a gift and I thought they're different lol. Loving it though it's perfect for spring/summer 💞

[@dulcemariankwoktan5217]

Which is more long lasting the one original w3 or the limited edition?

[@MikhailaFredericks-w2l]

Mine doesn't have no3

[@janbrown8939]

Thank you

[@kayabe856]

It does remind me of Pantene

[@anutripathi9735]

Best

[@carmenlf1950]

The one with the 3 is parfum, the one without the 3 is toilette

[@carmenlf1950]

Parfum will last longer, toilette is like body spray

[@AmyGlam]

I checked both of mine and they both say eau de toilette 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@kaleenaomann4818]

The same thing happened to me!

[@kaylaholly2743]

Did you say "JUICE"

[@AmyGlam]

Yes ☺️ it’s a way to reference the liquid of the fragrance 😋

[@hbeerman372]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@rozannat7178]

I hate this perfume 🤢🤢🤢🤢

[@Khaleefah]

Me too!!! It smells musty like a person with BO 😅

[@rozannat7178]

@@Khaleefah When I smell it, it makes me want to throw up 🤮