I had the original Forever Red in the square bottle with a big ass bow and it has never been the same since. This year is probably the worst remake. The original was strong, sexy and so yummy. Ugh I miss back in the day BBW. Do you remember forever midnight omg 😢😅.
I love Forever Midnight😊😊😊 I brought Forever Midnight from Dirty Soul Soap. It doesn't smell the same to me. I did get Ole but goodie called Rice Water and Shea.
Waiting for another full size order including Forever Red (blind buy) hopefully I'll like it, Itoday I received my mini haul got the Emily In Paris Macaron Cloud,absolutely love that one,can't wait for your reviews on that line 😀
I was just messing around with scents and I used my Perfect In Pink body mist that I wasn't a fan of and Forever Red which I absolutely love (blind buy ) ,and I took everyone's advice and bought the mini perfume in Perfect In Pink, layered them all and I just discovered an amazing combo ,love it together !!! ❤
Last year version is the best IMO!I’m so glad that I picked one up last year along with the body cream. I smell this year version and it is not the same.
I have a small square bottle of the perfume and rollerball of Forever Red, carefully stored and smelling gorgeous so far. These go back before 2019. I don't think we will ever get the quality of this product again. Bath and Body Works seems to be struggling financially. They have new leadership now. However, their products are of lesser quality with higher prices. Even sale prices can be too high depending on the item.
That is the big point here!! I haven’t really wore forever red in the past so this is my first time using it and I think that definitely can change an opinion on it! 4:59
Believe me, Chris the faceted packaging that was an online U.S. exclusive is WAY better than the 2024 version. I was lucky to have one sent my way. Even with that one I thought it was different in comparison to what I remember when Forever Red was first released. Sadly, I used up all my older Forever Red when first released.
I knew it!! I had a bad feeling about it!!!😂 When Forever Red came back in the faucet bottle, it was different from the first release too. That's how I knew 2024 release would probably be different. The faucet bottle version has less pomegranate and it's more milky-vanilla spice. But still alright. And long lasting. Perfect for Christmas.
I have last years Forever Red and love it! So this year it was in the store... I was like YEAH!! until I sniffered it and I was like NO THANK YOU! My face twitched without warning - HARD PASS!
I was so excited for Forever Red-I grabbed one during the summer SAS and was ready to stock up during this sale. I even had 24 items in my cart online, ready to go! But something told me to head in-store to double-check. I filled my basket with it, gave it a sniff, and immediately put it back. So sad they changed it, and the lasting power? Less than 30 minutes! Disappointed doesn’t even cover it.
I’m dead! 😂 So I have the OG perfume left in Forever Red, I rarely wear it. I did smell this year’s version in store and initially picked it up. Smelled it at home next to the OG perfume and realized I would never wear this year’s version. I already know who wants the bottle this year’s version and am brining it to them tomorrow when I see them. If you compare it to the original they don’t smell the same at least when I compare the perfume to the FFM they don’t. 🤷🏼♀️ Great video Mary, thanks for giving me a good laugh this morning. 😊
I’m glad I watched this. I have last year’s Forever Red and was considering replacing it with this year’s because I like the packaging better, but now I need to compare them first.
Thank you for letting me know! I haven't smelled forever red before so was excited to finally smell it after hearing all the rave from the previous years. After smelling it yesterday, I walked away disappointed and was wondering if it was just me or what 😅 Glad to know it wasn't me lol
Hey Mary after watching your review, I just sprayed it again on my clothes and skin to have a better idea how it smells, here are my thoughts : the opening is super alcoholic, almost screeching my nose, the pomegranate note smells more like the skin of pomegranate instead of the juicy fruit inside, the oak wood smells moldy and old, like if the wood was sitting in an old musty storage. I don't know about rum note, I am not familiar with that. So I 100% agree with you on your review. By the way pomegranate skin tea is good for gut health and better digestion.
I bought the Forever Red from this year. I like it but I never tried the older versions. The thing is, if last year’s version is more sweet, more vanilla, I don’t want it. The pomegranate and rum is what drew me to it. I will say it does fade pretty fast though on skin.
It has not smelled the same since the OG red bow packaging on the square body mist. They did Forever Red dirty ever since they changed the formula. It's missing the peach note too.🎀❤💋ྀིྀི
Whewwwww....I'm sooooooo glad I picked up last year's version...this year's packaging ALMOST got me. But after your review, I'm not gonna even bother. 😂😂😂
@marymakers that's the thing. I live abroad so I have to blind buy online and have them shipped to me, so like you said, wouldn't even waste $5.95 on it. I'd be so disappointed. Thanks for your honest review.
That is tragic!! I wish I had stocked up. I have the faucet bottle of forever red. It smells like a holiday spice bourbon vanilla drink with a hint of pomegranate.
Thanks for the review. Forever Red is not a scent that I reach for often. It's not bad, just not one of my favs. I have two mists from 2019 that I wanted to compare to this year's version but the stores in my area are sold out of the mist.
I agree completely with your assessment of this year's version. I have the 2023 version. They aren't even close to one another. It's so sad because this scent was so anticipated and loved by many. I do not recommend the new version. I get the same type of scent you described.
So glad I have the one from last year. I smelled the new one in store and you're right something was off about it. Sucks bc I did like the packaging lol thanks for the review ❤
I’ve never owned forever red my friend did n I thought it smelled nice so I picked 1 up on Thursday n I have to say it does have a bit of funk to it when you 1st spray lol I’m disappointed so I’m returning it, it’s something I can live without I’ll just get another you’re the one
I just left the store, but I watched your review before going to the store. I have never smelled Forever Red until today. I was hearing good things about it, but they were of the older packaging. When I went to the store and smelled it, it was exactly like you said. I passed on it today. However, I may smell it again on the next sale. I have noticed that as some of the mists settle they change a bit. Maybe you can update us on this before SAS. Thanks so much for your honest reviews. 👍🏽🤗
I don't like when they water down their fragrances...ex Warm Vanilla Sugar. I had the original version of Forever Red and it was very nice. I also happen to have the mist from last season. I haven't tried the new one because I still have a decent amount left. Thank you for your honest opinion.
I have the faceted version and smelling them side by side, i don't really pick up much difference. And they both smell super strong to me. Maybe there is batch issues and something in the factory urs was made in is giving it that moldy musty smell? Bc im not getting that at all. I did pick it up even tho i have like 4 bottles left from last year lol It's my hubby's fav scent! The candle smells amazing on cold! Cant wait to try it out too! And i grabbed the lotion this year instead of the cream bc it just wasnt very strong. The lotion smelled way better and stronger in store.
I got the new one and also have ones from 2022, 2021 and 2019. Did they have one for 2023 as well?? To me they all smell the same. But they’ll never compare to how strong that original was. I just pulled out my perfume bottle from 2015 with its broken bow (that bow was so annoying 😂) which is super strong. To me Forever Red has always had a strange note at first that smells like June bugs!! But once that goes away I absolutely love it
I only smelled it last year didn't buy, I bought 24 version yesterday and upon first snif I immediately knew it doesn't smell like last year. To me it has a pomegranate plus old musty oak wood smell. Like a pomegranate was sitting in an oak wood Chester for years. Longevity is hardly 30 to 40 minutes on its own. I am definitely exchanging it with something in Emily collection in a few days.
I do have last year’s version and was going to gift it because I wanted to buy this year’s version. But now I’m second guessing myself 😅. That’s too bad if it’s not as good as the previous year. Thank you for your review ❤.
💯 AGREED I have the 2019 version and it’s way better and delectable and sexy and yummy. There’s hardly any vanilla rum to my nose. It’s a shame really. I grabbed a mist but the body cream was the worst smelling imo.
This was one of my Mom’s signature scents.🥰She had the original perfume. Sadly she passed in May and I was going to grab the perfume off her dresser but I couldn’t bring myself to because it reminds me of her. I seem to remember at some point there was a version with extra rum. I’m trying to look up that version but so far can’t find anything.
I got a full set of Forever Red, but haven’t used it. I used the lotion and mist testers, but can never get a good read on things in the store. After I left, I never smelled much and what I did smell didn’t last. I’m taking it all back.
Thanks for the honesty about forever red. Is there any chance you will come out with a chocolate and vanilla body butta? I've been looking for one that's not too gourmond. ❤
But back then they gave you a lot more of the scent notes, now they just list what they think are the top 3, but there’s always several more in reality that are unlisted. You can find a full list of all the scent notes on that website where the woman gives us heads up on BBW sales- I can’t recall the name. You have to hunt for it on there tho.
Hi Mary! Forever Red has not been in Canada online and in store since maybe 2021/2022, so I was excited to learn she was coming back. A friend of mine from the U.S. sent me a Forever Red in the mist that was an online exclusive in the U.S. that you have that is in the clear faceted bottle which I still have. I thought that one was watered down in comparison to when she was first released. I used to have her back when she was first released, so I was happy my friend sent me the one that you have at least to enjoy. The faceted version although is not as strong as the OG it is WAY better than this year's version. I did pick up this year's version in the mist and the body wash. The only reason I did so because she has been missing from BBW Canada for awhile. She is so weak this time around. I did like that BBW used the old school packaging though. Welp, at least Vanilla Bean Noel is still great this year.
I agree I have the clear faceted version one that I had bought online and it was watered down big time. I had the 2019 version and that one was sooo good and strong! I just finished up the shower gel and it was sooo good! I had the shower gel with the marshmallow note too😊
Once upon a time, I owned a small original bottle of Forever Red with the bow. It was my special occasion scent back then. It was a luxury scent or something back then and was at a much higher price point than everything else. I don’t think it was eligible for sales even either. Unfortunately, because of the cost, I was never able to stock up on more of it at the time. My biggest regret is not purchasing the perfume. Anyway, the first time they brought it back I went back up crazy. I also received some every year for Christmas of various different versions. The first rerelease (2018ish, I think) was very close to the original, just maybe a hint less powerful. It was amazing though. Every subsequent rerelease has gotten worse. I managed to finally smell the 2024 version in the store yesterday and I will say that both the mist and the body wash are atrocious! I did use the tester lotion and that smelled right to me and stayed on my hands for a while, even after washing them. I am so glad I still have stockpiles of this one from years past!
I returned forever red yesterday it's totally different they messed up with the formula:( I'm so sad :( last year version is The best ❤️I agree with you it's trash 😀our nose 👃 is the same 😂❤️
It's not a love or hate for me, its just ok, I think it closely resembles bourbon strawberry & vanilla but instead of strawberry it's pomegranate. ❤ xox
I think foreved red is super similar to bourbon strawberry and vanilla. But it's strawberry instead of Pomegranate. Very similar scents tho. Forever red is just deeper fruit and BS and V is brighter.
I concur with you on this …. But I do SOMEWHAT think this years version is just okay 😑. It is a bit of a disappointment because I still have the version of when it initially came out , where the sprays actually had the metallic bow on the lid. That version was so boozey , it smelled of actual vanilla rum ! This years however reminds me of kool-aid 😂. No rum , a tinge of vanilla , and mostly pomegranate. I actually had to layer it with VS “Rich Caramel Vanilla” to add some depth which did help a bit in conjunction with some edp’s , which however did gain a few compliments throughout the evenings festivities. So all in all, it’s not TOO bad but it still is a bit of a disappointment, and I’m glad that I didn’t spend full price for it. The packaging kinda sucks too. Lol.
Girl, you can't find it because you decluterred it and sold it on mercari...to me lol Sorry not sorry😄 Thanks for letting me know not to get rid of that version though.
I’m going to smell it today hopefully be able to pop in. Did you also smell it in store, cuz I’m curious if you could have gotten a bad one that really does have mildew.
also I did get my nose on Forever Red, and didn't pick up what you are saying. It smelled good to me, but it was something I can stand to wait on so I didn't grab it. I'll pick it up at SAS if they offer it then.
I feel like the quality has been so hit or miss this year. Like some have been great and some have been awful, not sure what's up with the lack of quality control. I think I'm just gonna keep using what I have and may even going on a no buy at B&BW if they can't get it together lol
I bought this today because of the sale price and I didn’t think I had it in my collection. But…I’m so tempted to take this back! Even after spraying it I seriously don’t smell anything! Not even the alcohol. IMO it’s not even worth $5.95 👎🏽
Lol! “Sorry guys!” “I said what I said and I am sticking to it, this is shit(crap)!” “ Tell em Mary!” Because it is! When I went in store and sprayed it… I said the same thing! I really couldn't put my finger on what was actually wrong(I thought it was all wrong), but your review spoke volumes! Well like I said in my last comments I am glad I have 3 btls of last years!
Yeah forever red definitely different this year. I picked it up just thinking maybe I was in the store and couldn't smell things right because I was smelling everything else. You're the one still smells really good.
I was only shopping for body wash, but I made sure I smelled everything. And this was a hard pass for me. I remember having the original but sold it because it was not for me. I think I'm just not a pomegranate fan. But this new one made me gag.
Girl.... I am not smelling what you are smelling. Lol. Its kind of driving me nuts. Then you asked if I have smelt any of the previous year versions... no, I have not. 🤔 So, no joke... I just bought 2 previous releases from different years off of Mercari.... lol. It's going down! 😉
Forever Red is the first body spray I bought years ago. I got my order today in the mail and Im mad. It doesn't smell anything like the past. I will be taking it back. Yes I agree it's trash
I used to loveeee forever red til i got pregnant and it made me sick. Was so excited to see if i would like it again but this years version smells NOTHING like the original. I don’t get a moldy note but def do not like it
wth are B&BW even doing anymore? How did this pass quality control? I've been so disappointed in their releases this year and have stuck primarily with VS PINK.
Bath and body works sprays are just a waste of money. I am only buying their lotions and body butters and shower gels moving forward because BBW sprays are a waste of money. VS body sprays are a little bit a tiny bit better quality in my opinion.
Went to the store and directly to Forever Red. The mist has nearly no scent on the dry down. The bath gel is absolutely awful. Could hardly smell it even in the bottle. I have owned previous versions. This is not even worth a sale price. They need to send this back to the factory!!!!!
I bought this a few years ago and ended up giving it away because it was a like and not a love. I went to try it this weekend and I agree, this version smells musty like an old house in the poor neighborhood I grew up in. It’s really bad. Intolerable actually. Smells like poverty.
I have the OG Forever Red. Haven't smelled the new one but the og smells heavenly!
The new one does smell a little different from the original OG one🤷🏽♀️ DEFINITELY remember the very first Forever Red♥️
Def different!
I had the original Forever Red in the square bottle with a big ass bow and it has never been the same since. This year is probably the worst remake. The original was strong, sexy and so yummy. Ugh I miss back in the day BBW. Do you remember forever midnight omg 😢😅.
Omg yes! God, those were the days!
I love Forever Midnight😊😊😊 I brought Forever Midnight from Dirty Soul Soap. It doesn't smell the same to me. I did get Ole but goodie called Rice Water and Shea.
When Chris said he like this years forever red which made me even more excited to see your opinion on it
I'm curious how his review will be. 🤔
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Waiting for another full size order including Forever Red (blind buy) hopefully I'll like it, Itoday I received my mini haul got the Emily In Paris Macaron Cloud,absolutely love that one,can't wait for your reviews on that line 😀
I’m glad I got last year’s version. ❤
Same!
I came for the Rants by Mary (TM) and I was not disappointed 😂
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I love anything Pomagrante. I wish more Companys would bring more pomagrante scents out. Thanks for always being honest with us
For sure! I'm always gonna give you guys the real deal!
midnightpom😍
Victoria secret has a Mirrored Pom right now that is very nice.
VS Pink has Merry Pom in various products. If you like pomegranate, check it out!
@@derrickjenniferwatkins1394 Thank you!! I did order it last week and I love it. It's so soft too.
I was just messing around with scents and I used my Perfect In Pink body mist that I wasn't a fan of and Forever Red which I absolutely love (blind buy ) ,and I took everyone's advice and bought the mini perfume in Perfect In Pink, layered them all and I just discovered an amazing combo ,love it together !!! ❤
I’ve never tried that combo, but I’m definitely going to have to now! (But with my older version of forever Red) 😆
Thank God for Mary, saving us that money!
Always! 💯
I want thw OG forever red, the OG Sensual Amber, the OG Warm Vanilla Sugar.... I am red up with BBW doing this
It's beyond frustrating. 😫
I have last years packaging of Forever Red ❤❤❤and fell in love with it,
I haven't sniffed this years yet.
I'm def a bigger fan on last year's packaging!
Last year version is the best IMO!I’m so glad that I picked one up last year along with the body cream. I smell this year version and it is not the same.
It's so sad, they really messed up this year. 😭
I have a small square bottle of the perfume and rollerball of Forever Red, carefully stored and smelling gorgeous so far. These go back before 2019. I don't think we will ever get the quality of this product again. Bath and Body Works seems to be struggling financially. They have new leadership now. However, their products are of lesser quality with higher prices. Even sale prices can be too high depending on the item.
You’re totally right about the quality! 😔
That is the big point here!! I haven’t really wore forever red in the past so this is my first time using it and I think that definitely can change an opinion on it! 4:59
That part!! 💯 I swear, if you smelled even last years version, you'd 💯 see the difference real quick!
Believe me, Chris the faceted packaging that was an online U.S. exclusive is WAY better than the 2024 version. I was lucky to have one sent my way. Even with that one I thought it was different in comparison to what I remember when Forever Red was first released. Sadly, I used up all my older Forever Red when first released.
Never tried forever red, but I couldn’t even smell it in store. Love your honesty! Sing it sister 🎉
I couldn't either! So I found the candle to smell. It smelled like coconut to me.
Always gonna keep it 💯
I knew it!! I had a bad feeling about it!!!😂 When Forever Red came back in the faucet bottle, it was different from the first release too. That's how I knew 2024 release would probably be different. The faucet bottle version has less pomegranate and it's more milky-vanilla spice. But still alright. And long lasting. Perfect for Christmas.
I loved last year's version. That vanilla rum spicy note absolutely made it!
Thanks for saving me a few bucks 😅😅😅😅
Anytime doll! 😊
I tried it in store and yes it was crap! I agree with you 💯 It’s not the same
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I agree it is watered down
I have last years Forever Red and love it! So this year it was in the store... I was like YEAH!! until I sniffered it and I was like NO THANK YOU! My face twitched without warning - HARD PASS!
Right?! All bad!
Yay! I have the one from last year.
Thank God!
I was so excited for Forever Red-I grabbed one during the summer SAS and was ready to stock up during this sale. I even had 24 items in my cart online, ready to go! But something told me to head in-store to double-check. I filled my basket with it, gave it a sniff, and immediately put it back. So sad they changed it, and the lasting power? Less than 30 minutes! Disappointed doesn’t even cover it.
I'm so sorry, I really wanted to love this one too!
I’m dead! 😂 So I have the OG perfume left in Forever Red, I rarely wear it. I did smell this year’s version in store and initially picked it up. Smelled it at home next to the OG perfume and realized I would never wear this year’s version. I already know who wants the bottle this year’s version and am brining it to them tomorrow when I see them. If you compare it to the original they don’t smell the same at least when I compare the perfume to the FFM they don’t. 🤷🏼♀️
Great video Mary, thanks for giving me a good laugh this morning. 😊
Glad I could help. 🤣
I love the last version. Haven't tried the latest one.
Sniff it! Def come back and tell us what you think.
@@marymakers I mean the old version, not the latest.lol
Vanilla bean noel comparison please, I've to stock up.🥰
Coming Monday!
@@marymakers I don't have a physical store near me, your reviews essentially confirms most of my purchases. I adore your comparison videos.😘
I’m glad I watched this. I have last year’s Forever Red and was considering replacing it with this year’s because I like the packaging better, but now I need to compare them first.
Def compare first.
Thank you for letting me know! I haven't smelled forever red before so was excited to finally smell it after hearing all the rave from the previous years. After smelling it yesterday, I walked away disappointed and was wondering if it was just me or what 😅 Glad to know it wasn't me lol
It's not just you! 😩
You nailed it Mary. It's a lovely scent but has lost an element from years ago.
Also, doesn't last long. Rum, peony and oak should be strong!
Tfs ❤
Yasssss 👏
Excited for your thoughts ❤❤
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Hey Mary after watching your review, I just sprayed it again on my clothes and skin to have a better idea how it smells, here are my thoughts : the opening is super alcoholic, almost screeching my nose, the pomegranate note smells more like the skin of pomegranate instead of the juicy fruit inside, the oak wood smells moldy and old, like if the wood was sitting in an old musty storage. I don't know about rum note, I am not familiar with that. So I 100% agree with you on your review. By the way pomegranate skin tea is good for gut health and better digestion.
That musty oak wood is throwing off the whole scent!
I will stick with my 2019 version which I love. I have not had a chance to smell this years but trust you. ❤💙
I’m sticking with my 2019 bottle too. 🤣
@marymakers I also have a very small amount of the 2012 first one with the bow left!! It was amazing!❤️
I bought the Forever Red from this year. I like it but I never tried the older versions. The thing is, if last year’s version is more sweet, more vanilla, I don’t want it. The pomegranate and rum is what drew me to it. I will say it does fade pretty fast though on skin.
I wish you could have smelled the older versions. 😍😍
Same ❤
It has not smelled the same since the OG red bow packaging on the square body mist. They did Forever Red dirty ever since they changed the formula. It's missing the peach note too.🎀❤💋ྀིྀི
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I'm so glad I got mine last year! Thanks for confirming Mary!
I’m glad you got one!
Whewwwww....I'm sooooooo glad I picked up last year's version...this year's packaging ALMOST got me. But after your review, I'm not gonna even bother. 😂😂😂
If you're in store, sniff.... but you've been warned. 😆 that moldy note about took me out.
@marymakers that's the thing. I live abroad so I have to blind buy online and have them shipped to me, so like you said, wouldn't even waste $5.95 on it. I'd be so disappointed. Thanks for your honest review.
Oh please do a bonfire bash mist dupe please please . They have not brought it back the past two years
Def thinking of adding it!
That is tragic!! I wish I had stocked up. I have the faucet bottle of forever red. It smells like a holiday spice bourbon vanilla drink with a hint of pomegranate.
I wish that one was still available!
Yea I loaded up last year and somebody was selling forever red body oil in the mall last year too you know we trust you 100%
Thank you doll! 💕
@@marymakersyou’re welcome 💕💕
Thanks for the review. Forever Red is not a scent that I reach for often. It's not bad, just not one of my favs. I have two mists from 2019 that I wanted to compare to this year's version but the stores in my area are sold out of the mist.
I def don't think you missed anything good!
I agree completely with your assessment of this year's version. I have the 2023 version. They aren't even close to one another. It's so sad because this scent was so anticipated and loved by many. I do not recommend the new version. I get the same type of scent you described.
Thank you!!
@marymakers Anytime 😊
So glad I have the one from last year. I smelled the new one in store and you're right something was off about it. Sucks bc I did like the packaging lol thanks for the review ❤
It was a real let down 😩
I have the rectangle one that has a ribbon on it.
That was the best version of forever red . It smelled so good and long lasting. I love that one .
The best ever!
I just bought the whole set 😮I will have to try it out again but I never got ahold of the older versions so if it’s not good I may have to exchange
Fingers crossed you like it!
I have last year's version and a cream so those will go in my prodject use it up.
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I’ve never owned forever red my friend did n I thought it smelled nice so I picked 1 up on Thursday n I have to say it does have a bit of funk to it when you 1st spray lol I’m disappointed so I’m returning it, it’s something I can live without I’ll just get another you’re the one
It definitely has a different vibe this year.
I just left the store, but I watched your review before going to the store. I have never smelled Forever Red until today. I was hearing good things about it, but they were of the older packaging. When I went to the store and smelled it, it was exactly like you said. I passed on it today. However, I may smell it again on the next sale. I have noticed that as some of the mists settle they change a bit. Maybe you can update us on this before SAS. Thanks so much for your honest reviews. 👍🏽🤗
I'll def keep you all posted!
I don't like when they water down their fragrances...ex Warm Vanilla Sugar. I had the original version of Forever Red and it was very nice. I also happen to have the mist from last season. I haven't tried the new one because I still have a decent amount left. Thank you for your honest opinion.
Thank you for watching luv! ❤️
Love the rum note in this one definitely will be on the look out for the one you mentioned.
I hope you find it! You'll be obsessed.
I left her right in store ..
picked up the candle 🕯️.
I love ❤️ your reviews, we think alike .
I always check with you first .
You made the right choice! I'm so glad you enjoyed the review. 😍
I have the faceted version and smelling them side by side, i don't really pick up much difference. And they both smell super strong to me. Maybe there is batch issues and something in the factory urs was made in is giving it that moldy musty smell? Bc im not getting that at all. I did pick it up even tho i have like 4 bottles left from last year lol It's my hubby's fav scent! The candle smells amazing on cold! Cant wait to try it out too! And i grabbed the lotion this year instead of the cream bc it just wasnt very strong. The lotion smelled way better and stronger in store.
Def let us know how that candle burns!
Agree 1000%. Definitely different
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I got the new one and also have ones from 2022, 2021 and 2019. Did they have one for 2023 as well?? To me they all smell the same. But they’ll never compare to how strong that original was. I just pulled out my perfume bottle from 2015 with its broken bow (that bow was so annoying 😂) which is super strong. To me Forever Red has always had a strange note at first that smells like June bugs!! But once that goes away I absolutely love it
This year, it's mold/ musty. 😆
Makes me feel better about enjoying my 2024 version ❤😅
I only smelled it last year didn't buy, I bought 24 version yesterday and upon first snif I immediately knew it doesn't smell like last year. To me it has a pomegranate plus old musty oak wood smell. Like a pomegranate was sitting in an oak wood Chester for years. Longevity is hardly 30 to 40 minutes on its own. I am definitely exchanging it with something in Emily collection in a few days.
It's definitely not the same scent as last year. 😔
I loved forever red from last year. I still have a supply. Thank you for the heads up. But, what about the candle. Is it worth it?
It smells great on cold.... no idea how the burn is though.
I do have last year’s version and was going to gift it because I wanted to buy this year’s version. But now I’m second guessing myself 😅. That’s too bad if it’s not as good as the previous year. Thank you for your review ❤.
@@MysticMerlyn def hold on to last year's version!
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I have the 2019 version and it’s way better and delectable and sexy and yummy. There’s hardly any vanilla rum to my nose. It’s a shame really. I grabbed a mist but the body cream was the worst smelling imo.
That vanilla rum is what made it so good! 😭
This was one of my Mom’s signature scents.🥰She had the original perfume. Sadly she passed in May and I was going to grab the perfume off her dresser but I couldn’t bring myself to because it reminds me of her. I seem to remember at some point there was a version with extra rum. I’m trying to look up that version but so far can’t find anything.
I remember that one! It was forever Red vanilla rum!
@marymakers Oooh wish I could find that one! I bet it was amazing!🥰
I got a full set of Forever Red, but haven’t used it. I used the lotion and mist testers, but can never get a good read on things in the store. After I left, I never smelled much and what I did smell didn’t last. I’m taking it all back.
I'd definitely return it! You're not alone.
What's your opinion on You're the One because I finally got my hands on a bottle and since I didn't have one just wondering if it's changed. Thanks.
Review going up tomorrow!
Thanks for the honesty about forever red. Is there any chance you will come out with a chocolate and vanilla body butta? I've been looking for one that's not too gourmond. ❤
Oh yessss we are!
@marymakers I will buy it for sure and backups!!!!
Hi mary magic in the air please
I passed on that one. Wayyyy light and didn't quite smell the same either. 😕
Ouuu 2019 had a marshmallow note?! Omg that sounds lovely!!! This years ugh 🤢
Allllll badddddd
But back then they gave you a lot more of the scent notes, now they just list what they think are the top 3, but there’s always several more in reality that are unlisted. You can find a full list of all the scent notes on that website where the woman gives us heads up on BBW sales- I can’t recall the name. You have to hunt for it on there tho.
The one I bought as an online exclusive 2 years ago smelled like hairspray to me. I took it back
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I have my thoughts! I’m ready to hear yours!! ❤❤🎉🎉
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It might be batch issues. Mine is strong pomegranate first and foremost.
If it's a batch issue, they need to get that ish off the shelf. It's awful!
Hi Mary! Forever Red has not been in Canada online and in store since maybe 2021/2022, so I was excited to learn she was coming back. A friend of mine from the U.S. sent me a Forever Red in the mist that was an online exclusive in the U.S. that you have that is in the clear faceted bottle which I still have. I thought that one was watered down in comparison to when she was first released. I used to have her back when she was first released, so I was happy my friend sent me the one that you have at least to enjoy. The faceted version although is not as strong as the OG it is WAY better than this year's version. I did pick up this year's version in the mist and the body wash. The only reason I did so because she has been missing from BBW Canada for awhile. She is so weak this time around. I did like that BBW used the old school packaging though. Welp, at least Vanilla Bean Noel is still great this year.
It's so frustrating! You’re right, the Vanilla Bean Noel has been a winner again this year! 😊
I agree I have the clear faceted version one that I had bought online and it was watered down big time. I had the 2019 version and that one was sooo good and strong! I just finished up the shower gel and it was sooo good! I had the shower gel with the marshmallow note too😊
Once upon a time, I owned a small original bottle of Forever Red with the bow. It was my special occasion scent back then. It was a luxury scent or something back then and was at a much higher price point than everything else. I don’t think it was eligible for sales even either. Unfortunately, because of the cost, I was never able to stock up on more of it at the time. My biggest regret is not purchasing the perfume.
Anyway, the first time they brought it back I went back up crazy. I also received some every year for Christmas of various different versions. The first rerelease (2018ish, I think) was very close to the original, just maybe a hint less powerful. It was amazing though. Every subsequent rerelease has gotten worse.
I managed to finally smell the 2024 version in the store yesterday and I will say that both the mist and the body wash are atrocious! I did use the tester lotion and that smelled right to me and stayed on my hands for a while, even after washing them. I am so glad I still have stockpiles of this one from years past!
You and me both!
Forever Red smelled different than last years of which I have and I liked last years better.
Same!
I returned forever red yesterday it's totally different they messed up with the formula:( I'm so sad :( last year version is The best ❤️I agree with you it's trash 😀our nose 👃 is the same 😂❤️
I totally agree!
It's not a love or hate for me, its just ok, I think it closely resembles bourbon strawberry & vanilla but instead of strawberry it's pomegranate. ❤ xox
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I think foreved red is super similar to bourbon strawberry and vanilla. But it's strawberry instead of Pomegranate. Very similar scents tho. Forever red is just deeper fruit and BS and V is brighter.
Interesting observation!
I picked up mirrored pom from VS yesterday and it is way prettier than forever red.
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I concur with you on this …. But I do SOMEWHAT think this years version is just okay 😑. It is a bit of a disappointment because I still have the version of when it initially came out , where the sprays actually had the metallic bow on the lid. That version was so boozey , it smelled of actual vanilla rum ! This years however reminds me of kool-aid 😂. No rum , a tinge of vanilla , and mostly pomegranate. I actually had to layer it with VS “Rich Caramel Vanilla” to add some depth which did help a bit in conjunction with some edp’s , which however did gain a few compliments throughout the evenings festivities. So all in all, it’s not TOO bad but it still is a bit of a disappointment, and I’m glad that I didn’t spend full price for it. The packaging kinda sucks too. Lol.
It's a shame, because the original Forever Red was just so good. 😭
@@marymakers you’re absolutely right! I wonder why they would decide to cheapen a classic fragrance. 😞
I’m suppose to get my order today!!! ❤❤
Yayyyy! I seriously am on the edge of my seat waiting to hear your thoughts.
@ ❤️❤️ thank you for everything!!
Girl, you can't find it because you decluterred it and sold it on mercari...to me lol Sorry not sorry😄 Thanks for letting me know not to get rid of that version though.
I am literally cackling 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 well damn....enjoy that baby cause the new one is trash. 💯🤣🤣
When are you restocking your Goddess lip gloss
Over the weekend hun!
@@marymakers great! Thanks!
@ ok great! My neighbor girl stole mine, so I have to get another one
@@marymakerswhat day?
I’m going to smell it today hopefully be able to pop in. Did you also smell it in store, cuz I’m curious if you could have gotten a bad one that really does have mildew.
Bought this one in store.
@@marymakers so what i mean is, did you smell it in the store too and did that mold note hit you there as well? Or did you blind buy it?
also I did get my nose on Forever Red, and didn't pick up what you are saying. It smelled good to me, but it was something I can stand to wait on so I didn't grab it. I'll pick it up at SAS if they offer it then.
Glad I wasn’t the only one who thought this year’s version was weak. Left it at the store 🙁 oh well at least I saved a few coins
That part. 💯
Thank goodness someone agrees with me. It's awful this year.
All bad!
I feel like the quality has been so hit or miss this year. Like some have been great and some have been awful, not sure what's up with the lack of quality control. I think I'm just gonna keep using what I have and may even going on a no buy at B&BW if they can't get it together lol
That part girl!
I bought this today because of the sale price and I didn’t think I had it in my collection. But…I’m so tempted to take this back! Even after spraying it I seriously don’t smell anything! Not even the alcohol. IMO it’s not even worth $5.95 👎🏽
Girl, I wouldn't take it if it were FREE at this point. 😫
I loved it last year about two months ago I went to use it and for some reason it smelled off so bad that I gave it away
Oh no! Where are you storing them? Bathroom? By a window or near natural light from a window?
Most are in my closets and some are on my dresser but it doesn’t face the window so there not a lot of sun light hitting them
Hey, I picked up the cream in Forever Red yesterday, and it's ok, but not very strong.
That part. 💯
I wish I could go to your house and do a sniff and tell your whole fragrance collection 😅
It would be the ultimate scent lover heaven up in here. 🤣💯❤️
That is so sad! Best to get the old versions off Ebay or Mercari.
Yes!
Lol! “Sorry guys!” “I said what I said and I am sticking to it, this is shit(crap)!” “ Tell em Mary!” Because it is! When I went in store and sprayed it… I said the same thing! I really couldn't put my finger on what was actually wrong(I thought it was all wrong), but your review spoke volumes! Well like I said in my last comments I am glad I have 3 btls of last years!
This mouth of mine...🤣🤣🤣
@ Lol! Don't worry mine is not great either… tell it like it is!! I love it!
I get a strong Alcohol, like a bottle of liquor. This is my first time owning forever Red.
Dang....I wish you could smell the older versions
Mary did you happen to sniff or test the body cream in forever red? I ran out was gonna pick it up is it crap as well? Thx
It was even worse in my opinion. Usually the creams are stronger.... not this one!
Yeah forever red definitely different this year. I picked it up just thinking maybe I was in the store and couldn't smell things right because I was smelling everything else. You're the one still smells really good.
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No. I don't like forever red, it smells weird. But midnight pomegranate is my favorite with scent notes and I love it!
Midnight pomegranate is a must have.
I was only shopping for body wash, but I made sure I smelled everything. And this was a hard pass for me. I remember having the original but sold it because it was not for me. I think I'm just not a pomegranate fan. But this new one made me gag.
Def gave off musty and dusty to me.
I'm not a fan of this scent at all, but I'm happy because I buy almost every new scent, and this time my wallet can take a break 😂
Yassss!
Never owned or smelled. I had to sniff the candle because the body care seemed to have no scent. The candle smelled like coconut to me.
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Girl.... I am not smelling what you are smelling. Lol. Its kind of driving me nuts.
Then you asked if I have smelt any of the previous year versions... no, I have not. 🤔
So, no joke... I just bought 2 previous releases from different years off of Mercari.... lol. It's going down! 😉
I can’t wait to hear what you think! 🤩
@marymakers I will let you know. :)
Forever Red is the first body spray I bought years ago. I got my order today in the mail and Im mad. It doesn't smell anything like the past. I will be taking it back. Yes I agree it's trash
Straight garbage!
I never smelled it before, I wasn't impressed.
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I used to loveeee forever red til i got pregnant and it made me sick. Was so excited to see if i would like it again but this years version smells NOTHING like the original. I don’t get a moldy note but def do not like it
It's all bad imo. 😫
wth are B&BW even doing anymore? How did this pass quality control? I've been so disappointed in their releases this year and have stuck primarily with VS PINK.
It's def been hit or miss!
Bath and body works sprays are just a waste of money. I am only buying their lotions and body butters and shower gels moving forward because BBW sprays are a waste of money. VS body sprays are a little bit a tiny bit better quality in my opinion.
VS is fire this year!! Everything has been soooo good.
Seriously can not wait for you to try MY body sprays that will be coming in a month or so. Beast mode!
Went to the store and directly to Forever Red. The mist has nearly no scent on the dry down. The bath gel is absolutely awful. Could hardly smell it even in the bottle. I have owned previous versions. This is not even worth a sale price. They need to send this back to the factory!!!!!
I totally agree with you, I'm so disappointed!
Forever Red has always smelled musty on me for some reason.
It def does this year!
I bought this a few years ago and ended up giving it away because it was a like and not a love. I went to try it this weekend and I agree, this version smells musty like an old house in the poor neighborhood I grew up in. It’s really bad. Intolerable actually. Smells like poverty.
It's soooo bad this year!