Shania, by Stetson is yet another celebrity perfume which is endorsed by country music star Shania Twain. The sales pitch for this fragrance is that it it somehow conveys the beauty, spirit, and independence of the legendary performer. While that is quite a tall order, the question is whether or not it is a good scent, not whether it has been marketed effectively.
Shania does deliver a clean scent that isn't too terribly wrapped up in ingredients that deliver a quick blast of aroma, but rather a subtle scent that lingers for hours without overpowering. The goal with the signature fragrance of the Shania line was to go for a regular gal down home country scent, not anything associated to the wild night life or the glitterati. To achieve that the key ingredients are honeysuckle, freesia, raspberry, and wild prairie rose with a hint of pomegranate. As the advertising says, it is country gal wrapped up in femininity.
The perfume itself comes in three sizes; .375 fl oz, 1.0 fl oz, and 1.7 fl oz. On the high end you can expect to pay around $25 (USD) although sales are easy enough to find which knock that down to under $20. The smallest size can regularly be found around $10 and is available in almost all major retail outlets in the U.S and Canada that carry perfume. The bottle is a simple clear glass no frills container with a large white top. That in itself is somewhat refreshing when compared to many perfumes on the market that are more style than substance.
From a personal standpoint Shania is a clean easy to wear perfume. It has a distinctive aroma that is easily spotted yet it does not overpower the wearer or those around them. It is what can best be described as a "clean scent" that smells more like you just came in from picking berries or honeysuckle rather than something that was intentionally put on. For anyone that considers them self "simple" this is a perfect choice for daily wear.
A 1.7 fl oz bottle easily lasts a year as a little does go quite a long way making it a solid buy even at full price. For those inclined to want to try before buying that cannot locate free samples in a store, her website offers free samples, usually both Shania and Shania Starlight her other perfume are offered in this manner. It may not be for everyone, it may not make you feel like Shania, but it will provide a nice scent at a great price.