A gourmand floral fragrance celebrating joy and happiness. Sweet and elegant with iris and praline creating a sophisticated sweetness.
What People Say
The iris-praline combination creates a powdery sweetness that feels luxurious without being cloying
Pear in the opening gives it a fresh juiciness that prevents the gourmand elements from feeling heavy
The patchouli adds just enough earthiness to ground all that vanilla and tonka bean sweetness
Orange blossom keeps the floral aspect bright and prevents the iris from going too powdery-mature
The praline-vanilla base can smell like straight candy on some people's skin
Projects weakly for such a sweet fragrance - disappears within a few hours
Smells identical to countless other sweet fruity-florals on the market
Great for
Women who want a safe, office-appropriate gourmand that leans more sophisticated than teenage body spray.
Not for
Anyone seeking originality or who finds vanilla-heavy fragrances suffocating should avoid this completely.
Longevity
4-6 hours before becoming a skin scent
Projection
Close to skin after the first hour, moderate sillage at best
Value
Overpriced for the performance you get - similar scents available for half the cost
Fragrance Notes
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Best Seasons
Best For
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