![]() Just one whiff of this fragrant mingling of bergamot, grapefruit, and Hawaiian florals, and you'll feel transported to an island paradise. Grapefruit-Scented Perfumes: Clinique Happy However, we may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. We only include products that have been independently selected by The Zoe Report's editorial team. So ahead, check out the fragrances that I've come to love that all started with a spritz from one Clinique staple, that give grapefruit a sexy spin. My heaping of fragrances, that take up just about every inch of my bedroom, are overwhelmingly composed of notes reminiscent of that same fresh, citrus yet sultry blend of grapefruit and bergamot. Regardless of the consequences I knew I might face, the feeling of luxury I felt when I wore Happy was always worth it.įast forward more than 20 years, and Clinique Happy continues to shape my preference in perfumes today. And while I'd of course get caught just about every time, as the scent lingered long enough for her to notice, I never stopped. When I was feeling mischievous, I'd sneak into her bathroom and spray it on myself, most times in excess, covering every part of my body. However, those rare occasions proved not enough for me. Related: 18 Non-Floral Perfumes For Spring That Are Fresh & SurprisingĮvery now and then when she was feeling generous, she'd bend down and give me a small spritz on my wrists. The grapefruit-scented perfume, birthed in 1997, was my mother's favorite as I was growing up, becoming a staple of her collection, and the first perfume she allowed me to try. The same applies to the first perfume I was ever familiarized with: Clinique Happy. ![]() To this day, anything reminiscent of that aroma can stop me dead in my tracks. For instance, one of my earliest memories of scent was food cooking in my grandmother's kitchen. Image of perfume stolen from Fresh Website.The nostalgia of fragrance has the tendency to be more incredible than the scent itself. Picture of the Grove from my iPhone that decided to turn sideways. I tested over a period of days at Sephora, Nordstrom and the Fresh store in the Grove. Middle Notes: bergamot, lotus flower, transparent jasmineĪvailable practically on the moon, $80 for 3.4 Ounces, with ancillary products. Notes (from the Fresh Website): Top Notes: mandarin, Italian lemon, grapefruit I don’t think I’m going to purchase this one since I have an ample supply of Annick Goutals that cover this citrus territory better (they’re the older formulations and in Fresh’s defense are more expensive) but if I were in the market for the giggle inducing Hollywood Diet opening alone would make me purchase, at least in the beensy $20 rollerball one. For those of us who like the really heavy hitters it’s like a palate cleanser. Were I going to a job interview it would be perfect, in that I would smell fresh and nice in a completely unchallenging way I won’t smell like the men’s department at Macy’s or the guy from the mail room who hits on all the secretaries. The dry down, while discernible is just a slightly sweet your-skin-but-better clean musk. The middle is still tinged with citrus and when they cal it “transparent” jasmine they aren’t kidding. Trader Joe’s to Santa Monica Blvd METRO bus home killed it off early. This portion of the program lasts for about an hour or three depending on the temps- three in cooler but the walk from the Sunset Blvd. I eat it as much as I can and buy the juice at Trader Joe’s (a bargain at $1.99 for a quart!) If you are a hater of the fruit then this will be the third circle of hell for you, since the opening is an olfactory carbon copy of a cup of perfected pink grapefruit served on shaved ice with the lightest sprinkling of sugar you can imagine. ![]() It’s completely uncomplicated, but you must really like grapefruit. Especially on a day like today, when it was in the mid 80’s, or tomorrow, which should hit 90. I used to love that one, along with Cucumber Baie, Redcurrant Basil and Bergamot Citrus. I remember a female coworker who, when I was presenting in a meeting said “G-d you always smell great” when I was wearing Pomegranate Anise. The ones that I like are simple, refreshing and ones that I am inevitably complimented when wearing. This is sometimes greeted as if I admitted that I really enjoyed a nice unfiltered Camel while visiting the maternity ward or smuggling bacon quiche into Kosher restaurants. I admit that I have a love of some of the scents by Fresh. You can still register here to attend (don’t know about availability on the bus.) We had a blast a few years ago when they came to LA and I think this trip will be a blast as well. First of all, can I just write that I am so looking forward to the LA event? I think it will be so much fun and I am really looking forward to meeting new people and seeing Patty and March again.
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