Top Notes: wild berries, mandarins
Heart Notes: honeysuckle, gardenia, jasmine
Base Notes: amber, caramel, vanilla, sandalwood, praline
Juicy Couture perfumes aren't the kind of thing that you just tuck away in a drawer, you want them out on display because the bottles are almost as fun as the fragrance itself. Most of them lean quite bold and sugary, so they’re not for everyone, but if you like something that feels a bit extra and instantly lifts your mood, they’re hard to beat. I love this- read on to find out more.
The Brand
Juicy Couture perfumes are created under the Elizabeth Arden brand. Which despite being quite a 'grown up' brand, they also make the amazing cult products that are Britney Spears perfumes which I find quite surprising (I reviewed the Midnight version here which is stunning). Massive thumbs up to them on some truly beautiful fragrances.
The Scent
As for how it smells, you can probably tell from the notes above that there's quite a lot going on here. The top notes are fruity, the middle notes are floral and the base notes are sweet, yet somehow it's not overwhelming and it all comes together to create the perfect fragrance that has me wanting to smell my wrist over and over. Based on the base notes I imagined this would smell a lot more sweet and sugary, but the fresh and floral notes give it something a bit different. For some reason I get an almond/ marzipan/ cherry bakewell kind of vibe when I very first spray it on which is weird as there are no almonds listed in the notes, but I'm definitely not complaining it smells so nice! The staying power isn't quite as good as some of my other EDP's, although I still get a good six or so hours of wear time from it, so will easily last for most of the day or night.
The Packaging
Finally, can we just take a minute to admire this packaging? If like me you appreciate the girly things in life then no doubt you'll be as won over by the gaudy yet beautiful bottle as I am- the pink bow, the gem lid, the charms and the gold hardware oh it's just perfect. It's by far the prettiest and most elaborate bottle in my collection, every time I've walked past my perfumes I've ended up picking this up and swooning over it it feels so weighty and well made.
Looking for something similar?
If you’ve fallen for that sweet, floral-gourmand vibe, there are a few other scents that give off the same playful, feel-good energy.Pink Sugar- light candy-like sweetness.
Viva La Juicy Rosé- fresher, sparkling twist on the original.
Chanel Mademoiselle- a warmer, sweeter scent with a more sophisticated finish.
If you're in the market for a sweet girly perfume with gorgeous packaging you won't be disappointed with Viva La Juicy, I can see why so many people love it.
