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Clean Est 2023 Papaya Paradise
Papaya Paradise starts off juicy and bright with a near-perfect balance of tartness and sweetness. The papaya and mango are present right out the gate. As the top notes fade, the creamy coconut starts to come through, softening the composition and... +
Papaya Paradise starts off juicy and bright with a near-perfect balance of tartness and sweetness. The papaya and mango are present right out the gate. As the top notes fade, the creamy coconut starts to come through, softening the composition and adding an air of indulgence without steering it into overly-sweet gourmand territory. It’s a nicely balanced perfume mist with good longevity and projection. The only thing that bothers me is the pervasive synthetic quality of the notes. From start to finish, it just doesn’t smell realistic. It smells manufactured. Don’t get me wrong, it smells good despite the synthetic notes, but I can’t say it smells great.
- Product gifted by CLEAN (USA).
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CLEAN RESERVE Caramel Swirl
In the sea of gourmands currently on the market, this one is pretty average. It’s sweet and buttery as expected with a subtle fruity twist. The combination of caramel and mango did come off a little synthetic, though. I also have an issue with... +
In the sea of gourmands currently on the market, this one is pretty average. It’s sweet and buttery as expected with a subtle fruity twist. The combination of caramel and mango did come off a little synthetic, though. I also have an issue with gourmands where I often detect a strange “playdoh” note. Unfortunately, this one proved to be no exception. I will say that the longevity is pretty good. Any passionate gourmand lover should enjoy this one. Sadly, it wasn’t for me.
- Product gifted by CLEAN RESERVE (USA).
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CLEAN CLASSIC Strawberry Fields
I like my fruity fragrances to lean tart and juicy and this one missed the mark for me. It's quite light and sweet and airy which, although pleasant, isn't what I personally prefer. The composition is simple which makes it great for layering... +
I like my fruity fragrances to lean tart and juicy and this one missed the mark for me. It's quite light and sweet and airy which, although pleasant, isn't what I personally prefer. The composition is simple which makes it great for layering, though. I use an orange perfume oil underneath it to give it a bit more bite and juice and find I like it much better that way.
- Product gifted by CLEAN CLASSIC (USA).
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CLEAN RESERVE Skin
Allow me to preface my review by admitting I do not normally gravitate towards gourmand fragrances. Vanillas in particular give me a lot of trouble because 9 times out of 10, the note reads as synthetic to me and reminds me more of playdoh than... +
Allow me to preface my review by admitting I do not normally gravitate towards gourmand fragrances. Vanillas in particular give me a lot of trouble because 9 times out of 10, the note reads as synthetic to me and reminds me more of playdoh than actual vanilla. However, I am pleased to announce that in a market currently drowning in cloying vanillas, I have finally found the one I can gel with and it is Skin by Clean Reserve.
True to its name, this perfume is skin-like with notes of natural musk that give it a nostalgic quality. The light vanilla-sweetness gives the perfume an airiness that projects outward in the most delicate and inoffensive way. This would make an incredible everyday scent or an appropriate office scent as it is quite subtle and difficult to over-spray. Despite its inherent softness, I found its longevity to be satisfactory and because its composition is so simple, it would make a perfect perfume to layer with. I'm so pleased to have finally found a vanilla that suits my personal taste!
- Product gifted by CLEAN RESERVE (USA).
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