These 4 Lucky Brand Fragrances Smell Way Better Than I Thought
Oh, the excitement of finding a scent that embraces you in boldness just like an old well-worn denim jacket, that is the magic in Lucky Brand fragrances and more so in her perfumes. I entered with very low hopes of these and expected it to be a cute product but unmemorable like a pair of jeans that appear good in store but fade away after a wash.
Boy, was I wrong! These four surprises were deep, were easy to wear, and that essence of wow, I smell so great, which centers around morning coffee runs and evening happy hours. Inspired by the boho-chic heritage of Lucky, they balance fresh, alive and flowery notes into everyday luxuries that are personalized and easy to wear. No bombastic scents, only harmonious, changing scents to improve your mood without being too pushy.
1. Lucky You EDT 3.4 oz
Lucky You is the founder of Lucky Brand perfumes, and, frankly speaking, it is a bottle of sunny California afternoon and it is very sunny and breezy and positively infinite. This perfume begins with an opulent explosion of bergamot and honeysuckle, that compound of citrus fruits and flower that smells like pure lemonade on a hot day.
It cools down into a creamy jasmine and gardenia heart that is soft and feminine without being cloying and grounds itself with sandalwood and amber to leave a faint, sexy scent on my skin that lasts up to 6-8 hours. I figured that it would be too light to wear in the fall but it cuts through wool like it was nothing, so I feel presentable even when I am on lazy weekends.
2. Re/Lax 100 ml / 3.4 fl oz EDT Spray
Re/Lax is my chill out, a fragrance that smells like relaxing in a hammock, with a lavender latte, and it is cool, warm and surprisingly addictive. Lavender and sage on the top are what initially create the impression of a clean herbal spa, fresh without being soapy.
It opens into a whitish rose and vanilla center that is powdery and cozy, as your childhood blanket, then drifts into musk and patchouli to a sweet, homely base that lingers well 5-7 hours. I dismissed it as being that bedtime smell, but wearing it under a scarf, it became my favorite on a stressful workday, and I used it like magic and it melted away the tension.
3. Re/Balance 100 ml / 3.4 fl oz EDT Spray
Talk about harmony in a bottle, Re/Balance is the scent analog of yoga following an extensive hike, the combination of cool greens and warm woods into something more substantial but energizing. It begins with eucalyptus and green tea, the minty-fresh wake-up that is not too strong, then moves on to a peony and freesia floral core that is just lightly sweet, like dew-kisses on flowers.
The dry-down? Cedarwood and vetiver have a faint smokeiness, which lasts 6-7 hours and develops beautifully on the skin. I had assumed it would be too outdoorsy to wear during nighttime, but it glowed at a dinner party and worked well with a flowy dress, with the compliment of You smell like a forest fairy, love it! from friends. My verdict? Sleeper hit that makes one feel equal and gorgeous, despite the mess.
4. Re/Energize 100 ml / 3.4 fl oz EDT Spray
Power surge alert! The Re/Energize is the wake-up call that I did not realize I needed, as it smells of a fresh colorful citrus grove with some dose of spice, zesty, bold and just motivating. It opens with grapefruit and black pepper, that tart kick and a naughty heat that grabs the attention at first. The mid notes of jasmine and orange blossom are what make it floral and flirtatious and make it brighter, yet the base of amber and tonka bean is where the creamy lingering warmth lingers and remains 7+ hours.
I had doubts that it would survive my customary heavy swings but after a workout at the gym and a shopping spree it still smelled fresh and fierce. Best of perfumes that she is juggernauting, now it is my pre meeting ritual, spray is on, take the day. The buzz? According to friends, it exudes good energy and I concur with them; it is sunshine in a bottle. It is a game-changer, in case you require a smell to match your hustle.
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