Bonbon Spring Summer 2018

This fragrance smells like a sun-warmed basket of fresh strawberries and raspberries drizzled with warm, melted caramel. The intense sugary sweetness is balanced by a light breeze of jasmine sambac and a clean, fluffy musk. It feels airy and bright on the skin rather than thick or cloying, making it a cheerful option for warm weather.

The opening is a sharp, juicy splash of tart raspberry and sweet strawberry that projects strongly for the first fifteen minutes. As the fragrance dries down over the next few hours, the red fruits soften into a warm caramel base. A clean, powdery musk lingers on the skin, leaving a gentle, sweet trail.

You can expect this eau de toilette to last between four and six hours on the skin. The initial fruitiness fades within the first two hours, leaving the caramel and musk base to sit close to your skin for the remainder of the wear. Spritzing your clothes can extend the wear time.

The sillage is moderate, projecting about arm's length for the first hour of wear. It creates a friendly, sweet bubble around you without filling a whole room. After the second hour, it softens significantly, turning into a private scent that hugs the skin and requires close contact to notice.

This fragrance is designed specifically for the warm days of spring and summer. The addition of fresh red fruits and light florals lifts the heavy caramel note, preventing it from feeling sticky or overwhelming in temperatures above seventy degrees. It shines best in dry, sunny weather.

It is a casual, playful scent perfect for daytime wear, weekend brunches, outdoor picnics, or summer garden parties. The light, sweet character makes it feel relaxed and approachable. It is too casual and sweet for formal office environments or serious, professional settings.

This fragrance leans strongly feminine due to its intense sugary red fruit notes, delicate jasmine sambac, and rich caramel base. It appeals directly to lovers of traditional sweet gourmand perfumes, though anyone who enjoys smelling like warm berries and melted sugar can comfortably wear it.

It suits young women, beginners starting their fragrance collection, and seasoned gourmand enthusiasts who want a lighter option for hot weather. If you love sweet, dessert-like scents but find the original Bonbon too heavy for July heat, this version is tailored specifically for you.

Yes, you can layer it to add depth. Try layering it over a simple vanilla single-note fragrance to boost the warmth of the caramel base. Alternatively, spray it over a clean white musk or a dry woody scent to cut down the sugary raspberry sweetness and make it more mature.

This spring-summer flanker is much lighter, airier, and fruitier than the original 2014 Bonbon. The original relies heavily on thick, dark, syrupy caramel and amber. This version swaps that density for fresh strawberry, raspberry, and a clean musk, making it wearable in hot weather.