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When Marc Jacobs released the Honey Eau de Parfum ($96 CAD for 50ml) in 2013, I was completely on board because I love the smell of honey. However, after testing it out and realizing that it smelled nothing like honey (well at first, at least), I kind of set it aside until a couple weeks ago I decided to give it another go. Well, although Honey still doesn't smell all that like honey, it's definitely becoming a fast favorite of mine. So today I want to share with you my thoughts on this adorable Marc Jacobs scent. To read on, click.......
The Bottle:
Housed in a round and bauble-like glass bottle, Honey from Marc Jacobs is adorned with little bumblebee-butterfly hybrids made of black and yellow transparent wings and faux-pearl bodies. Both the cap and the bottle is printed with a cute white polka-dot pattern and the Marc Jacobs logo is etched on a golden plaque pressed into the front of the bottle. As far as adorable perfume bottles go, Honey truly takes the cake.
The Scent:
With a simple name like Honey, I was expecting to be hit with a strong whiff of honey sweetness right from the get-go. However, this fragrance actually opens with a fruity and refreshing splash of citrus. After the top notes settle, the light and feminine florals take their place but it's the juicy peach that really stands out for me. I have a soft spot for anything peachy so its the prominent peach of Honey that won over my heart.
After 15 minutes or so, the honey finally makes an appearence but it's a subtle one. It gives a hint of sweetness that's definitely honey-like but not over-the-top or sugary because it's nicely balanced out by the warm woodsy accords. If you were hoping for a fragrance that smells like honey, then you might be a bit dissapointed because this scent is more fruity-floral than honey sweet. With that said, I enjoy Honey quite a bit. It's fresh and fruity enough to wear in the summer yet it's got a bit of nuianced warmth that sets it apart from all the other Marc Jacob fragrances that teeters among the same set of fruity citrus notes.
Availability:
Housed in a round and bauble-like glass bottle, Honey from Marc Jacobs is adorned with little bumblebee-butterfly hybrids made of black and yellow transparent wings and faux-pearl bodies. Both the cap and the bottle is printed with a cute white polka-dot pattern and the Marc Jacobs logo is etched on a golden plaque pressed into the front of the bottle. As far as adorable perfume bottles go, Honey truly takes the cake.
The Scent:
With a simple name like Honey, I was expecting to be hit with a strong whiff of honey sweetness right from the get-go. However, this fragrance actually opens with a fruity and refreshing splash of citrus. After the top notes settle, the light and feminine florals take their place but it's the juicy peach that really stands out for me. I have a soft spot for anything peachy so its the prominent peach of Honey that won over my heart.
Top Notes: Mandarin orange, pear, apricot.
Middle Notes: Honeysuckle, peach nectar, orange blossom.
Base Notes: Vanilla, honey, woodsy notes.
After 15 minutes or so, the honey finally makes an appearence but it's a subtle one. It gives a hint of sweetness that's definitely honey-like but not over-the-top or sugary because it's nicely balanced out by the warm woodsy accords. If you were hoping for a fragrance that smells like honey, then you might be a bit dissapointed because this scent is more fruity-floral than honey sweet. With that said, I enjoy Honey quite a bit. It's fresh and fruity enough to wear in the summer yet it's got a bit of nuianced warmth that sets it apart from all the other Marc Jacob fragrances that teeters among the same set of fruity citrus notes.
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