Tags
Amber, apple, Betsey Johnson, black currant, Cedar, currant, freesia, grapefruit, lily, lily of the valley, mandarin, mandarin orange, Musk, orange, pear, praline, red apple, sandalwood, tangerine
Scent Name: Betsey Johnson
Manufacturer: Betsy Johnson
Scent Description and Notes: “In 2006 she launches her first fragrance, Betsey Johnson, a real pop art luxury. The outer package is decorated with the details which reflect her style, leopard print and roses, while the bottle is accentuated with a very unusual and attention-drawing top. The unusual bottle was designed by Colorful Licenses.
Betsey Johnson fragrance was created by two noses, Bernard Blanc and Mathilde Bijaoui. They gave it a sparkling and joyful opening, combining the notes of grapefruit, pear, black currant and tangerine. The middle notes unite the floral and fruity accords of freesia, lily of the valley and red apple, while the base bring cedarwood, sandalwood, praline, amber and musks.
Betsey Johnson by Betsey Johnson is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women. Betsey Johnson was launched in 2006. Betsey Johnson was created by Bernard Blanc and Mathilde Bijaoui. Top notes are Pear, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit; middle notes are Red Apple, Freesia and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Praline, Amber, Sandalwood, Musk, Cashmere Wood and Cedar.“ -https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Betsey-Johnson/Betsey-Johnson-2072.html
Oil Color: The bright yellow of Corn oil.
Bottle Design and Artwork: The 3.4 oz bottle is clear and faceted, shaped like a fancy crystal light base that has been corseted. The cap and nozzle are the Betsey Johnson pink with the cap itself being taller than the bottle and shaped like a combination of a lacey florentine cookie and something that might be worn on a flamenco dancer’s head.
Scent:
- ITB: There’s a bit of the cologne/perfume fixative that I smell alongside the currant, zesty grapefruit, apple, freesia, and lily. The only wood tone that I pick up at this point is a slight husky cedarwood at the very back. It’s certainly sweet, but it seems to have some depth to it as well.
- Wet: Sweet, bright, and playful. The florid, fruity tones of currant, pear, and sparkling mandarin dance the top with a creamy lily and sweet musk swirling around the base. While it is youthful, it’s a bright scent with a good bit of sillage.
- Dry: After close to 3 hours, I’m noticing that the musk is more prevalent on the skin, nestled against the lily, pear, and freesia, while a touch of apple, warm sugared praline, sandalwood, and cashmere swirl around the middle and the base. There’s a hint left of the citrus, but it is just a hint. This certainly is more complex as the perfume dries, which I appreciate.
Other Impressions: [Wet] “Hmm. Bangkok. We smelled that smell everywhere, but it smelled like that in public places. Like, nice, general public spaces. It’s more of a room smell rather than a person smell, but it is a chill, calming smell. ” -Tony