Blush by Marc Jacobs

zvoncica

If you haven’t yet had the opportunity to test Blush, let me share my experience with you.

You are standing next to the table with fruits. Take peach, red and juicy. Take a bite, it is delicious, isn’t it. Now take the banana. You are rather hungry, so you take another one. Before you have finished last bite, friends force you to take rollercoaster ride. You don’t want to go, but before being able to speak you are sitting in wagon. Ride starts. Up and down, on your head, in the pit without ending, up again, back to the side, up again, down, down, down.. staggering on the ground you’re trying to sit on the bench. Finally. There is jasmin and tuberose bush next to you. No cover from sun. Burning your eyelids. Seems to you that ground is spinning again. You throw up in lovely floral bush. Peach, banana, jasmin, tuberose, sun and gastric acid.

Horror. Horrific. Horrendous.
Blush by Marc Jacobs.

missk

I'm not a particularly big fan of Marc Jacobs' creations. Although some of his earlier creations are nice, I feel as if his more modern scents are too focused on the bottle design rather than the fragrance itself.

I had read many bad reviews prior to trying Blush, so I really didn't expect much. What I experienced was actually quite likable.

It's a little similar to Sicily by Dolce & Gabbana, yet much softer and cleaner. From the very first application, Blush is rather soapy and feminine. The top notes are mostly jasmine and banana with the bergamot and peach notes being extremely subtle.

The heart is a predictable yet enjoyable white floral blend, which is very delicate on the skin and has a somewhat soapy quality. I don't mind this freshness all that much, I find it nice and comforting. Amidst the soothing white florals, honeysuckle makes an entrance which adds a little more character and depth.

The drydown is primarily musk to my nose. A very close relation to a natural skin scent. Despite the fact that this fragrance doesn't have fantastic sillage or lasting strength, I'm moderately impressed.

nichka

every time I smell this perfume, I feel as i am back to the paradise on earth, tahiti.... smells almost identically as the monoi oil... looove it!

Taliera

By rights I should love this perfume. The description sounds perfect for me, it has all the notes I like, and it is a floral (my fragrance group of choice). But somehow I find this perfume repulsive. I have no doubt that it is of high quality and pleases many people, but for me it is among the top 2 perfumes that I can't stand (the other is Elle).

But, I have tried it again today, to give it a fair chance. All I can say is I still dislike it, but can appreciate that it's got some very beautiful floral notes, particularly jasmine. What is it that for me makes this perfume so disgusting? It's got to be the star anise, because everything else I know I like.

On my skin the disgusting note (the star anise, probably) is more pronounced, and together with a certain "metal" note, reminds me of blood. Let's just say it's a skin chemistry thing, because I don't want to hate against Marc Jacobs for making this!

sherapop

Another high-quality, long-lasting edp creation from Marc Jacobs, BLUSH offers a new group of florals in a musky yet clean-feeling base. In this composition, jasmine and honeysuckle loom large and are supported and framed by musk and cashmere wood. I do detect a tad of tuberose as well.

I would definitely have categorized this one as "floral woody musk", because the musk and the wood decidedly take the edge off the florals and assert themselves as substantive notes.

BLUSH has a unique sort of squeaky feeling that I love and can compare favorably to both FRACAS and DECI DELA. Although the three are entirely distinct, they do, to my nose, share this "je ne sais quoi" rather funky edge.

So far, Marc Jacobs is three for three: MARC JACOBS, ESSENCE, and BLUSH are all winners in my perfume book. Thank goodness some modern perfumers are still holding the quality candle high in the midst of the capitalized forces leading many celebs to produce junk in a bottle and fob it off as edp.

Victoria Regia

Sheer orange blossoms that dry into a more solid honeysuckle scent. Fresh and transparent, but somehow a tad strong at the same time, especially in the drydown. I read it was inspired by vintage lingerie, and I can see the connection. Pretty, ethereal and coquettish, but I'd say it has an edge. Like pairing a vintage, romantic outfit with a trendy, punky haircut and smoky eye makeup. The shower gel is to die for! I think I like it even better than the EDP itself. Very easy to wear (for those who enjoy florals), especially in the Summer. I went through an entire bottle (which almost never happens) and intend to get another one in the near future. My favorite scent by Marc Jacobs.

clairdelune

I just picked Blush up on a lark one night at my local TJMaxx and was pleasantly surprised to find that I really like it. It's a very fresh, light floral. What makes it interesting for me is the honeysuckle. I love that fragrance and don't see it that much. I read in another review somewhere, that Blush is a very 'unperfumey' perfume, and I agree with that. It's just faint, fresh flowers--great for summer. The lasting power, sadly, like a true facial blush, is transient and short-lived.

guest_DEE

is it just me or this really smells like Estee Lauder Beyond Paradise?
Anyways, this is a very very nice fragrance and long-lasting too!

Asipetitta

So sweet and pretty...My daughter loves this one on me. Wore it before went camping for 4 days and can still smell it on my sweater. Lovely, light and airy...

Tochica

This perfume is wonderful when the weather is worm. This is an airy and elegant flavour. A friend of mine compared it with gossamer scarf and elegant fine lingerie.
There are descend doses of jasmine, tuberose and freesia. In the beginning it smells a lot of anise to me. It's really a great flavour for the summer. The associations I got are - a sea, a boat, hot bodies and cold cocktails. The vial is very elegant.
I like it!

chrisstinna_b

My all time favorite! The only one I never get bored of. When I wear it, it makes me feel so feminine... it makes me feel like a princess. It's so cute, innocent and creamy... Its smell is unique. The combination of jasmine, honeysuckle and orange blossom is dreamy, just like a fairytale... I simply love it!

sharyssa

I knew i smelled something a little different in this so I think it is the bananna. Uncommon in fragrances but this smells nice I do get alot of the honeysuckle and cashmere wood and this has lasting power. Nicely done!

ktv0926

Oh, I want this one so much! It is so gentle, innocent, feminine, such a "lady scent"!

Update: My impression changed after I tried Blush a couple more times. So, either the bottle I had was old or the fragrance is stuffy and quite overloaded with flowers, like they are all blooming at the same time and you can't breath. I was disappointed since I really liked it at first.

Cherub573

Blush is so delicate and feminine. It smelled to me of sweet Jasmine tea. I think this is a beautifully subtle fragrance. It lasted 3 hours on me, without any kind of layering.

kay_li13

:) This is really long lasting. I just propped my hand up and smelled it, so I decided to write a review. It's a floral perfume with a spiky punch. you can smell the top notes well, and the banana is really a nice touch. mmm. the florals in the heart are a bit big for my taste (a fruity girl myself) but the dry down is fantastic. there's this just got out of the shower and i smell delish-ious feeling that i love. yummy.

tessture

I get a sweet floral with a terrible body odor note on the underside. Pretty and horrid at the same time.

worshipmoments

Long lasting perfume, very elegant and sexy. The best jasmine scent. Love it.

Malegria

Pretty jasmine in ruffles. Jasmine dominates every other component in this scent!It`s a bit powdery, but more like "baby powder" powdery.When I will crave pure light jasmine, I`ll get a bottle.The dry down is a bit ordinary, but the staying power is not very good either - so re-spritz and enjoy!