Viva La Juicy Sucré Juicy Couture 2016
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Delicate, Fluffy, Sucré!
Juicy Couture delighted us in 2016 with another sugary version of the 2000s fragrance classic Viva La Juicy. The delicious name of this flanker is Viva La Juicy Sucré.
The sweet little cake is a true eye-catcher on the vanity or in the perfume shelf. It looks as if the regular VLJ bottle has been coated with liquid powdered sugar cream and set in a golden cupcake mold. What some find silly, others find brilliant. The bottle looks like a delicious sculpture in cupcake size. The person who designed this fragrance is truly a packaging genius. As a full-blooded sweet tooth, I can't look away. However, the 30ml bottle lacks the white "drip," which is only present on the 50ml and 100ml versions.
Upon the first spray, you are enchanted by the familiar, slightly fizzy VLJ opening with the mandarin orange. Here, you immediately know you are dealing with VLJ.
Orange blossom provides a slight creaminess in the heart note paired with sweet almond cream on top. As it develops, the long-lasting notes of whipped cream and cocoa come into play. I find that the fragrance becomes increasingly delicious as it unfolds. This blend of notes and the vibes this fragrance exudes are something special, as they form a delicate mixture that truly reminds one of a fruity cream cake with chocolate sprinkles.
You are overwhelmed by the dreamy sweetness that is softly and fluffily presented to you. I like that the fragrance is not simply JUST sweet, but clearly offers several facets, as like its big sister Viva La Juicy, Sucré is also slightly floral and fruity. In this version, the gourmand notes are fully in focus.
This is a gourmand to my taste. The "touch too much" of edible notes is definitely there, but everything is so charmingly packaged (in the truest sense of the word, just look at the bottle!) that you can't keep your hands off it.
I think this is a fragrance that can really score on a date, perhaps in a lovely old-fashioned café with lavish cakes and other fruity treats on display.
The lady I imagine wearing this fragrance is humorous, cute, and lovely. Of course, she has a fashion-conscious style, has beautiful, silky hair, and smells fantastic. She simply has that certain something without coming across as arrogant.
I have often read comparisons to Pink Sugar. I cannot confirm any noticeable similarities here, except for maybe a few fragrance notes. Neither the creaminess is present in Pink Sugar, nor is the chic and subtle sweetness found in Sucré. Pink Sugar is much sharper - and sorry - clumsy compared to Sucré.
A nicer alternative with great similarity is Sweet Like Candy by Ariana Grande; even the fragrance name could be interpreted as a reference.
Unfortunately, VLJ Sucré has been discontinued for quite some time... Almost as rare as a unicorn! :) You have to be a bit lucky to find a good deal at an affordable price, which is really, really mean!
Juicy Couture, if you hear me, please, please, do a re-release of this little treasure!
The sweet little cake is a true eye-catcher on the vanity or in the perfume shelf. It looks as if the regular VLJ bottle has been coated with liquid powdered sugar cream and set in a golden cupcake mold. What some find silly, others find brilliant. The bottle looks like a delicious sculpture in cupcake size. The person who designed this fragrance is truly a packaging genius. As a full-blooded sweet tooth, I can't look away. However, the 30ml bottle lacks the white "drip," which is only present on the 50ml and 100ml versions.
Upon the first spray, you are enchanted by the familiar, slightly fizzy VLJ opening with the mandarin orange. Here, you immediately know you are dealing with VLJ.
Orange blossom provides a slight creaminess in the heart note paired with sweet almond cream on top. As it develops, the long-lasting notes of whipped cream and cocoa come into play. I find that the fragrance becomes increasingly delicious as it unfolds. This blend of notes and the vibes this fragrance exudes are something special, as they form a delicate mixture that truly reminds one of a fruity cream cake with chocolate sprinkles.
You are overwhelmed by the dreamy sweetness that is softly and fluffily presented to you. I like that the fragrance is not simply JUST sweet, but clearly offers several facets, as like its big sister Viva La Juicy, Sucré is also slightly floral and fruity. In this version, the gourmand notes are fully in focus.
This is a gourmand to my taste. The "touch too much" of edible notes is definitely there, but everything is so charmingly packaged (in the truest sense of the word, just look at the bottle!) that you can't keep your hands off it.
I think this is a fragrance that can really score on a date, perhaps in a lovely old-fashioned café with lavish cakes and other fruity treats on display.
The lady I imagine wearing this fragrance is humorous, cute, and lovely. Of course, she has a fashion-conscious style, has beautiful, silky hair, and smells fantastic. She simply has that certain something without coming across as arrogant.
I have often read comparisons to Pink Sugar. I cannot confirm any noticeable similarities here, except for maybe a few fragrance notes. Neither the creaminess is present in Pink Sugar, nor is the chic and subtle sweetness found in Sucré. Pink Sugar is much sharper - and sorry - clumsy compared to Sucré.
A nicer alternative with great similarity is Sweet Like Candy by Ariana Grande; even the fragrance name could be interpreted as a reference.
Unfortunately, VLJ Sucré has been discontinued for quite some time... Almost as rare as a unicorn! :) You have to be a bit lucky to find a good deal at an affordable price, which is really, really mean!
Juicy Couture, if you hear me, please, please, do a re-release of this little treasure!
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I find the bottle so "quirky" that it's just genius, and according to your review, it smells just like it looks. What a shame. I would have liked to try it too. It must be great.
However, I doubt it would go over well on a date (with an adult) and might scream a bit too much "oh my Gooooood, I'm sooo sweet."
I hope the folks at JC heed your request!