Took a trip to Sephora and tested out a few new fragrances, including this one. It's impossible not to compare Crème de clementine vs
Clementine Dream since both have clementine in their name, claim to be orange creamsicle inspired and both are sold at Sephora. So here goes my review!
I'll say it right now, this one clearly wins the battle of the orange creamsicle between NEST and The 7 Virtues. Instead of having a plethora of notes to try and replicate an orange creamsicle, NEST stuck with a few notes and crafted them right. The beginning is tangy, fresh and fruity as the orange comes out fighting. Doesn't take long before this very creamy, gourmand flavor comes out. Orange and vanilla ice cream are swirled together just right and it's just so mouthwatering! It's a pretty linear fragrance I do have to say and it dries down vanilla, creamy, fruity and citrusy, just like it says.
Although orange creamsicle sounds summer-like, I'd wear this best during spring and fall. It has a very nice comforting, cozy and creamy drydown which makes it nice for colder temps, but the orange and citrusy notes at the top make it a refreshing and tangy option for warm weather (but not sweltering weather). I've bought myself a travel size and will be testing it out further, but right now I'm leaning towards buying a full bottle during the Sephora's Fall Sale. I will say it's not blind-buy safe as my boyfriend also tested it on his skin and his skin chemistry didn't react as well to it as mine did. Try before you buy, but don't pass up on it!