Fraise Fouettée Le Monde Gourmand 2024 Parfum en L'eau

I was hoping this would be a bit more complex, or smell a bit more fresh, but its incredibly synthetic and one note. However, that isn't necessarily a bad thing. While this was disappointing at first due to my expectations, I've come to like how unapologetically nostalgic and girly this is. When they made this they really just liquefied your childhood strawberry lipsmackers and poured it into a spray bottle. I have layered this with Yara by Lattafa to make the girliest combo ever.

strawberry nostalgia bottled up! smells like strawberry chapstick and babydoll heads but in a more palatable way. Buttery strawberry with hints of sweet banana and soft vanilla undertones. Such a fun take on strawberry that’s definitely very specific for who will enjoy it, but it’s just so charming.

Fraise Fouettée is like pouring a bottle of strawberry cream liqueur on your skin - complete with the milky-pink "en l'eau" semi-opaque juice.

The note breakdown to me is:
- 40% bright + artificial strawberry syrup (almost leans into "cherry chapstick" territory)
- 15% smooth liqueur (not too dark or boozy, just enough to have a "bite")
- 40% watery cream
- 5% a dash of coconut milk

I don't detect any other notes - no orange, banana, heliotrope, or butter. It's a simple blend that brings back happy nostalgia for me, like:

Strawberry-scented baby dolls, but without the powder/plastic.
Cherry-flavored Lipsmacker balm from the 90s, minus the wax/lipstick component.
A glass of Nesquik-brand strawberry milk, with the red syrup is still swirling on the top as you stir.

(The liqueur does give a grownup spin on these milky strawberry memories of childhood, so it doesn't feel too "juvenile".)

All notes are present throughout wearing, but the artificial strawberry + liqueur "bite" does soften soon after spraying - making way for a creamier dry-down.

It starts loudly, but turns into a soft scent bubble pretty soon after opening. I'm going on 4 hours of still smelling it (even if softly), so I'd say it's a win for $25 USD!

It smells like the other reviews said, like strawberry chapstick. It's nostalgic, but unfortunately does not last very long. I don't think I will repurchase, I plan to use it all up in the warmer months, since it's fruity. It pairs nice with strawberry scented body butter, and Kayali's yum boujee marshmallow.

Such a sweet, girly strawberry scent! This really reminds me of a sticky strawberry smoothie with just a little banana in it (I also get the faintest reminder of a childhood medicine, in the best way possible). It’s light, so can be worn daily, and it’s not cloying at all. The longevity isn’t the best. I find this perfume the best for layering either with musky scent or vanilla scents. Great for someone who loves fruity/sweet scents