There is nothing like crafting your own scent and feeling comfortable and in complete harmony every time you spray it on your skin: there’s something addictive about discovering a new smell that pleases our brain.
But there may be something even more exciting in the world of fragrances, and that is when everyone asks you what perfume you’re wearing because it can only mean one thing: others also have a favorable chemical reaction.
And that is exactly what has happened to me with a new fragrance that I’ve been using for a short time and that people at work always ask me about because of how good it smells: a sweet perfume that isn’t cloying and that evolves on the skin in a very special way.
The Sweet Perfume People Always Ask Me About
It is the Eau de Parfum Rare by Rare Beauty, Selena Gomez’s brand. A sweet perfume that was released this summer and that is ideal to wear in autumn and winter due to its warm, creamy, spicy, and enveloping notes: from the first spray the sensation is comforting.
But what does Selena Gomez’s perfume, created with perfumer Jérôme Epinette, actually smell like? It belongs to the oriental vanilla family, and its main notes are gourmand. At the opening, there is the scent of creamy pistachio, melted caramel, and pink pepper.
In the heart, vanilla, ginger, and cocoa are present, and in the base, for hours, an intimate and sexy backdrop of sandalwood, tonka bean, and musk lingers. A scent that I have noticed even at the end of the day after a full work shift, so it lasts a long time on the skin and does not evaporate. Moreover, it is ideal for wearing on all kinds of occasions, including at night, as Selena confirms.
Eau de Parfum Rare by Rare Beauty
A sweet perfume with notes like vanilla, pistachio, ginger, or musk.
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It is sweet but not cloying.
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It lasts many hours on the skin.
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It’s very easy to apply thanks to its tailored spray nozzle.
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It evolves in a very special way and the finish on the skin is different from the first hour of use.
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It has a somewhat high price, costing 79 euros for a 50 ml bottle, so if you wear it daily, it won’t last more than about three months.
“My days are never the same, so I wanted a fragrance that would evolve with me according to the situation and the moment. Something I could wear at home, on any quiet morning, or on a big party night and that would always suit me,” Selena Gomez explained during its launch.
But the other interesting part of this perfume is that it does not have a traditional spray bottle; its cap is designed to be accessible. “Traditional perfumes, with standard pumps and decorative caps, can be a challenge for people with dexterity issues. We teamed up with a hand therapist and a packaging engineering team to create a luxurious and ergonomic bottle that guarantees comfortable and effortless application for everyone,” the brand explains.
Other details to consider: it is 100% cruelty-free, vegan, free of parabens, dermatologically tested, and suitable even for the most sensitive skin. Grab it right away at Sephora if you like sweet but soft perfumes and wear it daily for the coming months.
