Growing up my favorite flower in my mothers garden was the Lily of the Valley, with its sweet aromatic scent. So naturally when I first received Jessica McClintock Eau de Parfum as a gift from my boyfriend (now husband!) I was quite pleased as it reminded me so much of my mother's garden. That bottle has long since been finished up but my husband liked it so much that he surprised me with another bottle this last Christmas.

The Jessica McClintock Design House of San Francisco has long been associated with clothing that blends fantasy and romance. Indeed, my wedding dress was an elegant Jessica McClintock design with lots of lace designed in a very romantic style. Likewise, the Jessica McClintock Eau de Parfum is equally elegant, with its wonderful light floral smell, with just a touch of citrus, that is romantic and captivating.

The perfume, which made its debut in 1988, has wonderful uplifting top notes of black currant bergamot and basil. Top notes are the essential oils that typically evaporate very fast and give you the initial impression of a scent but typically do not last very long. The longer lasting base notes include Lily of the Valley, along with subtle lemon musk and sandalwood.

While this perfume is obviously a beautiful selection for a spring or summer day, it also works well as a spirit-lifting fragrance during the dark, dreary winter months. Likewise, while most women would chose to wear this as a daytime fragrance, I have worn in the evenings on hot summer nights and it is quite pleasant and not overpowering.

Jessica MClintock 3.4 ounce Spray comes in a clear glass bottle with the Jessica McClintock logo on front. Its white pull-off plastic lid has a beautiful embossed design. I found the bottle easy to hold and direct the spray, but I did have to be a little bit careful not to over-spray.

My Final Thoughts

Jessica McClintock is very refreshing floral fragrance which work well for me living here in California. Needless to say, it brings back wonderful memories of my Mom's garden, which unfortunately I am unable to duplicate since I didn't inherit her green thumb. If you don't enjoy very pure floral scents, this might not be a good choice for you. However, if you enjoy a nice light floral scent that is not overwhelming, then Jessica McClintock is just for you or your loved one.

Purchasing Information

Jessica McClintock is sold in department stores such as Macy's for around $57. However, on-line perfume etailers such as Sentiments sell the 3.4 ounce spray for as little as $32.33.

Other Jessica McClintock fragrances:

Jess
Scott McClintock for Men
Jessica McClintock 3


www.jessicamcclintock.com

My other fragrance reviews:

Women's

Allure by Chanel
Salvatore Ferragamo

Men's

Lauder Intuition


Recommended: Yes