GRAND CUVÉE

I’m completely in love! Vacation Grand Cuvée is officially my signature scent. The moment I spray it, I’m transported to a luxury resort after a perfect day at the beach. It’s giving a clean girl aesthetic, sexy, expensive and effortless. I feel like the it girl when I put it on; fresh, glowing, and unforgettable. The scent reminds me of the vibes I get when wearing Jo Malone Beach Blossom and Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Eau Fraîche, but Grand Cuvée feels more refined and elevated. My husband can’t stop complimenting me when I wear it. He’s obsessed with it too. 🤭 I usually wear it solo, but it layers well with Jo Malone Beach Blossom, Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Eau Fraîche, and Montblanc Signature. Honestly, I want to hoard bottles since it’s limited edition. I just pray they release a body wash, lotion, sunscreen, candle... even a laundry detergent. It’s that good to me. Longevity: Moderate (4–6 hours on skin) & All day on clothes. Sillage: Soft, intimate, but noticeable Best for: Spring/Summer, beach clubs, resort getaways, everyday luxury. However, I do believe this can be worn all year round.

Love this is and confused why the general consensus so far is that this leans feminine. To me, it reads very androgynous, but a touch on the masculine side. Granted, I’m a man who’s very into amber scents so I’m definitely biased. I have the perfume mist (body spray) and the EDT, no difference in scent to me. The only change I notice over time is it definitely turns more clean-musk/skin scented. I layer most fragrances over unscented lotion,JHAG Not a Perfume-Superdose, and occasionally the musk body spray from BBW, and maybe that’s what is truly sticking around (Superdose for SURE sticks around) but I do feel like I get that lotion-y body care smell from this, especially when it’s on my clothes too. Woke up this morning and still smelled it on me, and it’s a very pleasant lingering scent.

I love this scent; it's a little hard to describe, but I'll try: musky, warm, nutty. Reminiscent of sandalwood. The vanilla is not gourmand. There is not a noticeable grape smell at all; hints of fruitiness but more like a subtle raspberry. Reminds me more of a hair product than body oil, but I don't own the Vacation Chardonnay Oil, so perhaps that's why. If you like the smell of argan oil hair products, you'll probably like this. I thought it would be my least favorite of the Vacation bunch, but I ended up liking it he most! They're all good, nice trio of different scents. They layer well. PS. This note pyramid is missing "sunwashed sails" as part of the composition; there IS a slight hint of a fabric smell!

First Impression: She's a beautifully warm, sweet, and slightly spicy fragrance—perfect for spring, summer, and dare I say fall. She opens with this sparkling champagne note that adds a touch of aldehydic brightness. There's a soft gourmand feel from vanilla bean, balanced by a juicy, sweet peach (not at all musty). There's this cozy blend of powdery musk and resinous amber giving her a skin-like warmth, while subtle cognac and woody undertones add richness and depth. She's comforting, and effortlessly pretty. Very impressed by this fragrance. She's not a beast, pretty moderate on my skin, but I also didn't go ham first wear, lol. Just simply fragrance, no scented lotions.

Funny, I don't really like the original "Vacation" scent by this brand, nor do I like "After Sun" either; however, I am in love with GRAND CUVÉE Arquiste and I don't know why! It's unique to me, and hard to describe. I get the champagne note, and slight peach smell, but neither of those notes are any that I am drawn to, so that's different... I really love the first initial smell, right out of the bottle -- it's addicting! I am reaching for this daily (June 2025)! I did purchase it on sale buy one get one 50% off (Ulta), which I am glad about because I do think it is pricey. Obviously not to pricey for me to buy two bottles of it! LOL! I do love it!