Gingham Love

I freaking loved this stuff from the get-go. Gingham Love is within my circle of nostalgic smells. I associate it with love, Valentine’s Day, and my partner. The bright red aesthetic, the name, the scent, all of it appealed to me hard. Around when it was first released, I got the body mist and a ton of pocketbacs because they had a great sale going on for them. Cus honestly sometimes it *can* come across as really floral, so it’s nicer to have the smaller scent bubble from the pocketbac. As opposed to spraying the body mist all over. I get a bouquet of modern, fresh red roses, with red berries scattered within. The meringue and sugar are rather light. I can’t say I know what freesia smells like on its own. So, to me, Gingham Love is mostly a fresh red floral, a little bit fruity, and just a touch of sweet meringue. As much as I adore Gingham Love, I do think a Gingham Love 2.0 could be reinterpreted. Where the red berries are turned up enough so that they are noticeable, with a massive hefty dollop of sweet meringue. 😍 Mmm yum!

I enjoy the body care (shower gel, lotion, body cream) of Gingham love. The cream starts very red berry and then about 30 minutes later, it is a rosy laundry detergent type of bubble bath vibe which I like. I also pick up the slightest chocolate note though it is not listed as a note. So we have strawberry, roses, chocolate, bubble bath. Bbw nailed this for a Valentine scent. I usually start wearing the cream and lotion of Gingham Love mid January and continue the ritual through February (I bought an extra lotion at the last sale because now it is discontinued.) I also pull out Gingham Love in spring and summer to pair with pink or red clothing. I am 40 and while it is berry dominant, I think it is a safe crowd pleaser for many personalities and ages.

It smells like warm watery rose pedals. It’s definitely a spring scent as it does remind me of rain in a way.It might sound weird but the warmness of it gives off a sexiness to it like a spring sexiness. I’ve had it for 3 years now and used to wear it senior year of high school. Spraying it again definitely purged me with nostalgic memories but it smells so good. When I first smelled it after a while I got a sensual/intimate scent from it. I always loved the smell but it smells much better and stronger, I’m not sure if it’s because of oxidization or because I haven’t smelt it in a while but it still smells like sexy wet rose pedals.😂

This one is sweet and floral, but it's just the right amount of sweetness. It's simple and classic, but that's what makes it so lovable and beautiful. I wear this during the day, though, it can also be worn at night. My body chemistry loves it so much. The fruitiness isn't too sweet nor tart, and it doesn't overpower the floral notes at all. It's got good performance for a body spray, as I can still smell it on my clothes after 4 to 6 hours. I hope they bring this back. It's girly and feminine, just the way I like it. Packaging : 8/10 True to Notes : 9/10 Sillage : 7.5/10 Longevity : 8/10 Fragrance : 10/10

MMMMM GOOD. The sugared red berries, blushing freesia rose meringue are a wonderful combination. As I always say everyone has a different body chemistry and has there own opinion. To me and my husband we agree out of all the gingham line that Gingham Love is by far #1 and a wonderful sent bath and body works nailed it with this one. We would say anyone could wear this as my husband does and he wears it well and receives compliments. Last all day on us. Remember fragrances don't have genders! Wear what you like.