Sea Island Cotton

There are some fragrances that are on the market to make a statement; there are others that, in the opinion of many, are essentially non-fragrances, there to cater to the crowd that prefers to smell clean and inoffensive. I enjoy perfumes from both schools, but most days I want a scent that makes me feel comfortable, pretty, and put together, even if I am just wearing yoga pants and a sweatshirt. Sea Island Cotton is one of those fragrances. Along with Moonlight Path, Sea Island Cotton has quickly become a daily, "just for me" scent. SIC is the ultimate calming scent, in my opinion. Yes, it does have that "clean laundry" vibe, which is actually what kept me from giving it a real shot for a long time. I can't imagine there are many people that don't enjoy the scent of good, clean laundry, but to wear a perfume that smells of laundry isn't always quite as appealing. The initial impression of Sea Island Cotton really does smell of clean laundry, but it doesn't necessarily stay that way. The citrus in the top notes blend beautifuly with the linen and flowers so that they aren't sharp or overly powerful - they give the fragrance a bright freshness. In the middle I think I detect a bit of the freesia and maybe a tiny touch of jasmine, still wrapped in that soft, clean, cottony linen. The final dry down is powdery and fresh, sweet without the candy and absolutely smooth. This is a different kind of "intoxicating" - it doesn't scream sex appeal or desire; instead, it breathes gentle comfort. It may sound corny, but it is so true. While powdery scents can be heavy and oppresive in summer heat SIC remains light enough to be refreshing even on hot summer days. In fact, I would say that this fragrance is ideal for those days. Overall, a gorgeous fragrance - it is not complex, doesn't require any effort to wear, doesn't feel the need to impress. I feel feminine, calm, and clean when wearing it. PS - love bludreamer's review of this fragrance!

This perfume has a funny story with me. Basically, when I was 12, my older cousin gave me a mini hand lotion I ritually would use on my hands every morning for about a year. It had a pleasant scent but I never cared about brands at that age, so once it was done, I didn't bother to buy more, so I couldn't find the fragrance for a while. This EDT was regifted to me by my mom many years later and it's exact same scent as the lotion, which I figure was from B&BW. I always talk about the packaging in my reviews, and the one that I have is a bit different than pictured. It's closer to the new bottles with the big, clear caps, but there's no picture on my bottle. It's simple and classy and overall, just fine, nothing too special. The fragrance, however, is very special. I've literally smelled nothing else like it. Sea Island Cotton smells just as the name suggests. There are some perfumes that literally take me to another place, and this one places me on a small, sandy beach, a white beach house behind me and a cool breeze wafting through fresh, clean, white cotton sheets to my left, the sun shining down overhead and the water reaching out to the horizon. If that doesn't describe this fragrance, I don't know what could. It's aquatic, it smells like fresh, clean cotton sheets, it's perfect for a summer day. My only gripe with this fragrance is that it doesn't last too long, but it's such a light fragrance, it's not too surprising. I still love it and just keep it in my purse if I go out. Overall, this is one of my signature scents. I recommend it to anyone who loves a fresh, clean fragrance that isn't citrusy or sickly. 10/10 from me, though I am biased. xx

This is actually cleaner and softer than CLEAN Men is. I added it to my WANT list tentatively after so many great reviews(BluDreamer7806 being the best!) but ever the sceptic I had to try it myself and when I did I was right up there with her... It starts out with a fresh breeze of pear and citruses(succulent blood orange stands out to me)touched with a slight hint of greens and flowers but this wind is only the messenger and it leaves in its wake the softest subtlest blend of florals I've ever smelled. The watery jasmine and cyclamen complement the dry orange blossom and sweet green muguet perfectly and the cotton flower note is reminiscient of laundy on the line warming in the sun, kissed with these scents. The drydown is very comforting with the clean white musk and the powder covering the delicate vanilla and sandalwood. How can they say this is for women when we men like to smell soft and clean sometimes too? Sillage: okay Longevity: quite good Overall: 3.75/5 I was always a Body Shop fan until this and Rainkissed Leaves completely changed my old opinion of B&BW. I USED to think that this is where people who couldn't afford "real" perfumes got their scents but no more. I'm a believer 100%, especially with the release of four new men's scents this year. They are worth checking out..

Okay, so it's a bit like the scents in current popular cleaners and air fresheners, but hey - I really love wearing it. Kasku's description, as well as the name, is right on - it smells like when I hung my clothes on the line when I lived in South Florida. The citrus (I can't pick out the pear) makes me feel uplifted, the cotton-clean-soapiness makes me feel clean and light (I don't get so much powder, like in Moonlight Path)...and just a little touch of sweet. The base notes are not overbearing, it's a good balance. Lasts well, but not so strong to make anyone at work complain. Parfait. Note: I realized that this reminds me of a perfume I used to love called Mandarin Vanilla by Shiara, especially after wearing it all day. Later update: Just got DK's Cashmere Mist, and this is REALLY similar. I see where B&BW got their inspiration!

I own the 2.5 ounce eau de toilette and i LOVE IT!! It's perfect to wear anytime of the day and blends well with a lot of my fresh fragrances. It's smells just like freshly washed clothes and who does not want to smell fresh. I usually wear it around the house after i shower when i don't plan on going anywhere. It has a very good silage and longevity, especially when you spray it on your clothes. The fragrance mist has good performance as well for those who don't want to pay $50+ for a limited edition bottle. It's a very inoffensive fragrance and could be worn anytime of the day,anytime of the year. Scent: 10/10 Performance: 9/10 Packaging: 8/10

I've had this for probably 6 or 7 years, and every time I try it, I'm surprised at how much I like it! Somehow I always misremember the scent as too harsh, but then I try it once to mix things up a little and I always like it! Fresh, clean water and soft cotton, and a light, downy white musk on drydown. Simple, but effective. It sort of reminds me of a slow, foggy, rainy Saturday afternoon. Not crisp and watery like a cucumber, but like a thick mist or fog: soft, gentle, wet and cold at first, but still somehow a little warm. I don't know, I guess I'm waxing poetic. TL;DR: I liked it. It's light, clean, very musky but a light skin musk.

I think this is the best simple and inoffensive smell I've ever come across with. It does smell like clean laundry but with a dash of floral. It smells so simple and I swear I never thought the smell of fresh laundry could make me feel so feminine, calm and happy :) I hope this never gets discontinued as I always want to have a bottle of this until I die. There are certain occasions or places when a simple and pleasant smell like this is all you should wear so as not to offend anyone. My only complaint is longevity is pretty weak. It lasts only about an hour on me and I often find myself reapplying several times a day.

I have worn this for many years...I think I first purchased it or a variation of it from BBW twelve years ago? could it be that long? I bought it when I was pregnant with my daughter and needed something in the summer to feel refreshed and this was it. It is refreshing and light and smells like clean linen. Its a great step of the shower feel fresh scent. Whenever I don't know what to put on, this goes on. Doesn't last long though. Too light. But it makes me feel happy and calm. Edited: This site says this came out in 2007, but there was definitely a cotton blossom or some other scent that was the predecessor to this.

This is one of my favorites. It's soft and clean, like snuggling with a blankie when I was little. For that reason, I think I find it comforting. But it's not all powder and laundry soap either. There's a subtle complexity to this making you feel like you're sitting on your beach front porch with a cup of tea wrapped in a freshly washed blanket first thing in the morning, watching the waves break on the shore and hearing the gulls call. It's an aptly named fragrance where I pick up the sea air as much as I pick up the freshly washed cotton. Good stuff.

Smells like sea world to me but not in a bad way or a gross fishy way, in an aquatic nostalgic way, Reminds me when I was a little kid, taking a bubble bath, has this nostalgic vibe to it, very clean and fresh, soapy, a little bit powdery, smells a little bit like fresh laundry, im so happy i found THE nostalgic memories scent, may be my new favorite bath and body works scent, would layer great with my Glow By Jennifer Lopez Perfume don't know why bath and body works stopped selling this, such a classic clean scent!,

I totally love this fragrance, clean, musky, soapy, floral, powder, marine fresh, all rounded and blended so nothing is harsh all softly working together. I have the body spray just wish it lasted longer on me fades very quickly. Haven't been able to find the EDT..This is the type of fragrance I remember wearing for the summer break as a young teenager and feeling fresh, and soapy clean, and free for the summer, it reminds me of wearing Yardley Sea jade a popular fragrance back then.

My second favorite from bbw,aside from dark kiss, it just smells very clean,nothing extraordinary but it's clean and there's something that just makes you feel comfortable wearing this scent,and what's good about it is that it costs a cheap price as well,smells synthetic,but very subtle,a bit menthol? Just the slightest bit(?) anyways this is so good but i can't even explain it to anyone Bottle:4 Packaging:0(body mist) Scent:10 Unique:4 Sillage:6 Longevity:6 Repurchase:YES!!!

When I don't want perfume...this is my solution. Soft & fresh like clean laundry, yet feminine with just a hint of vanilla & musk. Never overpowering. Just lingering faintly. I'm not a fan of BBW's fruity, sugary, scents...But I am a fan of their Green, Aquatics, and Citrus scents. That's where I think BBW's talent lies. They seem to get those just right all the time! I only have the mist, but it gets the job done! It kisses the skin with just enough fragrance.

This has always been so beautiful to me. I've loved this fragrance since I was a kid. The new formulation from 2022 (I have the body spray, lotion, and shower gel) still smells the same, as I've always remembered. I rarely like fresh scents, so this is something special. I love the lush freesia in this immensely. It takes you right to the beach without the hot scent of the sun. You're lounging in the shade with a luxurious, freshly washed towel. It's amazing.

I own this as a lotion rather than a spray. Fresh-smelling and heavy on the powdery notes at first, a touch floral, with a green undertone that it mellows into more. Or maybe I'm just so obsessed with sniffing this that my nose gets used to the powderiness, allowing me to appreciate the green notes more. This is a scent I adore but my mother hates, so I never get to wear it.

RELAXING , aquatic, clean ,breezy Reminds me so much of an early childhood memory (don't know why I guess its the calmness it gives) makes you feel like u're walking by the sea but it's not on a very hot day , with rather cool sea breeze touching your face The shower gel is also breath taking with its light blue colour & foamy scent One of BBW's unique master pieces

Pure joy and comfort! A sister to Rain-kissed Leaves, perhaps? The scent is cool, soft and fresh and fluffy, like clean laundry ready to be hung in the breeze. The juicy top notes give a mild tangy but oceanic spray while the flowers at the middle caress and bloom on your skin. The final notes are gentle, soft and sweet, yet laundry fresh. I LOVE this scent :)

I know they have all kinds of notes listed above, but they are all blended so well, that all I percieve when I wear this scent is fresh, and clean! It epitomizes the definition of a clean, fresh scent. Not sexy or elegant or any of that. Just fresh and clean. Sillage is fairly good, but you will need to re-apply every couple of hours. Nice clean scent!

Crispy clean fresh and ready for action....it is what has become my signature scent, my everyday wear...specially for summer. I tend to wear others for special occasions and for getting close, but for every morning and everyday wear, I layer the shower gel, body lotion and body spray the perfume too and I am set for the day, LOVES IT!!

on my skin..this smells like i wore donna karan's cashmere mist and then went to the beach with my friends...its very light but i still can smell it...really good purchase..i have to admit that i wasnt really into it atfirst bu when they changed the looks of the signature collection...it was kind of like they improved the scent