Energy C Grapefruit

Grapefruit is one of my favourite notes and Comme des Garçons is a house I'm always interested in, so my expectations of this one might have been a little too high. This is a good citrus scent, but not exceptional, at least to my nose. It's not an unrealistic interpretation of the grapefruit note, but a little subdued somehow: definitely less bright and sparkling than the real thing. The bottle makes sense in that regard: it's just a little bit cold, sterile, medicinal. Which might be just what the doctor ordered for some people, but I personally like my grapefruit either deliciously bitter (like in Pamplelune) or a little sweetened (like in Histoires de Parfums 1873 for instance). So although I do like this one well enough, I'm not longing for more now that my sample is gone - which is just as well, since it doesn't seem to be easily available anymore anyway. All's well that ends well!

Very nice and sophisticated cologne. The flesh of grapefruit, not just oils. Stays for 3-4 hours on skin and the whole day on clothes. Very complimentary on young women.

I am a huge fan of this house, but this particular fragrance disappointed me. Far too sporty.

I have a love-hate relationship with grapefruit. I don't like the taste of the citrus, but I do like the natural scent of both the tree and the fruit. Unfortunately, citrus scents in general usually turn sour or acidic on my skin. However, this grapefruit dominant fragrance is a little different. Comme Des Garçons Energy C Grapefruit is on the sweet side of things. The grapefruit accord is lightly sugared, and appears fresher and more watery when worn on the skin. This fragrance is incredibly invigorating and inoffensive. It is the perfect hot weather scent for both sexes. It's not nearly as masculine as I expected it to be. The soft floral heart of jasmine, neroli and iris makes it surprisingly feminine and delicate. Seeing that this fragrance is less focused on a harsh, citrusy interpretation of grapefruit, I find it much easier to wear. The light, musky drydown is also quite captivating on the skin. I honestly wouldn't blind purchase this fragrance if you're after something that smells solely of grapefruit. You may be disappointed by its complexity. On the other hand, if citrus scents aren't usually your cup of tea, you might be pleasantly surprised. For a niche fragrance, Energy C Grapefruit is thankfully not over-priced. I think this Energy C series from Comme Des Garçons are great to buy for layering purposes. They are also fantastic for hot and dry Summer days. Energy C Grapefruit, while not super lasting, does last a good few hours on my skin. The sillage is also fairly light, but noticeable. I recommend.

CdG - Energy C Grapefruit is very refreshing. Such a powerhouse for a citrus fragrance. It's a close reminder to Hermes Concentre Orange de Verte too, although CdG has more power and punch. Like any other CdG, I assume that they used synthetic material for the grapefruit notes which results to the unnatural tartness of the fruit. I'm not saying that to convey negative result..it's that syntheticallity (I'm not sure if that's even a word) what makes this perfume a good mood lifter, especiallly for those who live in the tropics.