Viva La Juicy Bowdacious

I love Juicy scents. Most of them, in fact. Especially all the ones that come in the over-the-top, square flankers. The only one I haven't enjoyed in recent years is Juicy Couture Noir, which is a shame because I wanted to collect them all and it came in a beautiful bottle. But on to Bowdacious... It is definitely a bit of a departure for Juicy Couture. There is only a hint of the original Juicy DNA in this. It is definitely mainly fruits and lots and lots of COCONUT! Which isn't a bad thing if you love sweet, fruity, girly scents. Especially gourmands. The bottle is over the top and I adore it, some may say it's tacky but to me the Juicy bottles are interesting and that's the main thing. This does not have a lot of complexity to it, and it remains almost the same from first spray. Right away is when you can smell the classic jasmine and floral Juicy Couture DNA, then it becomes sweeter as time goes on and the coconut comes out. It is a gorgeous scent for summer. Inoffensive. Some may say generic. But is has a little bit of tart note at first that I have just fallen in love with. Also, the coconut has a real smell to it. Not plastic or fake like a lot of coconut scents tend to be like. I think if you are a Juicy fan you will like this, especially with the warm weather coming up. It's so cliché but it really does transport you to a beautiful beach or a tropical paradise. It takes me back to a couple of vacations I went on. Especially one where I had fresh coconut every morning. And I would assume in the hot weather/sun the coconut would come out even more with this scent. Some may also say that a million body sprays smell like this - though first of all no body spray comes in a gorgeous bottle like this, secondly, this scent is definitely a bit more complex and lasts longer. In terms of sillage, it's pretty good. Longevity, not so much. But I think sillage/longevity are not always the easiest to judge on yourself. I've worn perfumes that I thought were long gone but others could still smell them going strong. So it depends. Anyways, if you have the cash, and are a huge JC fan, then I say go grab some bows! This smells like real coconut and the bottle is fabulous!

Dang it Juicy! Just stop! My wallet is saying NO, but my nose is saying YES! I don't even need this, and I 100% think it is not worth the typical Ulta US price tag of $106+ for Juicy Couture flankers. I would be willing to spend about forty bucks on it, tops. I guess I'd rather save my money and go to an actual beach. I really liked this from first whiff. Coconut and "beachy" smells are growing on me, but they have to be blended well or I just smell a soapy mess. To me this is done nicely. It is a very strong coconut note, so if that is not your thing, stay far away! My husbands job involves him having the territory of Hawaii. All of it. (I know...how awful...lol), and sometimes I get to tag along. This scent reminds me of a lot of the drinks I've tasted there that have coconut milk in them and the florals are very "white" floral, and very pretty. I can imagine wearing this and sipping a fruity cocktail by the beach while the scents of all of the native flowers and trees waft all around me. I just tested two other Juicy fragrances that were not my cup of tea at all~ this somehow snuck in to my strict Juicy interview process & passed. All noses are different and we like what we like. If you like Kate Spade's Live Colorfully, you will probably enjoy this very much. They are very very similar in strength, quality of ingredients, scent, and longevity. In fact, it's almost a copy cat version of LC. This is a "happy" , summer smell to me. It is solidly based on the original juicy, but the coconut holds its own ground. This is absolutely a scent I can imagine would be annoying to a lot of people (especially if you spray to much), so use judiciously. Thanks so much! <3

I tried this at Ulta last week and fell completely in love with it! I've used the original VLJ since 2008 and am familiar with every flanker. I never pay retail for Juicy perfumes but couldn't resist buying this baby. I was gonna just wait til its price lowered to like $45 on Ebay & fragrancenet (as all the VLJ flankers do hehe) but I just could not wait. This has the amazing VLJ DNA but it's so much better! It's less warm, rich & heavy. The tart fruity notes here are very toned down & it's much more creamy/delicate (in a good way). The coconut is super strong! The coconut note is sweet, so refreshing, creamy and yummy. It's not a sunscreen coconut, it's more of a fresh natural coconut. It does NOT smell like bath & body works' infamous coconut note. With the floral notes combined, for a brief time smells similar to the dry down of the original (vanilla, sweet goodness) with fresh, natural coconut added and all of the tartness of the mandarin and berries removed. The dry down of this smells a little similar to VLJ Sucre except MUCH less sugary/sweet and much more delicate/fresh. It's a nutty, sweet scent that is very slightly powdery. I'm really confused as to why vanilla is not listed as a note because it's definitely there. I personally love the girly pink bottle but the marketing of this perfume is very weird. I think it would've been way cooler if they gave this a tropical vibe using cool summer colors and a beach theme. How cool would a beachy type of Viva La Juicy bottle be!? :) I love any kind of girly pink stuff though so I don't mind this design lol. Overall it's definitely my FAVORITE VLJ flanker

Surprisingly nice. Goes on very sweet. Too sweet for me, as although I like sweet things within reason, I don't have a very sweet tooth. But, after a few minutes, it becomes more than bearable. I have smelt something almost exactly like this before, but I just can't place it. Have a feeling it was a scented eraser (or rubber, as we call them here!)? I loved scented rubbers (erasers!), when I was a child, so that could have been it. Think this particular one may even have been pink and in the shape of a bow...? I'm a big fan of melon notes (I'm practically addicted to Melon Juicy Tubes!), so that part is very nice. Ends up a delicious, vanilla, melon, gingerbread gourmand, with a hint of coconut and pear. It's very slightly savoury, too, which I like. Might even buy this one. Despite the fact that the last time I would have, truly, appreciated a bottle like this I was 4 years old. Edit: Sadly, there was something about the drydown I really didn't like. It was sort of hollow and artificially musky (even though musk isn't listed as a note). Drydown is really important, to me, as that is what you are left with, for hours, unless you try to scrub it off.

I got really lucky and managed to buy a 50ml brand new bottle of bowdacious with cellophane sealed box - from a owner who does not care for this fragrance and have never opened it. This is pure coconut with some floral and very little fruity notes, very unique - not coconut vanilla, not coconut milk. Not lactonic. It's very clean and oddly does not really have the usual viva la juicy DNA but still pleasant. I like how it smells but I like to smell sweet on myself. I hunted this down because the perfumer Honorine Blanc for this is the same as gold couture and JC Gold Couture is a really beautiful caramel scent I enjoy. This was launched in 2019 so this is about 4 years old even if you get a bottle of this now. Good news is - I don't think it is so heavenly you absolutely need to hunt this down. It is okay, you are not missing much. This note is very niche....you would like this if you really like a clean coconut scent. I happen to really enjoy the tacky over the top solid plastic pink bows...haha. But I would much prefer milky coconut, lactonic and sweet scents.

You don’t appreciate a good thing till it’s gone they say.. oh how true! I purchased the EDP from Ulta years ago & savored every spray, only wearing it for my most special moments. I’m devastated it’s discontinued now. Reading reviews of people’s experience finding this at TJ MAXX now is confusing, but also makes sense they are saying it’s not the EDP. This frangrance is youthful, playful, flirty femininity bottled. It’s everything I want to smell like. Upon first spray you are dazzled by lively, juicy, mouthwatering red berries, melon, & orange, then delicate white florals, then a sweet coconut and vanilla amber lingers but never takes over for me. All I’m left with is strawberry, raspberry, pineapple sorbet with a side of coconut whipped cream imprinted on my mind and I want to smell that yummy forever. On my skin, it’s even better and develops so beautifully. I get SO MANY COMPLIMENTS on this, more than I ever have with any other perfume ever.

I'm comparing the EDT that a bunch of us have been finding at discounters with the original EDP right now. To me, the EDT is much lighter (natch) and I get a lot of the coconut milk vs. with the EDP, I get more of the melon and pear. The woody base is also more noticeable in the dry down with the EDP and it's all around deeper in feel (again, as expected). If you like the overall Viva La Juicy vibe and are ok with a lighter, fresher version, the EDT will probably be worth trying. I got mine on FragranceNet and it was 100ml for $35 so overall, I'm happy. I can always layer it with the original EDP or Gold if I want it to have more oomph. Bowdacious is my fave flanker from the line so I was excited to find this EDT, even if it is lighter or more 'grey market' or whatever, lol

This is freaking amazing. I love an ozonic fresh coconut smell and this is seriously fantastic - especially for the cost. I'm going to be bold here and just say it - if you ignore the bottle, this can easily be a niche 'holiday scent' perfume. Why? Because it is not your typical teenage scent by juicy. It has something special that you wouldn't expect. I think the blend ion pear and mellon does something magical on the skin that creates a unique scent bubble that is atypical of a 'sweet coconut' perfume. In conclusion, I purchased this on a whim and got SO MANY compliments - to the point I was a little embarrassed to say what I was wearing - but the truth is, this is a great scent! I'm on my second bottle. Sillage 8/10 longevity 6/10 originality 7/`10

This is such a hot girl fragrance 😍 I have the EDP and it's easily the best out of the Viva La Juicy line. I find it to be incredibly alluring so it's a shame that it's been discontinued. The coconut milk and honeydew melon are at the forefront but I can also detect a bit of the pear, tiare flower and white ginger lily. Driftwood and tonka are heavily in the base; elevating it and giving it that certain allure and "hot girl factor." Overall, Bowdacious is a creamy, beachy, melon coconut with a good dose of woodiness and a hint of a soft gingery/tonka spice. Basically a more summery, coconut version of the original VLJ. It even gives me a bit of a Hollister vibe - like something they'd release for the summer.

Such a summer scent, would probably not work any other time of year. Second to Gold Couture (which I use fall, winter and easter so they complement one another wonderfully) this is by far my favourite Viva la Juicy scent (the others I tried I find boring and "safe for all teens" to be honest). My only complaint would be they have the lasting power of body spray and I use the double amount compared to my other perfumes - so heavy on the alcohol they just evapourate. Too bad on such totally adorable scents, just want more of these two! Edit: Definitely a vacation or week end scent, would not use to the office.

Best and sexiest tropical, coconut scent. It smells so clean and sexy, delicious and beachy. I got so many compliments when I wore this and I wore it in the middle of the snow and winter which made it standout alot. There is a crisp and cold element to this which makes it suitable also for winter. Like when you go in after laying on a tropical beach. I wish they would bring this back, this is the sexiest coconut/tropical scent I have ever smelled.

I need to add and say that the sillage and longevity is actually pretty good on clothes for a VLJ Flanker. I think it's as strong as the original, maybe even better. I sprayed my sweatshirt last night and can still smell it right now (24+ hrs later). I get these constant whiffs of yummy, sugary coconut and vanilla. I could smell it even before I put the sweatshirt back on and it was sitting on my bed next to me.

I found it at Ross for $34.99 3.4oz so I bought it. It smells great for 10min, easy to wear but not ground breaking. I am happy with my purchase though! I will wear this to the gym. It's smells like soft coconut vanilla with a hint of mandarin and jasmine. What's not to like?! The longevity and sillage are very poor on my skin though. I still feel confident, fresh and pretty when I wear it

I think this fragrance is really cute! The coconut/tonka notes are really prominent, it's like a vanilla coconut cream. The fruity notes are sweet, but not enough to be overwhelming. I like layering it w/ more citrusy scents for a bit more sourness, but it's just fine by itself. It isn't anything crazy, but I got it at Ross, so it was well worth the price.

Bowdacious is very, very nice. It's one of my best blind buys. The coconut is nice and creamy, but not overpowering in that tropical, suntan oil kinda way. This is fresh, creamy and fruity, but not tart. The melon and pear are blended nicely with the coconut and florals. This seems more like a daytime fragrance, but I'd wear it in the evening for sure.

I was really hoping to get that coconut note but my nose just doesn’t detect it unfortunately, it still smells great though and I’m happy to add it to my collection. It smells like a Viva La Juicy flanker. I love all of the Viva La Juicy flankers that I have tried, in fact I find them all better than the original VLJ.

I bought this as we already have it at my store.(Lord & Taylor). It is absolutely beautiful! It definitely has the same vibe as the other flankers of VLJ, but this one has amazing sillage and you can definitely pick up in the coconut milk in this. I think this will be a big seller. It's my new favorite for sure!

I agree with everyone who said that this smells like B&BW Coconut Lime Verbena, but the florals keep it from being a dupe. They add a nice sharpness to what would otherwise be a creamy coconut citrus frag. I also lucked out, $39.99 for a set at Marshalls! Because your reviews, I bought it blind. Thank you

This is the best out of the juicy couture flankers. It’s a super sweet and tropical coconut fragrance that smells very girly and lovely. It’s also a compliment getter. The sillage and longevity are moderate and overall it’s a cute and fun summer scent if you love girly fragrances. 🎀🥥

I found the EDT today- and had the same question as someone down below. Does anyone know the differences in notes if there are any? I like this scent and I'm excited to wear it in summer. I'm definitely layering with my Harajuku Lovers G scents! ☀️🥥🌴🍹