Walk On Air

My mother had a lily-of-the-valley/muguet fragrance when I was younger that I adored so much I ended up using it more than she did. I can’t remember what brand it was, but it wasn’t Jessica McClintock or Diorissimo or any other designer fragrance. I strongly suspect it was Crabtree & Evelyn, with Caswell Massey being a close second. In any case, upon first spraying Walking On Air, I am immediately taken back to my 13 year old self, not caring one iota that I’m wearing a rather prim scent by early 1990s standards. A few years later, Bath and Body Works would take over, so perhaps my mom was just ahead of her time with her light but dewy LOTV edt. Walking on Air has that same dewy, slightly green LOTV I fondly remember. I smell it from beginning to end. This fragrance is very aromatic. I think it would be more aptly named Garden Walk, because you get different whiffs of florals and greenery as it dries down. Sadly, it doesn’t last but about 4 hours on skin, but it does last much longer on clothes. It’s one of my few fragrances that’s pleasant straight from the first spray. Is it a safe blind buy? Probably not; it’s not a scent profile that’s getting much buzz these days. It was full bottle worthy for me, however. I lost my mom several years ago, and wearing Walking on Air is bringing back so many fond memories of her. This will be my Easter fragrance this year. I’m glad I found Walking on Air.

Walk On Air by Kate Spade was truly something special airy, dreamy, and full of whimsical charm. It felt like walking through a garden in the clouds, soft and weightless, with sunlight peeking through trees. I remember exactly how it made me feel: calm, enchanted, and oddly invincible in the most delicate way. What made it stand out was how unique the composition was lime, fern, Solomon’s seal, neroli, and then a swirl of lilies, magnolia, jasmine, and even narcissus. It was floral, yes, but not in a generic way .... It had an elegant green lift, like a fairytale bouquet laced with wind. I’ve never found anything quite like it since, and I miss it like crazy. Some perfumes are just bottled memories, and this one took a whole piece of my heart with it. – Bhavna Darira Chesan

This is quickly becoming a favorite everyday scent for me! There isn't a time where I smell this and think it's too much or too little. It's a comforting feeling for someone who is dealing with messed up scent profiles due to Covid. Nothing smells the way it should to me anymore. I asked my adult children what they thought of the scent on me and they replied, It's light...kinda just smells like you after your shower. THAT was the biggest compliment on this perfume for me as I adore light, my skin but better, type smells. Definitely will be purchasing a full bottle of this one!!! I love the watery floral notes. Comforting. I just keep smelling my wrists and when I grab my clothing from the hamper to wash this scent envelopes me like a little hug.

I love the fern and the Solomon's Seal as a supplement to the LOTV. To me the unusual notes, and the tartness of the bergamot lend an effervescent quality, while something in the middle gives it an echo of sensuality - perhaps a well-done magnolia. Overall the lightness and the green of it do not seem dull or office-worthy, but rather other-worldly, as perhaps the name might accidentally indicate - with a bitterness of something a fairy might wear. Also, I love when a scent has the powder of iris in its base - it is a wonderful, delicate way to finish off a perfume. I think this is her best scent. Subtle, nuanced, and quite underrated. And actually it lasts medium to long on me, with an arm's length, though not room-filling sillage.

Blind bought this at Marshalls after reading a bit about it here and was not disappointed! Walk on Air is clean and captivating, simple but beautiful white florals, super feminine, light, and fresh. It is surprisingly long lasting and has moderate projection. This is an easy fragrance to use at any time, inoffensive when used responsibly, and pleasant for all occasions. Unfortunately, it seems that this is now discontinued so I will enjoy it while it lasts. Coach Signature Summer Legacy is a similar fresh white floral perfume, but that too seems to be discontinued. :’-( Another perfume that is similar to Walk on Air’s floral freshness is Elizabeth Arden’s White Tea Eau Florale.