Gin Fizz

Lubin Gin Fizz is a fragrance I’ve smelled before at Perfumology but of which I haven’t previously done a full review. Originally released in 1955 but then re-released in 2009, Gin Fizz is a fresh citrus burst, not too gourmand-like, and not too sweet, so it has a timeless vibe to it in that it does not pivot toward either more modern trend, though it was a forerunner of many fragrances to follow that were explicitly inspired by alcoholic beverages. Inspired by the cocktail with which it shares its name (as well as the inimitable Grace Kelly), Gin Fizz is fittingly effervescent blend featuring a generous use of aldehydes, a blend of citruses, and mix of florals (most notably, juniper), with white musk and oakmoss in the base. It triggers the classical response in me, “what’s not to like?” along the lines of a Dior Sauvage or Guerlain Shalimar, albeit with more of the play and fresh versatility of the former and a bit less of the gravitas of the latter. It’s unisex, easy to wear, versatile, and not underwhelming but can be applied liberally without penalty, and it’s one I’ll have to put some more thought into buying. Lubin’s catalogue is quite deep, and Gin Fizz should be at the top of the list for many to try. It is priced at $160/130 for 100/50ml like some of the house’s other offerings, priced well in a designer realm, under the $2/ml mark at the 100ml bottle size. Overall, it’s an outstanding fragrance that feels classic but still relevant and invigorating, all the same, with all the grace of Grace and a fun aldehydic concoction of a cocktail. 8 out of 10

This isn't a light or citrus scent to me at all. It is very long-lasting on me and thoroughly complex. On my skin, the only part of it that is "fresh" and"citrus" are the top notes. This fades and I am left with a boozy yet effervescent, fun-loving yet deep, concoction of notes that I can wear year-round. With the exception of Molecule 01, this is the only scent in my collection that I can wear all year round. ..and even though I wear it every season, it smells different in the summer than in the winter. It's a bit of a chameleon. In the summer, it stays fizzy, and gives off a cosmetic vibe....makes me feel fresh without smelling like a lemon. As the weather cools, it heats up on my skin and projects upward into the air, and I smell a beautiful liquor-based sunshine. It's like being in the cool woods but then the bright sun peeps in through the trees and hits you and makes your nose and ears hurt a little due to the crisp air (sorry, this one does at times do this if you apply too much in the cool weather, so don't wear it on a headache day in cooler weather). This is the only scent that is "described by others as citrus" that I have purchased. To me, there is a woody undertone that combines with the citrus that makes this incredibly unique. Quite the mood-lifter. It must be why there are some votes up there reminding others of Gucci Envy (not exactly in the scent itself, but it does remind me of my long gone Envy, in a positive way). I only spray twice, and it lasts me 13 hours. It shocks me. The experience for me is a 9 out of 10.

I've wanted to try this since last summer when I first read about the reformulation. At the time, I was on a quest for the perfect citrus scent for me. I finally got around to ordering a sample. This is a beautiful scent, it really is. Yes, it's a citrus aromatic, so there's nothing complex or unique about it..but sometimes a light fresh clean pretty fragrance is all you want. Is there gin? Well, the juniper berry gives off a little illusion of it. It's defintely soft & intoxicating. <-- I realize that seems like an intentional pun, but I assure you I'm really not lame enough to write a bad joke like that on purpose. Gin Fizz smells sophisticated and very pretty. Perfectly blended and top notch quality. The drydown is gorgeous and a tad shampoo-y. Is there fizz? No. Does it last? No, all the reviews are right on, it goes away on me after only 2 - 2 1/2 hours. What a shame, because this works really well on my skin and can totally be my summertime fragrance. I think I may want it even tho its fleeting...it's that nice.

Today after a shower, I wanted a light citrus fragrance. The thought of a winter gourmand or the deep floral or spiced scents that have been heavy in my rotation during these frigid months seemed overwhelming. I reached for Gin Fizz, which I hadn't tested on skin yet. I immediately smelled my grandmother. I know you didn't know the lady but trust me this is in no way an insult. Very clean citrus, the very slightest bit of soapiness (which i generally detest in fragrance but which is lovely here), and the very photorealistic smell of gin. I am reminded of her in a sequin cocktail dress, the glamour of the 1980's, the drink she always seemed to have nearby. There is a hint of powder here as well. A bit ethereal and not at all loud. You have to be close. A mature scent yet one I strongly believe could be pulled off by anyone at any age. It all just depends on the wearer's or the audience's frame of reference. Mine just happens to be my grandma, who never said no to a fancy party or a clear drink.

Soapy freshie with character. Clean, crispy shampooy scent. You got fresh zesty bergamot/lemon, slightly sweet. Green & invigorating juniper. A mild watery white floral accord made up for orange blossom, lily, & oakmoss. That aquatic white floral accord gives the scent such a wonderfully uplifting musky depth. Clean, citrusy, soapy/shampooy, bright, fuzzy, uplifting, happy, soft. Two major points with Gin Fizz you need to know: 1. It starts masculine but drys down feminine as the white floral accord starts to appear. However, it remains easily unisex. 2. Not very unique. It really does remind me of a shampoo. A wonderfully smelling one. I also love the fact that even though it's soapy, it is soft, & not annoyingly shape & synthetic like many soapy scents. Neutral weather, unisex scent. I "Love" it.

Okay, so here it is........a classy, elegant, refreshing citrus fragrance that does remind me of a gin cocktail - a realistic gin fizz or gin and tonic, or even my favorite Bombay Sapphire martini. The mandarin orange and white florals, most notably, the African orange flower and jasmine, bring a sparkly, juicy and slightly green effervescence to this, while the juniper touches bring the flowery “gin” like quality, and adds a spicy touch to it. The galbanum adds a smoothness and depth, as does the vetiver which makes this also wearable by a man most definitely. I would describe this personally, as a unisex fragrance to my nose. It’s not sweet - just very fresh and cool. I am craving this now in the cold of winter, because it reminds me of a delicious, cold, fragrant and hopeful Spring.

Gin Fizz was a love from a first sniff for me. I like green fragrances, but it is hard to find something original and feminine at that genre. Gin Fizz is aromatic, light, green, citrusy, a little floral, aquatic-like, with some gin notes to round it up and make it interesting. It's perfect - fresh, feminine, unique, like nothing else out there. White floral notes are very gentle and subdued, just the way I like it. The fragrance feels like some aromatic mist, a veil, silk scarf - gentle and lady-like. Great for warmer weather. There is certain classy vibe about it, but it's modern at the same time. I love it as I love most of Lubin's creations - one of my favorite perfume houses. This is a review for the new, reformatted 2009's Gin Fizz.

Airy and bubbly- so fresh and clean that almost anyone could wear this. I was curious about the relaunched perfumes of this historic brand, and sampled many from the 3 main lines, Gin Fizz stood out as far easier to wear than the other Lubins, for me it's an instant Thumbs Up. Bravo to Thomas Fontaine (the nose who updated the old formula) A breeze of citrus evolving into a soft white bouquet, nothing ostentatious but universally likable. Gin Fizz is an unobtrusive type of everyday scent, particularly suited for hot summer weather. Whether this is worth the price tag is another matter. I took the plunge and got a small bottle with no regret.

Tried a few sprays of this recently and I was very impressed. A fresh, clean perfume and I would even go on to say invigorating. It certainly wakes your senses. The top notes contain a bright fresh citrus and then the flower notes take over giving this perfume another dimension. The base notes are beautiful blended and end perfectly with a very gentle lily. I found it very longlasting on my skin, a good five hours. A Beautifully blended perfume and I hope to treat myself to it one day. Grace Kelly apparently wore this perfume in the 1950's, all I can say is this tells you how classy and beautiful this perfume really is.

After searching through MANY fragrances, after the first spray I thought "finally - THIS is my signature fragrance" only fo to find it lasted maybe 2 hours before disappearing entirely. Longevity aside, this is a fragrance that manages to be both polished AND sexy. It reminds me of how a red lipstick can say "sexy" and "don't mess with me" at the same time. I normally find citrus scents to be too harsh, but this one was perfectly balanced with the white musk and vetiver to round it out. A description I saw somewhere noted that this had "a hint of untouchable ice queen," and I definitely felt that in this fragrance.

Gin Fizz is so classy and elevated. I love the smell of juniper and this is perfect. Spraying GF on is as refreshing as it’s eponymous cocktail. I get the lemon, lily and musk in the dry down and the juniper is always there. Lubin really is the master at smooth blends, all of the notes appear through the day at different times. GF is a wonderful alternative to the typical sweet/tropical fragrances for summer. It definitely is unisex and the longevity is decent on me. I get about 4 hours and the sillage is very close to the body. By evening you can spritz on something a little more sultry. Instagram: countingchypre

Gin Fizz is fresh lemon citrus and gin fragrance. Lemon, bergamot and gin open the scent with a soapy accent. Juniper and slightly sweet mandarin join the body. It feels crisp, light and clean, like a sparkling gin cocktail on a hot summers day. After about half an hour the dry down includes soft rose and iris, musk, and mild oakmoss underneath the bright and citrusy top end. This is a stunningly uplifting, multi-use summer scent. Gin Fizz could be worn to the office, at the beach, for lunch dates and family visits. Give yourself a spritz when you need a pick-me-up.

If you have ever lived in the country you will understand what I mean when I say that this smell reminds me of freshly washed bed linen drying in the sun and country wind. To me it has this specific fresh, soapy, laundry smell. I've just come back from the country where we celebrated midsummer. I so wished I had it with me there. It's a perfect scent for a summer weekend or holiday in the real countryside, an old cottage surrounded by flowers and herbs. Very gentle and subtle and yet intriguing and not banal.

i have it but down to my last spritz and it seems now there's only one place i can buy it from in London. Beautiful scent that was reccommended to me by a good friend with good taste. It's a great daytime perfume and attracts alot of attention, though no body has actually come up to me and said i smell great, but i see the looks as i walk past...hmmm juts tre-read that, and could be becuase they don't like it??lol No i think people do like the smell, it's different to what's currently on the market.

Gin Fizz is a light, sparkling citrus fragrance that feels airy, refined, and elegant. It opens with a citrus sparkle that feels fresh but never sharp or screechy. There’s a soft juniper fizz underneath that gives it a slightly aromatic, almost champagne like lift. What stands out most is how smooth the citrus is. The fragrance stays close to the skin. It works beautifully for daytime wear, especially in office settings. Think office days, doctor’s appointments, or simply running errands.

The bottled idea of the word effervescent. Yes it’s expensively foolish to buy a perfume with the longevity of a bubble, but I haven’t found anything exactly like it. All the other suggested frags share the same vibe: fresh and light, but they are not the same as Gin Fizz.

Fresh but sophisticated, not the usual lemonade sprayed on . Well structured, part citrus is gently filed down from the flowers and gently sweetened . A great fragrance for women and men. One flaw: it's not longlasting on me .

For me this is perfectly named. I get a lot of lemon and juniper. I don’t normally like juniper but I like it in this. I also get very good longevity and sillage although I know others don’t. It always cheers me up.

I have the old one, and it is more of a chypre than a citrus like thank GOD, the mentioned lily in the base is smoked lily bark though, which gives it a nice mature kick. The edt lasts for 4 hours max. no regrets.

Surprisingly after initially hating it, I turned into loving it especially with a rose scented body cream from Lush that I also initially hated :D They are perfect together! I have them both now :)