Radiant Grace

Excuse me, but where is the dedicated page for the intense version of this scent?? I, amongst the other citizens of Fragrantica, seek justice and we demand a page for Radiant Grace eau de parfum intense!! Get cracking!!! Anyway, so this regular version is pretty good. I normally HATE cherry top notes in perfume because it smells like someone that had their last moments at the nursing home and you find them maybe 8 hours later, if you know you know... But this cherry... Smells realistic and enjoyable. Picture yourself standing at the fridge for a pre dinner snack, you grab the cherries you got from the market yesterday. They're nicely chilled, droplets formed on their skin, they have been washed and nicely placed in a bowl. Each juicy deep red flavoursome bites fill the air with its luscious sweet fragrance.... Well, sorta... Cos you also smell something else... You totally forgot about the nag champa incense and a vanilla candle that you lit half an hour ago as a little treat for yourself. You're slightly overwhelmed but you get used to it quickly because the scent is pretty linear and consistent until the smoke goes out and the bowl is full of pits. Yep. It's a pretty ordinary event, but that translates into being safe for every day wear. If you want it to make it a bit classier and more sophisticated I suggest putting emphasis on the sandalwood note, layer it with a smoky sandalwood oud for a sumptuous winter/autumn aura.

Schoolhouse Rock was right, 3 IS a magic number! I found most of the Philosophy's line just ok-pleasant but nothing special or remarkable. However, Radiant Grace stands apart. The simplicity of the construction, cherry, jasmine and sandalwood make this very singular and impactful. A lot of scents are busy, busy, busy with a list of notes like an IHOP menu and sometimes like 5th Avenue or Shalimar, they hit the mark, but most are middling at best, an olfactory mishegoss at worse. But there are some lines that do realize less is more: Tokyo Milk and Jo Malone are great examples. The cherry is tart and not overwhelming or cloying, giving the scent an inviting first note bite. The jasmine tempers with a low key floral presence and mingles with the sandalwood to give it warmth and depth. This is definitely a late fall or winter offering; the cherry although subtle can still be too much in warmer months, especially with the sandalwood giving it structure and longevity. This reminds me of an afternoon of holiday baking, its warm and sweet, cozy and comforting.

Underrated Cherry. Lasts all day and has a bit of development. It's related to Burberry Brit and I Want Choo Forever in scent profile. Let's remember the "reminds me of" section is not a dupe listing... In comparison, RG is more straightforward and has the Philosophy dna of softness. Soft straightforward cherry opening, mild white floral mid. The dry down is well blended, sweet vanillic cherry and quiet woods. Throughout the day, I got delicious wafts that surprised me. First of all, this lasted, close to skin, but nevertheless it lasted 10 hours. Not normal for Philosophy in my experience. Hubby also complimented me in this and that is saying something. These days I find myself admiring scents that sit close and warm up on my skin, providing a pleasant personal experience that only those close to me share in. This is one of those scents and I'm glad to have it in my collection.

Honestly my favorite scent I’ve gotten this year. Before buying the 2 oz, I got a travel size and it smelled so different to the full size I have now. (100% positive it was not the intense as I’ve smelled both and prefer the original) Either way, the perfume itself just smells so fresh and airy yet juicy and fruity. It opens with this creamy sweet blend of jasmine and almond, and as it develops on my skin it turns into a very airy, juicy mix of black cherries and ,oddly enough , pineapple. It’s not listed but this really does remind me of pineapple without being overly sweet like in other perfumes. I’ve gotten dozens of compliments wearing radiant grace to work and out to dinner. Safe to say it’s in my permanent rotation from now on.

I tried it at ulta without thinking much but suprisingly I loved it! I love fcwc from philosophy but I hadn't really heard of radiant grace before I tried it yesterday. I left the store thinking it was pleasant but then ended up returning to the store few hours later because I couldn't stop sniffing my wrist lol. I find ALMOST ALL cherry perfumes to be medicinal but this one is an exception. In fact, I didn't even realize it was cherry before I saw the notes. Its a pleasant fruity floral perfume that I think would be mass appealing. Nothing too special or ground breaking but its just really nice. Definitely worth having it in a collection. Would be nice for all 4 seasons too! It's light, sweet, but also has warmth to it. 9/10