Summer Grace

Let me preface this by saying, I live in Chicago. Winters here are hard on us, but summer can be just as rough on us-at least our perfumes! I like a scent in a store, it works with my chemistry, then BAM! A high heat/humidity day comes along, and most scents seem to either wilt, or becoming cloying in those conditions. Sadface! I blind bought this scent at TJ Maxx for $29.00 and I wasn't sure how I would feel about it, but after it stood up so well on a 90% humidity day I am sold! It smells light and fresh for hours in the summer heat, and I keep on getting compliments on it! Great buy! Excellent value, the longevity could be better, but I don't mind a quick re-spritz every 5-6 hrs! Good work Philosophy! As far as scent notes go, I get a lot of gardenia, honeysuckle, lilly of the valley, along with some citrus as well.

This is lovely it smells very fresh and beachy! As if Mancera Roses Greedy and Montale Intense Tiare had a baby! A Sheer version of that mix to be exact! Very airy and fresh! Sparkling water at the beach after applying the most beautiful sheer sunblock.

Received this as a gift from my boyfriend and he really nailed it for me! Clean & fresh white floral scent reminiscent of 90s Gap Heaven, but with a warm sweetness at the base. Very wearable and it lasts almost all day. My new favorite clean scent!

I absolutely love this fragrance. It is my favorite of all the Graces. I get compliments when I wear it. It's light and fresh, and on me, it has great longevity. I am so sad it has been discontinued. I am stocking up on it on eBay.

I didn't like the top notes of this perfume, but after letting it sit on my skin for a while, it turned into a beautiful, bright citrusy scent, which was just what I was looking for! LOVE this for summer.

While this fragrance doesn't have the best staying power, and it isn't really layered, it is beautiful in its simplicity. Definitely a good scent for the summertime-- nice, light and feminine.

I bought this as a TSV special on QVC which came with enormous bottles of shower gel, lotion and then the bottle of perfume. I can honestly say I was into it at first, but it kind of reminds me now of household cleaning products on my skin. There is something about the whole philosophy line that kind of bothers me. None of the scents last on me! They are way overpriced! I rather go to Victoria's Secret and treat myself to a $10 or even $25 body mist. Update: Wore this all last summer during hot humid weather. Kind of got bored and moved on to other scents. Gave half full bottle with all the shower gel and lotion to my sister who loves clean scents. I am finding it harder and harder to find clean scents I love.

The original Philosophy Summer Grace is a beautifully simple, light, and feminine fragrance that captures the essence of warm, carefree days. It’s like a soft breeze through your Isles wardrobe—sunny, airy, and emotionally restorative. 🌞 Scent Notes for Philosophy Summer Grace • Top Notes: • Bergamot – bright, citrusy, and uplifting • Passion Flower – floral with a tropical twist • Heart Note: • Coconut – creamy, warm, and sun-drenched • Base Note: • Musk – soft, skin-like, and grounding It’s not a complex blend—it’s a mood. A scent that whispers “I’m barefoot, emotionally available, and possibly wearing a linen sundress.” If Malibu Musk was your roller rink anthem, Summer Grace is your hammock lullaby.

Well, I recvd a sample of this fragrance and expected it to smell like Amazing Grace. It is not the same, and I like it, except it is just way to soft. It disappears on the skin, and have to keep reapplying. Is that a hint of coconut, I smell? Who knows since it is simply described as floral notes. I would buy it if it was more potent-my soaps have stronger long-lasting scents!

there's a note that's so light and a tad sweet, i can't put my finger on it, is it vanilla? coconut? some kind of fruit? i think it's vanilla but it's barely there, all i can smell is flowers which is not bad but not special either, it's nice and honestly, it's for home use, it's like a body spray to me, i like it

I liked this more than I thought I would, and I'm probably going to pick it up tomorrow. Like the name, it's perfect for Summer. It starts very sweet, but to me dries down to a soft linen and water scent. Like Amazing Grace, it's very comforting.

Smells like Monoi Tiare Tahiti. Very summery, sweet, and warm. I enjoy this so much on hot, casual days.

Bittersweet aquatic floral scent. Lowkey cleaning products energy. Clean and freshly washed Lenin scent. Average sillage and longitivity.

I can hardly smell this. This is a big waste of money. This is the second Philosophy scent and the absolute last I will buy. I bought Unconditional Love and that disappears in like 5 minutes. BBW lasts way longer than this and those are light to begin with. What a shame. For the little that I do smell, it does smell nice but I have to really strain to smell it. I guess I could use this on a hot day to cool myself off, like water as I won't be able to smell anything. I'm usually not that picky and negative, but give me a break, this is not worth the money.

I wanted to like this soooo much. I kept trying it. I can barely smell anything and even when I use a lot. I smell faint flowers of some kind, but nothing that sticks out. So disappointed because I love the idea of a "clean" smell and nothing obtrusive. None of the scents from Philosophy smell like anything to me. Maybe it's my chemistry or my nose isn't sensitive enough, not sure :(

I bought this today, blind. Ugh, wish I hadn't. I made sure I could return it and I'm glad bc I only spent $30 on a 4oz bottle, it was not a good mix with my skin chemistry. At first it was just a fruity Amazing Grace and then the aqua net hairspray smell hit and hit hard. Skin scent even when it smelled good, but was really grateful for that after it turned on me.

Pretty greenish floral with way too much calone. Very strong on me (dry skin type). Migraine-inducing for me. :(

Prior to Coty buying Philosophy, most of their fragrances were quite lovely. After that it was downhill all the way. I had Summer Grace prior to Coty that was actually made in France and it was a wonderful Summer fragrance and for those who enjoy clean fresh scents this was beautiful. You can find Summer Grace on eBay by a seller who bought a huge lot of them before Coty and is selling u=it at a very reasonable price for 4 oz bottle. I recently purchased a bottle in its original sealed box and it is wonderful. For those who like this fragrance try EBay, The Seller designates before Coty in his description and even has photos of the bottom of the bottle showing made in France.

That bunch of fruit in the scent pyramid up there is so unhelpful. Doesn't smell like fruits at all. I found these notes listed on another website: Bergamot, Passion flower, Coconut, Musk That seems a bit more like what I am smelling here! I'm not sure what passion flower smells like though... floral wise, I get more of a white floral like tuberose or honeysuckle. The tiniest hint of coconut, although if you hadn't told me it was there I wouldn't have been able to identify it as coconut. Very musky, like a rich floral suntan lotion. The sillage is low, does not extend past my personal space bubble. I think this will perform better in the hot months.

I bought a full bottle of this at a thrift store for $4. Yes, you read that right. Mixed in among all the plentiful and forgettable Avon stuff (there is a reason why thrift stores are full of Avon perfume) was this little gem. This is not a light floral, but a richer one. I definitely get gardenia, one of my favs. It stuck around for a good long while too. Nothing sour or synthetic on me. Pretty happy with my find!

Soft and floral and dissipates within an hour. Nice but not unique. More like a body splash than a perfume. It's probably easily duped at a cheaper price although if you're looking for something cheaper than Marc Jacobs...then here you go. On me, Sillage: close to skin Longevity: one hour Rating: 1/5

Well said Stacia, a rich suntan lotion. Not a fruit basket! Who is in charge around here?? I used Malibu Musk for years & still have a bottle in a box, in my fridge. This doesn't smell like that! I love Philosophy, & this is one of my FAVES!

I agree with timetoski. This smells a lot like a more watered-down version of Marc Jacobs. Pleasant gardenia, very light. Emphasis on the word "light". If your nose accidentally catches a whiff of it blowing in the wind, it's quite nice.

Bought this fragrance 1 month ago and its smells beautiful, ive notice that when I wash my clothes in the yellow bottled lenor, this philosopy scent last on my clothes all day and i mean ALL DAY!!!. A lovely addition to my stash!

I need to edit my review. The before Coty bottle said made in the USA distributed by a company in Belgium. The bottle is made in France. Sorry for the confusion.

I think it must have a bit of gardenia in it because, when wearing it today, several times I kept thinking "I smell Marc Jacobs....?

Very weak and glad I got it cheap. Wouldn’t recommend as this entire line is worse than a body spray. Never again.

I wasn't sure I liked this but I tried it again and really enjoy it. It's been hot, maybe that is why.

I'm sorry, but it disapears after 20 minutes from my skin so I can't feel anything.

Not bad,reminds me of the scent..Malibu Musk.

jwjulie24 They have this right now on qvc.com