Solar Power

SO I have what I would like to think is an important piece of insight about this perfume. I first tried it on a sunny day when I was just getting in from walking my dogs, a little sweaty, and wearing my favorite breezy sundress. Everything felt like sunshine and this smelled like everything I want summer to be. Bright, citrusy, fresh, a little sunscreen-y, like warm skin, warm clear water, and everything good. I fell in love, wore it every day, and bought several bottles because I learned it had been discontinued. I watched YouTube reviews and read comments here, ultimately deciding that the people who found it powdery and awful had different body chemistry than me. Then I tried it one day in my office. I was freezing in the air conditioning, a little depressed, and took out Solar Power hoping I could spray a ray of sunshine on to cheer myself up. But it was SO GROSS. It was flat, powdery, medicinal, and floral in a way that was not cute or fun. First I panicked because I'd bought so much of it and then tried to ignore it for the rest of the afternoon. But as soon as I ended my day and went out into the heat, it immediately turned back into everything I had loved in the first place. This feels like it has a touch of magic in it - at least on me, it genuinely ONLY works when my body is warm. If I'm sitting in the sun, if the air around me is warm, if I'm just a tiny bit sweaty, this is absolutely gorgeous. If I'm cold and wrapped up in a sweater? It's pretty bad.

I got this as part of the discovery set, and I can't pinpoint the memory but theres something so nostalgic about this scent to me, definitely as others describe a sunscreen type smell, with a hit of citrus. No it doesn't last too lon,g and it is very much a skin scent, but i had to find a full-size size of it because the smell just immediately makes me smile. Im seeing that this might be discontinued, so if you get a chance to sample it, snap it up if you like it. Definitely workplace friendly I'd say, an everyday scent, and definitely one to bring in your bag or car because you'll need to reapply throughout the day, which is a shame given the price and the fact it's an EDP. Overall, id give it a 7.5/10, I think it will be an everyday scent for me.

Ordered a 1ml sample of this and my first impression of it from the dabber bottle was it came too strong on the citrus side, which reminded me a bit of a harsh air freshener used in taxis. But, after transferring it to a little spray bottle and finally spraying it on skin, the citrus is still there but more toned down, and I can finally smell the neroli. Super super love and instant mood lifter!!! Sadly it only lasted a few hours but I would be very much willing to respray it if I had a full-sized bottle. Again, sadly I heard it’s been discontinued. I hope it comes back so I can purchase a FSB.

Smells like fresh air and sunshine. Breezy and bright. Beachy but not sunscreen or coconut. Airy, bright blue skies, sunny but not sweltering. Aldehydes really come through, a twinge of citrus. Fresh white florals that are light and breezy, not heady in a TF Soliel Blanc beachy way. Gives D&G Shine vibes. If sunshine could smell refreshing, this is it. A perfect summer fragrance that won't weigh you down. Lasting power is decent, especially on clothes. Sillage intimate to moderate, not a skin scent, but not overpowering.

If you want to smell like you put sunscreen on and sat on the beach all day, LIKE I DO, then Solar Power is the one for you. This is the closest perfume I have found to the tragically discontinued Urban Decay Go Naked. Layered together they are fantastic and the Go Naked's oil base adds hours to the wear time. I prefer the Go Naked for its depth and longevity but now that I have found Solar Power I can breathe...all is not lost! Lol. But seriously, they are similar and that makes me happy.