Delicious Crush

This is very cherry-heavy which I personally enjoy, but I would advise against blind-buying it if you're looking for a more subtle cherry scent. It's one of those scents you should try on in store before purchasing because it might smell different on you than it does on someone else. Longevity is pretty decent on me, however I tend to overspray which might play a part in that. The dry-down is mostly a deep, slightly sour cherry scent. The other notes seem to disappear soon after spraying. I really like it and I'd say it's the second best in the Crush line.

Bright, fruity, hidden gardenia does not turn this into sweet water, it's more than that :) And very affordable. Loveeee itttt :)

Excellent alternative to Bombshell Intense! Love it!

This is the 2nd best of the line and the sweetest to me. The raspberry is a bit more prominent to me than the cherry. With the drydown the rose come forth slightly with creamy sandalwood and a bit of spice. Here are also notes missing, updated with ai: Top Notes (Fruity & Fresh) LIMONENE & CITRUS AURANTIUM PEEL OIL (Bitter Orange Peel) → These citrus components provide a fresh, bright opening, but no actual raspberry is listed. BENZALDEHYDE → This molecule has an almond-cherry-like scent, often used to mimic cherry. ROSE KETONES & GERANIOL → Found in rose, which can give a soft, fruity, slightly tart cherry nuance. ➡ Conclusion: The cherry note is likely created synthetically using benzaldehyde and floral compounds. No natural raspberry is present, but the fruity effect might be an illusion from floral and citrus molecules. Heart Notes (Floral & Creamy) HYDROXYCITRONELLAL → A floral aldehyde often used to mimic lily-of-the-valley, contributing to a soft, creamy floral effect. GERANYL ACETATE & CITRONELLOL → Found in geranium and rose, adding a fruity floral character. FARNESOL → A compound naturally occurring in jasmine, magnolia, and gardenia, confirming the presence of white floral notes. ➡ Conclusion: Gardenia is likely present, supported by floral aldehydes and white floral compounds. Base Notes (Sweet, Warm, & Woody) VANILLIN & COUMARIN → These compounds create a sweet, creamy vanilla and tonka bean-like warmth. No explicit caramel note is listed, but vanillin and coumarin together can create a soft gourmand effect similar to caramel. SANTALOL (Sandalwood) & TETRAMETHYL ACETYLOCTAHYDRONAPHTHALENES → These ingredients add a creamy, woody depth. HEXAMETHYLINDANOPYRAN (Galaxolide, a Musk) & HEXADECANOLACTONE → These musky, lactonic components give the smooth, long-lasting, slightly milky finish that enhances the sweetness. ➡ Conclusion: The caramel note is not a distinct ingredient, but a combination of vanilla, coumarin, and lactonic musks mimicking a caramelized effect. Final Scent Profile of Zara Delicious Crush Fruity Opening: Cherry-like (from benzaldehyde and rose ketones), a hint of bitter citrus (limonene, citrus aurantium peel oil). Floral Creamy Heart: Gardenia, rose, white florals, and green floral touches. Warm & Sweet Base: Vanilla, tonka bean (coumarin), sandalwood, musky lactones, giving a caramel-like creamy sweetness. Missing Notes & Explanation Where is the Cherry Note? Benzaldehyde → Primary source of cherry-like scent. Rose Ketones & Geraniol → Enhance fruity floral facets. ➡ Conclusion: The cherry note is an olfactory illusion from floral and almond-like compounds. Where is the Raspberry Note? No raspberry components found. ➡ Conclusion: The fruity top might be inferred from floral aldehydes and citrus components, but actual raspberry is missing. Where is the Caramel Note? Vanillin, coumarin, lactones, and musk create a creamy sweetness similar to caramel. ➡ Conclusion: The caramel note is a synthetic effect from these sweet compounds rather than real caramel extract.

This is SWEET! Like little girl in the candy store. I was going to get rid of it but my husband loves it on me - so I guess it stays. But I feel a little juvenile wearing it. Stepping back from my own reaction though, it actually does smell good - but you really got to like serious sweetness. It was a blind buy, but I would not recommend you blind buying it. (unless you love sweet and cherry and it's on clearance) The cherry and raspberry sticks out for me the most, and the other notes are very subtle. The notes say Cherry raspberry gardenia and caramel. But on me it smells like cherry raspberry and musk. The gardenia and caramel don't stick out for me. I get decent longevity - 4 to 7 hours.