TRULYdazzling by Kate Spade bottle
Kate Spade

TRULYdazzling

4.0/5 · 81 votes Feminine 2017
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Heart notes
Laminaria
Base notes

Character

Longevity2.8/5
Sillage2.9/5
Day81
Night13
Summer100
Spring50
Fall16
Winter16
Our take

Does a floral scent have to live in a greenhouse to feel alive? TRULYdazzling begins with a clean water lily note that feels like a breeze off a lake. It is bright and uncomplicated, offering a soft welcome that avoids heavy sweetness. The laminaria in the heart pulls the fragrance away from a simple garden path and moves it closer to the shore. This is where the personality shifts from a standard floral to something with a cooler, more saline edge. The transition is smooth, and the flower never fights the seaweed, allowing the two to sit side by side in a refreshing blend.

The drydown is where the character truly settles. The salt note does not just sit underneath the other elements, it wraps around them. It creates a mineral finish that feels like walking along a boardwalk after a swim, with the air tasting of ocean spray. The mineral accord reinforces this feeling, giving the base a slightly rocky, dry texture that keeps the lily from feeling too soft. It is a fresh scent, but the salt ensures it never becomes watery in a weak sense. There is a crispness here that feels intentional, making the wear experience feel like a continuous walk near the surf.

The skin smells like the damp wood of a pier warming under a bright sun.

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