Princess of Hearts by Vera Wang bottle
Vera Wang

Princess of Hearts

4.2/5 · 118 votes Feminine 2017
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Character

Longevity2.8/5
Sillage3.0/5
Day100
Night26
Summer87
Spring80
Fall22
Winter11
Our take

Princess of Hearts opens with a burst of chilled watermelon and wild strawberry, a fizzy, almost effervescent sweetness that feels like a popsicle melting on a sun-warmed tongue. Bergamot adds a slender citrus thread, but make no mistake: this is a fruity crush, not a complex citrus affair. The heart shifts toward a creamy white floral duo of lily-of-the-valley and star jasmine, yet the aquatic, ozonic accord keeps everything suspended in a cool, dewy haze. The base layers in whipped cream, vanilla, and a whisper of cedar, but the musk and powdery lactonic notes ensure the sweetness never curdles into syrupy territory.

Imagine a pink-frosted cupcake left on a picnic table by a swimming pool, the sugar melting into the chlorine breeze; that’s the overall character: a synthetic-sweet confection with a watery, transparent spine. It feels distinctly mainstream, designed for the young and the young at heart who want to smell like a slushie without committing to a heavy gourmand. The longevity and sillage are pedestrian barely two hours of real presence, then a skin-close vanilla ghost. This is best worn on a bright spring afternoon or a balmy summer day, perhaps to a brunch or a casual date, where its carefree, girlish energy matches the sunshine. Who should skip it? Anyone craving depth, woodsy maturity, or a perfume that lasts past lunch. It’s a fleeting pleasure, a spritz of nostalgia for a day when nothing matters more than the next sweet bite. 🍓

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