Wind Kissed by CVS Essence of Beauty bottle
CVS Essence of Beauty

Wind Kissed

3.9/5 · 20 votes Feminine 2013
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Character

Longevity2.4/5
Sillage2.9/5
Day100
Night0
Summer57
Spring43
Fall0
Winter0
Our take

A daytime floral should not fight with the person wearing it. It should feel like a lifted mood rather than a calculated impression, and that is exactly what this composition sets out to be. The opening is bright and lightly fruity, with mandarin orange and blackberry giving a soft, sun-warmed sweetness that never turns heavy. Cotton flower smooths the edges so the fruit stays airy instead of syrupy. As it develops, the heart introduces freesia, mimosa, and narcissus, a triad that leans fully into yellow floral territory without becoming dusty or old-fashioned. The mimosa adds a gentle, pollen-like warmth that suits daylight perfectly, while narcissus brings just enough green freshness to keep the freesia from feeling one-dimensional. It stays firmly in the floral family, but the profile is clean and modern rather than ornate.

Where Wind Kissed earns its place is in the drydown. Heliotrope, musk, and amber settle into a powdery, musky finish that feels like clean skin after a warm day outdoors. The powder is soft rather than vintage, and the amber adds a low, golden glow without any weight. It is easy to wear, unpretentious, and far more put-together than the price point suggests. This is for the person who wants to smell like they had a good morning and carried it through the afternoon with ease. It suits a breezy linen shirt, a sunlit porch, and the kind of day that does not require a second thought.

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