Fragrance Review
Kate Spade New York
Fruity Floral • Cheerful • Comforting
A bright strawberry-forward fragrance that felt playful, approachable and surprisingly comforting throughout the day.
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My First Impression
Kate Spade New York was the first fragrance from this brand that I had ever tried, and I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. The scent felt cheerful and comforting in a way that made it really enjoyable to wear throughout the day.
The strawberry note immediately gave the fragrance a bright and playful personality. It was fruity without feeling overly sweet, which made it feel light, balanced and easy to wear.
Fragrance Notes
Top Notes
Wild strawberry, bergamot and citrus notes
Heart Notes
Rose and freesia
Base Notes
Ambrox and cashmeran
How It Smells
The fragrance opens with wild strawberry, which immediately gives it a bright and playful feel. As it settles on the skin, the fruity opening blends with soft floral notes and a gentle musky base that smooths everything out.
The strawberry is the star at the beginning, but it does not stay sharp or overly sweet. The floral heart adds softness, while the smooth base gives the fragrance a warm and comforting finish.
Wild strawberry is not a very common perfume note, which helps give this fragrance its playful personality. It fits the Kate Spade brand well, with its colorful, youthful and cheerful style.
How It Wore Throughout the Day
While wearing it, the strawberry note was definitely the most noticeable at first, but it softened nicely as the fragrance developed. The result was a scent that felt light, balanced and very approachable.
It was one of those fragrances that made me want to keep smelling it throughout the day. The scent stayed cheerful and comforting without becoming overwhelming or overly sugary.
When I Would Wear It
This is the kind of fragrance that works especially well for daytime wear. It would be perfect for casual outings, brunch, shopping trips or spring and summer days when you want something fresh and uplifting.
Because it feels so approachable, it could also work well as an everyday perfume or an easy fragrance to reach for when you do not want anything too serious or heavy.
Who I Think Would Like It
Kate Spade New York would be a great choice for someone who enjoys fruity fragrances but does not want anything too sweet or overpowering. It is playful, feminine and easy to wear.
Because of its soft and approachable scent profile, it could also be a great starter perfume for someone who is just beginning to explore fragrance.
How I Would Layer It
This fragrance would pair nicely with a light floral or berry-scented body lotion. A strawberry, raspberry or soft floral lotion could bring out the playful fruity side of the perfume.
A soft musk or vanilla lotion could also help bring out the warmth in the base notes and give the fragrance a slightly smoother, longer-lasting finish.
Would I Buy It?
Overall, this scent was a really nice surprise. It felt light, warm and comforting in a way that made me keep wanting to smell it throughout the day.
I would happily wear this fragrance again, especially during spring or summer. It is cheerful, approachable and different enough to stand out because of the wild strawberry note.