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STALKER-333 – :
I tried Brown Sugar on a whim and was expecting a generic sweet fragrance. I was however pleasantly surprised by the soft yet distinctive lemon note in this as well as the caramel that arise in the dry-down. Fresh Brown Sugar is a beautiful, linear scent that is very refreshing.
On me, this fragrance is surprisingly long lasting, about 8 hours. It gets closer to the skin after 5 hours, and stay put even on hot sweaty day. This is my go to fragrance for very hot summer days, when I know I will do physical work or simply after the shower at night because this is soft and nice.
I own a rollerball but once empty I will definitively get the full bottle.
artur-87 – :
Really has nothing to do with brown sugar, but it’s a lovely pick-me-up citrus scent. Not too loud or sharp; just tart enough to bring a smile to one’s face.
mpfm – :
Does anyone think this smells like Fresh Sugar Lip Caramel Hydrating Balm? I have the lip balm and I adore the scent. I never tried this but as the balm smells more like honey, sugar and lemon than caramel, does anyone think they’re similar?
Barbosser – :
Nice. Smells like lemons dipped in sugar… it’s gone quite fast though, with only a hint left. Sits close to skin, too.
I wear it before I go to bed, or when I want to smell something nice on my way to the gym (it’s gone by the time I get there and doesn’t annoy people around me, as a more noticeable scent might).
khromzoff 885 – :
I am a fan of Fresh Hesperides and Fresh Pomegranate Anise. But like some other reviewers, I find Fresh Sugar Lemon chemically revolting. After reading positive reviews here I decided to give Fresh Brown Sugar a tentative blind buy try off of eBay. What a pleasant surprise!! I am fond of citrus scents as well as caramel gourmandes. But, I tend to avoid lemon scents, which often skew Pine-Solish to my nose. Others smell to me like lemon drops taste and that is not my thing. Fresh Brown Sugar, however, nicely blends a truly refreshing fizzy pick me up lemon with a warm caramel base that I can’t stop sniffing. It’s perfect as an everyday scent when I’m not sure what I’m in the mood for, and is also a remarkably versatile layering scent. Thank you oh Fragranticians for another fantastic recommendation!
ИГОРЬ777 – :
Nice scent !!!! Doesn’t smell like cleaning lemony product smells really good !!!
v 1111 – :
so i gave this one a test run today and even tho it smells nice on paper and on your skin it just doesn’t last
it projected for a little while but with in the hour or so it was gone 🙁 its to bad since the opening was pleasant and not over powering
its defiantly a safe scent to wear on a day that you dont wanna stand out but still smell nice 🙂
for the price its worth a go but its just not one i will be adding to my collection
on to the next
ssnake88 – :
This is the first citrus heavy perfume I have worn that doesn’t turn into cleaning products on my skin.
It’s a very simple, pleasant scent. Lemonade and sugar. Nothing offensive about it at all. Great for very hot summer days when you just want to smell fresh and clean and uncomplicated.
aeyvetara – :
A clean fresh-as-skin scent that is not remarkable but is quite pleasant really.
leo 1 – :
This simple little creation is rather lovely. Somehow – this is like a first real fragrance for little girls – in a very positive sense – cute, sweet and lovable. At first there is a blast of clean lemon that soon turns into a real, freshly made sugared lemonade drunk with your friends in soft morning sunshine on a pretty meadow. It somehow brings nostalgy and childhood memories. Lasting 2-3 hours on me, which is a lot for this kind of “cutesy” little gem. Really enjoyable and for days when you want to feel like a child again.
vex209InsuffBooni – :
Love at first sniff. I have finally found my signature scent for life! The only fragrance that does not end up smelling like chemicals on my skin. Does not aggravate my allergies. Very subtle but I can still smell the yummy caramel and a hint of berry/lemon. This is not harsh at all.
Roadaysaisa – :
I love this scent. This is one of my go to every day scents for casual days or casual dates. I’ve gotten compliments from a couple guys I have dated that like it on me.
I love the lemony sugar caramel goodness that this scent is. When first sprayed I smell tons of lemon but 20 mins later the lemon has calmed down and it’s more caramel and so very yummy.
olezhok1 – :
At first it causes me a headache.
After a few hours it’s one fine perfume but not my type. The sugarness is too artificial for me.
datum – :
Fresh Brown Sugar, Fresh Sugar Lemon, and Fresh Sugar are all sweet and very lemony scents. Is the lemon in each of them the same?
ABSOLUTELY NOT. You would think that Fresh’s lemon note would be consistent across the line, while the notes around the lemon changed according to each scent. Strangely, the difference between each of these lemons is huge. I did a side by side comparison of all three in order to eliminate any confusion (I was confused), since the names are so similar. Here’s what I found out:
Brown Sugar- A glorious natural refreshing lemonade scent. This lemon is awesome. It is so pleasant and comforting, I want to drink it or dump it over my head. How do you think my hair got so light?
Sugar Lemon- UGH!! totally revolting. I cannot believe Fresh thought this smelled okay, considering they also made Brown Sugar. Smells like lemon dish detergent. Bitter and depressing if somewhat nostalgic. No Thanks!
Fresh Sugar- Like a cross between Brown Sugar and Sugar Lemon. Not nearly as pleasant as Brown Sugar, but in no way as chemical smelling as Sugar Lemon. There’s no reason to opt for Fresh Sugar if Brown Sugar is also available.
For me, Brown Sugar is unquestionably the best of the three, and very FB worthy.
Bakuganus – :
This is a great summer scent. It is light and smells like sugar mixed with something citrusy. It doesn’t really last on me but I spray a lot of it in the morning. Its a foodie mixed with citrusy type scent. I love it.
shera – :
Love this!! This is my after a hot shower and climb in to bed scent. A bit expensive for what it is. But I only wear it after a shower.
ifcem – :
Fabulous top notes, a bright ture lemon burst initially followed by butterscotch warmth but no staying power. laid it on pretty heavily this morning and gone by the time I got to work, just like with the Fresh Lemon.
romaizvamu – :
I first ordered the “Fresh Sugar Lemon” one, hoping it would smell like THIS! Their “Lemon” one just smells like a crisp lemon cleaner. This one smells like soft lemon and sugar. Sooo good.
sanias – :
I love it and its my go-to fragrance on days where I just want to feel fresh and comfy. However, it doesn’t last long on me at all. =( I’m currently trying to find its replacement. I’ll probably end up using it as a kind of air freshener since I still love the initial burst of fragrance.
duh845speagoessenda – :
There’s definitely a lemon-y component to this fragrance. I thought it was pretty nice until a complete stranger told me I smelled like floor wax. Now I won’t go near the stuff. I have to agree with the floor wax comment, though – this perfume definitely has a harsh side to it. If you think you like this perfume, but don’t want others to think you smell like a freshly waxed floor, try going with Fresh’s Lemon Sugar. It’s actually more fresh and natural smelling, and overall, a lot lighter on the nose – definitely nothing like floor wax.
н.и.к.и.т.а. – :
I get the lemon, and a delicious sweet smell–must be the caramel. I don’t get anything floral with this, but I do think it’s definitely a wonderful gourmand fragrance, and light enough for a summer day.
seroff2981 – :
Notes according to Fresh.com
Top Notes: Sicilian lemon, tangerine, açaí
Heart Notes: sugared magnolia, sheer honeysuckle, peach nectar
Base Notes: caramel, warm amber, cypress
XpaHumeJIb – :
I wanted to get myself a sweet fragrance, so I went to the department store to try Fresh Brown Sugar and the new Prada Candy.
Fresh Brown Sugar is a light, sweet and citrus scent with a lasting power of about 2 hours. It is the type of fragrance that you would love to smell on your female colleagues in the workplace.
A nice summer fragrance.
DrPharmaOnline – :
Delicious! Brown Sugar opens with soft and sweet citrus, and is quickly warmed up by the caramel-amber base. The sweet, fresh honeysuckle is a lovely presence in this as well. The citrus is not really of the sparkling, fresh variety. I agree with the previous reviewer who likened it to lemon custard. It is quite soft and comforting. The caramel is delicious in this – it’s softly sweet, warm and sticky like real caramel. But it’s not at all cloying.
A must-try for gourmand lovers. The only disappointment with this is the lasting power. It barely lasted on my skin 2 hours, so it is one that would have to be re-applied often.
Full list of notes: Sicilian lemon, tangerine, acai berries, sugared magnolia, honeysuckle, peach nectar, caramel, warm amber, cypress.
zomdra – :
This is a lovely fragrance, however I would not have thought for a minute that this is a unisex smell. To me, this reminds me of lemon custard when first sprayed which then dries down to smell like a caramel pie. First I put on body shop vanilla oil then a layer of brown sugar perfume on top. I have had surplus amounts of comments on how i smell good enough to eat when i combine these two.
7boostraficz – :
I haven’t been the biggest fan of Fresh’s fragrances… they usually strike me as either too sweet (cannibas santal, apricot fig) or too sharp and harsh (sugar lemon) or I can’t smell them at all (sugar lychee). Brown sugar is a rare winner, and is well balanced. When first applied it’s dominated by zesty lemon, but soon enough the subtly sweet carmel/amber is introduced, making it airy, yet delicious.
arochi – :
I just bought this fragrance (I’m a male by the way) because I love sweet or gourmand fragrances. This is the only website that classifies this fragrance as unisex. I hope it’s true! I would hate to tell people I’m wearing perfume for women.
Vijey – :
The Fresh company seems to be another in the spirit of Philosophy and Clean, offering a line of simple products for the harried urban warrior who really just needs to take a deep breath and chill. BROWN SUGAR, in contrast to its name, is more of a citrus scent than anything else, and a refreshing one at that. Here are the notes listed on the box:
top: Sicilian lemon, tangerine, acai
heart: sugared magnolia, sheer honeysuckle, peach nectar
base: caramel, warm amber, cypress
In fact, the composition is linear, and I find it difficult to tease out any individual notes beyond lemon. It is slightly sweet–albeit nothing like brown sugar–and pleasingly natural smelling. This is a simple scent for those who like niche quality notes in uncomplicated fragrances. I would not call this a perfume, per se, but it does smell good. Of course, I feel that way about many of the offerings by some of the most well-regarded niche houses too…