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serzh.undead – :
At first it seems to be quite harsh, but after a while it is very fresh and nice fragrance. It’s green and refreshing, like an air on a meadow. Great for summer.
opentech – :
Muted vegetables.. Feel like stepping into a chamber full of sliced zuccini n cucumber and something floral. Perhaps in the attempt to capture the serenity the mix tend to smell bland??
Edit: after a while, i found the perfume is not that bland after all ( i discovered lately acca kappa white moss is even more faint) Leave it for 30 min, eau ressourcante will become more feminine with vegetal background. Most of my safe perfume has citrusy feel, this one is different..
koroyev – :
This is so beautiful and relaxing!!! When I wear it I feel like I’m in a high end spa. Serene and unique fragrance that makes me want to slow down and breath and enjoy. I love iris in it!!! I would recommend it to anyone who is stressed out.
alexander373 – :
i first smelled it from the cap bottle and spontaneously sprayed it on my wrist (i guess im attracted to the scent). Initially i dont care for this, i thought ‘oh this one is just pleasant generic, i smelled a similar hundred times before lol’. But then, after an hour i sat down at a restaurant and as i ate, hmmmmhh it really does smells good! Its fresh, comforting, cozy clean scent! Im hooked! I will definitely buy a full bottle. The scent makes me feel good. lemon and basil definitely the stars of the stage, but other notes also play its part very well to create such an olfactory delight!
vthab – :
I work at a dentist office as an assistant and I wear this perfume to work. I feel that it is the perfect perfume because it is a really calming scent. For me it is not an option not to wear perfume, because it is such a huge part of who I am and my identity! BUT of course I take my precautions and I only use one spray. There are a lot of chemicals at the dentist office that smells stronger than this perfume and I can not see how this fragrance in any way could offend anyone, in fact i think it might have a calming effect, for me it is like serenity:-) I should mention that I wear the deodorant spray which probably is a little bit weaker but has the same scent. This perfume also really remindes me of a very watered down version of rive gauche by YSL, which is a perfume that I have always been loving but I find way to strong to wear on my skin.
Валентина – :
This is calming but I agree with midnight00 that it’s a common scent, nothing special.
Cerniymagus – :
Another ordinary fragrance..something that I’ve smelled before.
kafel 69 – :
This is my all time favourite work perfume. I work in a hospital and spend most of the time rushing around in a high humidity and hot environment dealing with patients. Strong perfume tends to turn sour at work. This one doesn’t. It’s light and fresh and inoffensive. When first sprayed it has an almost plasticky smell but then it smells like clean water and soap. Later on it mellows to what is almost a light sugar/vanilla smell. This does not give me headache at the end of an erratic day and I still feel fresh after a shift at the hospital. The lightness of it means I can respray without offending anyone. I am thinking of investing in the body lotion and shower gel.
qqop – :
I love it !!!!!!!!!! it really works!! I feel so calm 🙂
the smell is unique.
tarzanV – :
This is a fabulous fragrance that never fails to make me feel relaxed and “clean.” It is a truly therapeutic scent with basil, iris and benzoin amongst its notes.
I never want to be without a bottle on my bathroom shelf.
Citala – :
The initial citrus/basil blast is great – refreshing and herbal in a Mediterranean kind of way.
After the first twenty minutes though, on me it becomes very masculine and aftershave-y.
I don’t think of myself as a woman who can’t enjoy unisex fragrances but this tips over into “men only” territory for me. Shame, because it’s good quality, well balanced and certainly excellent value for the money.
I think my son would probably enjoy it … and I’ll stick to Azuree.
Vestnik713 – :
when i spray it, it so energizing. i was spray it on afternoon. and it gives me energy. love it. citrus, basil.
its unisex, both men or women can use it.
and the longetivity its about 4-5 hours on my skin.
i will repurchase again..
8/10
tatyana_rp – :
As far as I know this is discontinued, or I simply can’t find it around Atlanta, and that’s sad because its minty tea freshness was my absolute go-to for two summers after it debuted.
What I’m going to try is to make my own by mixing spearmint, cedarwood, lemon, and benzoin oils that I have at hand and then….
Tip: stash it in the refrigerator, like I did the original Ressourcant. A spritz after a workout or being out in the sun all day is like plunging your head into cool water, coming up slaked and relaxed.
kwakwa – :
This fragrance is very unisex and long lasting. It’s strongly herbal and I can tell there’s also a synthetic cucumber note in it (like in one of those Dove deodorants). It can also get cloying if you spray more than once on one spot.
It’s light and relaxing, but not as quite as L’Occitane’s “Thé Vert & Bigarade” or Hermés’ “Un Jardin Sur Le Nil”.
Any guy can wear it during spring, summer and the first weeks of fall.
Dim4ik93 – :
I find a lot of Clarins fragrances more on the masculine side, and this one definitely so. It starts of a little rough, another muddy herbacious border fragrance. But it does improve as it goes on, the base of it being a kind of tea/cedar/basil smell, it’s pretty soothing. Will definitely use after a Clarins relaxing tonic bath, before bed. Relaxing.
Nomneisem – :
At first whiff it was too masculine for my taste and I thought it was a waste of money. As the hours progressed the scent became just right, I liked it, and it didn’t smell masculine anymore. There may be some who like it right off the first whiff, but if you don’t give it some time.
WAYLI – :
My favorite summer fragrance
ehn620Bessinepome – :
This totally feminine fragrance at first smells ordinary but once some time has passed it transforms! It turns into a soothing sheer aroma of Iris with slight Basil calming the senses and becoming one with the skin without smelling citrusy at all.
It can be worn any time and any season and definitely even in bed!
The best thing about it is the natural oils which are used to make the wonderful scent. No chemicals and the alcohol is grain based.
alex332228 – :
At first I stole my mom’s Clarins, I’ve been using this ever since! Fits both young and older crowd!
My sister said it reminds her of baby cologne (huh?), but I love it. Great clean and fresh smell and it’s not overpowering, love to use this after a shower and after the shower at the gym.
Unficeinege – :
The unique combination of cedar, benzoin, basil and lemon is softened/sweetened by the violet to make this a fresh feminine scent and it is just perfect for your summer holidays abroad!
Heareehoopy – :
Very much a summer fragrance, I think. I’m currently testing it on a cold March day and it’s too cool, crisp and fresh. That would be wonderful on a sweltering afternoon in August, though. I’ll save it till then.
svetka20167 – :
I just tested this on my wrists in a dept store on my way home – it is so light, summery and gorgeous! I smell cucumber which isn’t listed and the perfume reminds me a lot of some of the Hermes Jardin range, one in particular, Sur le Nil, I think. Citrus and basil feature strongly and are perfect for summer if you like something a little unusual but also light, fresh and soothing, yum!
uszs – :
I agree with Samsara82, that this perfume is indeed HEAVENLY, think of a toned -down Herba Fresca, only slightly more flowery and you have it.
I also used to layer the perfume with the tub of cream, but, at £30 a pop (for the cream), which is AS expensive as the Perfume – and that is ONE helluva ‘Expensive’ way of layering!
But, if you can afford it – the cream (in the big tub) is amazing – its a very, very light mousse-like consistency and is like applying liquid silk!
(lots better than their lotions in the perfume range). And as I said, the combination of perfume AND cream is amazing.
You have to like herbs though, especially Basil.
Which I do 🙂
YUres37COol – :
Dear Readers,
I and my beloved mother and sister have been faithful clients of the house of Clarins products for years and its my humble heart that I will leave a review of Ressourcante.
As I stated I have been a faithful of Clarins exquisite skincare line and make up that are made by the finest of botanicals , it was a boon to my heart to discover they also made fragrances too and I discovered Ressourcante ,took a try and I was enrapture by its elegance botany ,so I bought it and I was sadden I could not get the perfume but the lotion, the sales girl was a true sweetheart and she gave me 3 vials of it and in turn, I bought more Clarins, so we both had a happy ending !.
The scent is truly heaven on earth, with its rich fragrant botany mixture united in harmony made it very powerful!.
it never caused a obnoxious pain inducing experience to those who were around me On me , I put this one at a friends house where I stood over a weekend , and I took a shower before heading out on the town, and I put the lotion upon my skin and once I clothed myself and open the door, she came flying into the room smelling the air and asking me is the fragrance mine or coming from outside ?, I said no its me and I showed her jar of Ressourcante, and she became engulfed by it’s aroma when I let her try some , she had to have it ! and we headed shopping afterwards, for she comment the fragrance both in bottle and lotion was the closes scent she imagine Eden, the lost paradise would have smelled like”.
I must agree it is very beautiful ,the scent isn’t a the type that has a human character or intention to it, for the fragrance has the scent of nature in all is glory and majesty and tis serenity nature scent, it’s great buy and its office friendly .
I recommend this Clarins products if your truly into organic products that are truly worth your hard earnings, its a very good investment and lovely experience, I thank the cosmos for creating our earth,the plants and Mr Clarins and his staff for creating such marvelous work ,
Viva Clarins !.
favorit13 – :
dont except that its made from botanical ingredients only, as the seller told me , i bought it for this summer and i found it in the other side of botanical ingredients , this was very toxicy and not balancing at all and i also think that there is alcholol inside
i return it back
CakLeagmaHige – :
I like Eau Ressourcante Clarins for women very much! This is my kind of frangranceq especially for spring and summer time. It is fresh and airy. And yes, it’s unisex, but for women is perfect too. I recomend this especially in the office.
Eau Dinamissante is rather for men than for women.
alexs1234 – :
I first tried Clarins Eau Ressourcante on the back of my hand, which was a mistake because the back of my hand always gives me a false reading. Not that it stops me doing it. Anyway ER came across as very much like Baby Doll, a scent I don’t like, and I judged it harshly.
Today it’s 41°C, perfect weather for colognes and eaux, and I’ve sprayed it on my wrists. It’s still somewhat reminiscent of Baby Doll but I can discern lemon and anise – basil usually comes across as anise for me – and the benzoin which gives it a sweet kick. I like it more than I thought I did, and it lasts longer on me than its sister Eau Dynamisante, a favourite of mine.
ER and ED are like sisters. ED is like the older serious brunette, smart and uncompromising, and ER is like the younger vivacious blonde, sweet and outgoing.
I suspect, but haven’t tried it yet, that ER would make a good layering scent. I think it would be good to freshen perfumes that are too heavy. I’ve got a number of scents that aren’t quite right on me and I’m looking forward to doing some experimentation.
ivkhakim – :
I love this and consider it an essential for a fresh, clean, vibrant every day wear. I love wearing it fresh out of the shower in the morning or after a swim.
It definitely gives you a burst of invigoration.
A must have for everyone.
RVik77 – :
i love this one sooo much. Fresh and clean, but does not smell citrusy at all on me. Always had compliments how nice it smells. Perfect for every day, not too overpowering, a real feel good scent.
anastezia_94 – :
This was my very first perfume – back when I was 14! Before I smelled this, I had no idea there were such things as likeable perfumes– all the ones I had been exposed to had smelled nauseating. While we were traveling, we had a layover in France and the lady at the parfumerie told me to try this – it had just come out. I fell in love with it at once! I have been wearing it ever since – almost 10 years – and it is still one of my favorites. It has a very unobtrusive smell that supports, but does not overpower – when I wear it, I feel sweet yet confident, relaxed yet alert all at the same time. Not to mention that it opened the wonderful world of perfume to me – as it turns out, there are a lot of perfumes out there that I like and can wear!
As a side note, this perfume is not intended only for young women. My mom loves it too!
Dvitaha – :
Ancient folk wisdom springs to mind when adorned in the herbaceous aromas of Eau Ressourcante: the simple things in life are often the best.
Nothing washes away my worldly woes more successfully than the sublime smells straight from nature contained in each of Clarins ER layering products.
Freshly torn basil leaves swirling and twirling with tangy citrus dew globules revelling gleefully amid a cedar woodland.
Whenever I wear ER to the office, I receive many compliments from clients and colleagues. There is a simplicity to this scent that just works with my body chemistry.
I keep coming back to my beloved blue bottle of frolicsome freedom, there is nothing else like it in my collection.
a-lek-s – :
Eau Ressourcante is more like a fragrance for aromatherapy than a perfume to my nose. I like it, but I wouldn’t wear it as a perfume. More likey at home, for myself.
liza54 – :
It is a little bit too sweet for me at first and all I get is a fresh spiced with a basil iris scent which I consider to be linear. I like it a lot during summer, yet the lasting power could be better on my skin. Men could easily try this one too.
markoff280568 – :
I like it very much. It’s fresh and clean without being too lemony; at least on my skin. My nose doesn’t register it very long, alas. But several compliments at work, mostly by men, about smelling nice and fresh made my day. It’s my summer fragance.
kyle21 – :
This perfume REALLLY does relax you. I often use it after Iv had a shower and am about to get into bed. Its always my perfume of choice when I want to smell fresh and uncomplicated. Unusually it is the only perfume I can wear when I have a headache or migraine.
SKIFchik – :
This fragrance is so clean, fresh and totally fragrance friendly. It does what it says, relaxing and rebalancing. ideal when your work place gets stressful. A few sprays of this fragrance gives you a feeling of calmness and recharges your batteries. Really like this fragrance and worth every penny.
SMex – :
for me this is unisex, i like it, i use it.. very fresh, clean, relaxing smell, amazing fragrance from Clarins, so relaxing, ideal for airplane travel or for use in the bed… i really love this… better than Eau Dynamisante.. inofensive.. Like the cleanest and perfect cologne…..
vint.dembel – :
This is more a spray to help you relax in the evening after a hard day at work. For me, it does what it says on the bottle – it rebalances and relaxes.
Feniks777 – :
This is a spa fragrance.It smells like you spent the whole day in a spa.Its fresh and clean but so relaxing.
Анатолий_2 – :
This is a very light, ‘spritzy’ type scent that is ideal for summer. The bottle feels really nice to hold too, for some reason 🙂
bums – :
This one reminds me slightly of YSL’s Rive Gauche. Totally inoffensive smell, fantastic price for what you get, therapeutic properties and a lovely simple big blue glass bottle!
Funny, I notice basil is listed as a note and I hate the smell of basil and would never have guessed this contained it.
On its own this doesn’t do too much for me but I find that if I spray a little D&G Light Blue on first, and then this, that Eau Ress really comes out of itself and is enhanced by the combination.
romansirozhidinov – :
Well, I’ve changed my mind completely about this fragrance. I’ve tested it just two times and I didn’t give it a chance to develop further. With the first snif I said it wasn’t for me but I was wrong.
I must admit that I heard lots of compliments today while wearing it after a long time to my surprise and my mother liked it very much because of the basil. And it’s long-lasting, too. So, I won’t underestimate it anymore.
Sorry,Clarins! I didn’t mean it!
masei – :
A big no to this one from me! The cedar and benzoin scent didn’t match at all my skin. I can’t find the chemistry between this perfume and myself, and when I sprayed it on me I felt… Lost within its notes!!! I’m actually trying to forget that I even bought it.
inka84 – :
I have to say this fragance didn’t do the trick for me, though I really like the classic version of Eau Dynamissante. This one hasn’t got anything that can appeal to me: it has a very limited lasting power, in my skin it develops a scent of liquorice, which I’m not fond of, and as for its relaxing qualities… well, unfortunately I can think of much better fragances that can induce you to this mood. Pretty disapointing.
Statexcurce – :
Very nice for the hot summer days.
dapaccophYhah – :
I am crazy about this fragrance! It must be the basil and cedar mix. I spray every night before going to bed to help me relax and sleep well.
I get compliments when wearing this during the daytime as well.