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sei969bedyWelty – :
I like this fragrance. It’s not anything too special. It’s just a citrus, fresh, light scent. It smells good, but it’s not something that I would typically reach for.
7j7 – :
I bought several of these a few years ago when they were on clearance, not realizing it was being discontinued again. This is one that I had in the 80s. It used to be a very zesty, fresh, realistic lemon scent with no added notes. Pretty much impossible to find these days because they’re always adding something to lemon to try to make it more long lasting (vanilla, musk, coconut, floral or woody notes, etc).
This version that I bought a few years ago, like the one in the picture, is not the same as the 80s version. It’s a plain, slightly articifial, lemon candy type of a scent that lasts for less than an hour. It’s still okay since I appreciate a plain lemon scent, however I wish they would bring back the 80s version, but it doesn’t appear like this will ever happen. 🙁
I don’t think this smells like any of the perfumes listed above that this is being compared to (I’ve smelled or had all of them, and they all have floral or woody notes or something else.. this does not). However, if you don’t want to pay insane EBay prices for this, Body Fantasies has a lemon verbena body spray that you can buy on EBay. It’s not as natural smelling as the original Love’s Lemon, and it has the added verbena, but it’s not floral, vanilla, coconut or woody. L’occitane’s verbena is also a nice lemony/ herbal and verbena type of a lemon.
dayeventsdle – :
Sometimes, we just have to let it go. I’d blind-bought FRESH LEMON during a nostalgia attack, but this is not what it used to be. The original smelled like fresh-picked, ripe lemons with subtle undertones of lemon blossoms and leaves. The current one smells like lemon extract. It fades down to a skin-scent within about 15 minutes and at that point, I can pick up just the slightest hint of its former self if I put my nose to my wrist and sniff hard. All traces of scent are gone within an hour. Unfortunately, I couldn’t return it, but at least it didn’t cost much and I’ve been using it as a room spray.
4091985 – :
If you like this, you might want to check out Dad’s Garden Lemon Tree body spray by Lush. Very similar to Love’s Fresh Lemon, but longer lasting and with out the alcohol/hairspray smell. I’d imagine it’s closer to what the original formula was before Dana took over.
zadoroznijs – :
This perfume comes 99.99% close to how squeezed lemon smells like but unfortunately the staying power is only 3 seconds.
Cardinal – :
It seems to me that the 80’s LFL (from Chattem or Mem?) was fresher and more like real lemons than Dana. I bought this for my mom from ebay because I understand it’s discontinued. It was the one from Dana and I must say I’m a little dissapointed. This was my mom’s go-to day scent in the 80’s.
FAlbjerkL – :
This brings back such memories, its amazing how evocative a fragrance can be! I loved this back in the day, and am happy to have found it again. It’s a simple straightforward lemon, and I like it just as much as other, more expensive citrus perfumes I own –
igrishin – :
I had this in the 80’s in 6th grade…..I liked the light lemony/citrus soft scent BUT I didn’t love it..I just went through 1 bottle and never wanted it again lol
chalov1986 – :
I love both citrus and retro product so when I heard of this I figured I would give it a try. This product smells fresh and lemon-y clean without heavy perfume notes so I don’t feel weird wearing it as a guy.
Just got this perfume today, sprayed it on about an hour ago and I can still smell it on me, although it is a lighter scent. You’ll probably have to use a few sprays and spritz on skin and clothes to have a lasting impact. I’ll personally layer it with the sweet lemon body butter from The Body Shop.
One note, I don’t care for the smell straight out of the bottle. Smells like hairspray. Once it dies down, you get that fresh lemon smell. 🙂
Valerabublik – :
Lemony goodness. Pledge, Jean Nate, and Lemonheads rolled up in one. It doesn’t last, but it is a mood elevator for sure.
sab58 – :
When people on the boards ask “I’m feeling sad lately, what perfume should I wear to make me happier?” or “What fragrances do you like wearing when you have a cold/flu?” I think of this one.
With pitiful lasting power but plenty of lemony personality I think this is the perfect fragrance for an instantly gratifying mood boost! The cologne is very easy to wear, I like to lightly mist it on my clothes and skin for a day at home. Good fragrance to wear for doing chores, curling up in bed with a book, or lifting your spirits.
The lemon is sweet but not totally without some sourness. I am reminded of lemon heads candy, very strongly. At first spray the first time I smelt this I was like, “lemon heads!”
TupOccakTaf – :
Scent from my teen years. Strong lemon at first, which begins to exude a soft musk scent. Not long lasting;I find few citrus scents are. A bargain priced bottle that I can give as ‘stocking stuffers’ to a few ladies in our family.
CheL43 – :
I’ll have a lemonade, straight up, with a twist of lemon and a dash of lemon juice. Thank you. That is what this exactly smells like. Never had this one back in the day, but it’s lemon, and oh did I mention lemon. I got it at a steal, so I stocked up. I imagine this is good for super hot days, and just a spritz will do. It does not smell like lemon pledge at all. It’s a nice zesty fresh squeezed lemon dew drop. So, if you like lemon, and don’t care that it doesn’t carry a hefty price tag or a “house” name, go for it. I’ve tried that L’Hadrien, and it is okay, but with that you have to use it up right away or else it turns bad. This is a good buy for your kick around summer days. Perhaps even layering.
vadim-meshkov – :
I love this perfume just to freshen up but it is not the best if you want a heavy long lasting perfume. I wear it swimming or to the beach just for a little bit of fragrance. If you want to try a Dana Loves perfume that is long lasting I recommend the baby soft one if you want a stronger scent.
Nick13 – :
Thsi smells divinely like pure lemon juice. Unfortunately that lasts about 30 seconds on me and then nothing. It’s like it never happened. Shame, because I am on the hunt for a pure lemon. If anyone wants to try it, I’ll swap, even for a sample…
isa06 – :
Pearl Jam, has a line of lyrics that sings “Lemon Yellow Sun” and that perfectly describes this fragrance. It smells like a perfect summer day of sunshine, happiness, and lightheartedness in a bottle.
It opens with a fresh burst of slightly under-ripe fresh lemons with the slightly sour pith. That my favorite part, but it only lasts about 15 minutes until it fades into a warm musk mingled with that fresh lemon note. I went from this scent to wearing YSL Rive Gauche and they have the exact same dry down. A tart citrus over a warm musk, but Love’s Lemon Fresh costs about 10 times less.
I wish it lasted longer because it’s the truest lemon scent I’ve ever found. I layered it with Bliss Spa Lemon & Sage shower gel and body butter, which are also great true for a true lemon scent. It’s been over 12 hours and I can still smell it very faintly. At this price, it does not bother me at all to keep reapplying. It’s worth it and it’s the perfect scent for this hot weather. This scent was a huge success in the 1970s and 40 years later, it’s still around and still great. That kind of track record says something.
chernishov – :
I loved this scent when I was a little girl. Sadly however, just like Love’s Soft Jasmine, Fresh lemon smells NOTHING like it did when I wore it. It’s a new re-formulation just like Soft Jasmine. I’m sadly disappointed again!!! The only Love’s fragrance line that does not seem to be re-formulated and still smells the same is Love’s Original baby soft.
neadam – :
My childhood scent! Perfect for anyone…before puberty.
Sworn_enemy – :
Too sweet for me, no silage, lemon scent goes away after a few minutes leaving my skin smelling like a cheap soap.
Abnorobizonee – :
This was one of my all time favorite fragrances growing up. I so loved this, and Love’s rain scent which is not listed, but this one I loved the most of all.
This is all about the lemon – fresh natural lemon- no candy, no flowers, just summery lemony freshness.
This is the fragrance that taught me to apriciate all things lemon and put me on a “Yellow” scent kick, which opened the way to so many classic scents of that tme.
Suxi-71 – :
I am not sure why people say this has been reformulated, because it smells exactly as it did when I wore it in High School. The lemon scent is extremely realistic, NOT like furniture polish at all. A good scent if you want to smell clean and fresh, but don’t like aquatics or sports frags.
However, it’s a very weak scent. This is a problem with most of the Love’s frags (Baby Soft is the longest-lasting). I seem to remember that Love’s briefly sold concentrated cologne sprays, and fragrance oils, back in the 1970’s. They should do this again.
I wonder if Love’s will bring back the Lemon Musk and Strawberry Musk (I know the Lemon Musk was Love’s, not 100% sure about the Strawberry)? Those were nice colognes for someone like me who enjoys the smell of musk but gets a migraine from overly musky scents.
They also had a Rain Scent which was popular at the time.
Correction: I am pretty sure they did not make a Strawberry Musk, but Spiritual Sky (not in the database) still does.
Panik666 – :
This was my first signature fragrance. I started wea ring it in the early ’70s. It was very a very popular fragrance back then, and I had everything product they made with this heavenly lemon smell, even foaming facial cleanser. I remember it reminding me of when my mother baked lemon meringue pies. I have been searching for another lemon fragrance that sends me for 40 years. I never have. The closest I can get is combining C.O. Bigelow Lemon 1999 and Laura Mercier Tarte Au Citron.
evgen19804 – :
Had some inthe 70’s. Who didn’t? All of a sudden lemon was everywhere. Sorry to hear it’s not the same.
рей мистерио – :
Smells EXACTLY like a true Lemon. You cut open a lemon, you have this scent. NO DIFFERENCE. I Hate this scent, because i hate lemon/citrus scents. If you like lemon scents, this is the one for you.
buh2204 – :
This scent used to be so good in the 1970s when it was owned by Love Perfume. I saw some in stores last year for Christmas and was thrilled — until I got home and sprayed it. Now, it smells like a cheap furniture polish (as some other reviewer wrote). Dana sure knows how to ruin a great perfume with cheap ingredients.
Vor4un – :
I was so happy when Dana relaunched this last summer. Of all the many, many lemon scents popular in the early 70’s, the days of my youth, this was the very best. More lemon meringue than lemon juice and it lasted forever. Happiness turns to disappointment. It smells exactly as I remember, still luscious, but it literally disappears in minutes. Heartbreaking. It would have to be layered with another lemon or citrus perfume. Or maybe a simple flower scent like lily of the valley. A perfume that’s better in memories.
JokeRSLR – :
I remember wearing this in middle school. Very nice as I recall–initially strong lemon scent that faded nicely.
BoXeR4iK – :
Not too bad, but, also not the Love’s Lemon of long ago.
Alqaeda – :
Pure lemon. I don’t mind this but I wish I could sample a vintage bottle. I love lemon, but this is such a singular lemon note, it took me by surprise. The vintage is apparently a sweeter candied lemon, and I think I would love that. This one I layer with something sugary or vanilla.
редиско – :
It smells like lemon. Nothing else, just lemon. I love it. It’s a clean scent. And it has great lasting power!
qwertys – :
fresh, sweet, & tart.
Reminds me of the smell of lemon head candy.
Then *POOF* it’s gone in a matter of minutes.
ps. I got mine at Walmart, Christmas season
.69oz for $3.00
Gans max – :
It’s almost Fresh lemon juice, without any waxy citronella notes. I don’t get furniture oil from this at all. However, it smells strongly of ethyl alcohol for a long time after spraying. The bittersweet lemon notes are almost an afterthought. It’s too bad this is so cheaply manufactured, because it’s the kind of lemon many people hope to find. Pacifica’s Malibu Lemon Blossom has a lemon “juice” note, similar to Love’s, but it’s much more wearable than the liquid this old classic has become. From my teen years, I recall Love’s Fresh Lemon as being sweeter, and more lemonade-like than its current incarnation.
snutrarZoor – :
Sweet tart lemons:perfect.I love layering this over my B&BW Vanilla Verbena lotion-they make a matching body spray for the lotion but it fades fast so this is perfect.Fair warning though:it has monster sillage upon first spraying.Cheap and pretty:can’t say much more:)
kit0133 – :
I don’t know how the fragrance smells today, but in the 1970s, it was the sweetest freshest lemon scent I had ever smelt. If it’s the same today — I love it. It’s just very hard to find. I do have a little vintage cologne splash tucked in a secret place. I get it out and splash it on occasionally … when I’m feeling puckish.
mr38 – :
i had a bottle of this in the late 80’s, and i could never figure out why anyone would want to smell like wood polish.
zdxvxFBdtgbzf – :
I love the original and find the various reformulations to be so so to not bad. Nothing like the original- I have some from each stage of it’s decline as well as a little of the original- which has remained true intact and amazing. Real citrus essential oils tend not to fare well over time which makes this even more amazing. I wasted some money and time tracking down what was supposedly the vintage original juice but was instead one of the vintage reformulations or worse. This was perfect- clean, no sugar at all, not a sinus stabber, not sharp but FRESH, sour in the right way. If only we had warning when fragrance are about to go extinct….Ah well, I’ve said that too many times already.
Vitalson43 – :
this was one of my signatures in my teens and early 20’s. i loved loved loved this fresh lemon scent back then. i bought it this past winter from amazon and i have to say, altho the bottle was the same, the juice was not. it was very plasticky and synthetic. dry down was a bit better. i got a hint of the original scent, but then in an instant it was gone. too bad they messed with this. how could they even mess up a pure lemon scent? somehow they did. shame. if you can ever get ahold of the vintage formula and you love citrus, try this. you will love it.
xant – :
I used Love’s Fresh Lemon as a teenager and I haven’t been a teenager since the 70’s. Was this released twice? We used so many Love’s scents and they were all wonderful! The lemon is a candied lemon so it’s sweet and charming, not at all lemon Pledge-like! The bottles were a nice thick glass that you carry anywhere and not break. I sure miss the delight of shopping downtown as an early teen!