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vladdik48 – :
Exactly what you would expect a white bar of soap to smell like! This is actually the kind of scent I was expecting frome Clean Skin from demeter, wich in my opinion was a little more on the mature and powdery side of soapy. This one is more timeless and generic, wich i prefer when I want to smell fresh out of the shower like… It’s a winner for me!
Vusal – :
Generic white bar of soap. Quickly fades into soap film smell. Fresh out of the shower clean skin.
kiborg111 – :
I spotted this at my local TJ Maxx for $3! In the bottle, it smells soapy of course. But once you spray it on your skin, it gets better. The chemistry of your skin mixed with the scent in the bottle is so nice! No doubt, I’m sure it won’t work for everyone, but for me it did. The scent is so comforting and fresh, with a bit of sweetness to it. I wouldn’t say it smells just like Ivory soap, but maybe if you took Ivory and mixed with a few other elements and added some sweetness to it, that would be pretty close. I spritzed one spray of this right after my shower and snuggled into bed. I kept catching whiffs of this and was in heaven! Also, I was rather surprised to be able to still smell this fairly well the next morning. I thought for sure it would’ve been long gone. Nope, it was still there and at a decent strength.
This scent for me is probably more of a stay-at-home fragrance. Something I’ll reach for when I want to feel like I’m bundled up in a fluffy soft blanket, nice and warm!
mmr919speagoessenda – :
I’m starting to really not trust any reviews on any perfume from anyone. People just wanna sound fancy about scents but never realistic.
Wanna know what Pure Soap smells like? Get a bottle of cheap bubbles. Any kind of bubbles. You know the ones that kids play with and blow to make bubbles? Yeah sniff a bottle of that liquid. This is exactly what this smells like. It open up as rubbing alcohol then turns into that. Like a very cheap dish washing liquid. And it leaves an oily glisten on your skin too.
Never gonna get this again. Actually want to find a way to get rid of my bottle with least losses.
leka7 – :
Smells of Ivory soap to me. Clean and fresh. Not my favorite but I do love to spray it on my linens for a just washed feel. Not bad at all. I lean more toward edible scents but this was enjoyable.
baliga – :
This was my very first Demeter fragrance. I absolutely love smelling like I just stepped out of the shower, so I figured I’d give Pure Soap a shot – and I am so glad I did. To me, this smells like pure Ivory soap, fresh, clean, nothing unnatural, nothing chemical. I don’t get the public restroom hand soap smell – this smell just like old fashioned Ivory soap to me. Its phenomenal. It is crisp and clean, and I really do wish it lasted forever. It does last longer on clothing than it does on skin… but I still need to use a ton to smell it just myself. I doubt anyone else could smell it if they passed me in the hallway. Only if they were standing right on top of me I think. I love clean scents, and for me, this one tops the chart. I’ll be buying it again and again as I run out. From reading the reviews, it seems to smell like a different type of soap to everyone – interesting! Besides the Ivory soaps, there was a time that I used handmade lye soap that was fragranced “Clean Scent”, and while the scent wasn’t strong – Pure Soap also reminds me of that experience. I love it – and its perfect for any time of day, office wear, going out, and I especially love it just before bed. So comforting.
vvolk10 – :
A creamy, fresh (but not harsh) bar of sudsy white soap with faint hints of light florals.
So clean and just-out-of-the-bath; just the most inoffensive scent imaginable.
dej092Diobtetty – :
The presentation picture for Pure Soap is pretty accurate as it does smell like a rubber duck. To be precise, a rubber duck taken from a warm bubble bath, left to dry in the sun.
Although this imagery might not appeal to many, I like this scent. It smells nostalgic… As well as dry, clean and, as one might expect, very simple.
klaustrofobia – :
Smells nice just like soap, simple scent and make you feel like summer and bedroom at the same time. I prefer it could be a warm bubble hot bath scent like you come out from the shower, but it turns out very simply dry soap feels, anyway overall it stills good. will purchase again if i couldn’t find another better scent like this.
Alibatros007 – :
This is like Camay soap. I’m not sure if I would reach for this any other time except bedtime. Reminds me of childhood. A nice bath and fresh pj’s then off to bed. My childhood was not pleasant but simple things like this everyone can relate to and it has childhood memories attached to it. It reminds me to enjoy the simple pleasures in life. If nothing else I have the smell of soap to remind me at the very least I was clean and warm. That’s why I love fragrance so much. One whiff can take you on a journey.
deathchamp – :
I love Pure Soap. To me it smells like Dove soap. It literally makes me smell like I just stepped out of the shower. I love to wear it all year. It is the epitome of a clean smell.
Silverv – :
This came in a pack with Baby Powder and Clean Skin, I probably wouldn’t have bought it by itself.
I was hoping it would smell like Jergens bar soap, to me that is the epitome of a clean soapy smell. Like a few other reviewers I was hoping for that “wraped up in a towel after a bubble bath” smell. Unfortunately, it smells more like a public restroom cleaner. And honestly, if I didn’t know what this was I would think it was just a cheap mens cologne from the flea market. I don’t get a strong soap impression from this.
That being said, it’s not a bad smell. I’ll probably throw it in my backpack as a back-up cologne or put it in the washroom as an air freshner.
rabbo – :
I liked it a lot; my boyfriend hated it…said it smelled like the air fresheners they pop into the urinals in the men’s room : (
maybe it was fitting that i dropped it onto the bathroom tile floor.
DJON_999 – :
The scent is like those mouldy old bars of soap you get in schools and public toilets that you’d rather not use
Vovelon – :
On me, this smells like JLo’s Glow that later turns into Dial. On my friends, however,it smells different. One friend, this smelled like Camay. The other friend, a mix of Caress/Dove. So body chemistry plays a big part in how this will work on you. Anyway you slice it though, it still comes up, pure soap!
EDIT: On a hot day like today (and it’s only going to get hotter as summer gets into full swing here), this was wonderful! I felt fresh all day long running my errands.
cfyxtc1982 – :
No, I was wrong. This doesn’t smell like Caress. This is Camay.
Val_k10 – :
Yeah, very soapy.
I never wear this on its own, but sometimes I love layering it over Egyptian Musk…
boltik20102010 – :
Yep, very soapy! 😀 like it though, make me feel like I smell good naturally. haha
modniy – :
Soft, clean, fresh, and inoffensive. I got this from Demeter as a free gift. I like it, unlike the Clean fragrance line. But I usually wear this to the gym, I really like the clean smell – it masks the gym smell nicely. I think it’s a bit like Ivory soap, but with a little light musk tossed in. Not as “sharp” as Ivory – and a bit more complex.
Xeroxeloea – :
I guess I remember using a different Ivory soap than everyone else. To me that is what I get…pure Ivory soap! Not masculine or feminine…just clean good ol Ivory soap. I love that they put a rubber ducky on the icon, because you can’t wear this stuff and not feel SQUEAKY CLEAN! I am different than the majority…most people use the term “soapy” as a derogatory term in the fragrance world…however that is an accord I strive to acquire in my collection.
It’s a love here!
zapar79 – :
wouldn’t have purchased this. received it as a free gift with an order. so far it’s been the most long-lasting Demeter scent i’ve tried. and one of the more headache-inducing. it doesn’t smell like Ivory. and it doesn’t smell like soap, either (as in unscented old fashioned soap). it’s a very high-pitched, ozone-y scent. definitely leans toward the masculine, i think.
pronium – :
I like this a lot. It is a “just stepped out of the shower” sort of refreshing smell. However, it smells NOTHING like Ivory soap. This fragrance is much sweeter. It is a very girlie soap smell. Perhaps like Caress?
vergilkkii – :
I agree with reviews that say this does not smell like Ivory soap, there is no creaminess. It does, on my skin, smell like heavy detergent flakes.
dzas-alan – :
I really hoped this smelled like Ivory (my fave soap) i have 10 bars in my house right now.. Sadly this does not smell anything like Ivory! I do like this scent, especially after taking a shower but it really does not last! I think i will try layering it on top of Dolce Light Blue and see what happens.. If anyone knows a real parfum that smells like Ivory please let me know!!
oxanka95 – :
VERY SWEET soap cent. And with very sweet, I mean a little too sweet! If it smelled a little less sweet and maybe a little more fresh, I would like it much better. I will finish the bottle, but not buy it again.
hammer86 – :
I love this simple, pure, clean and fresh scent. It smells just like the name indicates, soap!
I don’t think this smells anything like Ivory soap as some of the reviews indicate. I create my own fragrance and body products and I have a line based on the Ivory scent and Pure Soap smells nothing like it in my opinion. It definitely smells like soap though, just a different soap.
For me, the staying power is poor but for the price, you can layer it on with lotion to give it a boost. If you are looking for a simple soap and shower fresh scent, this is a good choice. Personally, I love to smell clean and shower fresh all day, this fragrance does just that. Love it!
Lecharton – :
ivory soap, right out of the shower freshness. thats what this smells like and i love it. reminds me of avon mark pure, not exact but that clean vibe is the same. very light and nice. lasts about 3 good hours on me.
demkerman – :
I spent twenty minutes today deciding between this & “clover” & went w/ pure soap because it reminds me of a shower in a bottle (not a substitution for one, of course). The smell evokes a sense of innocence for me & really captures that classic bar-of-soap smell. I feel like this is something you could wear & get away w/ some naughty behaviour of your choice in and no one would suspect you of anything simply because you’re smelling so soft, sweet & clean. I could aslo this as being an excellent scent for layering as it is quite sheer & has minimal projection. That said I’ve had it on for a few hours & it’s still going strong. Definitely a staple in my wardrobe.
dim23on – :
Pure soap can be categorized as clean fragrance if nothing else. There’s nothing remarkable about it and can be best worn after shower when you are just going to spend a day at home and want that clean feel of shower for a bit longer, though there are better smelling soaps out there on the market.
It smells soapy right from the beginning with a prominent hint of synthetic musk and a mix of floral notes. The more it settles the more it smells soapy which we usually smell after shower.
max888pc – :
Loud laundry musk scent with touch of lilac and aldehydes. I initially thought it smelled of Ivory, but as it dries down, it becomes its own weird creature.
I keep mine in the bathroom as an air freshener – right beside the Demeter Laundromat – they’re sort of “sisters” in their synthetic cleanliness. It’s just something I couldn’t imagine wearing on my skin.
брат – :
Smells nothing like Ivory soap, and I grew up with Ivory so I should know. Just shows you need to be careful about which reviews you go by. Doesn’t even smell much like soap. There’s a hint of lily of the valley, something sour though not citric, and, uh, is there such a thing as a plastic note? If it weren’t for the bottle, I’d have thought I was smelling some sort of industrial cleanser. I can’t believe people wear this.
Semyonoff – :
I don’t think it smells anything like Ivory Soap, which is what I was hoping for. I grew up on a resort, and to me this smells like the small cakes of boutique facial soap we used to put in each bathroom. Nice, yes; soapy, yes. Just not Ivory.
moundanab – :
Truth in advertising is exemplified in Demeter Pure Soap. If you like the fleeting smell of lye-rich, chemically-scented soap, then this extends that shower experience into your morning commute.
witold08 – :
Does what it says on the tin 🙂 Exactly like soap, Good fun 🙂
BARS_777 – :
I don’t remember this Ivory soap…maybe it’s never been used in Italy! But this demeter I’ve tried today – I don’t know way – reminds me my childhood! I found some demeter very synthetic, but this is really clean, simply and lovely (maybe it works with my chemistry…How I would like to love Vanilla cake batter, but on me it’s really bad and “plasticky”…so sad): it’s like your skin just washed in a sunny and hot summer day! I like it, as I like similar fragrances: Alessandro Dell’Acqua eau de toilette, L’eté en douce by L’Artisan Parfumeur, Sweet honesty by Avon.
expimeGum – :
Pure Soap is really true to its name if the soap here we are talking about is the type of white, simple, supermarket home brand soap, which normally have a hint of discreet floral smell and the powdery/soap smell which makes you think of clean white towels. Somehow Pure Soap bares a similar essence as Prada Infusion Fleur D’oranger, of course Pure Soap doesn’t have any singular typical distinguishable floral notes.
The drawback of this Demeter perfume is, the blast of Vodka smell in the beginning is quite off-putting and the sillage or lasting power is quite poor.
mcc25 – :
I really loved this one when I first bought it. I love anything that smells clean. 🙂 But there is something chemical and sickening about it. My nose tells me that it shouldn’t smell this way? This isn’t what it seems and can’t figure out why the nausea… so so sad. I really wanted to like this one… gave it away to a friend. It unfortunately gives me a headache even in small doses. Goodbye, Pure Soap… it was almost love. 🙂 lol. So sorry.
iuf440Bessinepome – :
as i really only wear subtle clean smelling perfumes this really does have that lovely soapy smell with out being too soapy!! in fact the only negative is it doesnt stay on the skin for very long! i think it prob has an hour staying power so needs to be constantly applied which is a real shame!
amigo93 – :
I agree, this smells exactly like Ivory soap. They got it exact. Still, not my favorite scent to smell like. (I prefer a Camay scent if I’m going to smell like soap…!)
Дадец – :
Smells just like Ivory Soap. I love it. Simple.