Flash by Jimmy Choo
Women 2013
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Description
Flash by Jimmy Choo is a floral fragrance for women. Launched in 2013, this composition was created by perfumer Christine Nagel. The olfactory pyramid opens with top notes of pink pepper, strawberry, and tangerine; the heart reveals neroli, white lily, and jasmine; and the base settles on heliotrope and white wood.
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Key notes
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Top
pink pepper
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Heart
tuberose
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Base
heliotrope
Community
2,073 votes
- Positive 68%
- Negative 28%
- Neutral 4.4%
The olfactory pyramid
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
4,094 votes
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Leading answer Like it
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Season
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1,427 votes
Time of day
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898 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Flash
Flash by Jimmy Choo is a floral fragrance for women. Launched in 2013, this composition was created by perfumer Christine Nagel. The olfactory pyramid opens with top notes of pink pepper, strawberry, and tangerine; the heart reveals neroli, white lily, and jasmine; and the base settles on heliotrope and white wood.
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
750 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
869 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally feminine
297 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Good value
264 votes
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Community reviews
16 reviews
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Great perfume for nard lovers; on my skin, that note dominates along with a potent honey touch. Over time, it becomes more ‘dirty’ and slightly offensive to me. At first, it smells like Hypnotic Poison Eau Sensuelle, but then it changes completely because here the nard is much more evident.
Ed is a good perfume! Reliable and long-lasting, I see it as ideal for daily wear, though on very humid days it can be a bit overwhelming. It smells like honey, haha, even though it doesn’t have that note… that’s what I perceive. It feels very similar to The One and The One Essence by D&G, so if you like them, buy it blind without fear. A friend bought it on sale but didn’t like it, so I took it as a gift and I don’t regret it 😃
Ed is a solid perfume, reliable with good longevity. I see it as a daily wear, though it might get a bit heavy in high humidity. It smells like honey, lol, even though it doesn’t actually have that note. It’s very similar to The One and The One Essence by D&G, so if you like those, buy blind. A friend gifted it to me on sale; she didn’t like it, but I kept it and have no regrets 😃
Generally, I struggle with fresh and citrusy perfumes, but they’re indispensable for spring and summer. I admit my thing is sweet and winter scents, but when heat hits and I can’t find anything appropriate, I suffer. I used to avoid perfume stores because fragrances like these always seemed less elegant to me; but I’m correcting myself and thinking I can’t be so structured—I need something casual that evokes beach and breeze. Lucky for me: last Christmas my husband gifted me this perfume and I found it fantastic. It smells like the sea, coastal nature, orange, and heliotrope; above all, it has a spicy sweetness at the end that gives it the necessary touch for me to love it. Flash by Jimmy Choo is like a pure, refreshing water bath that wakes you up to face those warm, sunny days with full vitality. A hit!
I really liked this perfume; it felt creamy and velvety, with a very elegant yet casual scent that makes it wearable for any situation. It has a slight acidic touch, very subtle in the background, which keeps it from being heavy or excessively sweet. It’s fantastic for personal indulgence or for those who get to smell it.
I really liked it; it’s powdery and creamy, elegant yet casual, perfect for any occasion. It has a very subtle acidic touch that keeps it from being cloying or overly sweet. Fantastic for treating yourself or anyone who gets to smell it.
Velvety, spicy, and floral. Smells luxurious. I love it.
Powdery, spicy, and floral—it smells like pure luxury. I love it.
Good perfume, good longevity. Smells a bit like a teenager, but it’s different. Ideal for those seeking trial scents.
Attractive, sweet, and unique. The tangerine and strawberry give it a cheerful touch; you can detect jasmine and woods. So far, for me, the best by Jimmy Choo.
I tried it today and it seemed very strong, like an older lady. I didn’t like it.
I tried this perfume today and found it very strong, more suited for an older lady. I didn’t like it.
Very tasty, ideal for rainy and humid days. A unique fragrance, a floral shock.
I wonder what ‘white wood’ Flash has; it’s its signature, perhaps creamy incense. At first, it smells like sweet roses. The dry down is enchanting and brightened my day. It’s floral for pleasant nights. In the mid-stage, jasmine dominates, then heliotrope, creamy sweet orange (reminds me of Royal Cream by VEN), and a candied strawberry touch. The lily recalls Carolina Herrera’s 212, but it fades quickly. Perfect for relaxed trips followed by dinners and entertainment, ideal for chatting with new people or strolls. It’s pleasant, feminine, and attractive without being loud, meant to delight those who get close. Also works well during the day. Another one I liked by JChoo.
I’m curious what white wood Flash uses, because it gives it that unique touch, almost like a creamy incense. At first, it smells like sweet roses and puts me in a good mood. It’s floral and perfect for lovely nights. In the middle, jasmine takes over, followed by heliotrope, with a soft, creamy orange that reminds me of VEN’s vanilla bean ice cream, plus a touch of candied strawberry. The lily reminded me of Carolina Herrera’s 212, but it fades quickly. Ideal for dinner dates, strolls, or hitting up a huateque with new people; it’s sweet, feminine, and attractive without being loud, just meant to delight. Works great during the day too. Another JChoo success 🙂
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