Clever by Mary Kay
Women 2015
Description
Clever by Mary Kay is a floral-fruity gourmand fragrance for women. Launched in 2015, the nose behind this composition is Natasha Côté. The top notes reveal almond and fruity notes; the heart unfolds pink peony, freesia, cyclamen (Persian violet), and chamomile; while the base notes close with marshmallow (candy), musk, and woody notes.
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Key notes
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Top
almond
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Heart
Pink Peony
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Base
marshmallow
Community
110 votes
- Positive 68%
- Negative 18%
- Neutral 14%
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
280 votes
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Leading answer Like it
110 votes
Season
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115 votes
Time of day
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68 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Clever
Clever by Mary Kay is a floral-fruity gourmand fragrance for women. Launched in 2015, the nose behind this composition is Natasha Côté. The top notes reveal almond and fruity notes; the heart unfolds pink peony, freesia, cyclamen (Persian violet), and chamomile; while the base notes close with marshmallow (candy), musk, and woody notes.
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How it wears
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
59 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
66 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally feminine
36 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
32 votes
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Community reviews
2 reviews
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I first tried it as a sample, and upon wearing it, it smelled incredibly like Nina Ricci’s Les Montres de Luna. Curiously, they don’t share any notes, yet to my nose, they are identical. Clever is a simple, sweet, and fruity fragrance with a candy-like scent: no need to waste time or beat around the bush—if you love sweet, syrupy scents, this is a total hit.
I find it hilarious; I adore sweet perfumes, but I prefer the sweetness to be soft, not overwhelming or intoxicating like many gourmands that give me dizziness, nausea, and headaches. With this one, nothing like that happens. I enjoy it, though I’d recommend it more for young girls aged 15 to their early 20s, maybe up to 25. It smells like a fruit stand: fresh fruit and marshmallows just taken out of their packaging with that powdery texture I love. The floral presence is subtle but noticeable. It’s a great gift for teenage daughters and those just starting their twenties; if they like sweet, fruity, and gourmand aromas, this is the one, regardless of age. For me, it’s the lighter and more versatile version of Flowerbomb and Bon Bon.