Jean Nate by Revlon

Since it’s a citrus fragrance and based on my activities, it doesn’t last very long, but it’s fresh, light, and slightly sweet (just the right amount, in my opinion), perfect for warm to hot weather. Sometimes I use it as a body mist after a shower or just before bed. At first, it has a moderate sillage, but over time it becomes lighter. What I love is that, yes, it’s citrusy, but it doesn’t just smell like lemon; it has a lovely floral complexity and a base I really enjoy. It could even pass as unisex, though its slight sweetness makes it feel feminine. I haven’t tried many citrus scents, but none have convinced me like Jean Nate for such an affordable price.

You can still find it at pharmacies and a few drugstores, but now it smells like a flat, lifeless water without any charm. They gave it a terrible reformulation; being a fragrance my mother adored, today she wouldn’t even think of wearing it. I remember it as beautiful, unique, and supremely charming.

I once smelled Neroli Portofino. Well, it’s not exactly similar, but it follows the same path. It’s a light, clean cologne with a lemon tree scent, soft woods, and a floral touch. On my skin, it starts smelling like frankincense, very much like Champa. I bought the large one with the black spherical cap. Some might think it doesn’t last because it’s not overpowering, but once you apply it to your skin, it soaks into your clothes. It’s timeless; I used it back in the early 90s, and today I bought it again—wow! There’s nothing better for summer. Completely unisex, perfect for extreme heat, it’s refreshing!

It’s just as good… ideal for anyone who, for whatever reason, whether it’s because it’s cheap and fragrant or simply a personal delight, shouldn’t envy those expensive citrus perfumes like that luminously blue one with the sky-blue cap (whose trail on the skin lasts just as long as this). I wish it became more popular in Chile… highly recommended for freshening up after a shower and for staying in during the summer months.

Amazing! A refreshing explosion of citrus, magical for citrus lovers. Then come the spices, and it finishes with exquisite woods that linger on me for a long time, and I can’t stop smelling it. I love it! A true classic!

The most beautiful memories of my childhood are of my mother bathing from head to toe right after stepping out of the shower. She was so fresh, delicious, and smelled like the most expensive, fine perfume around. Too bad they reformulated it, and now it smells like car air freshener or room spray. My mother used the cologne or friction lotion after bathing, and it lasted all day, leaving her delicious trail wherever she went. These days, she doesn’t even like this divine jewel from her youth anymore; she finds it horrible and wouldn’t dream of giving it as a gift. Too bad something so lovely has been altered.

It’s my favorite cologne; I absolutely love it. That freshness is wow, and the scent is super relaxing. Jean Nate has soft citrus notes, not acidic ones; the lavender and rose are subtle, but on my skin, the geranium takes the lead with delicate woody undertones. It doesn’t evolve much, smelling the same throughout, but the blend is a caress to my nose. I always keep one at home.

The quintessential vanity cologne of my grandmother. I’ll always remember the scent of her right after a bath with Jean-Naté at noon, just before lunch, mixed with the air of her patio in a Caribbean town. It’s citrusy but not acidic, very spicy. It smells like sweet lemon; you can detect the musk, sandalwood, lavender, and bergamota. It’s a classic in accessible perfumery. Among citrusy feminine colognes, this one fits best. It clings to clothes and always smells clean. Ahhh, memories of my grandma sewing, watching soap operas, and showering me with love. She used to give me little bottles, and now using it brings me so much nostalgia.

A very citrusy cologne, perfect for refreshing those hot summer days.