11
Notes
8
Accords
0
Perfumers
Jessica McClintock
feminine
Jessica McClintock by Jessica McClintock is a Floral fragrance for women. Jessica McClintock was launched in 1988. Top notes are Lemon, Ylang-Ylang, Basil, Bergamot, Cassia and Black Currant; middle notes are Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Rose; base notes are Musk and Woody Notes.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
17%
Win
100%
Spr
61%
Sum
21%
Fall
Day & Night
97%
Day
22%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
1,165 votes
3.94
Love it
39634%
Like it
51444%
OK
504%
Dislike
19417%
Hate it
111%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 28 community opinions from Reddit
5.5
/ 10 community score
The community views the original Jessica McClintock perfume with nostalgia, but notes that reformulations and IFRA ingredient restrictions mean the current version bears little resemblance to the classic scent. While vintage bottles remain available at reasonable prices, finding a modern equivalent is challenging, with some suggesting Jo Malone London Frangipani Flower as a potential alternative.
Strengths
- Nostalgic and memorable scent for those who wore it
- Affordable and accessible when available
- Unique lily of the valley composition
Weaknesses
- Original formula no longer available due to IFRA restrictions on lily of the valley materials
- Current version sold today smells significantly different from the original
- Difficult to find exact dupes or alternatives
Best for
Nostalgia and personal memoryVintage fragrance collectorsRoom or linen spray alternatives
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
