Cirque Du Soleil L’eau De Parfum: Fragrance Review
Step into the magic of Cirque du Soleil with its name sake L’eau de Parfum, a fragrance that beautifully captures the whimsy and grandeur of their iconic stage shows. Cirque du Soleil l’eau de Parfum offers a dazzling olfactory experience that transports you straight to the heart of a carnival where the air is filled with the irresistible aromas of cotton candy, candied apples, and caramelized buttery popcorn.
The opening is all about the sweet, fluffy cloud of cotton candy, with the juicy freshness of red apple and a subtle hint of bergamot peeking through. Within the first few minutes, the caramel and popcorn begin to make their presence felt, but the cotton candy still holds the heart of the fragrance. The buttery note wraps everything together, blending each element smoothly into one harmonious composition, where I can still pick out every individual note while enjoying the overall balance.
Within about half an hour, Cirque du Soleil L’eau de Parfum settles and brings out its base notes of warm vanilla and amber. While I didn’t specifically pick up on any floral notes, there’s a distinct powdery hint of iris that keeps the scent feeling fresh and crisp throughout the wear.
Key Notes
Top : Cotton Candy, Red Apple, Bergamot
Mid : Buttery Popcorn Accord, Iris Petals, Fresh Freesia
Dry : Caramelized Amber, Vanilla Bean, Sandalwood
bottle design and PAckaging
Before we dive into how it wears, let’s take a moment to appreciate the bottle itself. The tinted ombré glass is stunning, topped with an Art Deco-inspired tiered cap and a ridged gold stopper that adds a touch of vintage glam. The stopper features a sun rising above the moon, a beautiful homage to the “Circus of the Sun,” aka Cirque du Soleil.
The bottle comes nestled in a deep blue cylinder, and inside, you’ll find a stunning cardboard cutout that mimics the dramatic stage sets of Cirque du Soleil. The design features clouds on the outside and a starry sky on the inside, adding a bit of spectacle to the presentation and making unboxing a lot more fun.
As someone who’s not usually drawn to sweet gourmand scents, I didn’t expect to enjoy this cotton candy fragrance as much as I do. The credit mainly goes to its balanced profile. Cirque de Soleil is definitely a cotton candy and caramel fragrance at its core, but the sweetness is never overwhelming or sharp. Instead, it’s smooth and soft, with the vanilla bean base adding a creamy, grounding depth that ties it all together beautifully.
Cirque du Soleil L’eau de Parfum is a unisex fragrance, though in my opinion, it leans a bit more feminine due to its sweet notes. The projection is moderate—it holds its initial intensity for about an hour before settling into a soft, close-to-the-skin scent. At this quieter stage, it lasts all day long. The scent profile is suitable for wear all year round.
Cirque Du Soleil L’eau De Parfum is available at the Lucky Scent
