WHAT I SMELL:   Iconic Feminine has a sparkling opening that’s full of bright aldehydes that meld into a light and airy saffron.  The perfume is clean with a beautiful laundry like infused musk that seems to be full of a sunny breeze.  Although light and airy, there is an undercurrent of an impending warmth that is brought to life with a mix of florals with a quiet rose and a delicate violet.  This is a pretty perfume that seems to start off as a debutante, but soon moves to the more sophisticated.  The rose begins to mature with a coating of honey which gives the perfume some added volume and depth.  But the honey is contained and it doesn’t end up moving the perfume to the heavy side.   But it does also provide for a bit of a plasticized feel and smell which turns Iconic Feminine to the lightly spiced.  But in the end, the rose seems to possess the honey and the perfume fulfills its promise of being truly feminine, although I would argue that it’s iconic.

From the Clive Christian website:

Discover the power of Iconic Feminine. An explosion of Damask Rose, the queen of flowers, meets with rich saffron and a honeyed kiss of plum and violet. Crystal clear florals and ambers sparkle to create the feminine perfume of an iconic pair.

WHAT IT SMELLS LIKE TO ME:  A 1970s pastel dress vibe.

THREE WORDS THAT DESCRIBE ICONIC FEMININE:  feminine (surprise!), nostalgic, effortless

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT ICONIC FEMININE:  That September Muse, Ventvenir

BOTTOM LINE:  While I was writing this review the perfume disappeared from the Clive Christian website.  I’m not sure if that means it’s being discontinued or if it’s temporarily out of stock.  But doing a search on the web it seems that it is available at various retailers.  At $440 for 50ml, I’m sure those bottles out there will not be running off of the shelves.  Don’t get me wrong though, it is a lovely perfume.

• Bone Rating: 3.5 out of possible 5 bones
• Classification:  Unisex
• Expense:  Starting at $440 for 5oml eau de parfum