Barbie by Lush
Men Women 2023
Description
Lush's Barbie is an oriental vanilla fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2023, the nose behind this scent is Alina Gliwinska.
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When to wear it (votes)
- Winter 21%
- Spring 33%
- Summer 26%
- Autumn 20%
- Day 79%
- Night 21%
Community
183 votes
- Positive 66%
- Negative 20%
- Neutral 14%
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In the collection
Leading answer I want it
611 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Love it
183 votes
Season
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142 votes
Time of day
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77 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Barbie
Lush’s Barbie is an oriental vanilla fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2023, the nose behind this scent is Alina Gliwinska.
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
81 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
77 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally feminine
104 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
80 votes
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Community reviews
8 reviews
Share what you noticed: opening, drydown, sillage and the moments when it works for you.
I had my expectations sky-high, but upon trying it, it sounded like nail polish mixed with bubblegum. It’s far too synthetic, and to be honest, it’s a total letdown.
I know what they mean by ‘new doll smell’. This smells like what Barbie would wear if she had perfume: sweet, bordering on cloying, with hints of strawberry bubblegum. Despite that, I find it delicate and elegant. At first, it didn’t grab me (I’m not a fan of the sweet stuff), but I ended up seeking a refill, which says everything about how special I find it. By the way, compared to Snow Fairy, this is less ‘beastly’, more refined, though they share that bubblegum vibe.
Oh, I expected more :’) In this case, I don’t think it was an expectations issue… It smells good, that’s undeniable, but it lacks the charisma that Rose Jam has, and that a Barbie✨ should have ((all this from my point of view, of course🤷🏻♀️)).
It’s as if Snow Fairy and Vanillary had a baby; it’s beautiful. On my skin, tonka bean takes precedence and it makes my mouth water; it’s a rich gourmand that I wish the brand would make permanent. It’s a creamy, buttery delight that will make sweet lovers applaud ^_^.
It has a very marked opening with a bubblegum scent, a very sweet pink bubblegum with cotton candy nuances to make a big pom-pom. After a while, I notice a creaminess that makes me think of coconut. In the dry-down, although it maintains that constant bubblegum aroma, it starts to become slightly incense-like. It has moderate sillage and lasts about 8-9 hours. I liked it mostly at the beginning, but it didn’t leave me wanting to buy more. So, although I enjoyed it on the day I tried it thanks to the Lush assistant, I won’t be buying it. Scent 6/10, Longevity 8.5/10, Sillage 7/10, Value for money 7/10, Versatility 6/10, Packaging 5/10. Would I buy again? No.
HI BARBIE 🍓🍓🍓🍓 (again). If you grew up with tubs of playdough and acidic strawberry bubblegum, this Lush scent will take you back to those sweet and synthetic… yet irresistible memories. From the very first moment, a powerful note of strawberry bubblegum explodes over a vanilla base reminiscent of Vanillary, with that dense, almost sticky touch that lasts for hours. As expected, the Lush DNA is present: Snow Fairy for the cloying marshmallow and American Cream for the whipped strawberry and vanilla creaminess. Over time, the composition balances out, losing some of that initial synthetic character and moving closer to the softness of American Cream, but without ceasing to be an openly gourmand perfume. I see it as ideal for special occasions, because its sweetness could cloy me on a daily basis, and even less so in a formal context. But if you are fascinated by sugary, sweet aromas with that playful touch, here you have a candy in perfume format. By the way, there is a body spray version, although it seems it hasn’t reached Spain yet. Both are limited editions, so if it tempts you, better not to wait. 🍓🍓🍓🍓
It smells like an acidic strawberry lollipop with bubblegum inside, which I used to eat as a child and was called Kojak (I don’t know if they still make it). I don’t understand why they don’t list strawberry among the notes, as it’s what it smells most like. I agree with the previous review: there’s a slightly plastic background note, I suppose to pay homage to the doll, but it has its charm and isn’t excessive. You can detect almonds and vanilla in the background, but the fun part is that acidic strawberry with bubblegum that accompanies from start to finish. Between the Snow Fairy from the same house and the Pink Sugar from Aqualina, I get a toothache to the max.
I really want it, no, I’ll get the next one. It’s a pity you have to access the app first and then go in person; I just hope there is stock.