Freeze by Riiffs Perfumes

I don’t like it. If you’re thinking of buying, know that it changes significantly as it dries. It opens with synthetic-sounding mint and citrus; at this price point, there are no natural ingredients, it’s clearly artificial and cheap. It’s not sparkling or striking and fades in under an hour. The ice note is only felt in the air or in the tester; on my skin, it disappears. It’s not outstanding; it feels hidden. It’s not refreshing as it dries, smelling medicinal and dry, not pleasant and likely to be disliked by some. It’s hype sustained by paid reviewers. No collector recommends it. You certainly won’t be getting compliments with this.

Smells like lemon floor cleaner. It smells nice, but that super-synthetic scent doesn’t quite take my fancy.

Review from an average nose: Does it smell good? For me, no. After seeing influencer reviews and trying it, thank God I didn’t buy it blindly. At first, it smells like wet bath towels; the lemon is the protagonist but acts as an antagonist with that chemical scent lasting 10-20 minutes. Then it shifts to something fresh where the tea stands out. I tested it once on my wrist: it lasted 5-6 hours, projected well for the first two hours, then faded to skin scent. Very disappointing; I was looking for something fresh for summer and found a bath perfume. I do not recommend buying blindly despite the TikTok hype; test it first. If you can tolerate those 20 minutes of disgusting lemon, you might like it if you enjoy fresh scents, but there are better options.

Hello, too much marketing for such a weak perfume. It’s a pity everyone in content sells it to you as the best summer scent without shame in exchange for money. Scent: Very simple, super-citrus lemon, can be off-putting and doesn’t evolve, just citrus notes (ice/snow? where?). Longevity: Yes, it lasts 6-7 hours on skin and more on clothes. Sillage: It’s a bomb, but by the end it sits close to the skin. Age: No specific age, but I wouldn’t recommend it, only for younger people with less disposable income. Compliments: It’s not a gamble; it’s basic and easy to like, but can be off-putting due to the intense citrus in the first hour. Climate: Better in extreme heat. Occasions: Daily, informal, beach, or school in summer. Clones: I’ve smelled YSL Ice and Saint Laurent; they are from the same family but not clones; the YSL version highlights mint and ice more, is less synthetic but harder to like, though it has better projection.

Baby perfume aroma, clean and little more. It has a floral note that makes it too unisex and not very masculine. There is no ice, snow, or fantasies that the reviewers sell. Usage? Ideally, spray it on the baby room curtains so whoever enters can enjoy it, or on a pillow if you don’t have a baby.

Citrusy and fresh, but smells like baby powder. I detect no ice or actual freshness. It’s not bad, but it disappointed me. If you’re looking for something like this, go for Hawas Kobra or Imagination Soft with baby powder instead.

It’s a lemon cologne. For Chileans, it reminds me of old powdered Klenzo from the box and a lot like Nikos Sculpture. It’s a vintage aroma that offers nothing spectacular or new.

Lemonade of lemon (redundancy included) with three leaves of mint. That’s it; it doesn’t evolve or smell of anything else. Indeed, it’s ‘iced’, fresh all the time, a strange sensation. It tends to be more masculine than unisex, but who am I to define roles? Very good longevity, easily 8 hours. Moderate sillage; it doesn’t project brutality but does radiate. For spring/summer and daytime. Ideal for a walk or after a shower if you’re meeting for lunch, or if you’re going for a breezy stroll. In winter, it’s not worth it because you’ll be too bundled up and only smell it yourself; it’s best enjoyed with a bit of breeze and light clothing.

There’s a lot of hype around this, but I’m not buying it anymore, so I got a decant. 1. Upon application, the scent is everywhere without me getting close (invasive opening, but not beast mode). 2. Citrus and clean opening, like fine restaurant hand soap. 3. Reminds me of Jo Malone Artisan with CK One citrus vibes. 4. The issue is the dry-down: it smells like tutti-frutti gum that gives me a headache. 5. Is it worth it? No. PS: I’m glad I didn’t buy the bottle. Artisan is enough for me.

A refreshing fragrance that smells like the ice left over after a drink. I think it’s the freshest perfume I’ve ever smelled. It’s an extrait; I’ll update on longevity.