Radiance by Britney Spears

What a shame they no longer sell it; it smells like a juicy, sweet fruit punch with prominent red berries, finishing with a trail of musk, jasmine, and a powdery iris note; a harmonious, youthful, and brilliant blend.

I’ve just received it; I found it brand new at a perfumeries even though it’s discontinued, and I didn’t hesitate for a second, neither regarding the bottle nor because it smells absolutely delicious.

I bought it second-hand and I’m not sure if it was already opened, but it smelled quite unpleasant. The bottle is lovely, however.

I love them. There are budget fragrances that make a bigger mark than those from big brands. The Britney Spears collection is pure jewellery, although many are no longer sold as they are discontinued. I’d like to buy both Radiance perfumes; they smell floral and I love that, even though I’m not a fan of floral scents. Of all the brands, Britney is the only one that knows how to play well with the floral and fruity touch. 10/10

I smelled it years ago at university and loved it, but I couldn’t afford it. Its divine bottle always caught my eye, and when I saw it on discount because it was discontinued, I didn’t hesitate to buy it. It’s a sweet scent that doesn’t become cloying upon application; the red berries are very prominent and delicious. However, as it dries down… well, it’s not great. It doesn’t disgust me, but I wouldn’t buy it again. The longevity on clothes is good all day.

I like it very much. You can detect the white flowers and the sweetness of the red berries. It’s not cloying at all, so it’s suitable for daily wear. Besides, the bottle is beautiful.

I tried this years ago and never forgot it; it was so delicious! I always put it off because it was hard to find; it doesn’t last long, but I dream of owning it. I’ve just discovered it smells similar to Fergie’s Outspoken, which is no longer in production.

Something strange happens with this perfume: I love it and hate it. The jasmine with red berries isn’t to my liking at first, but over time it leaves a more pleasant scent with the other flowers. The bottle is beautiful and the price is good. If I buy it again, it will be the miniature version to use from time to time.

Radiance surprises me because it breaks the usual Britney mould, but I love it; it’s more mature, with presence and elegance. It boils down to slightly acidic red berries blending with a neroli and very prominent orange blossom flowers over soft woods and amber, but what stands out are the white flowers and red berries, without sweet touches; the neroli rules. It’s a pretty and feminine perfume without great pretensions, ideal for everyday wear, with moderate trail and longevity. I give Radiance an 8/10 for the twist Britney has given her line.

The collaboration between Britney and Elizabeth Arden with Radiance aimed to create a classic ‘pillar’ of white flowers and red berries for a new segment, but it had a similar fate to Believe: moderate success and regular acceptance, although it allowed for the development of a flanker. They moved away from the abstract to focus on the sparkle of the stars. It’s related to Valentino’s Valentina, but much cheaper, risking it with mutant neroli and wild berries. It comes with an explosion of red berries that disappears quickly, giving way to creamy, quasi-fruity mutant neroli. Then it blends with fresh orange blossom (not like Clinique’s Happy), soft jasmine (like Cacharel’s LouLou) and an almost imperceptible touch of iris. Finally, the neroli fades to give way to a resinous amber and warm cashmere wood. I see it as more woody-floral than fruity. It exploits the neroli quite abruptly; if you want that potent note, try it. It’s interesting: a white floral without innocence that avoids the ‘clean’ smell, but with a chaotic structure. It’s not as sweet or as ‘young’ as others say, nor as ‘mature’. It has a bearable humour and is versatile. The sillage and longevity are pleasing: it lasts about five hours and then fades gradually. It won’t be ‘the last Coke in the desert’, but I like it a lot.

Something strange happened with this fragrance: the first time I smelled it, I didn’t like it, but when it started to develop on my skin, I loved it. It’s a delicate, sweet and floral scent, ideal for spring. I’m very glad I bought it; it’s exquisite for a date. I recommend it.

Without a doubt, the red berries are its opening note; the smell of red fruit is clearly distinguishable. Its base notes are flowers and it has a very light touch of sweetness. It becomes a fresh and cosy perfume for everyday wear. Many say it’s very sweet, but it depends on the skin’s pH; on me it smells more floral-fruity than sweet. I associate it with girls aged 15 to 25, it’s very youthful, but good and fresh. I use it after a shower to smell rich but soft. Sillage 6/10, Longevity 6/10, Perfume itself 7.1/10.

It’s my sister’s absolute favourite: sweet, floral and fruity, rich without being cloying, it suits her perfectly. It’s not really my style, but it smells divine.

I trusted the little sky-blue bottle and thought it would be a childish treat, but nothing like that. It starts with sweet red berries and then dives into jasmine and neroli like a beast, closing with amber, wood, and a powdery touch of musk and fruit. It doesn’t smell sweet or fruity; it’s a woody floral. It’s the most mature fragrance from Britney, fresh and not too sweet, perfect for spring and summer. The trail is moderate, around 4 or 5 hours. It’s not formal, but it’s more serious than it looks, suitable for both day and night to go out and kill it. The bottle isn’t hard plastic like in the photo; it’s a frosted multi-coloured glass gentleman that imitates jewellery and weighs a ton. Very pretty, original, and it will stay on my shelf when I finish it.

Lovely, smells of red berries. It lasts quite a while on my skin. Juvenile, fresh and radiant.