Kylie Jenner's Cosmic Fragrance has gone viral across TikTok and social media platforms, with users raving about its dreamy scent and beautiful bottle. Since the perfume's recent launch, the Cosmic Perfume has been a hot topic of conversation everybody wants to know if the scent actually lives up to the hype and whether it lasts enough time to be worth the purchase.
Naturally, we wanted to see if the Kylie Jenner Cosmic Perfume is a true long-lasting perfume or just another celebrity fragrance that will be easily forgettable (or recalled as a traumatic experience). So we sourced a bottle and field-tested Kylie Jenner Cosmic Perfume for 24 hours.
First Impressions: A Cosmic Experience
Let's start with the packaging, which is absolutely beautiful - the design is sleek and futuristic with a light purple color. This bottle alone has a luxury feel to it. The packaging comes with a great scent. Cosmic opens with citrus and pink pepper - there is an immediate zestiness with a hint of spiciness and then it settles into a floral with a sandalwood and vanilla base.
This perfume is perfectly balanced and can be sweet but is sophisticated enough to be worn day or night; I would say it appeals to both day and night. If you love a floral gourmand (without being overly sugary), I think you will really love it. While it will appeal more to younger wearers, I feel that anyone who loves a good floral vanilla can appreciate Cosmic.
The 24-Hour Wear Test: Does It Last?
For testing purposes we applied Cosmic to pulse points (wrist and neck) and spritzed a bit on clothing to see how it would perform. Here is how it performed.
- In the 1st 2 Hours: It was strong and vibrant! Citrus and pepper notes really shined.
- After 4 Hours: More florals were apparent and it softened the initial sharpness.
- 8 Hours in: Vanilla and sandalwood were more prominent and left a faint but detectable skin scent.
- 12 Hours later: It could still be detected upon close proximity but was much lighter than before, primarily a soft warm vanilla.
- 24 Hours later: You could barely detect it but there was a faint trace on clothing.
Cosmic holds up rather well when we compare it to other celebrity perfumes. It definitely is not as impactful initially as Ariana Grande’s Cloud blah but it lasted longer than some of Britney Spears previous perfumes. If you are searching for a perfume that will stay on your body through a workday or night out with friends, it did a decent job. If you want maximum impact, it probably would have needed a quick refresh after 6-8 hours.
Who Will Love It (And Who Might Not)
Cosmic is sure to become your new passion if you're drawn to sweet, feminine scents with a contemporary twist. The perfume creates a scent that is both elegant and youthful by skillfully combining sophisticated florals, fun fruitiness, and a comforting vanilla dry-down. It's exceptional enough for date nights and adaptable enough for everyday use, however it might be too delicate for people who like strong, musky scents.
The flowery center quickly overshadows the bright citrus beginning, leaving fresh smell enthusiasts unsatisfied. Although it lasts 6 to 8 hours, its mild silage makes it more appropriate for private situations rather than a grand entry. It's worth trying if you enjoy Kylie's style or her sweet, wearable scents, but don't expect it to sate your severe cravings.
Tips to Make It Last Longer
- Moisturize first- Applying unscented lotion before spraying allows the fragrance to bind to these water-loving molecules ensuring a stronger scent cloud.
- Spray on clothes- The scent should last longer when sprayed on clothes or fabric vs skin.
- Layer it- Pair the fragrance with Cosmic scented body wash or body lotion (if available) to give it some staying power.
Is Kylie Jenner’s Cosmic Perfume Worth It?
The bottom line? Cosmic offers a popular sweet flowery vanilla that is ideal for daily use. With 6–8 hours of continuous use before fading to a mild skin scent, it exceeds most celebrity fragrances, even though it doesn't last as long as expensive perfumes.
Its contemporary interpretation of vanilla, which is warm and elegant with that alluring sandalwood dry-down without being overly sweet or juvenile, is what sets it apart. Fans of Kylie and anyone else looking for a wearable, feminine fragrance that works well from day to night will find it easy to find. However, this is more of a lovely, inviting aroma than a strong statement scent, so don't anticipate powerhouse longevity.
FAQs
1. When did Kylie Cosmic perfume come out?
The 2.0 edition of Cosmic, an upgraded formulation, was released later after the first Cosmic launched in 2022.
2. What does Kylie Cosmic smell similar to?
Because of the vanilla, it is comparable to Ariana Grande Cloud, but it opens more brightly and florally.
3. Does Kylie Jenner's Cosmic last?
It has a decent but not the best longevity, lasting about 6 to 8 hours on skin and a little longer on clothing.
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