Bath & Body Works 2020 Body Spray

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Dahlia

by Alexis Grugeon

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Bath & Body Works Dahlia is a body spray launched in 2020, created by Alexis Grugeon. Bath & Body Works's Dahlia carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A surprise hit from B&BW, Dahlia is a creamy, sweet floral that punches above its weight. Despite some finding it 'generic', many claim it smells expensive, often compared to Carolina Herrera's Good Girl, making it a crowd-pleasing, budget-friendly gem.
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  • Sweet
  • Cozy
  • Elegant
  • Soft
  • Feminine
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Dahlia Body Spray bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

With moderate longevity and sillage for a body spray, Dahlia is versatile. Its sweet, creamy floral profile makes it excellent for dates or casual wear, while the 'expensive' scent profile allows it to pass for less formal evening events. It's a bit too prominent for a quiet office and definitely not for sport.

About

Dahlia opens with a burst of crisp, juicy pear, providing a sweet and inviting introduction that isn't overly synthetic. This quickly blends into a lush, velvety floral heart, where the dahlia note, though often described as a 'watery floral' rather than a distinct dahlia, adds a sophisticated depth. The drydown settles into a comforting embrace of warm praline, rounded out by a creamy, vanilla-like tonka bean, creating a smooth and subtly gourmand finish that avoids being heavy or cloying.

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