Impulse 1997 Body Spray

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Spice Girls

by Ann Gottlieb

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Impulse Spice Girls is a body spray launched in 1997, created by Ann Gottlieb. Impulse's Spice Girls carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This retro classic is pure 90s nostalgia in a bottle. A universally adored scent for millennials, it conjures up memories of girl power and simpler times. Many wish Impulse would bring it back, even as a body spray, but until then, it remains a cherished memory.
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  • Playful
  • Energetic
  • Fresh
  • Warm
  • Cozy
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Spice Girls 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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate sillage and weak longevity, coupled with its playful, sweet-citrus profile, make it ideal for casual daytime wear. It's too light for formal events and not quite sophisticated enough for a serious date night, but perfect for a quick, mood-boosting spritz.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Spice Girls is a vibrant burst of tangerine and pink pepper, bright and invigorating. It mellows into a creamy vanilla heart, intertwined with soft jasmine and lily of the valley, while a hint of calming lavender adds a gentle touch. The base settles into a warm, inviting blend of amber, musk, and woody notes, providing a comforting finish that's sweet but never cloying.

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