Marc Jacobs 2013 EDP

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Honey

by Ann Gottlieb , Annie Buzantian

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Marc Jacobs Honey is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Ann Gottlieb and Annie Buzantian. Honey opens with Fruity Notes, Mandarin, and Pear, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Honeysuckle, and Peach, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Vanilla, and Honey. Marc Jacobs's Honey carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

Divisive and often misleading, Honey by Marc Jacobs misses the mark for many expecting a true honey scent, typically delivering a youthful, fresh, and overwhelmingly floral-fruity experience. It's a love-it-or-hate-it with performance as varied as the reviews.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Sweet
  • Cozy
  • Soft
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Honey Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Fruity Notes40%
Pear33%
Mandarin27%
Heartas listed
Honeysuckle38%
Orange Blossom31%
Peach30%
Baseas listed
Honey45%
Vanilla32%
Woody Notes24%

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 Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its light, inoffensive, and clean floral-fruity character makes it suitable for casual wear and daily office use, though some find it too 'shampoo-like' or generic. The inconsistent longevity and sillage mentioned by reviewers temper its suitability for more formal or date settings, favouring warmer, active scenarios.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Honey opens with a bright, zesty burst of mandarin and juicy pear, quickly evolving into a dominant bouquet of crisp honeysuckle and soft orange blossom. A subtle, non-gourmand honey note occasionally grounds the composition, with a faint vanilla and woody base emerging in the far dry-down, retaining a clean, almost soapy freshness throughout.

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