Percy Pig Berry Bliss

Think of a pink striped paper bag of fruit gums on the way home from the shops. Percy Pig Berry Bliss is a fragrance built around that memory, from the character on the bottle to the pink gift box. It opens on bright, juicy berries, sweet and fruity in a way that reads fun rather than refined. Wearers note that it is fruitier than it is sugary and does not copy the sweets note for note, so there is a familiar hint without smelling like a confectionery counter. Vanilla sits underneath, soft and creamy, and rounds the berries into something smooth and easy. That is the whole story, and the short list of notes keeps it simple, light-hearted and very readable. It is an eau de parfum in a 100 ml bottle, a novelty release in the Percy Pig range, with a price that suits a stocking filler or a gift for a fan of the sweets. Because it only just arrived, wear reports are scarce, so expect ordinary eau de parfum performance for a sweet fruity scent, with moderate staying power. It will not appeal to anyone who wants depth, texture or a grown-up signature, and it is not trying to. It suits casual days, younger wearers and anyone who finds the idea funny, in spring and summer more than in cold months. As a gift it is a safe, cheerful pick, and as a joke it is a good one. Try it on skin first if sweet fruit is not your thing.