American Lady For Women

American Lady chases the cool-girl freshness of Tommy Girl, the 1996 Calice Becker classic. It opens crisp and juicy - blackcurrant, mandarin and tangerine over delicate apple blossom and camellia, with a bright citrus snap that nods to the original's sharp, almost metallic burst. The heart is the heart of the matter: a clean, green floral of honeysuckle and violet laced with grapefruit and crisp green notes, breezy and outdoorsy, the airy bouquet that defined the original. It dries down to soft jasmine, rose, magnolia and lily over cedar and sandalwood, light and slightly woody. Perfume Parlour dupes typically land short of a perfect match, and this one reads a touch flatter and simpler than the designer through the florals; Tommy Girl is also a deceptively strong performer for an EDT, and this version sits closer and fades a little sooner. Best in spring and summer, it is an easy, fresh everyday scent for casual days, the office and light sport - a recognisable, breezy budget impression of Tommy Girl.