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Show Me Love
by Escada
Show Me Love by Escada presents a sweet, gourmand blueberry fragrance with a distinct macarons-and-cream drydown. The initial burst is juicy and tart, dominated by a ripe blueberry note that evokes freshness without being overly cloying. Jasmine appears mid-way, adding a delicate floral twist that muddles the fruity sweetness into something more complex and slightly powdery. The base notes deliver a cream-drenched blueberry macaron effect, giving the perfume its unique charm. It leans on balanced sweetness rather than overwhelming syrup, making it feel more refined than many blander fruity gourmands. Though projected as a feminine scent, its character feels mature enough for lovers of restrained dessert-inspired fragrances.
Pros
- +Delivers a uniquely recognizable blueberry macaron aesthetic, with a distinct gourmand character that stands out among fruity floral scents
- +Offers good projection and a pleasant sillage for a heavyweight luxury gourmand, making it noticeable without being overwhelming
- +Contains a complex, nuanced drydown with powdery softness and subtle creamed richness, making it enjoyable for casual wear and special occasions alike
Cons
- −Longevity is variable and generally weak, fading noticeably within four hours and featuring poor persistence across skin types
- −The scent can veer too close to artificial or synthetic—commenters describe it as smelling like plastic, vape juice, or cheap blueberry shampoo
- −The bottle design is criticized as unsophisticated and unthemed, making it hard to distinguish visually from its sibling fragrances, and prone to leaking due to the top-down design