The 7 Virtues Clementine Dream by Olya Bar©
“Finally —a clean citrus that LASTS! We spent a year and a half perfecting this clean citrus scent with extensive lab longevity tests to ensure it lasts 24 hours. Our signature ‘boomerang’ effect delivers an initial burst of bright, juicy citrus, then circles back with warm, grounding notes of cassis, magnolia, and vanilla. Because you deserve a fragrance as vibrant and enduring as your dreams. I think this might just be my all-time favorite perfume.” – Barb Stegemann, Founder
The 7 Virtues Clementine Dream by Olya Bar©
Move over gourmands—this season, we’re craving all things juicy to shake off the winter blues and dive headfirst into the golden days of spring. Every launch from The 7 Virtues has been an olfactive delight for me, but the moment I got a whiff of Clementine Dream, let’s just say I began craving a Galentine’s Day getaway full of Aperol Spritzes and lazy days by the sun in the company of my closest girlfriends. And who can blame me? Barb Stegemann has spoiled us with so many deliciously addictive fragrances that practically demand to be savored.
What makes this launch even more exciting is how it stands out in a pool of luxury fragrance releases that often come with sky-high price tags but fail to deliver. On the contrary, The 7 Virtues continues to prove that clean, chic, and consciously crafted perfumes can still be incredibly sophisticated—and, best of all, accessible.
French Riviera via Unsplash
Now, while January is often the designated month for fresh starts, I say new intentions can be set whenever the moment feels right. And what better time than spring? The season of renewal, when the last remnants of hibernation melt away and the sun breathes life back into everything. That’s exactly what The 7 Virtues Clementine Dream feels like—a rush of radiant energy bursting from the bottle with every spritz.
Aperol Spritz by the pool via Unsplash.
It’s an escape to a sunlit paradise, where the air hums with the scent of citrus groves kissed by the ocean breeze, where golden tangerine trees line a coastal path, their branches heavy with ripe fruit, their blossoms perfuming the air with a delicate, honeyed sweetness. Below them, lush green grass stretches toward the cliffs, warmed by the golden sun that glistens over an endless expanse of azure blue. The waves lap against the shore, rhythmic and soothing, their salty mist mingling with the vibrant tang of freshly peeled mandarins.
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This luminous landscape comes to life in The 7 Virtues Clementine Dream, where sustainably sourced mandarin oil and tart cassis are balanced by a soft bouquet of delicate magnolia florals. A whisper of creamy vanilla and sultry black amber adds grounding depth, preventing the citrus from fading too quickly—a challenge many citrus fragrances struggle to overcome. For me, the black amber dominates the scent quite a bit, transforming it from a fleeting citrus fling into a warm, enveloping fragrance that can truly be enjoyed year-round.
Barb took on this challenge boldly, promising a citrus scent that lingers far beyond the norm. Clementine Dream is designed to last up to 24 hours, with traces of its sun-soaked glow lingering on the skin for up to 72 hours. Of course, longevity will vary from person to person depending on skin chemistry and perception, but one thing is certain—this is no fleeting citrus mist. This is a full-bodied, expertly composed fragrance that dares to defy expectations, offering a radiant, sun-drenched scent that lasts long after the sun has set.
So, if you’re ready to trade in the heavy gourmand indulgences of winter for something new, and bursting with golden light, The 7 Virtues Clementine Dream Clementine Dream is your perfect springtime escape.
Notes: Mandarine, Cassis, Grapefruit, Lime, Magnolia, Clementines, Neroli, Jasmine, Rose, Cedarwood, Musk, Vanilla, Amber.
Disclaimer: The bottle of The 7 Virtues Clementine Dream was kindly gifted to me by the brand but opinions are always my own.
Olya Bar, Editor.
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Thanks to the generosity of The 7 Virtues, we have a 50 ml bottle of Clementine Dream for one registered reader in the USA or CANADA. You must register, or your entry will not count. To be eligible, please comment on what sparked your interest about Olya’s review, if you have tried other perfumes from the brand and where you live. Who is a woman in your life you would gift Clementine Dream? (and it could be you). Draw closes 02/16/2025
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Clementine Dream is sold exclusively through the brand’s website and at Sephora in 19 countries, including Canada, the U.S., and the UK.
ÇaFleureBon has written extensively about The 7 Virtues over the years. Please read Ida’s review of Lotus Pear here, Santal Vanille here, The Three 7 Virtues You Should Be Wearing Right Now also by Ida Meister, and Olya’s reviews of Coconut Sun here, Cherry Ambition here and Amber Vanilla here, and Sandi’s Candied Lychee here. Cherry Ambition received a Best of Scent 2023 award from Sandi and Olya
Editor’s Note: The 7 Virtues is Leaping Bunny certified and a proud B-Corporation. As part of their partnership with Days For Girls, partial proceeds from each bottle will advance menstrual equity in North America by funding education, advocacy, and product distribution. All The 7 Virtues perfumes are hypoallergenic, vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free. Made without phthalates, parabens, sulfates, formaldehyde, or UV inhibitors and infused with sugarcane alcohol.
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