Authentic Self Woman Abercrombie & Fitch for women

I recently took a chance on a blind buy in my quest for the perfect summer fragrance, but unfortunately, this one fell flat in a few key ways.

The scent lacked the freshness I was hoping for. The lemon note, which I expected to be refreshing, turned out to be bitter and even a bit sour. What disappointed me even more was how short-lived the fragrance was. It faded away after just a short while, regardless of whether I tried it on hot days, evenings, or before bed. This fleeting quality made it hard to truly enjoy the scent, especially during the longer summer days.
While the fragrance is wearable, it's far from what I was hoping to find. It might work for casual outings, but it doesn't capture the true essence of summer that I was looking for.
If you need a bottle of this let me know.

Smells like warm weather and sunrays. Fresh and juicy lemon scent that don't smell cheep. Love it

How can be a scent so energizing and calming in the same way? Obviously, Autentic Self gives everyone what exactly need in the moment...

The top notes are about the lemon, which is sunny, juicy and pure. I love the gooseberry, which makes the scent more green.
Jasmine and fresia almost obscure lily-of-the-valley. Together have soapy, white floral aroma, well-settled in musk base. The woodiness is gentle and pleasant.

It is intense, liberating and peerless perfume. Very nice for any occasion.
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Projection and longevity moderate, adapts well to the wearer and climate.

I really love this perfume. It reminds me of light blue with the musk toned down and the lemon turnt up! The big burst of lemon zest is 100% why I love it so much. I haven't come across it in another fragrance thus far and I'm a big citrus lover! It smells like a freshly cut lemon - it's sparkling and sweet so it's not sharp or bitter to my nose. Super clean, soft but zesty! Perfect for summer, and it's become my new favourite to layer on top of almost any citrus, fruity, light florals to brighten them up.

My favourite combo so far has been layering it on top of Valaya Parfums de Marly (scandalous layering such a niche with an Abercrombie, but I don't care) and it's heavenlyyyy! Valaya is a beautiful musk but the bright opening doesn't stick around long enough. Authentic Self adds the perfect burst of sunshine and brightness to it, while Valaya adds a more intense musk and complexity to AS.

Huge +++ for anyone who loves this kind of profile - the ultimate citrus!

This is a gorgeous citrus, i keep thinking it’s like a cloudy lemon. Fresh, clean and soft.

This is amazing I'm excited about the new smell. Let's start with Rub lemon peel and Pineapple juice Ola-la... This smells Very tasty and not greasy. I fell in love With this smell for the first time. It's perfect for hot weather A little sweet, a little sour Perfectly blended.
10/10/10