Philosophy My Philosophy Grateful
How it smells
It smells mostly aquatic and fresh. Cascalone and ice at the top, cardamom and coconut nectar in the middle and amber and cedar at the base.
- Came out
- 2015
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- summer
My Philosophy Grateful notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Philosophy My Philosophy Grateful
My Philosophy Grateful carries the name of its own house.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Shiseido Relaxing Fragrance and Bath & Body Works Midnight Swim unisex.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is summer. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: summer, spring, fall and winter. If you need something for winter, Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady is a better fit. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
My Philosophy Grateful for work or evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aquatic side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady has more depth.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Shiseido Relaxing Fragrance but less than The Spirit Of Dubai Bahar and Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady.
Other Philosophy perfumes
The house has 25 perfumes here, led by Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere unisex, Falling In Love and Fresh Cream.
How long My Philosophy Grateful stays on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts longer than Shiseido Relaxing Fragrance and Bath & Body Works Midnight Swim unisex. Base notes like amber and cedar are the part that stays longest on the skin.
My Philosophy Grateful dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: The Spirit Of Dubai Bahar (10 shared notes), Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady (7 shared notes), Shiseido Relaxing Fragrance (6 shared notes) and Bath & Body Works Midnight Swim unisex (8 shared notes).
Questions people ask
When did My Philosophy Grateful come out?
It came out in 2015.
Can men wear My Philosophy Grateful?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Who would like it?
People who enjoy aquatic and fresh smells.