In life, I try to be very objective and positive regarding all things. I make an effort to look for the good and more often than not, I tend to find it. However, I am unable to give an honest as well as positive opinion regarding WoodWick's Cotton Flower. I tested both this and Yankee's Clean Cotton in reed diffuser form and the difference between the two was incredible. I am a fan primarily of the fruit scents - cranberry, apple, mulberry, peach - so cotton is not a scent that I'm normally drawn to purchase. I found that Cotton Flower can best be described as powerful-very powerful. It smells fresh, but for me, it was way too strong. I immediately packed it back in the box and put it in the garage. I gave it a few days, and tried again, but I just didn't like it. Luckily, I mentioned this to a dear friend who LOVES Cotton Flower and was over the moon when I gladly handed it over. My advice is if you prefer a very strong fresh scent, well, this is designed with you in mind. (Also as a side note, WoodWick does sell the diffusers in small and large sizes, which is great, and the bottle has the same sleek shape as the candle jars.)
Now on to Yankee! I really wasn't looking forward to testing Clean Cotton after my reaction to Cotton Flower, so I waited a few days. I placed it in my living room and after an hour or so, I began to sense the soothing and slow effect the scent had in the room. Not at all overwhelming, it left merely a hint of a clean, fresh fragrance. I think it would be ideal in a laundry room or even powder room, because it definitely smelled like warm clothes pulled straight out of the dryer. I truly hate having to say anything negative about WoodWick, because I do so love that line, but I want to be honest, and anyway, it is just my opinion. More posts on the way, so be sure to stop back!!
~lisa*
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You are dead on with your point of view Lisa*. The Cotton Flower is much stronger than the Clean Cotton. I love both the Yankee and the Woodwick Cotton scents. I put the Woodwick in a larger room and the Yankee in my powderoom. What a great gift to give your friend. Thanks for the great comments. Can't wait to see what you review next.
ReplyDeleteThis was very helpful because I love the YC fragrances becuz they are subtle, not smack you in the face with it.
ReplyDeleteI usually purchase a YC over others, with the exception of Gold Canyon. The fragrances are different from Yankee, but also subtle.
Too bad Vera Cruz vanilla was retired. A fave found too late!
Oo...Vera Cruz vanilla...darn, a scent I never got a chance to discover. Thank you for your comment and I'm glad you like my reviews!!
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