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Score
78/100

Clinique

Cookies & Kisses

2021

“Pink pepper, apple, and bergamot over chestnut balsam — Clinique's misleadingly-named fall unisex, cozy signature.”

Cookies & Kisses
woody
balsamic
amber

The take

What works

  • ●Pink pepper-apple-bergamot-chestnut-balsam cozy fall-winter feminine
  • ●Less aggressive smokiness than niche competitors

Trade-offs

  • ●Misleading name — no actual cookie notes
  • ●Limited to small 15ml bottle size

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Notes

Top

Mid

Base

Performance

Longevity
3–5 hours
Projection
Arm's length
Sillage
Soft trail

Fit

Best in fall and winter, during the day. Leans feminine.

When

  • Spring, 18%
  • Summer, 13%
  • Fall, 100%, best
  • Winter, 87%, best
  • Day, 68%, best
  • Night, 50%

Occasions

Gender

Leans feminine

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cookies & Kisses smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Maison Martin Margiela Replica By the Fireplace (61%), Lattafa Perfumes Ameer Al Oudh Intense Oud (56%), Commodity Velvet (58%). Share scent family rather than DNA — not identical, but neighbors.

How long does Cookies & Kisses last?

3–5 hours on most skin (moderate longevity) with noticeable sillage.

When should you wear Cookies & Kisses?

Cookies & Kisses is best in fall and winter, during the day. It suits the office.

Is Cookies & Kisses worth it?

At this price, fine — with caveats. Pink pepper-apple-bergamot-chestnut-balsam cozy fall-winter feminine. Less aggressive smokiness than niche competitors.