SUNFLOWERS
SUNFLOWERS
The Story
Sunflowers is one of the most successful and recognizable fragrances of the 1990s—a bright, green floral that captured the decade's optimistic spirit in a sunny yellow bottle. David Apel created a composition that genuinely smells like a field of sunflowers on a warm day: green, bright, slightly melon-sweet, and impossibly cheerful. Three decades later, it remains a warm-weather favorite and an incredible value.
Fragrance Notes
Top Notes
Bergamot, Melon, Osmanthus, Green Notes
Heart Notes
Cyclamen, Jasmine, Rose, Sunflower
Base Notes
Sandalwood, Musk, Moss, Cedar
Main Accords
The Scent Journey
The opening is a burst of sunshine with bergamot, melon, and osmanthus creating a fresh, golden warmth accented by green notes. The heart is a cheerful floral garden with cyclamen, jasmine, rose, and the signature sunflower accord. The base is clean and grounding with sandalwood, musk, moss, and cedar providing an earthy, natural finish.
Who Is It For?
Sunflowers is for anyone who wants to smell like happiness on a budget. It is the quintessential affordable summer fragrance, perfect for everyday wear, beach days, and casual outings. If you enjoy the natural, green freshness of Clean Reserve Skin or the cheerful simplicity of Clinique Happy, Sunflowers was doing it first.
Performance
Longevity
Moderate (4-6 hours)
Sillage
Moderate
Best Seasons
Spring, Summer
Best Time
Day
You Might Also Love
If you enjoy Sunflowers, try Clinique Happy for another cheerful, citrus-floral classic, or explore Moschino Cheap and Chic for a similarly fun, affordable everyday fragrance.
Explore Further
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sunflowers a cheap fragrance?
It is affordably priced, but cheap is the wrong word. It is an excellent quality floral composition that happens to be one of the best values in fragrance. Quality and price are not always correlated.
Is Sunflowers still relevant?
Absolutely. Its bright, green floral character is timeless, and it remains one of the best-selling Elizabeth Arden fragrances worldwide.
When should I wear Sunflowers?
Spring and summer daytime. Its bright, cheerful character is perfectly suited for warm weather and casual occasions.