Sweet Honesty

Like many people here, this perfume brings back memories for me. It’s a soft floral scent that reminds me of baby showers and young girls. As someone who is now older, I can still wear it, but it feels a bit underwhelming—too light for my taste. I think there used to be a slightly different formula that I preferred better.

The first time I noticed this perfume was through an Avon catalogue. The model had that innocent look with a big smile, her curly hair, and a guy looking at her lovingly. The scent was nice, but I didn’t give it much thought after that. Years later, while in college, I caught a whiff coming from my best friend’s hair as the breeze passed by. It suddenly hit me—this was the same scent from the catalogue ad! It’s like the perfume freezes the moment in your mind, making you remember how it felt each time you encountered it. Because of this, I started seeing my friend as this incredibly beautiful person—just from a whiff of perfume! It wasn’t fair because later I found out she wasn’t the ‘bitch’ the perfume suggested—turns out she had her own issues. Wearing this scent might make others see you as the most innocent and beautiful person around. Just be careful—not everyone’s experience with it will match your own.

Ah, Sweet Honesty! I remember wearing this fragrance in high school during the early '70s when it first became popular. It always made me feel so young and carefree. The bottle was absolutely stunning with its vibrant sunset design inside the cap—it was something truly special. Wearing it again recently brought back those carefree days. While the magic of the scent has mellowed over time, the memories of Sweet Honesty still hold a cherished place in my heart.

It's mostly a strong musk with powdery notes, and that's really what I notice. It's okay but not particularly memorable—just a simple, unremarkable fragrance. The price seems really low, which makes sense given the simplicity of the scent. I received it as a gift once and ended up giving it away to my mother in her 50s, who really enjoys it.

I’ve been wearing Sweet Honesty since I received it as a Christmas gift back in 1975. It comes in an old-fashioned telephone-shaped decanter, and I can’t believe how consistent the fragrance has stayed over the years. Whether it’s in spray, splash, or solid form, the scent remains the same. I even have both the vintage 1975 bottle and the current version, and they’re identical. Sweet Honesty is my go-to when I don’t feel like wearing a traditional perfume, especially when I’m not in the mood for my usual Coty Wild Musk staple. It’s an aldehydic, sweet pea-inspired fragrance that reminds me of Guerlain’s Apres l’Ondee, but with better sillage and a more appealing scent profile. Plus, it costs a fraction of the luxury perfume price—lucky me! It’s so comforting to wear, especially during stressful workdays as an RN. I’ve never had anyone complain about the scent, though I do get plenty of compliments that I smell nice. It’s like having a reliable wardrobe staple that always fits just right.