The name says it all: Juice exudes vitality, joie de vivre, and optimism. A fragrance that captivates from the very first second and instantly puts you in a good mood – fresh, dynamic, vibrant. With this creation, the US brand Commodity shows first-time sniffers how uncomplicated and yet sophisticated a niche fragrance can be. And because it’s so beautiful, Juice is available in three variants.
After introducing you to the brand and the exciting Scent Space concept in detail in yesterday’s blog post, today we’re putting it to the test: with Juice, we’re taking a closer look at the first creation and finding out together how Commodity puts its philosophy into practice.
Nathalie Benareau – the nose behind Juice
Juice is the work of perfumer Nathalie Benareau, whose Algerian, Spanish, and French roots shaped her sense for special aromas and olfactory facets at an early age. Her career began after studying chemistry in Toulouse, and she quickly found her way into international fragrance laboratories. This was followed by positions at well-known companies such as Firmenich and Symrise.
Benareau is known for her modern, often dynamic approach to fragrance creation: she loves clear structures and likes to combine them with gourmand accents or fresh notes that create surprises. Although projects that allow room for creativity – such as niche perfumery – are her true passion, she has of course also worked for many other large international brands and designers.
She consistently succeeds in creating fragrances that are accessible, sophisticated, and distinctive. This approach is a perfect fit for Commodity. With Juice, Nathalie Benareau demonstrates in three ways how much lightness and optimism are contained in her creations.
Juice in the Scent Space concept
Like all Commodity fragrances, Juice is available in three versions, each with its own distinct scent and look. Minimalist and straightforward in appearance, each line makes a clear visual statement. The Personal Collection is wrapped in transparent glass. The white label bears the name of the fragrance in silver lettering, followed by a small minus sign symbolizing restraint. The Expressive Collection comes in a black bottle with white typography—the characteristic Commodity design. The Bold Collection also appears in a black bottle, but with bronze-colored lettering; behind the fragrance name is a plus sign, which stands for increased intensity.
One fragrance, three variants – Testing Juice
In the following, I would like to discuss the three lines, starting with the light Personal Collection and then working my way step by step to the Bold Collection. Let’s get started right away:
Commodity Juice- | Personal Collection
The silver-white Commodity Juice perfume combines the scents of raspberry, strawberry, violet leaves, Bulgarian rose, cyclamen, ambergris, woods, and rhubarb. The focus here is on freshness, transparency, and intimacy. And that’s exactly how Juice- from the Personal Collection comes across in the test. A sparkling, refreshing veil of powdery, crystalline notes—molecular, gentle, restrained—and delicate fruit accents accompanied by aquatic-like blossoms. Bright, radiant, and incredibly airy, the fragrance from the Personal Collection focuses more on the molecular-floral facets of aquatic cyclamen, subtly soapy rose, and greenish-powdery violet leaves, while the berries play more of an accent role. Rhubarb adds a few tart-fresh bursts of fruit. Close to the skin, transparent, silky-clean.
Juice by Commodity | Expressive Collection
The black juice with white lettering contains notes of raspberry, strawberry, Bulgarian rose, cyclamen, ambergris, woods, and rhubarb. A slight variation on the ingredients of the Personal Collection, which seems marginal at first glance but has a significant impact on the olfactory experience. This perfume also starts with a certain freshness and subtle aquatic notes – with distinct hints of rhubarb and cyclamen – but here the focus is more clearly on the fruits.
Dark red berries mark the path of this creation. Juicy raspberries underscore the tart aspect of the rhubarb, while the strawberries are juicy and sweet, subtly liqueur-like, in my opinion, and accompanied by floral notes. The ambergris provides warm, finely leathery accents early on, lending depth and substance to the composition. Light woods, on the other hand, give Juice from the Expressive Collection clean, transparent facets that ensure the fragrance remains beautifully balanced and harmonious – not too heavy, not too airy and light, but just right
Commodity Juice+ | Bold Collection
And last but not least, the Bold Collection, the most intense variant. Juice+ is said to be a “jammy version” that “explores the depths of strawberry, raspberry, and rhubarb.” Perfumer Nathalie Benareau combined the ingredients raspberry, strawberry, Bulgarian rose, cyclamen, rhubarb, ambergris, woods, vetiver, and patchouli. The latter two will bring their very own notes to the composition, I’m sure.
In the opening, Juice+ clearly focuses on strawberry – not freshly picked, but actually cooked down, with an almost jam-like sweetness. Rhubarb and raspberry take a back seat here, leaving the stage to the warm, suede-like notes of ambergris, creamy-powdery vetiver, and woody-earthy patchouli. This creates a sensual, complex atmosphere that makes the fragrance noticeably more intense and seductive. Juice+ is significantly deeper, darker, more intense – an olfactory statement.
This completes the trio: Juice in the Personal version for intimate moments, Juice in the Expressive version as a harmonious everyday companion, and the Bold version Juice+ for grand occasions. My conclusion after testing all three variants: Commodity masterfully interprets a fragrance theme in such a versatile way that there is a suitable creation for every preference and every occasion – and with a clear signature that remains recognizable.
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