I am so glad you addressed this. I think they are watering down the scent to save them some money then pricing even higher. Who knows in the corporate office that you could ask what the heck going on😢
That’s exactly what they are doing. If it’s not musk or wood scents they’ll water down the stuff that could smell good. This is why they’ll give us partial collection because they don’t want to spend money smh
I smelled Warm Vanilla Sugar in store not that long ago, and it smelled completely different from what I had remembered. So sad since WVS was my first love from B&BW.
@@Dani-ICU-RNI only stumbled across it last year. I immediately didn't like it. Smelled it last week and it's still smells like nothing. Like air. Theres no vanilla. Not sure what the original smelled like
I’m very disappointed that they changed Love, rose vanilla. I wore nothing but that scent for years. And I got.compliments all the time. They stopped making it for several months then brought it back but it’s different. They added chocolate to it that wrecked it . People are really upset it’s not the same. I have been paying a lot more on eBay to get the original. So now I switched to Brightest bloom. And I may love it even more. But I wish they would leave well enough alone!
I have the rose n vanilla body oil n it smells the same as the original! The one from last year was called Rose & Cocao and that one I did not like. But I'm happy to say the made the Rose n vanilla back to the original stuff❤
I love JCP, seems like they are doing that with all the scents. Like in the winter they had hit and miss and much weaker in Vanilla Bean Noel. Just cutting down on everything like all other companies. This is why I’m using up my great stash and won’t purchase until they get themselves together.
My daughter likes Japanese Cherry Blossom too. Do you know what happened to the original Cherry Blossom scent? I actually liked that one because it was a lighter fragrance.
To me, the Japanese Cherry Blossom is slightly different on the top notes. The scent notes are identical if you read them on each bottle. I’m not sure why they changed it because it’s been a top seller for nearly 20 years. Like the saying goes, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Lol I agree with you, I think they changed up the balance of the Asian pear which is why it smells a little different.
Hi Bonnie! I did pick up Dahlia in the new packaging. To me, it's slightly different from the Beveled version I have. The Beveled version I have is slightly stronger in my opinion. I do not have the older version. I often ignore JCB as I never liked JCB due to the heavy powder note. It always smelled like moth balls to me. I even totally ignored JCB even during the last FFM sale in store. It's never been sweet enough for me. However, I keep smelling JCB in store as of late in the newer packaging and I have to agree the formula has been changed. I'm actually slightly liking JCB in the new packaging. I'm still on the fence on it though. I may pick it up which is shocking as it's been YEARS since I've had JCB in my collection.
Now I am going to have to give Dahlia a second try. Because I didn’t like it initially and returned my Dahlia when it was released a few years ago. Curious to see if I’ll like it now. Thanks for the comparison video!
This makes me so sad. I love the original versions of both scents, and I was so disappointed when I got the new version of Dahlia. I loved how the tonka bean would compliment the floral notes (on the dry down) and it feels like that was really missing in the new version. Product consistency definitely has been an issue with BBW. I get nostalgic for older scents but who knows what interpretation of the original BBW will release.
The OG Dahlia and Fall in Bloom packaging was just gorgeous! I’m so glad they repackaged Dahlia from the ugly tufted Christmas packaging. I hated that packaging! The new one is better but still not as pretty as the OG
I'm hoping that since they repackaged JCP, they'll have the products in the old packaging for 75% off at SAS. I want to stock up on shower gel for my mom. I don't mind it, I'm using up a lotion from 2020 now, but it's not my favorite like it is hers.
Hi Bonnie, I love JCB . I haven't smelled either one of these scents in the new packaging. Very interesting. Definitely a Scooby-Doo mystery. Ty for the comparison & great review. 🤗💕🌸💕🌸
I'm sorry to hear they changed your mom's signature scent. I don't like when things I like change or go away. If it's not broke, don't fix it, lol. Unrelated, I think I finally found my signature scent, but wouldn't you know it was seasonal/only came in mini: Daffodil Daydreams 😆Any suggestions? I think I lean towards a little fruity, not big on floral, but light sometimes is okay, don't like overly sweet. Citrus scents DO NOT mix with my body chemistry, lol. I get headaches if something is too strong/doesn't agree with me. I wish they'd make Cozy Vanilla Almond in body! The foaming hand soap smells so good on me, lasts, makes me feel sexy, lol.
Bath & Body Works shouldn't change their formulas and then keep the same name. If they wanna change something, then it's a completely different scent now and should be named something else. Japanese Cherry Blossom has been an all-time favorite of mine too, for many years. I really hate to hear that they changed it.
I agree that Strawberry Pound Cake was the best for the first few years at least. It's not stable at all more recently. I got a horrendous batch back in August or September and they clearly changed the formula in an attempt to make it more strawberry. The cake scent fades stupidly quick and the strawberry is now a ridiculously overdone chemical smell and they've completely ruined it. I used to love Strawbery Pound Cake, I liked it sparingly but I enjoyed it. Now I just don't enjoy it like I did, even when trying to use my old bottles, they ruined the scent and now my nose just doesn't enjoy it the same anymore. I haven't tried it this year though since they repackaged it again, but now I just don't really enjoy it, so my nose probably can't be trusted on that one anymore thanks to the previous packaging ruining it.
Love the Frasier shirt Bonnie. It really pisses me off how BBW (and other companies) continually change their products for the worse. I wish there was some way to ban that lol.
4:06 so far we love the Apple shampoo and conditioner and champagne toast. The at the beach just smells bizarre and I wouldn't even try some of the other ones except the new ones when I see them. I wish they would do clean sense for laundry and Hair Care like water, it boggles my mind that they don't have fresh sheets or laundry day as a laundry detergent scent LOL
I like the new repackaged Butterfly better than the old one. The old one smelled a lil bit funny in me and this one smells soooo good on me. I get more Iris in the new one and it smells a little bit stronger to me.
Back in 2017 I bought a Japanese Cherry Blossum body cream from a yard sale, it was old. I loved it. When I ran out, years later I ordered a new one from online. This was after they then had changed the formula. The new JCB was NOT the same. I have noticed this weird almost BO note in the JCB. I don't notice the BO note in the FFM, but defiantly in the BC, Shampoo and Conditioner. Obviously ever bodies nose is different, but I don't care for the change in formula. Anyone else smell what I'm talking about?!
Smelled the new JCB in-store & yes it most definitely has changed. However it's very likeable & for the ppl that don't like the original, they could very well like this new version. I'ma use a reward myself to get 1 of the bcare forms bcuz I do like it, tfs.
Dahlia is in my top 5 scents of all time and yes they watered the new one down and I’m not happy abt it at all, ugh. Still luv it but not as much as I luv the OG one, sigh
Review old+New Bourbon 🍓 & Vanilla. Its changed. Yes Dahlia Definitely is WEAK/Lighter this Year! I returned both. I'd rather spend my $ when the formula is the same!
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it! They’re, no doubt, using a different formula that’s also probably cheaper for them in the long run. Every corporation nowadays is doing this with their products. Changing their products slightly to make it cheaper for them to produce while hoping the consumer doesn’t notice the change. Oh, we notice!
Dont like JCB. Cherry Blossom was at SAS 2023 Shouldve got it. So good😋! Hope they bring back Winter 🍒 Blossom...Cherry Blossom scent notes: 🍒 Blossom , 🍉, Freesia, Musk, Sandalwood and Heliotrope
I have never liked JCB, but I'm wondering, sadly, if they're using less expensive ingredients,b/c the FFM don't even last 2 hrs anymore. I wish they would make more mini perfumes in a few more scents,that we really could enjoy on the go. $16 for body wash that you literally just use like soap is getting a bit much, imo. The *best mistake* we ever made, was putting a foaming hand soap in the shower,🤭, after they were on sale at 2.95😅!A🧴🧽🫧 Loofah drlight! If Bbw FFM are getting stronger with more staying power, than that's a bonus!still doesn't justify $20.95 SCRUBS😂- but, at least I'd understand why,)
I am so glad you addressed this. I think they are watering down the scent to save them some money then pricing even higher. Who knows in the corporate office that you could ask what the heck going on😢
That’s exactly what they are doing. If it’s not musk or wood scents they’ll water down the stuff that could smell good. This is why they’ll give us partial collection because they don’t want to spend money smh
Warm Vanilla Sugar changed 20 years ago or so. I used to love it as a kid but now something's missing.
VERUCA! GHI?😊.lol. I agree unfortunately I'm wondering if they're using less expensive ingredients
I agree it's bad now but it's been bad for a long time .
I smelled Warm Vanilla Sugar in store not that long ago, and it smelled completely different from what I had remembered. So sad since WVS was my first love from B&BW.
@@iMitchell423yes it smells like nothing
@@Dani-ICU-RNI only stumbled across it last year. I immediately didn't like it. Smelled it last week and it's still smells like nothing. Like air. Theres no vanilla. Not sure what the original smelled like
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I’m very disappointed that they changed Love, rose vanilla. I wore nothing but that scent for years. And I got.compliments all the time. They stopped making it for several months then brought it back but it’s different. They added chocolate to it that wrecked it . People are really upset it’s not the same. I have been paying a lot more on eBay to get the original. So now I switched to Brightest bloom. And I may love it even more. But I wish they would leave well enough alone!
Really I didn't notice that. I will try in-stores so tfs that.
I have the rose n vanilla body oil n it smells the same as the original! The one from last year was called Rose & Cocao and that one I did not like. But I'm happy to say the made the Rose n vanilla back to the original stuff❤
I loved Love Cacao Rose. Just finished one I don't really smell chocolate in it at all.
it's like when they changed warm vanilla sugar a few years back :( it's never been the same since IMHO
I agree, I wish all of our favorite scents is the same formula and keeping our favorite scents in stock too!❤
I love JCP, seems like they are doing that with all the scents. Like in the winter they had hit and miss and much weaker in Vanilla Bean Noel. Just cutting down on everything like all other companies. This is why I’m using up my great stash and won’t purchase until they get themselves together.
I love Japanese cherry blossom. It's a new found love.
Hey Bonnie 🎉. Happy Monday.
The powdery note is exactly what I love about JCB
That’s interesting about both fragrances… I don’t wear either of them, but it’s good to know.
Thanks for the video Bonnie!
Same.
I’ve nvr owned JCB and was avoiding it all year then finally got it on the 5.95 sale and fell in LOVE! It’s so powdery and soft!
My daughter likes Japanese Cherry Blossom too. Do you know what happened to the original Cherry Blossom scent? I actually liked that one because it was a lighter fragrance.
To me, the Japanese Cherry Blossom is slightly different on the top notes. The scent notes are identical if you read them on each bottle. I’m not sure why they changed it because it’s been a top seller for nearly 20 years. Like the saying goes, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Lol
I agree with you, I think they changed up the balance of the Asian pear which is why it smells a little different.
I ❤ JCB. Hopefully I can stock up on the old formula at SAS
Great point but to me they should just keep selling both versions.
I like Dalila l want some more l like japanese Cherry blossom also thanks for the video Bonnie and everyone 😊❤😊
Happy Monday ❤❤❤❤❤
Hi Bonnie! I did pick up Dahlia in the new packaging. To me, it's slightly different from the Beveled version I have. The Beveled version I have is slightly stronger in my opinion. I do not have the older version. I often ignore JCB as I never liked JCB due to the heavy powder note. It always smelled like moth balls to me. I even totally ignored JCB even during the last FFM sale in store. It's never been sweet enough for me. However, I keep smelling JCB in store as of late in the newer packaging and I have to agree the formula has been changed. I'm actually slightly liking JCB in the new packaging. I'm still on the fence on it though. I may pick it up which is shocking as it's been YEARS since I've had JCB in my collection.
It makes more sense now that I smelled it in store a few weeks ago and liked it. I never cared about it before! I may grab a mist on the next sale.
Bonnie your Mom is adorable! ❤ JCP
Now I am going to have to give Dahlia a second try. Because I didn’t like it initially and returned my Dahlia when it was released a few years ago. Curious to see if I’ll like it now. Thanks for the comparison video!
I've been waiting for you to do this !!!
My aunt and my mom wore JCB soooo much I can’t stand the smell of it now. I haven’t even smelled the new one yet 😂
I just sprayed both this year and last iced lemon pound cake and they smell different. I like the new better. I also like the new JCP.
This makes me so sad. I love the original versions of both scents, and I was so disappointed when I got the new version of Dahlia. I loved how the tonka bean would compliment the floral notes (on the dry down) and it feels like that was really missing in the new version. Product consistency definitely has been an issue with BBW. I get nostalgic for older scents but who knows what interpretation of the original BBW will release.
The new JCB is sweeter , don't spray it on white, the spray itself is red
Tfs that about the color it spritz.
The OG Dahlia and Fall in Bloom packaging was just gorgeous! I’m so glad they repackaged Dahlia from the ugly tufted Christmas packaging. I hated that packaging! The new one is better but still not as pretty as the OG
Hi Bonnie! Leah Janae also said a few weeks back they changed the formula of JCB. Peggy knows too! I trust her since it's her fave scent. 💓
Tfs ❤
Very interesting Bonnie. I don’t care for either one of these. You have me more curious on the dahlia 🤷♀
I'm hoping that since they repackaged JCP, they'll have the products in the old packaging for 75% off at SAS. I want to stock up on shower gel for my mom. I don't mind it, I'm using up a lotion from 2020 now, but it's not my favorite like it is hers.
Hi Bonnie, I love JCB . I haven't smelled either one of these scents in the new packaging. Very interesting. Definitely a Scooby-Doo mystery. Ty for the comparison & great review. 🤗💕🌸💕🌸
I'm sorry to hear they changed your mom's signature scent. I don't like when things I like change or go away. If it's not broke, don't fix it, lol.
Unrelated, I think I finally found my signature scent, but wouldn't you know it was seasonal/only came in mini: Daffodil Daydreams 😆Any suggestions? I think I lean towards a little fruity, not big on floral, but light sometimes is okay, don't like overly sweet. Citrus scents DO NOT mix with my body chemistry, lol. I get headaches if something is too strong/doesn't agree with me. I wish they'd make Cozy Vanilla Almond in body! The foaming hand soap smells so good on me, lasts, makes me feel sexy, lol.
They had vanilla almond bcare around 2017ish/2018ish.
@@juliemcdaniel499 Before I knew about it, lol. Maybe I should see if the hand soap works for the shower. The scent is so dreamy to me, lol.
@@Taurus_Butterfly go 4 it or see if u can find it in another brand.
Bath & Body Works shouldn't change their formulas and then keep the same name. If they wanna change something, then it's a completely different scent now and should be named something else. Japanese Cherry Blossom has been an all-time favorite of mine too, for many years. I really hate to hear that they changed it.
I agree that Strawberry Pound Cake was the best for the first few years at least. It's not stable at all more recently. I got a horrendous batch back in August or September and they clearly changed the formula in an attempt to make it more strawberry. The cake scent fades stupidly quick and the strawberry is now a ridiculously overdone chemical smell and they've completely ruined it. I used to love Strawbery Pound Cake, I liked it sparingly but I enjoyed it. Now I just don't enjoy it like I did, even when trying to use my old bottles, they ruined the scent and now my nose just doesn't enjoy it the same anymore. I haven't tried it this year though since they repackaged it again, but now I just don't really enjoy it, so my nose probably can't be trusted on that one anymore thanks to the previous packaging ruining it.
Love the Frasier shirt Bonnie. It really pisses me off how BBW (and other companies) continually change their products for the worse. I wish there was some way to ban that lol.
Into the night has changed it doesn't smell the same. 😔 And warm vanilla sugar changed a lot to it doesn't smell the same.
4:06 so far we love the Apple shampoo and conditioner and champagne toast. The at the beach just smells bizarre and I wouldn't even try some of the other ones except the new ones when I see them. I wish they would do clean sense for laundry and Hair Care like water, it boggles my mind that they don't have fresh sheets or laundry day as a laundry detergent scent LOL
I think I bought Japanese cherry blossom right BEFORE the "switch" and Dahlia AFTER so I'm glad on both ends 🎉❤🎉😅
I like the new repackaged Butterfly better than the old one. The old one smelled a lil bit funny in me and this one smells soooo good on me. I get more Iris in the new one and it smells a little bit stronger to me.
Back in 2017 I bought a Japanese Cherry Blossum body cream from a yard sale, it was old. I loved it. When I ran out, years later I ordered a new one from online. This was after they then had changed the formula. The new JCB was NOT the same. I have noticed this weird almost BO note in the JCB. I don't notice the BO note in the FFM, but defiantly in the BC, Shampoo and Conditioner. Obviously ever bodies nose is different, but I don't care for the change in formula. Anyone else smell what I'm talking about?!
Smelled the new JCB in-store & yes it most definitely has changed. However it's very likeable & for the ppl that don't like the original, they could very well like this new version. I'ma use a reward myself to get 1 of the bcare forms bcuz I do like it, tfs.
I never liked Japanese Cherry Blossom so if it's a different formula I feel compelled to smell it my next B&BW visit. 🍒🌸
I'm still waiting on my order from the 6th!!!!
Happy Tuesday ❌️ ⭕️
Dahlia is in my top 5 scents of all time and yes they watered the new one down and I’m not happy abt it at all, ugh. Still luv it but not as much as I luv the OG one, sigh
Review old+New Bourbon 🍓 & Vanilla. Its changed. Yes Dahlia Definitely is WEAK/Lighter this Year! I returned both. I'd rather spend my $ when the formula is the same!
All the shampoo are very drying
I really liked that Winter Cherry Blossom. Do you think that's what became the new JCB?
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it! They’re, no doubt, using a different formula that’s also probably cheaper for them in the long run. Every corporation nowadays is doing this with their products. Changing their products slightly to make it cheaper for them to produce while hoping the consumer doesn’t notice the change. Oh, we notice!
3 OG Scents That Changed JCB, Warm Vanilla Sugar & Bourbon Strawberry 🍓 Vanilla 😮
Dont like JCB. Cherry Blossom was at SAS 2023 Shouldve got it. So good😋! Hope they bring back Winter 🍒 Blossom...Cherry Blossom scent notes: 🍒 Blossom , 🍉, Freesia, Musk, Sandalwood and Heliotrope
I have the new Dahlia and the OG. I love the new version. It’s less potent. The OG was sickening
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Jcb formula has changed . I didnt mind it before ..... now its bad ...the formula/scent is new
I have never liked JCB, but I'm wondering, sadly, if they're using less expensive ingredients,b/c the FFM don't even last 2 hrs anymore. I wish they would make more mini perfumes in a few more scents,that we really could enjoy on the go. $16 for body wash that you literally just use like soap is getting a bit much, imo. The *best mistake* we ever made, was putting a foaming hand soap in the shower,🤭, after they were on sale at 2.95😅!A🧴🧽🫧 Loofah drlight!
If Bbw FFM are getting stronger with more staying power, than that's a bonus!still doesn't justify $20.95 SCRUBS😂- but, at least I'd understand why,)
You forgot to mention that the bottle of DAHLIA behind you on the shelf doesn't have TONKA BEAN!!!😢