A fruity gourmand with a smoky edge. Ode to Cleo opens with blackberry jam kissed by smoked hinoki. The first inhale is jammy and slightly sweet, the next softly smoky. The heart deepens into chocolate, bourbon, and vanilla milk, a creamy, indulgent blend reminiscent of opening a fine box of chocolates. A base of tonka bean, benzoin, and amberwood brings everything together... the jamminess still present, as every note resolves into one seamless accord.
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What People Are Saying:
"Ode to Cleo was created in honor of my great-grandmother Cleo, a woman whose bravery and grace continue to inspire me. Born in Patras, Greece, in 1889, Cleo took a leap of faith when she married my great-grandfather George and arrived at Ellis Island in 1921 to begin a new life in America. She helped build the Gallanis Chocolate Company, once a competitor to Hershey’s, before losing everything in the crash of 1929. Through it all, Cleo carried herself with kindness, resilience, and undeniable glamour. This fragrance is my tribute to her courage, her elegance, and the bold choice to follow her heart into the unknown."
Overall rating: 4.4 / 5 from 151 reviews.
This is just WONDERFUL. I have nothing to compare this to in my entire collection. The chocolate note is smooth and not childish, coupled with the blackberry jam, bourbon, smoked hinoki, and tonka bean. Dessert-like but not at all heavy or cloying. Sign me up. This is a top find.
I really love this scent! Definitely very unique and I don't have anything like it in my collection. The bottle is nice and heavy, the cute duster bag it came in feels more expensive than it is too. Great value. My only gripe is that it doesn't seem to last super long on me, no matter what I try! Guess I'll just go through it faster.
The notes here sound like this fragrance could be a dense rich gourmand; in my opinion this is truly an ‘ode’ of haze that soft blur of a scent memory. It’s sweet, but not syrupy or cloying and has such a calming err about it. Very very impressed especially for the price point!!
I really love this fragrance! I let it sit for about 2 weeks after it initially arrived and I love it even more now. The notes are as described and the bag it comes in is also a nice touch. My only negative is that I don’t feel like it projects but it’s a beautiful fragrance and would work well for those that have an adverse reaction to strong scents.
This fragrance is insanely gorgeous! It has this thick jammy fruit in the opening, gorgeous notes of bourbon and vanilla. I am absolutely loving the lingering smoked Hinoki with the chocolate! Intoxicating!
It smells deep and sultry like something you wear at night. Kind of peppery as well at first. And then it kind of smells like berries. It's not a fruity smell it's more of a peppery night time perfume. Great for cocktails and a night out with your man.
I love this scent! Beautiful deep not to sweet gourmand. I've been wearing it everyday this week and can't stop sniffing myself 💕
I wasnt this fragrance to smell sooo good. This was totally blind buy that turned into absolute love. This fragrance is creamy, well-blended and golden.
Oh my gosh my new signature scent. I absolutely LOVE berry/vanilla scents and this is an amazing slightly spicy take on it. I only wish it came in a bigger bottle so I could start squirreling this away if it ever gets discontinued!! This goes on fruity but balanced. Not overly sweet or candied- just a fresh burst of berry with a touch of maturity. As it dries down, there’s almost a peppery spice that comes forward on my skin, keeping that berry tone throughout! I’m in love, and I want to bathe in this.
I’m very happy with Cleo, so lovely and yummy! Great customer service, great company 😊
Really nice fragrance! I was hesitant as I’m not a fan of benzoin but the notes sounded so good I purchased anyway and was not disappointed. The blackberry note is apparent on initial spray and smells great but does dry down quickly into what I would describe as a creamier scent, very similar to yum boujee marshmallow by KAYALI. The initial blackberry scent reminded me a lot of Forbidden by Victoria Secret which was discontinued so this is a good reminder of that. My only complaint is I wish the scent was just a little stronger. It smells amazing but dissipates quickly. I plan to let the bottle macerate for a bit and then I’m sure it would be perfect! If there was a way to keep all the notes exactly the same but somehow make them stronger that would be my only suggestion. 4/5 stars!
Smells great. May be my new favorite. It's not cloying or heavy, dries down to a perfect vanilla
This is my first time trying these fragrances and they are amazing! Ode to Cleo is definitely one of my favorites! If you like sweet and smoky you will love this one! It stays on for several hours! The price point is great and I will definitely be trying more scents!
The fragrance is amazing. The plum and raspberry i get blended perfectly on my skin. So happy with my purchase .
Better than I expected! Absolutely love it!
THE SCENT DOES NOT SEEM TO LAST LONG… IVE WORN IT OVER A WEEK AND NO ONE NOTICED THE SCENT. I WEAR MANY DIFFERENT COLOGNES AND I ALWAYS GET COMPLAINTS. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY YET.
Since starting my perfume journey only a FEW has affected this way. This is thee most beautiful scent I have so far. I was worried the chocolate would be too much and it isn't. It's there but not over powering. The fruit is perfect. I couldn't stop smelling my wrist. Its a perfect cuddle scent too. I can't wait to get this full bottle.
I cannot stress enough how amazing this smells! This is exactly the kind of blackberry scent I've been looking for. Most are paired with soft florals or other gourmand notes but THIS has depth to it. The bourbon and hinoki really come through on the dry down. Ode to Cleo is my new signature scent!!
Smells wonderful but reminds me of body spray from when I was a teen. The scent doesn’t last long and doesn’t have that expensive je nais se qoui but it is a nice spray to put on after shower and to layer under other vanilla perfumes.
This is my first purchase from Define Me and it didn’t disappoint. Ode to Cleo is such a yummy, fruity scent that dries down into a very milky chocolate. It’s warm and comforting. This will definitely be a fall/winter scent for me- it’s too hot in Texas to wear this in the summer!
A beautiful perfume! Addictive! Sweet darkness pulled in with a smoky- bourbon chocolate, envelopes into an ambery-vanilla. I think this is my final perfume (I have tried so many!!!) and signature scent, so it better be stocked for an infinity! My daughter is in love with Cleo as well. I bought 6 bottles for the two of us, no telling how “long” they may last!
It smells SO GOOD!!! Like a dessert at a fancy place, or a really amazing cocktail, or something luxurious. Very dessert-quality without being overbearing or cloying. Also, many compliments from the moment that i put it on. I think i'm going to wear this all summer.
I currently own 5 of their fragrances and as a perfume junkie (yes, I admit it) I consider them to be one of the best perfumes houses. Their new one Ode to Cleo is a beautiful, elegant classic. It lasts a good long time and projection is perfect for daytime wear.
This scent is AMAZING! Sometimes you see a scent and the notes don’t come through as well when you actually have the perfume, but this smells exactly as I imagined it. It starts fruity and dries down with the hints of smoke. I love it so much and people have already asked where they can get it for themselves.
Cleo is boozy and delicious. You can smell how juicy the blackberries are and the chocolate is not overwhelming at all. I would say that it’s fairly unisex- but it’s got a sultry and sexy edge.
Lovely , smells a bit sweet , like chocolate , cherry , vanilla , finishes with a sandalwood earthy scent , lasts the entire day , young yet sophisticated , luv it
Had a problem with my initial order arriving broken but it was replaced with no issues. Scent is great! Thank you so much <3
I love this perfume. It smells so light
Smells wonderful!
Love this fragrance! Use it every day- and have gotten so many compliments. I do wish there was a *touch* more of the blackberry to it.
I just sprayed a little i was in HEAVEN the smell is my scent thank you 💕💕💕💕
Love the scent!
For the right person it's a great scent. Liked but a little to strong even after dying down was over bearing to me.:(
The scent is gone quickly. Smells lovely, but not for long. Not worth it for me
My original bottle arrived broken. Customer service was a breeze! They sent me a replacement, no problems at all.
I received several bottles that had been damaged. I received a bottle in perfect shape and it is wonderful! I used a few sprays this morning and it last several hours. Smells fantastic while not overpowering. It’s warm, sweet and a little spicy. The warmth is what really sticks around and was lovely and inviting every time I caught a little throughout the day.
Not what I expected. Smells like rubber on my skin
Atomizer leaks. Not very long lasting, but nice.
The fragrance is wonderful!
Smells delicious perfect deep scent for fall/winter!
