
ASOS shoppers rave over ‘best' body spray that lasts 'days'
The iconic Lush body spray has proven so popular the brand was forced to make it a part of the permanent collections
ASOS shoppers are snapping up the 'best' body spray that brings in 'many compliments'. Sticky Dates is a hit from Lush, which originally hit the market as a limited edition fragrance before proving so popular it become a permanent item.
The body spray is £28 although the collection has expanded to include body lotion, shower gel, a sugar scrub and more.
Lush's body sprays are often praised for their impressive longevity that makes them stand out in the current market. Brands like Sol de Janeiro and Phlur, which currently have a £65 discovery set of their best sellers at Space NK, are often dubbed summer classics but they struggle to compete with Lush's longevity.
On ASOS, Sticky Dates hasn't brought in that many reviews but on Lush's own website, it's pulled in an average rating of 4.6 out of five. One thrilled shopper said: "I brought this over 3 months ago and I am still using it! It last so long! And I always get so many compliments when I wear it! This paired with let the good times roll will have you smelling like a sweet vanilla sugar snack!"
Another penned: "This is by far the yummiest scent Lush carries. Smells just like toffee. I get many compliments on it every time it's worn. I am back to order my third bottle and I am so excited to see there is a bath bomb now in this scent."
It is worth noting that some shoppers found it too sweet, with one saying: "The bottle is so cool, it is true, it has great throw and will last long without much needed- but it smells like maple extract. It is one dimensional and there's no sandalwood to be detected."
One shopper was ecstatic with the expanding range, saying: "I bought this about 2 months ago and it's one of the best purchases. I've never stuck to any body spray before without getting sick of it within a week or so. However this spray changed that for me. Smell 10/10. It lingers on my clothes for days. Plus one spray goes a long way so this bottle will last me 6 months easily. What's fabulous about this product as-well is that it comes with matching body wash and lotion so the smell can be amplified. Great product 100% recommend."
Another swore by it, adding: "This is by far the best. The smell of this is incredible! Think Rich and indulgent but not sickly. I love that you still get a hint of chocolate through this but it is primarily as stated in the name, sticky dates but it's unique and really pleasant. Makes my house smell homely."
Our very own perfume expert, Jada Jones, has Sticky Dates in her collection and said: "I have easily over 100 personal fragrances and this is the by far the one I'm complimented on the most. I've been stopped in restaurants, on the street, even in train stations with people wanting to know what I'm wearing. My friend text me weeks after I stayed over at her house telling me that her guest room still smelled like me and that she was going to get herself a bottle. It does smell a lot like sticky toffee pudding but in the best way, this is great for fans of gourmand scents who are looking for a new signature scent."

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