Dessert Beauty by Jessica Simpson

When I tell you I love Jessica Simpson, this is the time period that I am talking about. The 2000s were a time of pop star girlies, pink and all things feminine. I was 10 years old when Jessica Simpson first came out on the music scene. She was about 17 or 18 years old, so to those of us Millennials who remember her from this time, she was like a cool big sister. She was so effortlessly beautiful, sweet and down to earth. This was part of her “girl next door” appeal. A lot has happened since her early career, but I do believe she is making a slow comeback to music on her own terms. In this blog post, I will be going over her beauty brand, Dessert Beauty, and give you a few dupe suggestions that are similar to her products.

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Jessica Simpson

Jessica is from Albilene, Texas where she and her sister Ashlee Simpson grew up together. She actually dropped out of high school to start her music career, and her parents focused on her career to pursue her dreams. Columbia Records signed her when she was 17 and she later came out with her album, “Sweet Kisses”. “I Wanna Love You Forever” is one of her most watched music videos on YouTube and one of my favorite songs by her. I went ahead and posted it here to give you an idea of what she was like and a taste of her music.

Not long after she dropped this album, she started to date Nick Lachey. He is the lead singer from the 90s boy band, 98 degrees. Being so young, I didn’t really see the appeal of Nick then and to be honest, I don’t see it now either. LOL! He was a heartthrob to many, and they made a cute couple. I will give Nick credit where it’s due though. He was very supportive of her Dessert Beauty launch. I don’t know if he was there for every event, but the Getty Images show him at 2 or 3 events at least. He doesn’t look bored, he’s smiling and overall hyping her up. I love that.

Dessert Beauty Ads

I found a few ads online to give you an idea of how these were sold to us. Pink, girly, fluffy powder puffs and sweet tasting products. The cursive font is very 2000s coded. I’m not really a fan of it, but I’m not the one with the marketing degree. It obviously worked really well, and a lot of people liked this brand. Dessert Beauty was sold in Walgreens, Brooks, Eckerd, Longs Drugs, Claire’s, Ulta and Sephora.

A Little Controversy

An issue that some people had with this brand being sold in Claire’s, is that it is a beauty store for little girls. I got my ears pierced there when I was in 3rd grade to give you an idea. This was not an ideal age group to sell to because of the way the brand was being advertised. Being that Jessica Simpson is a grown woman, and let’s face it, a sex icon, she’s going to sell it just like that. Sexy. Even her husband Nick can be seen licking body butter/lotion off of her at an event. There’s nothing wrong with that by itself for adults, but definitely not for kids.

When I look at these ads, knowing that they were sold at Ulta and Sephora, all I could think of is how they would sell today. With Tik Tok and social media being a huge part of our everyday lives, I think she would have done even better. By better I mean, longevity-wise. I really think she could have had real staying power with this brand. Unfortunately, Jessica Simpson was just the face of the brand and was not an owner.

Lawsuit from Cosmojet

Cosmojet was the company that was in charge of creating the products and bottles for Dessert Beauty. Out of the $1,000,000 in profits, only $800,000 had been paid to Cosmojet. I’m not sure if they tried to sue Jessica Simpson, since she was just the face of the brand, but they did successfully sue the company that did own Dessert Beauty. Always pay your people!! 

Lawsuit from Mara Fox

There was also another lawsuit from a woman named Mara Fox who claimed their product name “Love Potion” was stolen from her and claimed it made her lose business due to customer’s confusion. She tried to sue Jessica Simpson, Randi Shinder, and Sephora Cosmetics. Unfortunately, Fox didn’t have the money to take them to court, so the lawsuit failed.

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Mara Fox is the former guitarist for the all-female, 80s rock/heavy metal band Precious Metal. Mara Fox has owned and maintained the Love Potion Perfume registered trademark since 1995, and the trademark has attained incontestable status since the year 2000. Fox has had uninterrupted sales of her product since 1989 via a retail location she operated in Venice Beach, California with retail locations around the country. Her website is www.LovePotionPerfume.com. Her vibes are very witchy and spiritual, so if you want to check her out, you should! Here is a video of Precious Metal playing “Sweet, Sweet” live in the 80s. It’s very GEM and the Holograms! They are so good live!

Love Potion Copyright Infringement

The main issue was copyright infringement with the naming of Dessert Beauty’s products. Fox decided to sue Randi Shinder, the  “Clean” Perfume creator and Dessert Beauty founder along with business partners, Jessica Simpson and Sephora Cosmetics, alleging the trademark infringement regarding Dessert Beauty’s use of the name “Love Potion” and for at least two of Dessert’s products, fully named “Jessica Simpson’s Deliciously Kissable Love Potion Fragrance”, and “Jessica Simpson’s Belly Button Love Potion”, but more often referred to in their press releases, promotional material, and advertising as simply “Love Potion Fragrance”, “Dessert Love Potion” and “Belly Button Love Potion”.

This seems silly, but when you think about the SEO of websites and customer’s searching for products, the most viewed website is going to show at the top of the search results. This is also why you see really long and detailed skincare and beauty products when you’re buying a product from a website etc.

With the bad press from these two lawsuits, unfortunately, Dessert Beauty, Dessert Treats and Sweet Kisses were taken off the market. I did find a few bottles of this and that on eBay if you’re really curious. Just remember, those products are at least 19 years old and very expired. Buy at your own risk.

Dessert Beauty Events

The first two photos are from the from Dessert Beauty launch. Look at Nick being so supportive. (I told you!) I’m not a big fan of this dress, but the shawl is so pretty! Real or not, I love the color, and it looks so soft and luxurious. Very Hollywood. The second set of pictures are from an event that took place at a mall. I’m not sure if it was close to or next to a Ulta or a Sephora, but the other pictures I saw made it look like the meet and greet was near the food court or the first level of the mall. Very cute outfit. I love the plaid. The third set of photos are from the Dessert Beauty “Treats” line. I don’t love her hair here, but gosh, does she ever take a bad picture?

I found a few pictures of the products up close to give you an idea of what the beauty line looked like brand new. There isn’t really a list out there anywhere that says what the products were but from the pictures I can guess there was fragrances, lotion, lip gloss, whipped body butter and one of them is a powder with a powder puff. The product that sort of looks like whipped cream, is a whipped cream product, but I’m not sure what for. Maybe it’s a lotion?

 

 

Dessert Beauty Event Catering

Having been to many influencer and beauty events, food is actually pretty important. In this case, there was “real food” as I like to call it. Food that would actually make you full and be good for you. The other table is on brand with the products. I see soda, lollipops, gumballs, cupcakes and maybe cotton candy. This part of the event, from personal experience, is a little boring. It’s good to make the most of it! Small chat with other people in the industry is important for business. It also helps make the event more fun. I say this as an introvert, it’s important to get out and socialize sometimes.

I also think it’s interesting that Jamie McCarthy and M. Von Holden, the photographers of these pictures, decided to take behind the scenes photos. It’s an interesting perspective to see all this media and cameras on the other side of Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey. You see the perspective of the famous people and the other people there, just doing their jobs.

 

 

Dessert Beauty Product Lines

With the success of Dessert Beauty came other lines for a total of three collections. The first being the “Dessert Beauty Collection”, pictured in the first picture below. The second was “Dessert Treats Collection” and the third being “Sweet Kisses Collection”. I couldn’t find any pictures of the “Sweet Kisses Collection” so I’m not sure what it looks like other than a few products here and there. It’s looks to be much of the same products, just different scents and the packaging is yellow. I’m not sure what these products were originally priced at, but on eBay they can be pretty expensive.

Dessert Beauty Perfumes

Some of the fragrances that were in the Dessert Beauty brand were Candy, Country Peach, Creme Brulee, Cupcake, Dreamy, Hula Girl, Juicy, Strawberry Sorbet, Sweet Kisses, Taste and Vanilla Ice Cream. I don’t know about you but Country Peach, Strawberry Sorbet and Vanilla Ice Cream sound amazing! These were all the fragrances I could find, so if there are more, please let me know.

Dessert Beauty Dupes

You may not be able to get brand new products from Dessert Beauty, but I can give you a few dupe products that may come pretty close.

Dessert Beauty “Candy” Perfume Dupes

Sweet Like Candy Eau de Parfum by Ariana Grande

“Treat yourself to Sweet Like Candy Eau de Parfum by Ariana Grande. Sexy. Playful. Irresistible.”

If you would like to try this perfume you can buy it here at Ulta Beauty.

Fragrance Family

• Fruity

Scent Type

• Gourmand

Key Notes

• Top – sparkling blackberry, Italian bergamot, pear
• Middle – jasmine sambac, frangipani, dewy honeysuckle
• Base – crème de casis, marshmallow, cashmere woods, sexy vanilla

How to Use

Apply to pulse points: wrist, chest and neck.

BONBON Eau de Parfum by Viktor&Rolf

“Viktor&Rolf BONBON Eau de Parfum is a women’s fragrance that pairs caramel with citrus, floral, and woody notes to create an irresistibly sweet perfume.”

If you would like to try this perfume you can buy it here at Ulta Beauty

Composition

• A celebration of caramel, Viktor&Rolf BONBON Eau de Parfum is a sweet floral perfume for women that takes the tantalizing key note on an aromatic journey.
• The indulgent experience begins with hints of zesty mandarin and softens into a sweet floral center before finding unprecedented richness and depth in concert with dark, woody base notes of cedar and guaiac wood.
• Caramel notes blended with orange blossom, BONBON is the best perfume for women who love the sweet scent of candy perfume. The ultimate guilty pleasure, BONBON leaves you wanting more

Fragrance Family

• Sweet Floral

Key Notes

• Mandarin
• Orange Blossom
• Caramel

How to Use

Apply to pulse points: wrist, chest and neck.

Candy Eau de Parfum by Prada

“Rethink reality with Prada Candy Eau de Parfum Spray, a joyful olfactory balance merging caramel accord with warm benzoin resin inside a cloud of white musk. A jolt to the system, this perfume triggers bugs of spontaneity in the software of life to open exhilarating spaces of re-imagined reality.”

If you would like to try this perfume you can buy it here at Ulta Beauty.

Composition

• Prada Candy Eau de Parfum is a playful and sophisticated women’s fragrance with subtle white musks, warm benzoin and an addictive touch of caramel.
• A gourmand scent combining, in excessive proportions, subtle white musks, warm benzoin and an addictive touch of caramel to create a warm and sweet vanilla perfume for women who are impossible to ignore.

Fragrance Family

• Warm & Spicy
• Gourmand

Key Notes

• White Musks
• Benzoin
• Carmel Accord

How to Use

Fragrance is intensified by the warmth of your own body. Apply in the creases of your knees and elbows for a strong and long-lasting perfume scent. After applying your fragrance, avoid rubbing or dabbing skin. This breaks down the fragrance, causing it to wear off more quickly. If you prefer placing fragrance on your wrists, be sure to reapply after frequent hand-washing, as this tends to rinse off the scent.

 

These may not be an exact “note for note” match but they are all candy-based in their smells. If you can think of some of your favorites I didn’t mention, please let me know in the comments.

 

Dessert Beauty “Country Peach” Dupes

Pêche Délicieuse Eau de Parfum by LE MOND GOURMAND

” Feel no guilt in the pleasure of Pêche Délicieuse Eau de Parfum by fragrance virtuoso Jade Alyce for Le Monde Gourmand.”

If you would like to try this perfume you can buy it here at Ulta Beauty.

Features

• An irresistible symphony—juicy Peach, velvety Caramel, and a generous splash of Vanilla—crescendos into the realm of the sublime, offering the body and soul a taste of euphoria.
• PÊCHE DÉLICIEUSE: Juicy, Delectable, Warm

Fragrance Family

• Amber Gourmand

Key Notes

• Top – peach, crumble, cinnamon, orange
• Middle – cocoa, white rose, caramel
• Base – creamy vanilla, soft woods, baked musks

How to Use

Apply to clean, moisturized skin, focusing on your pulse points, including your wrists, neck, behind the ears, folds of your elbows, and behind the knees.
Avoid rubbing into skin to maintain the integrity of the fragrance.

I Want Choo Eau de Parfum by Jimmy Choo

“Jimmy Choo I Want Choo Eau de Parfum is a sparkling floral warm & spicy fragrance infused with velvet peach and vanilla that gives way to a floral inflection of jasmine and red spider lily.”

If you would like to try this perfume you can buy it here at Ulta Beauty.

Fragrance Family

• Floral

Scent Type

• Floral Warm & Spicy

Key Notes

• Top – Mandarine Juice, Velvet Peach
• Middle – Red Spider Lily, Jasmine
• Base – Vanilla

How to Use

Spray onto pulse points.

 

Trésor Eau de Parfum by Lancôme

” Trésor by Lancôme features notes of peach, apricot, rose and musk.”

If you would like to try this perfume you can buy it here at Ulta Beauty.

Fragrance Family

• Warm & Spicy

Key Notes

• Top Notes: Apr
• icot Blossom, Rose
• Middle Notes: Lilac, Iris, Peach
• Base Notes: Amber, Sandalwood, Musk, Vanilla

How to Use

Spray this warm & spicy perfume onto pulse points; wrists, neck, decolletage, wherever you feel a heartbeat.

 

Dessert Beauty “Creme Brulee” Dupes

Creme Brulee by Le Mond Gourmond

” This decadent and elegantly simple dessert blends notes of toasted sugar, black almond, and ripe plum—evoking the warmth of a sunlit pâtisserie, each delectable spoonful a reminder of life’s sweetest pleasures. ”

If you would like to try this perfume you can buy it here at Amazon.

Fragrance Family

• Sugary, Comforting, Boozy

Key Notes

• Top Notes: Apricot, Roasted Almond, Black Plum
• Mid Notes: Midnight Iris, Jasmine Sambac, Violet
• Base Notes: Musk Clouds, Rum, Oak Chip

How to Use

Apply to clean, moisturized skin, focusing on your pulse points, including your wrists, neck, behind the ears, folds of your elbows, and behind the knees.

Creme Brulee Eau De Parfum by Bijou Sucre’

If you would like to try this perfume you can buy it here at Amazon.

Fragrance Family

• Coconut, Jasmine, Vanilla

Key Notes

• Top: Coconut, Brazilian Orange, Mandarin
• Mid: Frangipani, Jasmine, Heliotrope
• Dry: Vanilla, Ambroxan, Cacao, Musk

How to Use

Apply to pulse points such as the wrist, neck, and behind the ears.

 

Vanilla Royale by Kayali

“This is a seductively bold, warm, and spicy fragrance inspired by Vanilla 28 that’s enhanced with an exotic”

If you would like to try this perfume you can buy it here at Sephora.

Fragrance Family

• Warm & Spicy

Key Notes

• Golden Rum
• Vanilla Surabsolute
• Sugared Patchouli

How to Use

Apply to pulse points such as the wrist, neck, and behind the ears.

Dessert Beauty “Cupcake” Dupes

Vanille Absolu by Montale Paris

“Vanille Absolu wraps around your senses like a gentleman draping a warm coat around your shoulders. It displays a thoughtful, elegant confidence while still keeping its gourmand sweet edge front and center. The vanilla, clove, and cinnamon are vivid, authentic, and artfully balanced, with a smooth and refined texture.”

If you would like to try this perfume you can buy it here at Amazon.

Fragrance Family

• Gourmand

Key Notes

• Vanilla
• Clove
• Cinnamon

How to Use

Apply to pulse points such as the wrist, neck, and behind the ears.

Bonbons a la Vanille by Kyse

If you would like to try this perfume you can buy it here at Lucky Scent.

Fragrance Family

• Gourmand

Key Notes

• Tahitian Vanilla Beans
• Peru balsam
• Oakmoss

How to Use

Apply to pulse points such as the wrist, neck, and behind the ears.

Vanilla Perfume by SOLINOTES

“Delve into a realm of serenity and warmth with Solinotes Vanilla. Explore its Eau de Parfum, enveloped in floral and subtly spicy notes. Solinotes masters the delicate craft of women’s fragrances, offering an opulent sensation for a tranquil respite.”

If you would like to try this perfume you can buy it here at Amazon.

Fragrance Family

• Gourmand

Key Notes

•  White flowers
•  Vanilla
• Tonka Bean

How to Use

Apply to pulse points such as the wrist, neck, and behind the ears.

 

Dessert Beauty “Hula Girl” Dupes

Happy in Paradise Eau de Parfum by Clinique

” A limited-edition, sun-kissed scent that takes you to paradise, wherever you are. Wear it and escape.”

If you would like to try this perfume you can buy it here at Ulta Beauty.

Fragrance Family

• Floral

Key Notes

• Top Fragrance Notes: ruby red grapefruit, mandarin
• Middle Fragrance Notes: magnolia, lily, morning-dew orchid
• Bottom Fragrance Notes: honeysuckle, lily of the valley

How to Use

Spray perfume onto pulse points: wrist, neck, and chest.

 

Beach by Bobbi Brown

” An eau de parfum inspired by the beach, this best-selling BOBBI BROWN fragrance captures the atmosphere and essence of summer.”

If you would like to try this perfume you can buy it here at Sephora.

Fragrance Family

• Not Sure. “Designed with a lightly intoxicating blend of sand jasmine, sea spray, and mandarin, this fragrance is wearable anytime, anywhere.”

Key Notes

• Jasmine
• Sea Spray
• Mandarin

How to Use

Spray perfume onto pulse points: wrist, neck, and chest.

Pirette by Pirette

“Based on their best-selling Fragrance Oil, discover PIRETTE, the iconic beach scent from Newport Beach. Inspired by fresh green coconut, surf wax, sunscreen and that sun-washed feeling after a day at the beach, now available in an Eau de Parfum.”

If you would like to try this perfume you can buy it here at Ulta Beauty.

Fragrance Family

• Not sure

Key notes

• Green Coconut
• Surf Wax
• Sunscreen

How to Use

Spray perfume onto pulse points: wrist, neck, and chest.

 

Dessert Beauty “Strawberry Sorbet” Dupes

Strawberry by CLEAN

” Clean Classic Strawberry Fields Eau de Parfum is inspired by the first strawberries of the season sparkling under the morning sun. Juicy wild strawberries glisten in the golden light, their sweet, dewy scent carried by a soft breeze.”

If you would like to try this perfume you can buy it here at Ulta Beauty.

Fragrance Family

• Fruity Floral

Key Notes

• Wild Strawberry
• Jasmine Petals
• Amber

How to Use

Spray perfume onto pulse points: wrist, neck, and chest.

Love Eau de Parfum by Coach

” Coach Love Eau de Parfum is inspired by the vibrant and universal feeling of love and all of the unique ways we express it.”

If you would like to try this perfume you can buy it here at Ulta Beauty.

Fragrance Family

• Floral

Scent Type

• Floral Fruity

Key Notes

• Top – wild strawberry
• Middle – red velvet rose
• Base – cedarwood

How to Use

Spray on pulse points (behind the ears and wrists) and on the chest.

 

Kate Spade New York Eau de Parfum by Kate Spade

” Experience the charm of New York City with this fragrance by Kate Spade. Kate Spade New York Eau de Parfum is a fun, joyful and feminine fragrance that embodies the true Kate Spade woman.”

If you would like to try this perfume you can buy it here at Ulta Beauty.

Fragrance Family

• Floral

Scent Type

• Fruity Floral

Key Notes

• Top – strawberry, bergamot
• Middle – rose essence, freesia
• Base – ambrox, cashmeran

How to Use

Apply to pulse points.

Dessert Beauty “Vanilla Ice Cream” Dupes

Soft Serve Perfume Mist by Truly

 

” Truly’s Soft Serve Perfume Mist is a scrumptious strawberries and cream scent that evokes heartwarming summer memories. Warmed with the sensuality of vanilla for a fresh, light & luxurious scent. With notes of vanilla, pear & amber.”

If you would like to try this perfume you can buy it here at Ulta Beauty.

Fragrance Family

• Fruity Gourmand

Features

• Sparkling notes of luscious strawberries ripen with the warmth of sultry vanilla and amber
• Inspired by sun-drenched days and picnics al fresco, this fragrance intertwines innocence with a touch of romance and seduction
• Long-lasting and layerable

Key Notes

• Strawberries
• Amber

How to Use

Spritz fragrance onto pulse points to personal liking.

 

Miami Shake Eau de Parfum with Strawberry & Vanilla

” An elevated fruity perfume, this creamy gourmand fragrance features the scent of wild strawberries resting”

If you would like to try this perfume you can buy it here at Sephora.

Fragrance Family

• Warm & Spicy

Scent Type

• Warm & Sweet Gourmands

Key Notes

•  Wild Strawberry
•  Ice Cream Cone
• Vanilla Absolute

How to Use

Fragrance is intensified by the warmth of your own body. Apply in the creases of your knees and elbows for a longer-lasting, stronger scent.
-After applying, avoid rubbing or dabbing skin. This breaks down the fragrance, causing it to wear off more quickly.
-If you prefer placing fragrance on your wrists, be sure to reapply after frequent handwashing, as this tends to rinse off the scent.
-Replace fragrance after 12 months. Expired perfumes more than a year old lose the integrity of the original scent.

Vanilla Sky Eau de Parfum

I thought this would be a nice one to add for my girlies who love cappuccino/coffee ice cream. Heaven!

” Vanilla Sky is the smell of comfort in a super sensual gourmand fragrance. Rich warm vanilla notes blend.”

If you would like to try this perfume you can buy it here at Sephora.

Fragrance Family

• Warm & Spicy

Scent Family

• Warm & Sweet Gourmands

Key Notes

• Cappuccino
• Pure Vanilla
• Caramelized Cedar

How to Use

-Apply your fragrance to major pulse points such as your wrists, neck, and below the ears.

Conclusion

If you loved this post and want to see updated perfumes from Jessica Simpson from 2008 to 2020, you can read this post here:

Jessica Simpson Perfumes

I hope you found this blog post helpful. These may not be exact matches for each of the perfumes and there are some scents that I just don’t have any information on. If you have any suggestions, comments or agree with any of my perfume picks, please let me know! I found a few of these perfume recommendations through Reddit. Feel free to search for more perfume deep dives and perfume organizers for your space on the website. I am always updating and sharing new information that I find.  Welcome to the Bae Leaf Beauty Blog Community!