The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Enjoy Woman arrived in 2013 as part of a matched pair from Custo Barcelona, the Spanish fashion house. The brand's fashion collections have always been loud, print-forward, and unapologetically expressive. The fragrance line carries that same energy. This particular release was developed with Alberto Morillas, the perfumer whose name shows up on some of the most recognizable mass-market fragrances of the past two decades. The concept, according to the brand, was to distill the spirit of fun and Spanish color into something wearable. The name says it all: this is a fragrance about pleasure, not restraint. The packaging mirrors the brand's visual identity with bold graphics and saturated hues, signaling from the first glance that subtlety is not the point.
The interesting tension in Enjoy Woman lives in that collision between fresh citrus spice and ripe fruit. Ginger and black pepper open with genuine sharpness, they're the counterweight that keeps the sweetness from becoming cloying. The heart of raspberry, apple, and lychee is bright and modern, with an effervescent quality that feels deliberately constructed. These notes create a clean, sparkling impression that lifts the fragrance above typical sweetness. The gardenia and jasmine add a creamy white floral layer beneath the fruit, but they never overpower.
The evolution
The opening hits fast. Mandarin and bergamot give way to ginger's clean heat almost immediately, that spicy edge announces itself and provides the counterweight that keeps the sweetness from becoming cloying. The heart takes over: raspberry and apple arrive together, sweet and present, with a faint lychee brightness underneath. The jasmine and gardenia add cream but don't compete, they soften the edges. By the time the top notes fade, the fruity sweetness has settled into something warmer. The woody base and amber emerge, replacing the spiciness with a gentler warmth. Moss adds a faint green undertone that keeps it from becoming purely sweet. The drydown stays close to skin, moderate sillage means you're aware of it, others might catch a hint if they get close.
Cultural impact
Enjoy Woman occupies a particular corner of mass-market fruity florals, the kind of fragrance designed to be liked, not polarizing. It doesn't try to be clever or avant-garde. The 2013 release reflects a moment when fashion fragrances were reaching for something bright and accessible. Alberto Morillas brought craft to a composition that prioritizes wearability over complexity. The result is a fragrance that feels modern without chasing trends, confident without shouting. It's the fragrance equivalent of a brand that's comfortable in its own skin, one that doesn't need to prove anything.
The House
Custo BarcelonaCusto Barcelona is a Spanish fashion house founded by brothers Custo and David Dalmau. The brand began as a clothing line featuring bold prints, vibrant colors, and distinctive silhouettes before expanding into fragrances in 2008 with the launch of the original Custo Barcelona scent for women. The fragrance collection grew to include both gender-specific lines and flankers, with releases spanning from 2009 through 2014. Custo Barcelona maintains a significant retail presence, operating dozens of brand stores internationally alongside thousands of points of sale. The fashion house brings its experience in color, pattern, and expressive design to its fragrance line, creating scents that reflect the brand's energetic aesthetic. The brand offers fragrances for both women and men, including signature lines like Pure Custo Barcelona and the Enjoy collection.
The Creator
Alberto MorillasMorillas' style is characterized by a luminous transparency and a masterful use of musks. He often incorporates citrus notes to create a bright, uplifting effect.
