Jump Up And Kiss Me Ecstatic (2021)

The Verdict

Jump Up And Kiss Me Ecstatic first appeared as a limited edition in 2017, then returned in 2021 in permanent 50ml bottles as part of Clive Christian's Addictive Arts collection. Created by Julie Pluchet and inspired by Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, it is a bold, intoxicating white floral built around tuberose and crafted with 219 ingredients at a 25% perfume concentration. With 48% of Fragrantica voters expressing love, it has earned a devoted following -- though the near-500-euro price tag and unapologetic tuberose dominance keep it firmly in "if you know, you know" territory.

What It Smells Like

The opening hits with bright bitter orange, mandarin, and a peppery warmth from pink pepper that gives the first impression a slight spiciness. But within minutes, the florals take over and do not let go. Tuberose is the undisputed star, appearing "in all its glory -- sometimes green, sometimes bubblegummy, sometimes on the verge of being dirty but never quite getting there," as one Fragrantica reviewer described it.

Jasmine, orange blossom, ylang-ylang, and rose surround the tuberose, creating a complex white floral bouquet that is lush without being indistinct. The jasmine and orange blossom balance the headiness of the tuberose, keeping it from becoming overwhelming. Some wearers detect more of the bitter orange and jasmine than the tuberose itself, experiencing a more sensual, delicate interpretation.

The base is warm and enveloping: vanilla and tonka bean add a creamy sweetness, while sandalwood, suede, and amber ground everything in a soft, velvety finish. Vetiver and musk provide subtle depth without competing with the florals above.

When to Wear It

Fall and winter evenings are the natural habitat, though the floral brightness means it works beautifully in spring as well. This is unambiguously an event fragrance -- date nights, galas, theatre, dinner parties. At 25% concentration, it does not need much to fill a room, so restraint in application is wise. Some compare its dual nature to Dior Ambre Nuit: a fragrance that combines light and heavy elements in surprising ways.

Longevity & Projection

Performance is where Ecstatic truly justifies its price. Reviewers consistently report 9 to 10 hours or more on skin, with one noting that family members could still smell it as they walked past at the five- to six-hour mark. The first one to two hours feature room-filling projection, settling into a strong sillage bubble through the afternoon before becoming a close skin scent in the final hours. One reviewer stated: "The lasting power of this perfume is insane -- this is not one you would overspray." Even detractors admit the longevity is exceptional.

The Community Says

Those who love it speak in superlatives. One industry professional calls it "a pure opulent masterpiece" and their number one fragrance overall. On Parfumo, reviewers describe it as "one of the most intoxicating white floral scents" they have encountered. A Fragrantica reviewer wrote that it had been "a very long time since I was sincerely blown away by a fragrance from beginning to end."

Comparisons to Kilian Love Don't Be Shy and Memo Sintra are frequent, with the classification being: "LDBS as the fun younger sister, Sintra as the confident sexy older sister, and Ecstatic as the wealthy trendy modern mom." Some feel the similarities make the price hard to justify.

The criticism is honest: "You have to like tuberose to like this one." One reviewer found it made them "kind of sick," and the tuberose can be polarizing for those sensitive to its headiness. Others feel the scent, while beautiful, "is not unique enough to warrant the price tag."

Who Should Buy This

If tuberose is your note and you want a luxurious, complex interpretation with exceptional performance, Ecstatic delivers. Fans of rich white florals who have exhausted the offerings from Frederic Malle, Kilian, and Tom Ford will find something genuinely special here. Skip it if tuberose is not your thing -- no amount of blending will save this for you -- and think twice if the price feels like a stretch. Sample first, because this is a commitment-level fragrance in every sense.

The Bottom Line

Jump Up And Kiss Me Ecstatic is Clive Christian at its most theatrical: a Shakespeare-inspired tuberose extravaganza that fills a room, lasts all day, and refuses to be ignored. The complexity of 219 ingredients is not marketing fluff -- you can smell the craftsmanship in how the tuberose shifts throughout the wear. Whether that craftsmanship is worth nearly 500 euros depends entirely on how much you love tuberose. For those who do, this may be the definitive modern interpretation.