Lovestruck by Vera Wang (launched 2011) is built around a dominant musky base (100%) with strong fruity (83%) and tropical (71%) facets up front. The opening trio of citrus, pear and raspberry gives a bright, juicy lift that settles into a floral heart of tuberose, jasmine and freesia. Powdery and amber nuances in the base sit alongside wood and more musk, which explains the perfume’s skin-affecting warmth and the listed 6–8 hours longevity with moderate projection.
Given that balance, Lovestruck is at its best as a daytime and warm-season scent. The citrus/fruit top notes and the aquatic/tropical accents make it comfortable in spring and summer heat where the juicy facets read fresh rather than heavy. Its moderate — office-friendly — projection and mid-level longevity also make it sensible for desk-to-lunch wear or a casual daytime date: it’s noticeable at conversational distance without overwhelming colleagues.
Where it falters is in situations that demand either bold sillage or deep, complex woods. The absolute dominance of musk and the powdery-amber base mean the fragrance tends toward a close-to-skin, soft finish rather than a loudly projecting evening signature; if you want a fragrance that announces itself across a room on a cold night, this is not it. Likewise, those who dislike powdery or musky finishes, or who expect a true heavy tuberose statement, should skip this—tuberose is present but tamed by the fruity and musky architecture. In winter you can make it work layered under a more resinous or woody coat, but alone it risks feeling a touch thin outdoors.
Verdict: a well-behaved, unabashedly feminine fruity-floral with a musky core that works best for daytime, spring and summer use and office settings. Skip it if you want high sillage, a more austere woody profile, or an unabashedly opulent tuberose evening scent. For what it intends to be, it delivers reliably.