I’ve been seeing this perfume pop up everywhere. Sephora ads, random blogs, even in a bunch of foreign language stuff (thanks, internet!). One thing’s for sure, it’s got a *vibe*. This “pulsating 1960s” thing with a dash of “Nouvelle Vague?” Okay, Prada, I see you. You’re trying to be all sophisticated and artsy. But does it *actually* translate into a good smell? That’s the question, isn’t it?
Apparently, it’s supposed to be “feminine, excessive, provocative, sophisticated, and extraordinary.” Woah, hold up. That’s a lot to live up to. I mean, most perfumes are just… perfumey. This one’s promising a full-on existential crisis in a bottle. A pink and gold existential crisis, apparently. Very on-brand.
And then there’s the ingredients list. “White Musks, noble Benzoin, and a touch of Caramel.” Okay, I’m no perfumer (obviously), but that sounds kinda… intense? Like, imagine wearing that to the grocery store. Would people think you’re about to rob the place? Or just that you have *really* good taste? Honestly, I’m not sure.
I saw one description that said it’s “impossible to ignore.” Which, okay, I get it. Marketing. But is it impossible to ignore in a *good* way? Or in a “OMG, someone spilled cotton candy all over themselves” kind of way? See, that’s the gamble with these “excessive” fragrances. You either pull it off and become a walking masterpiece, or you smell like you raided a candy store and lost.
