Bee by Ellis Brooklyn bottle
Ellis Brooklyn

Bee

3.7/5 · 1,265 votes Feminine 2021
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Heart notes
Bran
Base notes

Character

Longevity3.2/5
Sillage2.4/5
Day79
Night49
Fall100
Winter71
Spring43
Summer30
Our take

Bee opens with a boozy slap of rum and the strange, almost fermented sweetness of davana, a floral note that smells like apricot jam left too long in the sun. This is not a shy entrance. The heart layers honey over warm bran and cinnamon, turning sticky and dense, like a spoonful of mead soaked into a slice of toasted oatmeal bread. As it dries, vanilla, cacao, and sandalwood smooth the edges into a powdery, cocoa-dusted amber that sits close to the skin. The overall character is a cozy, boozy bakery on a cold afternoon, the kind where the baker has been sampling the honeycomb. It feels natural in its sweetness, but the composition leans more toward mainstream gourmand comfort than niche daring. The sillage is a whisper, averaging 2.42 out of 5, and longevity hovers around three hours before it becomes a ghost. That makes it a fragrance for the person who wants to smell delicious without announcing themselves from across a room, a personal indulgence rather than a performance. Wear it to a library date in fall, layered under a wool scarf, or as a bedtime ritual in winter. Skip it if you demand projection or live in humid summers. Good perfume, but it is a hug, not a handshake.

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