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Charm

4.0/5 · 19 votes Unisex 2018
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Kaffir Lime
Heart notes
Base notes

Character

Longevity3.4/5
Sillage2.8/5
Day100
Night45
Spring100
Summer91
Fall55
Winter27
Our take

Charm opens with a sharp, almost abrasive citrus sting that can feel thin and screechy before the rest of the composition catches up. The lime and kaffir lime lead the way, bright and acidic, but they lack the roundness that keeps a top note from feeling like a cleaning product. Bergamot and lemon verbena add a green, herbal edge that heightens the intensity without softening the blow. This initial rush demands patience, as the first few minutes can be jarring for anyone expecting a smooth, polished entrance.

Once the heart settles, the vetiver and bay leaf pull the scent into a drier, more textured space. The base brings oud, benzoin, saffron, and frankincense, but the resinous weight stays restrained, allowing the green freshness to persist. It smells like walking through a garden where the sun hits the herbs still damp from the morning, with a faint wisp of incense drifting from a nearby open window. The saffron adds a warm, slightly metallic glow that prevents the greens from turning too bitter. Wear it on a long weekend afternoon when the air is warm and you want something that feels alive, herbal, and quietly grounded rather than overly dressed.

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