Flying Fox by Lush bottle
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Flying Fox

4.4/5 · 63 votes Feminine 2019
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Fragrance notes

Notes

Character

Longevity3.6/5
Sillage3.6/5
Day100
Night70
Spring96
Fall74
Winter74
Summer70
Our take

Will a heavy floral survive a full day outdoors without turning cloying? Jasmine and ylang-ylang carry the blend with a thick, sunny richness that feels bright rather than heavy. Palmarosa adds a fresh, lemony edge that keeps the petals from weighing down the air around you. Cypress brings a clean, resinous wood that grounds the flowers so the scent stays balanced while you move through a busy morning and keep going well after lunch. The sillage is generous enough that people standing near you catch the bouquet clearly, and the scent lingers on skin for many hours without needing another spray. It suits someone who enjoys bold white and yellow florals and wants a companion for an active, sunlit schedule.

The aroma smells natural and a bit raw, which fits the brand but also means the jasmine can read sharp if you apply too much at once. It is sweet, though the cypress and palmarosa stop it from becoming a candy-like cloud. The mix feels more at home on a person who likes their flowers loud and unpolished than on anyone searching for a subtle, office-appropriate mist. One real limitation is the cypress note, which can feel scratchy on the nose and make the overall impression a little rough at the edges. If you prefer your florals smoothed out and polished, this one may tire you before the day ends.

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