New Romantics
Fragrance notes
Character
New Romantics by Lush arrives with a fistful of citrus peel and a dusting of clove, bright and abrasive at first, almost confrontational. The opening is a jumble of orange zest and sharp davana, a herbal greenness that feels like snapping a fresh stem. Then the spices creep in, cinnamon and nutmeg and allspice, turning the composition warm but never syrupy. There is a balsamic undertone that anchors the freshness, preventing it from flying apart. The drydown is where the fragrance softens into something gentler, a quiet whisper of spiced citrus on clean skin.
The overall character is like a bowl of mulling spices left to cool on a windowsill in early spring, still fragrant but no longer steaming. It feels natural and slightly abrasive, more artisanal than mainstream, but the performance numbers tell the real story. With a longevity hovering just above three and sillage barely reaching two point six six, this is a scent that stays close to the wearer and fades within a couple of hours. You will need to reapply if you want it to last through a morning coffee.
It suits someone who loves bright, unisex citrus-spice blends and does not mind babysitting their fragrance. Skip it if you demand projection or all-day endurance. Best worn on a cool spring afternoon when the sun is out but the air still has a bite, maybe with a light jacket. Who is it for really, the person who wants to smell interesting without shouting about it, even if that whisper barely carries across the table.
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