Sweet Xplosion by Lorenzo Pazzaglia bottle
Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Sweet Xplosion

3.8/5 · 339 votes Unisex 2023
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Heart notes
ArganMalva
Base notes

Character

Longevity3.8/5
Sillage3.5/5
Day91
Night84
Fall100
Winter98
Spring80
Summer54
Our take

Sweet Xplosion opens with a dazzling citrus burst, lime and grapefruit zesting through a veil of white honey that feels almost edible, sticky and golden. The coconut milk arrives quickly, softening the acidity into something creamy that could pass for a tropical smoothie. But then the heart comes forward, and that’s where Lorenzo Pazzaglia throws in a fistful of florals, davana’s herbal wine note, ylang ylang’s custard richness, and a touch of Taif rose that keeps the composition from tipping into cloying. The dry down is a heavy blanket: vanilla and coffee twist together like a caffeinated dessert, tonka and benzoin add a glossy balsamic warmth, and patchouli grounds it all in dusty earth.

The overall character is a gilded sugar cage, ornate and a little manic, holding a captive gourmand that wants to be both a breakfast pastry and an evening seductress. This feels thoroughly synthetic in the best way, a niche confection that never pretends to smell like nature. It suits anyone who loves loud vanilla-coffee combos and doesn’t mind a slightly monolithic sweetness. Skip it if you prefer airy, transparent scents or want a quiet day at the office. The sillage sits around average, 3.49, so it won’t fill a room but will leave a nice haze on your own collar. Longevity is decent, three to four hours of strong presence then a softer skin scent. Wear this on crisp fall afternoons or cold winter nights, when you want to wrap yourself in something syrupy and warm. That 100% fall and 98% winter love is no accident, it is a seasonal indulgence best served with a scarf and a strong cup of coffee.

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