Young Man California by IKKS bottle
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Young Man California

5.0/5 · 2 votes Masculine
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity3.0/5
Sillage3.3/5
Day50
Night0
Spring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter0
Our take

Apple and blood orange hit first, bright and sharp. Lime and pink grapefruit follow close behind, adding a sour edge that keeps the opening from leaning too heavy on sugar. Pear sits in the middle with the fruit, soft and a little watery. Anise arrives early among the heart notes, cool and faintly licorice-like, while cinnamon brings a dry heat that sits lightly on the skin. Sea notes drift through the center, salty and clean, giving the fruit a breeze that feels like a shoreline road with the windows down. Coconut milk smooths the spices and the citrus into something creamy, never thick, more like a light lotion than a dessert. Cedar and amberwood hold the base with a dry, pale wood scent that stays close and quiet.

The air smells like sun on warm pavement and a breeze coming off the water. A man who wears a tee and drives with the top down will feel at home in this scent. It fits a weekend morning that turns into a long afternoon outside, or a walk through a city park when the light is clear and the air is warm. It is easy, unpretentious, and made for someone who wants a clean fruit scent with a soft wood finish and no heavy weight.

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