Sharp by Andrea Maack bottle
Andrea Maack

Sharp

3.8/5 · 101 votes Unisex 2010
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Fragrance notes

Notes

Character

Longevity3.8/5
Sillage3.0/5
Day96
Night64
Fall100
Spring76
Winter76
Summer36
Our take

Sharp opens with a burst of orange blossom that is less about sun-drenched groves and more about the soapy, almost powdery side of the note. The vanilla arrives quickly, but it is not the sticky, gourmand kind. Instead it is a dry, slightly animalic vanilla that sits on top of white musk, creating a scent that feels clean yet curiously warm. The development is linear and stays close to the skin, which matches the sillage rating just under three. You get a whisper of citrus sparkle in the first minutes, but by the dry down, Sharp has settled into a soft, powdery sweetness with a faint, furry undertone. It is the kind of fragrance that evokes a freshly starched linen shirt left to dry in a room where someone has just peeled an orange. The longevity is moderate, lasting through a workday but asking for a reapplication if you want to be noticed after dinner. This is a niche composition, but one that leans toward the polite and the wearable. It suits someone who prefers a quiet, intimate scent with a touch of unexpected warmth thanks to that animalic musk. Skip it if you demand projection or crave bold, green florals. Wear it on a cool autumn day when you want to smell like a clean sweater with a secret.

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