Fruition
Fragrance notes
Character
Does a wine note in a perfume actually work, or does it just smell like vinegar and regret? Fruition passes the test. It smells like red wine, not the chemical fruit punch that usually stands in for it. Plum and carnation do the heavy lifting here. The plum is deep and slightly fermented rather than bright and juicy. The carnation adds a dry, peppery edge that stops the fruit from becoming a sugar bomb. It feels like a glass of vintage port sitting next to a wilting bouquet of red flowers. There is a distinct herbal quality that keeps the sweetness grounded. It is not a clean or soapy scent. It is moody and slightly boozy, leaning into the aromatic and warm spicy accords without becoming a heavy winter scent. This is for the person who finds clean linens boring and prefers their florals with a bit of a bite. It suits a conversationalist who wants a scent that feels intimate and unpolished. If you prefer your fruity scents to smell like candy or shampoo, this will feel too dusty and strange for you. It avoids the obvious tropes of modern perfumery. It is the olfactory equivalent of a dimly lit bar where the wood is older than the patrons.
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