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05 Candle Lit Evening

3.5/5 · 101 votes Feminine 2019
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Fragrance notes

Notes

Character

Longevity2.8/5
Sillage2.3/5
Day56
Night100
Fall93
Winter79
Spring58
Summer26
Our take

05 Candle Lit Evening opens with a honeyed rose that feels more candied than dewy, a touch of citrus brightening the edges before the bourbon vanilla wraps everything in a warm, syrupy blanket. It develops quickly, settling into a soft floral gourmand that smells exactly like what it promises: a room lit by a single flame, the wax dripping, the air thick with sweetness. The dry down is where the vanilla takes center stage, smoothing out the rose into something almost edible, like a petal dipped in amber honey and left to rest on a wooden table.

This is an intimate fragrance, a near-skin scent that whispers rather than announces. With a sillage that barely leaves a footprint and longevity that fades within a few hours, it feels better suited to a quiet evening in than any grand entrance. It leans natural in its sweetness, more cozy craft store than synthetic candy, but the performance numbers tell the truth. You will need to reapply if you want it to last through a dinner date.

This is for the person who loves a soft, romantic veil of honey and rose, who does not need the world to smell them coming. Skip it if you crave projection or all day wear. Wear it on a chilly autumn night, curled up with a book, or as you get ready for a quiet evening at home. It is a nice candle, but someone keeps blowing it out.

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