Crash & Burn by Affliction bottle
Affliction

Crash & Burn

4.6/5 · 10 votes Feminine 2010
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Heart notes
Base notes

Character

Longevity3.7/5
Sillage3.2/5
Day67
Night100
Fall100
Spring67
Summer67
Winter33
Our take

Crash & Burn opens with a crisp bite of green apple and melon that feels bright and juicy. Black currant adds a tart depth to the fruit, keeping the start from leaning too sweet. The heart brings jasmine, magnolia, and violet into the mix. These white florals soften the fruit and give the blend a gentle, slightly powdery texture. As the fragrance moves forward, white musk and white woods create a clean, airy foundation. Crystal amber sits underneath with a faint warm glow that never becomes heavy. The overall character stays fruity, fresh, and green, with aquatic and ozonic touches that make it feel light on the skin. It carries a woody and amber base that grounds the brighter notes without losing its clarity. The floral side remains present throughout and ties the layers together in a smooth, consistent line.

The scent fits a night out where the room is dim and the air feels warm. The limitation here is the crystal amber, which reads a bit thin and synthetic against the natural feel of the apple and currant. It does not develop much beyond its initial impression, so the later stages smell almost identical to the opening. The white woods also stay quiet and fail to add real character to the dry stage.

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