Sense of Humor by State of Mind bottle
State of Mind

Sense of Humor

3.9/5 · 316 votes Unisex 2017
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Heart notes
Darjeeling Tea
Base notes

Character

Longevity2.9/5
Sillage2.5/5
Day91
Night18
Summer100
Spring88
Fall29
Winter15
Our take

This opens like a joke that lands immediately — a blast of blackcurrant syrup and peach, sticky-sweet and almost giggly, but softened by a whisper of musk that keeps it from tipping into candy territory. Then the heart pulls a fast one: citron cuts the sugar, Darjeeling tea adds a dry, slightly tannic edge, and mate brings a green, herbal bitterness that steers everything toward a clever, aromatic middle ground. The base of mandarin orange, coriander, and cedar lands softly, a warm, woody shrug that says "I'm done here" without overstaying its welcome. The whole effect is like a wry smile exchanged across a sunlit café table — light, witty, and gone before you can analyze it.

It feels pleasantly synthetic in the best way, like a well-mixed fruit tea spritzer rather than anything claiming to be "natural." That's its charm and its limitation. The longevity clocks in at a meager 2.90, and sillage barely reaches 2.54, so this is a whisper, not a statement. You'll get a couple of hours of friendly presence, then it fades into a skin scent, which suits the mood perfectly for daytime wear in spring or summer. Who should wear it? Anyone who wants a fragrance that doesn't take itself seriously — a cheerful, easygoing companion for brunch, a stroll, or a workday where you need a tiny lift without commanding a room. Skip it if you crave beast-mode projection or a signature scent that lasts through dinner. This is a fleeting pleasure, and that's exactly the point.

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