Megapolis by Lia Ruy bottle
Lia Ruy

Megapolis

4.1/5 · 27 votes Unisex 2019
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity3.8/5
Sillage3.5/5
Day75
Night50
Winter100
Fall88
Spring63
Summer38
Our take

Lemon verbena and lime cut through the opening coffee with a bright, daytime sharpness. The citrus feels like sunlight on a city pavement, keeping the roast from feeling heavy. Whipped cream and wild berries bring a soft, edible roundness to the heart, though the suede note pulls the sweetness toward something textured. Coffee blossom and vanilla anchor the base with a warm, resinous depth. The scent carries a distinct presence that announces itself clearly in a busy space, and the composition stays close to the skin for an extended period without fading into nothing. Palisander rosewood adds a dry, woody line that stops the vanilla from becoming flat.

This is a fragrance for a bright morning walk through a crowded avenue, where the air feels alive and active. The coffee here is not a dark espresso sipped in silence, but a bustling street cart brew enjoyed while moving through the world. Amber gives the drydown a gentle heat that suits open air and movement. The whipped cream note feels like a soft fabric catching the light, drifting through the atmosphere as the day progresses. It suits someone who wants a gourmand scent that still feels energetic and outward-facing. Picture a silver coffee cup left on a warm stone bench, steam rising fast into the clear blue sky.

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