To See A Flower by CB I Hate Perfume bottle
CB I Hate Perfume

To See A Flower

4.2/5 · 70 votes Unisex 2005
Main accords
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Fragrance notes

Notes

Character

Longevity2.1/5
Sillage2.9/5
Day100
Night8
Spring92
Summer31
Fall15
Winter4
Our take

To See A Flower belongs in a garden, not a bottle. Christopher Brosius built this chypre to pull the outdoors onto skin, and the record supports that purpose through its earthy and green accords. Soil tincture and oakmoss ground the blend with a damp, realistic weight, while narcissus and hyacinth supply a yellow floral brightness that feels alive. Saffron adds a fresh spicy lift that keeps the air moving through the composition. This is a fragrance for someone who wants to smell like they have been walking through wet grass, not like they visited a department store counter.

The argument rests on the honesty of the materials. Many floral releases smooth their edges until the flower becomes candy, but this one keeps the dirt under the petals. The green accord here is crisp and realistic, pairing with the earthy base to create a scent that feels rooted. It suits wearers who appreciate niche transparency and who want a floral that does not apologize for being untamed. Those who expect a polished, sweet bouquet will find this composition too raw and too close to the ground.

Wear it when the sun is high and the air feels warm enough to invite a long walk outside. The yellow floral and fresh spicy notes capture that specific energy of light hitting a blooming bed. It is a fragrance that celebrates the plant itself rather than the idea of the flower. You are left with the distinct impression of a single stem held in a hand that is still dusted with dark earth.

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