Bitter X Fly by Martin Lion bottle
Martin Lion

Bitter X Fly

5.0/5 · 1 votes Unisex 2024
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity5.0/5
Sillage3.8/5
Day100
Night100
Fall100
Spring0
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Our take

Bitter X Fly leans heavily into its gourmand side, and that intensity is not for everyone. The opening brings orange and cognac together with hazelnut, but the citrus stays in the background while the nuts and the alcohol take the lead. It is a thick start that can feel a bit heavy before the heart notes arrive.

Chocolate and caramel sit at the center of the composition, supported by tonka bean, cinnamon, and myrrh. Labdanum adds a resinous depth that keeps the sweetness from floating away. The spices give it a warm, dry edge, though the overall impression remains firmly on the indulgent side.

Vanilla and amber form the base, rounding out the blend with a soft, balsamic finish. The woody facet mentioned in the accord list appears as a subtle backdrop rather than a dominant feature. Everything here moves in the same rich direction, and the profile does not shift dramatically as it develops.

Wear this when the air turns crisp and you want something cozy on your sweater. It fits someone who enjoys dessert-like scents and does not mind a composition that stays sweet from the first spray to the last trace.

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