Wood Sage & Sea Salt Clones

"### The Verdict This is an acceptable choice for errands where longevity and complexity aren't requirements, such as a quick trip to the grocery store or a very brief walk outdoors. Its fleeting nature makes it difficult to recommend for any real occasion where you want to make a perceptible impression. If you are going to use it, consider spraying it on your clothing to extend its lifespan to a moderate extent. ### First Impressions & Dry Down Jenny Glow's Wood & Sage opens with a blast of something vaguely akin to salt air, but it's quickly overtaken by a rather sharp ambrette note that reads more like synthetic musk. The promised sage is present, but it's a muted, almost medicinal version – imagine sage essential oil diluted in rubbing alcohol. There's a distinct lack of the juicy grapefruit promised, which is a pity. As it dries, the seaweed emerges, but it's less oceanic brine and more like the faintly plasticky smell of seaweed snacks found in a supermarket. It’s a simplified, flatter interpretation that’s missing the original’s nuanced sparkle. The salty aspect dissipates entirely within minutes. ### Performance Reality Check On my skin, Wood & Sage lasts a paltry two hours, maybe. Projection is arm's length for the first 30 minutes, then it retreats to a skin scent. I tested it during a moderately warm day at the office – a scenario where a lighter fragrance should thrive – and found myself reapplying it before lunchtime to get even a whiff. The staying power is extremely limited."

"### The Scent Profile Salty Breeze opens with a peculiar, almost musty ambrette, not quite the clean musk it should be. The salt is there, but it reads more like the stale brine clinging to old fishing nets than a crisp sea spray. The sage in the heart attempts to cut through the initial murk, but its herbaceous quality is strangely subdued, leaning towards a faint, dusty potpourri. The drydown reveals a seaweed note that's unfortunately reminiscent of synthetic aquatic accord from a cheap body spray, underscored by a grapefruit that smells akin to grapefruit rind left out in the sun, slightly fermented. There is a similarity to Wood Sage & Sea Salt in its concept, but the execution lacks the airy brightness and naturalistic feel of the original. ### The Verdict This scent is for the individual drawn to coastal aesthetics but perhaps lives far from the shore. Picture someone who decorates their apartment with seashells purchased from a chain store, listens to whale sounds on repeat, and yearns for the ocean but settles for a lukewarm bath with a sea salt scrub. They're looking for tranquility but find themselves in a slightly artificial, somewhat melancholic space. ### The Performance Stats Longevity is surprisingly persistent, clinging to skin for around 5-6 hours. However, projection is minimal; it stays very close to the skin, barely extending beyond a single arm’s length. Tested during a humid afternoon walk, it became cloying and amplified the artificial seaweed note."