Olympea Clones

"### First Impressions & Dry Down Olivia opens with a forceful blast of synthetic water jasmine. The green mandarin attempts to cut through, but registers as a generalized citrus cleaner aroma. An undercurrent of ginger flower provides a fleeting spicy lift before being swallowed by the dominating saccharine accord. The heart reveals a surprisingly prominent salt note – reminiscent of salted caramel popcorn that's been sitting out in the humidity. A thick vanilla follows, lacking nuance and resembling vanilla-scented playdough. The dry down attempts to ground itself with ambergris, but comes across as a diluted amberwood aroma chemical, leaving a thin, scratchy trail of something vaguely resembling sandalwood and a metallic tang on the skin. This deviates significantly from the intended inspiration, missing the original's complexity and creamy texture. ### Projection Power Longevity is moderate, clocking in at around 5 hours. Projection is initially strong, extending about an arm's length for the first hour, then quickly retracting to a skin scent. I tested this indoors and in moderate outdoor conditions. It performs best in climate controlled environments. ### Bottom Line Olivia is best suited for cooler autumn evenings, used as a casual fragrance. It is perhaps appropriate for a quick errand run, but lacks the refinement for formal settings. It functions perfectly well for a casual brunch during the cooler days of the year."

"### Is it Worth It? Wearing Olivia Blossom instead of the original is like opting for the generic brand of your favorite candy. You get the general idea, but the nuances are missing. It’s sweeter, less complex, and lacks the salty oceanic depth of the inspiration. You gain a potent dose of vanilla sweetness, which might appeal to some. You lose the sophistication and the captivating marine-ambergris accord. ### Scent Breakdown Olivia Blossom opens with a blast of sugary jasmine. It’s less photorealistic jasmine and more like jasmine-scented bubble bath; sweet, almost cloying. The promised green mandarin is MIA, replaced by a general citrusy sweetness. As it settles, a noticeable vanilla emerges, not a deep, boozy vanilla, but a fluffy, almost marshmallow-like vanilla. The salt accord peeks through, adding a pleasant, slightly savory counterpoint to the sweetness, but it smells more like salted caramel popcorn than a day at the beach. The drydown is a powdery blend of ambergris and woody notes. The ambergris lacks the characteristic marine quality, instead leaning towards a generic, musky amber. The cashmere wood and sandalwood provide a soft, if somewhat synthetic, base. It deviates from its inspiration by amplifying the vanilla and dialing back the salty marine aspects. ### Wear time & Sillage Olivia Blossom lasts a solid 6 hours on my skin. Projection is moderate for the first hour, extending to about an arm’s length, before settling closer to the skin. I wore it on a moderately warm spring day while running errands. It performed reasonably well, though the sweetness became a bit overwhelming in the heat."