Highness Green

How it Smells

Highness Green bursts from the sprayer with a fizzy lemon cleaner accord, underpinned by a pink pepper that's more "dusty sneeze" than vibrant spice. The opening attempts the bright citrus of its inspiration but veers into a distinctly artificial tang. The heart struggles to integrate the cedar, which presents as pencil shavings rather than refined wood. There's a vegetal bitterness from the galbanum, but the promised angelica is barely a whisper. The drydown arrives surprisingly quickly, showcasing a sandalwood that is creamy, albeit in a generic, almost lotion-like way. The oud is a timid ghost, a faint medicinal sweetness, lacking the depth and complexity I'd expect. Overall, it gestures in the direction of a grand palace but ends up in a municipal garden.

The Performance Stats

On my skin, Highness Green lasted around 4 hours, becoming a skin scent after the first hour. Projection is initially strong, filling a small room, but swiftly diminishes to within one arm's length. I wore it to the office and found it disappeared by lunchtime. It's fine for quick errands, but lacks the tenacity for a full day.

Final Thoughts

If Highness Green were a movie character, it would be the charming con artist who talks a big game but is ultimately exposed as a fraud before the credits roll.